tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post4058040607944517379..comments2024-03-29T02:30:39.118-07:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: I'D RATHER HAVE JESUSSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-62313807447349032102011-06-04T08:55:52.214-07:002011-06-04T08:55:52.214-07:00Patrina - I've been singing these words over a...Patrina - I've been singing these words over and over the last few days. They are seeping into my soul - and turning into a sort of *battle cry* for me - to all the aggravations, frustrations, fears, and cares. I can feel the enemy taunting me, and tempting me to follow an easier path - to look for ways to "solve" this life myself. I'm replying with a deep-seated, heartfelt, "NO! I'd rather have Jesus..."<br /><br />Precious what you said about your dad...<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-86785058224907207852011-06-03T14:16:32.358-07:002011-06-03T14:16:32.358-07:00Sharon,
I'm like you, I love hearing the stor...Sharon,<br /><br />I'm like you, I love hearing the story behind the hymns. I have those two books of which you speak and read them to dad at night before singing the hymn and praying with him. <br /><br />Precious words - my spirit just automatically sings along when my mind encounters the words 'I'd rather have Jesus'. <br /><br />Thanks for taking me there today. <br /><br />Have a lovely weekend<br />patrina <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-80454111271901016352011-06-02T18:56:06.667-07:002011-06-02T18:56:06.667-07:00Debbie - Yes, I was also intrigued by the back sto...Debbie - Yes, I was also intrigued by the back story. I have two wonderful books - they tell the stories behind some of our favorite hymns. And I am completely captivated by how God works His inspiration into the hearts of people. Some of the most beautiful words are brought from a place of deep pain, and some are just the joy that spills over from a saved sinner's heart. (The books are "Then Sings My Soul" Part One, and Part Two, by Robert J. Morgan)<br /><br />Nita - I love this song. I'm glad that it spoke to you. I did notice that Kerrie's blog is online again. I visited today and left a comment. I pray that God keeps her blogging - she has wonderful things to say.<br /><br />Peggy - Tell the truth, were you humming along? :) I have been singing this song in my mind for the last two days now. It's soothing me so much. We have such an awesome God. And I couldn't agree with you more - these faithful hymns have so much to teach us - I miss them in church.<br /><br />Betty - Oh yes! The world will try to offer so many other things besides Jesus. And we can be so distracted sometimes. But, I'm with you - I'd rather have Jesus. He is the only One who holds on to me through thick and thin and sin!<br /><br />Sandie - I know! I was really surprised myself. What a testimony that man had with his voice, huh? Dear Jesus - He's all our hungering spirits need.<br /><br />Sandra - So glad you enjoyed this. Indeed - to know Jesus is the greatest privilege, and the greatest gift.<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-2348518776814933952011-06-02T10:33:55.741-07:002011-06-02T10:33:55.741-07:00Hi Sharon -
Thank you for this tender piece.
Int...Hi Sharon -<br /><br />Thank you for this tender piece.<br /><br />Intimacy with JESUS trumps it all.lioneaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-28435864688870833672011-06-01T19:25:28.866-07:002011-06-01T19:25:28.866-07:00I didn't know that was written by George B. Sh...I didn't know that was written by George B. Shea - gosh I loved him and Billy Graham. Loved the song too.<br /><br />I'd rather be with Jesus too.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-56370530989273857722011-06-01T17:39:23.331-07:002011-06-01T17:39:23.331-07:00this is such a pretty song, Sharon; I didn't k...this is such a pretty song, Sharon; I didn't know the story behind it; what a great story!!<br /><br />I too would rather have Jesus!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-86419178039011949822011-06-01T15:57:34.712-07:002011-06-01T15:57:34.712-07:00Ahhh yes Sharon... blessings in the Name of the Lo...Ahhh yes Sharon... blessings in the Name of the Lord!<br /><br />I'd rather have Jesus than... <br /><br />ohhh, such a precious, powerful witness of ALL HE is and great testimony of George's life for us and him. We can learn so much from the hymns of our faith. <br /><br />Beautifully shared to encourage and uplift!<br />Thank you Sharon!<br />Peace and love,<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-28378426191894167132011-06-01T07:16:54.095-07:002011-06-01T07:16:54.095-07:00Hi Sharon,
I love this hymn too, very challenging...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />I love this hymn too, very challenging blog, thank you. btw - Kerrie is now Forever His and posting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205365191840035777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-6831000858245848012011-06-01T05:49:37.583-07:002011-06-01T05:49:37.583-07:00I have always loved this hymn, Sharon. I sang it i...I have always loved this hymn, Sharon. I sang it in my head as I was reading the words this morning. I love the line "Than to be a King of a vast domain and be held in sin's dread sway..."<br /><br />I didn't know the back story. I love to read the stories behind the hymns.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.com