Sunday's Specialty

Galatians 6:2

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Good morning... it's Special Sunday!!

Every day we awake upon this earth is a good day all because God is good! There is a popular quote that says: Every day may not be good but there is some good in every day. How true! I'm grateful to be awake, alive and moving this morning, and I owe my gratitude to the Lord who made it happen for me.

I follow social media somewhat (Instagram and Facebook) and what I've noticed so much lately is how many people are hurting; how many people post that they need prayer. Some days, I find it so disturbing and overwhelming. As I once blogged, I am a "fixer", so when someone posts that they need prayer, I try to be there for them. Since I cannot physically touch each one by way of a handshake, pat on the back, or a hug, I do know that I can pray. And, when I pray (along with others), I touch the One who can be there for them. When the Lord steps on the scene, things change.

There's a beautiful song, written and sung by Babbie Mason, and I feel it on my heart today for this spoonful. To all my friends who are hurting, this is my gift of comfort for you today:

Standing in the Gap

by Babbie Mason

Verse One

I heard that you were hurting

That you were suffering pain

But I didn't dare just turn my head

And look the other way

For when your heart is aching

My heart is aching, too

Let me help you bear your burden

That's the least that I can do

Chorus

I'll be standing in the gap for you

Just remember someone, somewhere is praying for you

Calling out your name

Praying for your strength

I'll be standing in the gap for you

Verse Two

Right now you may be troubled

But everything will work out fine

For the Spirit knows before you speak

What is on your heart and mind

So I'll be interceding

'Til your standing strong again

The peace that passes understanding

Is going to be yours, but until then...

Repeat Chorus

Bridge

So hang on, my friend,

It won't be long 

And you'll have the strength

To carry on

For when two or three are walking together

It will be a much lighter load

For isn't that what a brother and a sister are for

As we go to our churches across the nation, let's make today one in which we help bear the load of another. Let's be the one who stands in the gap for another who is hurting. 

Have a Special Sunday with our Sweet Savior and, Lord willing, I'll see you tomorrow...