Gregory,
Aha that is one that it will be impossible to answer with just one example.
I will start with the story foremost on my mind. EUGENE GOUDEAU
Eugene took a young wife to Capo Grange(sp) Brazil to start a church.There was no church there so He and his wife walked the streets of the city for fifteen years,inviting men and women to come to the Lord. At the end of his 15 years there they were about 250 strong of self supporting Christians. He and his wife raised three fine boys, and commited their ways to the Lord. He made the decision to come home for two years and then go back to another city. After a period of about six months in the states, Eugene, while riding a bike with three other men at six in the morning, was struck and killed by a drunk driver.AT SIX IN THE MORNING!Eugene gave his life to God and completely trusted in Him.
If you ever walked up to Eugenes father, Willie, and asked him how he was, you would immediately hear "I am richly blessed". On the day of Eugene's funeral Willie was asked how he was doing. He said " I AM RICHLY BLESSED"!!!!!!!!! He was overcome with grief but knowing the destiny of Eugene made it all possible to live and say " I am richly blessed."We sang I stand in awe of You at the funeral and Willie stood in awe of a God who loves him.
I have to finish with two songs. One was written for Eugene and one for Willie.
BLESSED HEART
soprano
Blessed heart, that comes from God,
seldom seen but not forgotten easily,
Blessed heart shaped by the man
who bought with scars, that blessed heart.
alto
Faith.. forged through the fire~~
of the spirit of Holy God~
Hope.. in what can not be seen,
perfect peace, o perfect peace.
tenor
Bessed are the pure in heart
they will surely see their God
Blessed are the pure in heart
they will surely see their God.
bass
Helping hands, such sweet devotion,
life spent in service unto the Lamb,
Constant words, so full of comfort..
spoken by the Lord's own man.
RICHLY BLESSED
Bluest sky, cloudy day,
whether it's good or bad
that tends
to come my way.
From the highest hill
or deepest valley
I will claim His rest,
For the one who loves me
makes me richly blest.
Fresh delight, deep lament,
whether in joy or pain,
I've learned to be content.
For the one who fills me
with His Spirit,
always knows whats best.
and the One who loves me
makes me richly blest.
And I know that life is like a ship
that sails out on the sea,
sometimes cradled by the calm,
sometimes plunged into the fury,
But a peace within my heart
provides a warm and sweet caress,
for the One Who loves me
makes me richly blest.
Yes the One Who loves me
makes me richly blest.
words and music by Ken Young
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