I woke up this morning with this song heavy on my mind. One of the things I love about gospel music are the lyrics- the words that uplift, inspire, speak to your heart, your mind, your spirit, while giving glory and honor to the the Lord. Sometimes I need to hear the foot stomping, hand clapping praise and worship songs, and sometimes I just need to sit quietly in His presence and let Him minister to me through song. And this was one of those times. Thank you Cece for such a beautiful song and thank you God for putting it into my heart this morning.

Alabaster Box
by Cece Winans

The room grew still
As she made her way to Jesus
She stumbled through the tears that made her blind
She felt such pain
Some spoke in anger
Heard folks whisper
There’s no place here for her kind
Still on she came
Through the shame that flushed her face
Until at last, she knelt before his feet
And though she spoke no words
Every thing she said was heard
As she poured her love for the Master
From her box of Alabaster

Chorus:
And I’ve come to pour
My praise on Him-like oil
From Mary’s alabaster box
Don’t be angry if I wash His feet with my tears
And dry them with my hair
You weren’t there-the night He found me
You did not feel what I felt
When He wrapped His loving arms around me
And you don’t know the cost
Of the oil in my alabaster box

I can’t forget
The way life used to be
I was a prisoner
To the sins that had me bound
I spent my days
Poured my life-without measure
Into a little treasure box
I thought I had found
Until the day-when Jesus came to me
And healed my soul
With the wonders of-His love
So now I’m giving back to Him
All the praise He’s worthy of
I’ve been forgiven
And that’s why
I love Him so much

Repeat Chorus

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You weren’t there-the night He found me
You did not feel what I felt
When He wrapped His loving arms around me
And you don’t know the cost
Of the oil in my alabaster box

That verse gets me everytime…

Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married starts today!

As our friends know, my husband and I recognize our wedding anniversary monthly. So every month on the 11th we celebrate. Today is our 92nd month anniversary and I have to admit, with all my dr. appointments going on I completely forgot it was our anniversary… until I walked into the kitchen and saw some beautiful roses on the table!

I have a migraine now but hopefully later this evening I’ll feel better so we can go out and have a nice dinner. I’m thinking steak and crabbake from Longhorns. MMMMMmmm!

Over the past few weeks I have read many articles, comments, blogs, and postings about the whole Juanita Bynum/Thomas Weeks issues but my brother in Christ at ATLGospel.com has said it best. Please take a moment to read his words:

25 August 2007 - What could I offer that would help the body of Christ?

The church continues to receive fresh black-eyes from individuals that have been placed on pedestals only to be knocked down.

…more reminders that we should worship Christ and him alone. Ascending to the ranks of Bishop does not make you less human, yet I understand it’s hard to listen to someone who does not practice what they preach.

It’s so ironic that preaching couples can have ministries that emphasize the sanctity of marriage and yet have their own problems. Does it make their ministry less credible? NO!!! …it just makes them human.

It would be easy for us to chastise public figures (as we often do). It’s easy for us to write people off that make mistakes. …see, I knew he wasn’t no man of God!!! …all these preachers are fake! …child, you know they just want your money, while they living like rockstars

I can’t say that I’ve never said or thought these very words, but walk in their shoes for a mile before you write them off.

LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN, CAST THE FIRST STONE

Nobody’s perfect. Let’s all try to spend more time praying and less time criticizing and gossiping.

Are their false teachers, ministers, prophets and evil ushers? Are churches full of homosexuals, dykes, adulterers, fornicators, liars, backbiters, jealous and just downright evil people? YEP, plenty.

Stop joining churches based on the exterior. Take a look inside, first. I’m not referring to the building.

A church is like a hospital. Sick people go to hospitals. Likewise, less than perfect people go to church. Stop expecting anyone in church to be perfect.

What could I offer that would help the body of Christ?

Strive to live a life that’s pleasing to God. When you fall, get back up and likewise, help your brothers and sisters that need a hand and a shoulder.

Don’t talk behind my back. Lovingly, correct me in my face.

Do not carry yourself with the posture of self-righteousness. If you’re too heavenly minded, you’re no earthly good.

When God blesses you, bless others. The reason why God withholds money and favor is because he knows we’ll squander it. Search your heart and ask God for correction if it’s out of line.

A good passage to read would be 2 Timothy 2.
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ATLGospel.com