Are You Aware of the Spiritual Needs of Those Around You?

Scripture: “I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.”  II Cor 6:2

Hey Gang, Gma writing today.  Those who know me well, know that I have a deep appreciation for the old hymns, which we don’t hear much in churches any more.  I remember singing in church one day and Jeremy asking if I knew all the verses of all the Hymns.  My response, of course, was ‘Not at all, but I do know a lot!’

Often, as part of my devotions, I read from a book titled, Amazing Grace, 365 Hymn Story Devotional.  While reading today’s Devotional the Lord seemed to say, ‘Share this with the Blog family”.  I think it was the words calling to the lost that got my attention. Here is the writing that prodded my heart to write to you:

      "Many powerful Gospel songs were written, after the Civil War, urging people to respond to        Christ’s invitation to salvation. “Let Jesus Come Into Your Heart,” written and composed by Mrs.    Leila Morris has been one of these invitation hymns widely used by God to direct seeking sinners to a  personal salvation experience.  Its origin in 1898 was at a Camp meeting at Mountain Lake Park,  Maryland. A woman of refinement and culture responded to the altar call invitation.  Mrs. Morris  joined her there and with an arm around her shoulders whispered “Just now your doubtings give  o’re.”  The song leader of the Camp meeting joined the duo and added, “Just now reject Him no  more.”  Then the evangelist earnestly importuned, “Just now throw open the door.”  Mrs. Morris made  the last appeal, “Let Jesus come into your heart.” Shortly thereafter Mrs. Morris completed the thought  and added the music before the Meetings closed.  Another song was born to guide countless numbers  of inquiring souls to Jesus Christ."

               

                If you tired of the load of your sin, let Jesus come into your heart; If you desire a new life to begin, let Jesus come into your heart.

                If ‘tis for purity not that you sigh, let Jesus come into your heart; fountains for cleansing are flowing near-by, let Jesus come into your heart.

                If you would join the glad songs of the blest, let Jesus come into your heart; if you would enter the mansions of rest, let Jesus come into your heart.

                Refrain – Just now, your doubting give o’re; just now, reject him no more; just now, throw open the door, let Jesus come into your heart.

SOOO dear Ones, Listen to the author's challenge: Be sensitive to the spiritual needs of those around you. Often you will be able to detect signs of a struggling soul searching for God. With gracious boldness share with such a one the message of this song.