I rarely dream but last night I had one of the best dreams and I want to share. What I love about this dream, it needs no interpretation for me. In the dream, I was suppose to sing the special song for a Sunday night service but instead of singing, I led the congregation in several old hymns. "In The Sweet By and By", "That Will Be A Glad Reunion Day" and "What A Day That Will Be are three of the songs I remember. The congregation was singing with great voice and it was beautiful. What I enjoyed most is seeing so many of your precious faces in my dream. And then, I wake to another old Squire Parson song "I Sing Because".
I woke to "I Sing Because" early last year. I remembered several profound times I heard this song and recognized them in the post (as I remember). It was a lengthy post as I shared some of my hospital experience. I remember sharing my thoughts as I lay there with a trach unable to talk wondering if I would be able to sing again but never asking the question even when I was able to resume talking. Not that I could sing before, but I sure was hoping I could at least still try. Thank you Lord, while I still can't sing, I can at least still try.
Squire's words of "I Sing Because" represent the reason I love to sing. I have enjoyed hearing songs and trying to sing for many years. The other afternoon, Brother Nick came by the house for a short visit. Somehow during the visit, a brief discussion of our childhood came up. Now he didn't have to remember way back but I sure did. I shared with him Mom never wanted me to play Little League baseball and I wanted to so bad. I never begged as I respected her wishes. I trusted she knew what was best for me. Fast forward just a few years later and I had the opportunity to sing in the teenage boy's quartet and I loved it. Mom was my biggest "fan" and supported me totally. Mom knew what was best. If I had been actively involved in sports (and I love sports), I may not have been as quick to put my heart and soul in trying to sing. And while I really didn't have a talent for either one, I think carrying the message of God's love to others was a much better decision.
I'm thankful I was raised in a Christian home and my love for good old gospel singing began at an early age! I hope you will enjoy hearing "I Sing Because" today.
Let's pray for our Sunday morning services today!
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