A few months ago we went to a retreat and the speaker spoke of the "sweet spot". He said that people who play golf or baseball often will talk about the "sweet spot" on the club or bat. It is the spot that when you hit it you know and it is a good hit. I've been thinking about this a lot these last few months. He said the Lord has a sweet spot he wants us in and we will know when we are there.
As I've been thinking about this I have encountered a song I'd never heard before sung by Amy Grant. It is called "Sweet Will of God". It was written by Lelia N. Morris in 1900. It is actually in our hymnal at church; #462. Amazing that things are yet the same 108 years later.
So this song has become my prayer for my life. I won't sing it for you - you all know I can't sing but I will share the words with you. May it become something that brings you closer to the Lord.
"Sweet Will of God"
My stubborn will at last hath yielded; I would be Thine and Thine alone.
And this the prayer my lips are bringing: "Lord, let in me Thy will be done."
Sweet will of God, still fold me closer, Till I am wholly lost in Thee. Sweet will of God, still fold me closer, Till I am wholly lost in Thee.
I'm tired of Sin, footsore and weary; The darksome path hath dreary grown. But now a light has ris'n to cheer me; I find in Thee my Star, my Sun.
Sweet will of God, still fold me closer, Till I am wholly lost in Thee. Sweet will of God, still fold me closer Till I am wholly lost in Thee.
Thy Precious will, O conqu'ring Savior; Doth now embrace and encompass me; All discords hushed my peace a river, My soul a prisoned bird SET FREE.
Sweet will of God, still fold me closer, Till I am wholly lost in Thee. Sweet will of God, still fold me closer Till I am wholly lost in Thee.
Shut in with Thee, O Lord, forever, My wayward feet no more to roam. What pow'r from Thee my soul can sever? The center of God's will my home.
Sweet will of God, still fold me closer, Till I am wholly lost in Thee. Sweet will of God, still fold me closer Till I am wholly lost in Thee.
Have a blessed and sweet day!
In Christ's Love,
Peg
1 comment:
I love the words to that song! Quite meaningful.
I'm amazed I don't recall the tune having been in church with the hymnal since 8 days old. My mom is an organist so I'll ask her later if she knows that song. She'd sing it to me since you bowed out of that! ;)
(my word verification includes the letters h.u.m. appropriate!)
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