I am not a very emotional person, but there is one song that makes me tear up every time I listen to it. It’s called “Thank you” by Ray Boltz. With the newly commissioned Sunday School teachers in mind, along with YWAM Missionary Chong Ho Won visiting NCFC after his trip to Iraq, I wanted to share this song as an encouragement to all those who serve so faithfully. The lyrics alone do not do justice so PLEASE listen to the song on YouTube!
I dreamed I went to heaven, and you were there with me.
We walked upon the streets of gold beside the crystal sea.
We heard the angels singing; then someone called your name.
You turned and saw this young man, and he was smiling as he came.
And he said, "Friend, you may not know me now."
Then he said, "But wait. You used to teach my Sunday School when I was only eight."
"And every week you would say a prayer before the class would start.
And one day when you said that prayer, I asked Jesus in my heart."
Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am so glad you gave.
Then another man stood before you and said “remember the time
A missionary came to your church, and his pictures made you cry.”
"You didn't have much money, but you gave it anyway.
Jesus took the gift you gave, and that's why I am here today”
Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am so glad you gave.
One by one they came far as the eye could see,
Each life somehow touched by your generosity;
Little things that you had done, sacrifices made
Unnoticed on the earth, in heaven now proclaimed.
And I know up in heaven you're not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure there were tears in your eyes.
As Jesus took your hand, you stood before the Lord
He said, "My child, look around you, for great is your reward."
Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord. I am so glad you gave.
You may not see the fruit of your labor on this side of eternity, but you are indeed making an eternal difference. One day you will meet the people whose lives were forever changed because of your sacrifice. Thank you for doing your part to build up the body of Christ! Thank you for giving to the Lord!
From Pastor Sara’s Heart
October 5, 2014