Fill My Cup, Lord

Have you ever experienced moments of emptiness, longing, or a feeling that this world is not your home?  Especially in times of trial I think we can have these feelings crop up.  If we try to soothe these feelings with things of this world, it never works.  The only One that can soothe and comfort us is the Lord Himself.  Looking forward to an eternity with Him is the only ultimate and lasting source of comfort.

There is another song which has been floating around in my mind lately.  It is called, "Fill My Cup, Lord."  

"Like the woman at the well

I was seeking

For things that could not satisfy
And then I heard my Savior speaking
"Draw from My well that never shall run dry"

Fill my cup, Lord
I lift it up, Lord
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul
Bread of Heaven, feed me 'til I want no more
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole

There are millions in this world
Who are craving
The pleasures, earthly things of gold
But none can match the wondrous treasure
That I find in Jesus Christ my Lord

Fill my cup, Lord
I lift it up, Lord
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul
Bread of Heaven, feed me 'til I want no more
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole
Here's my cup, fill it up and make me whole." 

 Here is a link to the song, "Fill My Cup, Lord"  being sung:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzDDv3wEuA&list=RD-bzDDv3wEuA&start_radio=1

Press On

This week has been a difficult week for this writer.  It was the anniversary of my sisters' death on the 13th.  My husband is struggling in his acceptance of his assited living situation.  My back issues have been worse again the last few days.  Life feels like it is on hold.  One song has come to my mind through all this.  That song is the song, Press On.  Here are the lyrics for that song:  

Press On

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When the valley is deep
When the mountain is steep
When the body is weary
When we stumble and fall

When the choices are hard
When we're battered and scarred
When we've spent our resources
When we've given our all

In Jesus' name, we press on
In Jesus' name, we press on
Dear Lord, with the prize
Clear before our eyes
We find the strength to press on

Dear Lord, with the prize
Clear before our eyes
We find the strength to press on

In Jesus' name, we press on
In Jesus' name, we press on
Dear Lord, with the prize
Clear before our eyes
We find the strength to press on

We find the strength to press on
To press on

You can also listen to it being sung by clicking on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8DVJve79e4

God's Presence

The Lord desires that we hide ourselves in the peace that only He can give, in the peace of His presence.  We need to do this in in everything we do, be it in the quiet moments or when we face difficult challenges.  We all need to do this, as we walk the path God has assigned us.  As we do this remember the Lord's presence is in us and beside us.  He also walks in front of us and behind us.

Dear Reader, I know the burdens of life can become heavy and challenging at times.  We can walk with joy in our hearts, however, if we remember that the Lord is our burden-carrier. The Lord says in John 16:33 of the New Testament of the Bible that in this world we will have burdens and trouble, but He goes on to say, "But take heart!  I have overcome the world!"

I don't know about you, dear reader, but for me it is good to know that the Lord is with me and has already overcome the world!  2023 and early 2024 has had some difficult challenges for me, but God never failed me.  He will not fail you either, dear Reader.  Psalm 31:19 says, "How great is Your goodness which You have stored up for those who fear You." We don't need to fear outside circumstances.  We need to stand in fear and awe of the Lord and to hunger and thirst for His presence.  The psalmist in Psalm 63:7 of the Old Testament of the Bible says, "Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings."

This is the pathway to peace no matter what the circumstances.  May we all endeavor to rest in that peace.  May we resolve to walk in His presence throughout this coming year. 

The Face of Dementia

 

As our population is aging we hear the word dementia used more often.  According to the internet, "Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing daily activities--- It is a condition characterized by progressive or persistent loss of intellectual functioning especially with impairment of memory and abstract thinking, and often with personality change, resulting from organic disease of the brain."

Dementia is also defined as "a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning."  It often involves memory loss, poor judgment, and impaired social skills.   It can cause fear, confusion, and combativeness in the person with dementia.   This in turn can cause heartache and negative emotions for the loved ones of people who are experiencing dementia.  Dementia can be managed, but there is no known cure at this time.  

Loved ones are often scrambling for or searching out the best possible resources and answers for their loved ones with dementia.  There never seems to be a perfect answer or solution, and loved ones are left with feelings of guilt, frustration and fatigue because of not being able to do more for their loved ones.  

If you know someone with dementia, you can pray for that individual and his or her family.  You can visit the person with dementia and shower love and respect on him or her.  God has made us in His image, and even people with dementia are reflectors of His image.  Sin has tainted the world with diseases of various kinds which can cause havoc.  Yet the Lord is still in control.  We also can do our part, however, in this world affected by disease.  We can pray for those affected, and we can do our part to honor and help them and their loved ones.