Jesus Loves ME

I just had to pass this along to you. I received this in an email today from a sweet friend, much younger than I am. I'm not sure if she was trying to say I am old or what, but I don't care, I am so glad she sent it. I never thought about it, but it is in our mature years that we can truly appreciate some of the simple things meant for our children. Sing it loud, and sing it with heart, YES, JESUS LOVES ME!!


> While watching a little TV on Sunday instead of going to church, I watched a church in Atlanta honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired many years. He was 92 at that time and I wondered why the church even bothered to ask the old gentleman to preach at that age.
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> After a warm welcome, introduction of this speaker, and as the applause quieted down, he rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort and a sliding gait to the podium. Without a note or written paper of any kind he placed both hands on the pulpit to steady himself and then quietly and slowly he began to speak....
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> "When I was asked to come here today and talk to you, your pastor asked me to tell you what was the greatest lesson ever learned in my 50-odd years of preaching. I thought about it for a few days and boiled it down to just one thing that made the most difference in my life and sustained me through all my trials. The one thing that I could always rely on when tears and heartbreak and pain and fear and sorrow paralyzed me... The only thing that would comfort was this verse...... .....
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> "Jesus loves me this I know.
> For the Bible tells me so.
> Little ones to Him belong,
> We are weak but He is strong.....
> Yes, Jesus loves me....
> The Bible tells me so."
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> When he finished, the church was quiet. You actually could hear his foot steps as he shuffled back to his chair. I don't believe I will ever forget it.
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> A pastor once stated, "I always noticed that it was the adults who chose the children's hymn 'Jesus Loves Me' (for the children of course) during a hymn sing, and it was the adults who sang the loudest because I could see they knew it the best."
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> "Senior version of Jesus Loves Me"
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> Here is a new version just for us who have white hair or no hair at all. For us over middle age (or even those almost there) and all you others, check out this newest version of Jesus Loves Me.
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> JESUS LOVES ME
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> Jesus loves me, this I know,
> Though my hair is white as snow
> Though my sight is growing dim,
> Still He bids me trust in Him.
> (CHORUS)
> YES, JESUS LOVES ME.. YES, JESUS LOVES ME..
> YES, JESUS LOVES ME, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.
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> Though my steps are oh, so slow,
> With my hand in His I'll go
> On through life, let come what may,
> He'll be there to lead the way.
> (CHORUS)
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> When the nights are dark and long,
> In my heart He puts a song..
> Telling me in words so clear,
> "Have no fear, for I am near."
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> When my work on earth is done,
> And life's victories have been won.
> He will take me home above,
> Then I'll understand His love.
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> I love Jesus, does He know?
> Have I ever told Him so?
> Jesus loves to hear me say,
> That I love Him every day.
> (CHORUS)


To love others and to be loved the way Jesus loves us is such a wonderful gift. Let's not take it for granted. If there is someone in your life that you love, make sure you tell them today and everyday or every time you have a chance to talk to them. There is not a greater feeling on this earth than to know you are loved.

Please add to your prayer list our little Ryan. He really needs a miracle, but more specifically right now, please be praying for a donor to be found. They are trying to get him to transplant, which will be his third, but right now if they find a donor he is a candidate for a 3rd transplant.

Don't forget, if you plan to register for the St Jude Marathon in December, the prices on registration go up September 1st. Our team is looking good, there is always room for more! We have set a goal of $20,000.00 for this year. If you can't join us, please make a donation. You can do it online by clicking on the link in the top left corner of this blog page or if you would rather mail a check, email me and I'll give you and address to mail the check. All checks must be made payable to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please consider any amount, a $10.00 donation, the cost of a lunch plate will make a huge difference for a child fighting for his/her life. Will you really miss that 10.00 at the end of the week?

Stay safe, have a blessed week.

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Mardecia
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