A lyric from my grandfather

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A lyric from my grandfather

November 16, 2009 at 6:03 pm · Filed under Adversity and Trials, Music, Natalie

My grandfather flew up from Texas this past weekend and was a huge help and support to me. He sent me this song when he returned home and i wanted to share it as I am sure many of you can relate. We feel weak so often. We’ve nothing left to do but beg the Lord for His merciful help.

I’m only human, I’m just a woman.

Help me believe in what I could be

And all that I am.

Show me the stairway, I have to climb.

Lord for my sake, teach me to take

One day at a time

One day at a time sweet Jesus

That’s all I’m asking from you.

Just give me the strength

To do everyday what I have to do.

Yesterday’s gone sweet Jesus

And tomorrow may never be mine.

Lord help me today, show me the way

One day at a time.

Do you remember, when you walked among men?

Well Jesus you know if you’re looking below

It’s worse now, than then.

Cheating and stealing, violence and crime

So for my sake, teach me to take

One day at a time.

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ladyfelicity wrote @ November 23, 2009 at 11:54 am

I continue to pray for you, dear Natalie!

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful song!

Samantha R wrote @ November 17, 2009 at 11:53 pm

Oh, Natalie, I am so sorry to hear that you have been through such a trying and difficult time with your health… I know sometimes life is difficult and you think to yourself that it can’t get much worse and then it does. It is that way for so many of my friends and acquaintances right now =( and my heart really aches for them all but esp. those with health trials because I know that affects you more than a lot of people realize.

*hugs*
Praying for you! May God shower his mercy and grace upon you and I pray He will heal you.

Jane wrote @ November 20, 2009 at 5:33 am

AMEN Samantha..you said this so beautifully i pray all that for Natalie too..I pray that Our Lord, Our Healer, our Redeemer heals Natalie and makes her anew and just heals her completely in His timing.
YES Lord, i pray for You Natalie tonight, for you to feel His joy, His peace, and His love tonight…May you feel His touch and May He comfort you tonight!!
AMEN!!

love you dear girl!!

P,S. I have great news Natalie today is the 4th day without facebook and so far i don’t miss it!! thank you for that post about you not missing FB!

well enough from me!

Blessings & HUGS!

In His Love, Jane

lisa wrote @ November 17, 2009 at 4:09 am

wow! i grew up hearing that song…brings back memories of innocent days gone by…

thinking of you!

Bernadine wrote @ November 17, 2009 at 3:26 am

Keeping you in my prayers. So happy that you have such supportive family standing with you and holding you up when needed.

Love the reminder in the lyrics your grandfather sent you… one day at a time…

May God bless you and strengthen you always.

Kiersti wrote @ November 16, 2009 at 11:31 pm

I’m praying for you, Natalie…I’m so sorry it’s so hard right now. Isaiah 43:2 came to my mind with what you said about being in the fire.

Robyn wrote @ November 16, 2009 at 7:43 pm

I’m so sorry for your ongoing struggles, have been praying for you, Love the hymn

Maureen E wrote @ November 16, 2009 at 6:52 pm

I’m sorry to hear that, Natalie. I’ll keep praying.

Pursue the Beauty!