As a child in an abusive home, things were tough but i sing this song and cry because of Sunday school teachers, Sunday bus drivers, AWANA leaders and so many more of God's foot soldiers who showed me God's love and devotion. God put them in my life, and still at 70 years old, I am so grateful. Thanh you Lord.
Thank you for sharing this. Praise God for the grace He has given you and for the faith you’ve continued steadfast in. You’re a blessing and encouragement to us younger Christians. Keep the faith
I also loved the AWANA programs and all those who poured into my life as a young child!! I am 58 and would not trade my relationship with my Heavenly Father for anything! Sweeter now more than ever!!
Played this song in the room with my grandma last night... She took her final breath this morning and traded her old rugged cross for a crown and went home to be with the lord.
I met this man 30 years ago. He saved my life. I was young, but he put Jesus in my heart, him and Sandi Patti. They were at my Christian camp in Tennessee.. praise God. Of course I have totally slipped throughout the years. But thank goodness GOD FORGIVES
We all slip dear. That is why Christ forgives and why it is between you and the Lord. Just keep praying & putting one foot in front of the other. #AmazingGrace
The first time I heard this song I knew it would be the one that would forever be my dedication to my sister. Never once did she turn her back on me (trust me when I say I gave countless reasons for her to do just that). She "showed" me the love of Christ in everything she did. Through her, Jesus saved me. Thank you Barbara. I love you!
I'm not even religious. I'm an atheist, but I gotta admit, some Christian songs are very catchy. Loved this song back when I was in school. Still a good song.
LITANY FOR HEALING Jeremiah 17:14 Lord, the brokenness of the world is known to you. No pain, suffering, grief, or regret is hidden from your eyes. Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed; Save us, and we shall be saved. Our prayers are not merely for physical well-being, But also for consolation, renewal, and hope. Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed; Save us, and we shall be saved. We lift up our sisters and brothers, our enemies, strangers in our midst. We pray for the nations of the earth and the whole of your creation. Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed; Save us, and we shall be saved. We offer to you a sacrifice of open hearts and minds, Prepared to be found by you in unexpected ways and places. Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed; Save us, and we shall be saved. We do not dare to pray out of a sense of our own worth, But our cries come from the depth of the body of Christ. Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed; Save us, and we shall be saved. We have come in a spirit of prayer- To wrestle, to plead, to summon, to advocate, to receive. Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed; Save us, and we shall be saved. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. God our Father, who open your Kingdom to those who are humble and to little ones, lead us to follow you trustingly so that we may see your eternal glory revealed Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Aberlenkent Father, I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you: I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, and in all your creatures - I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend my soul: I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself, to surrender myself into your hands without reserve, and with boundless confidence, for you are my Father. Amen. -Blessed Charles de Foucauld From the fear of failure that keeps me from trying new things...deliver me Jesus From the fear of rejection that keeps me from being myself...deliver me Jesus From the fear of inadequacy that leads to discouragement...deliver me Jesus From the fear of making mistakes that paralyzes me...deliver me Jesus From the fear that it will be too hard to change…deliver me Jesus From the fear that You are asking too much…deliver me Jesus From the fear that my emotional baggage, past sins, or family brokenness taints me..deliver me Jesus From pretending to have it all together…deliver me Jesus From the desire to impress others..deliver me Jesus From self-reliance….deliver me Jesus From the poison of comparison..deliver me Jesus From preoccupation with what others think..deliver me Jesus From the shame that leads to self-condemnation...deliver me Jesus From rumination on the past..deliver me Jesus From anxiety about the future..deliver me Jesus From the need to control my situation_ From complaining, negativity, and cynicism.. From resentment of others achievements and gifts... From finding my worth in externals._deliver me Jesus Jesus grant me… _Simplicity of heart. ..Tranquility, confidence, and the peace that only You can give. _A grateful heart. _The conviction that success in this life depends more on You than it does on me. ..The conviction that my worth comes from being the Father's son/daughter and not from what I do. _The conviction that Your grace is enough. ...The conviction that Your power is made perfect in my weakness. - The conviction that I am known and I am loved. - The conviction that You crave to heal my memories, passions, and desires. _The conviction that You have a plan for me. _The conviction that You delight in me. _The humility to see myself as You see me. _The generosity to see others as You see them. The humility to receive correction. -The thoughtfulness to offer correction. The freedom to be myself. Together we lift our prayers to you, O God of love and healing. God the Father, you breathe life into your whole Creation. Help us breathe deeply of your peace and presence. God the Son, you give us yourself to make our joy complete. Help us give our fear, pain, and grief to you. God the Holy Spirit, you move through our lives in unexpected ways. Help us move in concert with your life-giving motion. Holy Trinity, One God, accept our thanks and praise for all the blessings of this life, especially for those blessings that our present circumstances make difficult to see.
O Lord, hear our prayer. Shed the light of your healing love on all who are sick in body, mind, or spirit, that they may find new wholeness illumined by your grace. O Lord, hear our prayer. Knit together in your love all whose relationships have frayed, that they may find reconciliation and new beginnings. O Lord, hear our prayer. Bless all who work to improve the health of others, that they may bring hope, care, wisdom, and skill to all they serve. O Lord, hear our prayer. Hold in the palm of your hand all who are near death and all who care for them, that they may know the peace that passes all understanding. O Lord, hear our prayer. Grant all who turn to you the courage to participate with you in restoring this broken world to wholeness, that everyone and everything may share in the hope of your kingdom. O Lord, hear our prayer. At this time, I invite your prayers of thanksgiving or intercession either silently or aloud. (Silence is kept.) Heavenly Father Thank you for this day. Thank you for this moment in my life. I give you praise. Teach me how to live. Teach me how to love You more. Teach me how to pray. Yesterday is gone tomorrow's not yet come. Thank you for today. Thank you for this moment in my life. I give you thanks. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come Thank you for today. Thank you for this time. Thank you for the presence in my life, I will give you praise. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come and I want to thank you for today. Thank You Heavenly Father for today. For these and for all other petitions that are too deep for words, we pray to you and ask the Holy Spirit to intercede according to Romans 8:26-28 : We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God. O Lord, hear our prayer. You are the Lord whose promises never cease. You are the Lord whose presence never fails. Gracious God, you are close to us no matter how far we feel from you: draw us into the very heart of your grace and help us to live into the truth that nothing in all creation can separate us from your love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Do not underestimate the influence that we as believers, who continue with the Lord, have on others around us. Even the prayers of a mighty man avail much - there will even be those who will be in heaven because of your prayers for them to not only hear the gospel but to take it to heart and accept it in faith.
Today is my dad birthday...this song remind me of him so much. He would give the last dollar out of his pocket not knowing where the next dollar was coming from. He died now...I took him to church Sunday morning...he give his life to the Lord and died that evening. RIP Dad...love you always!
Steven snyder of korea I am a strong catholic and very very active in the faith and I think that this song is the purest, anyone with any belief or even no belief should hear this song, it’s just a true masterpiece I imagine Ray Boltz’ voice to sound just like what I imagine Jesus’ voice to sound like, it’s so comforting
Beautiful song that has so much meaning. I lost my dad to Parkinsons 5 years ago and passed away on my mom's 75th bday. This was the way that dad said thanks to mom for caring for him all the time that she did. Any illness is a beast when there is no remedy. But, the Lord kept my grandparents promise that the Bible says: me and my family will serve the Lord and dad gave his life to the Lord before he died and is now rejoicing with his parents along with angels and most importantly the Lord. Thank you Lord for the opportunity to have a great dad and a great example. I know we can never fill that emptiness. My parents were married for 57 years. But, just knowing that he's with the Lord I am content In knowing that all is well.
Blansa thank you for sharing your experience and your parents experience, it was very touching to know we still have good parents and good examples for the rest of the world to see what good really is. I also had goodly parents, they really showed me where to find happiness. I'm sure they are hard at work trying to still serve the Lord even though they are nowhere in sight anymore. When the heart has peace, that is real.
This song makes me want to make things right and finally give my life to Jesus I have committed so many sins and I need to get saved I have not fully given my life to Christ tonight is the night
Dear, we all ....the whole world....has committed so many sins. That's why God, out of HIS mercy gave us HIS Son Jesus for us while we were yet HIS enemies, who took the sins of the world by dying on the Cross, shed HIS blood and HE is alive sitting on the right of God Almighty. HE loved us long before we loved HIM. It's been a year....have you accepted Jesus in your heart as your LORD and Savior?
The first time I ever heard this song was my grandma funeral. Every time I hear it it feels like I can feel her touch my shoulder and say everything is ok I love you.
My husband weeps when he listens to this song he says that it reminds him of a dear friend mr lake Messick he was a mechanic and ran a garage in Ferguson Nc and what a wonderful and good man he was he was such a hard worker and my husband use to hang out at his garage when he was a young man and Mr Messick was always good to him and he always tryied to give him great advice god bless lake Messick and rip he was a gift from god can’t wait to see you in heaven ❤
Ty Ray Boltz for such a beautiful song! When I finally gave my life to Jesus I weeped over this song for 2 weeks straight! Ty to all those who went before us, whose only desire was to give us Jesus!!!😇😘😇😘😊
in 2017 my school shut down and our principal was the most loving guy ever. he was awesome. when we were saying our goodbyes to him, we played this song and he was so touched by us he cried. i wanna say thankyou to God for everything he did to keep the school going.
This song makes me cry every time I listen to it. THANK YOU MOM for teaching me about JESUS!!! I can still hear You shouting when the HOLY GHOST moved through You.
I'll be honest, even as a guy, I cried during this song, not tears of sadness, but tears of joy. This world needs more people filled with the loving care of Jesus. There's so much crime in this nasty, disgusting world that we live in. That's why I'm glad I'm a Christian, I love the Lord, and I know where I'm going after I die and that my friends, is Heaven. A way better place than earth. God Bless You All to whoever reads this and have a blessed day!
I'm a 35 year old man, and still this song almost makes me cry tears of joy, too. It's such a powerful and moving song. I know this is late (I just saw your comment), but God bless you, too!
@@elizabethpoarchtv180 When I wrote this, I put "even as a guy", because some men, they don't cry. Don't get me wrong, some do, but not always. I did cry, because of how touching this song is. Nobody else had a problem with this comment, till you stumbled upon it. But I will say this, God bless you too, even though you never said it in the first place.
This Song reminds me so much of my Mama. My Mom went home August 23 2010 from Covid. She was 86 years old .31 years ago i was lost. In drugs alcohol and a bitter divorce My praying Mama told me about Jesus. To this day im still serving him. The Song Thank you says it all...Thank you Mom i will see you again someday. In Heaven..
I always think of my mom when I hear this song. She loved this song. She's been gone almost 11 yes now. She always witnessed to people even people she just met.
I was in college. I was going through a rough time, experiencing doubt that anything I had done for the Lord amounted to anything. I went to my church's prayer room and asked God to let me know the impact I had made. A little bit later that evening, I went to hang out with my friends over at the Baptist Student Center. I didn't know it, but that evening the BSU music and drama ministry team was rehearsing. One member didn't show up. They were rehearsing a dramatized version of this song! And guess what, I was asked to fill in as the person who was being thanked! What a WONDERFUL answer to prayer. And by the way, I had never heard that song before.
God bless you Sharon Put all your worries in Gods hands and he will do it I’ll praying for you and your son to reunite together in Jesus name God bless you and your family more
Hi i am using my mom's account just now and I would love to speak to you. Feel free to email me at Kadridale.campbell@gmail.com I reach out to you because this is a road I have travelled. Son and mother reunited.
I'm here because Christ never gave up on me. I surely don't deserve his mercy or grace, but I'm forever grateful that God sacrificed his only son for me and....you!
I think of my Dad every time I hear or sing this powerful song. I lost him a year ago April. Took care of him full time for 5 very Blessed years I will cherish till I see him again. I miss him oh so much but I’m happy for him. 😁❤️❤️
I'm turning 40 in less than a couple weeks. But this is one of the most powerful trademark songs of my youth! The beauty of the Gospel simplified in song. Brings tears every time. :)
I remember the very first time he played that song, it was before he went to be with the Lord. I was so happy and it filled my heart with so much joy and happiness to know when we do the Lords work to imagine what it would be like to win souls and see all who comes to you; not knowing you touch their heart and lives through obedience. Ohh what joy that will be to walk hand and with my Lord Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.
This song touches my heart, was played at my moms funeral, in 2013 she was a devout Christian who taught Sunday school a and was always there to listen when a friend or family member was hurting and needed a word of encouragement to get there lives turned around and led many to Jesus just being faithful. She was my inspiration of kindness, and compassion
This song was played at my Mom's funeral. I'm sure there were people lining up to Thank her for all that she gave and the love that poured from her. God's love. His spirit always surrounded her. Thank you Mom!!!
I LOVE this song! I sent it to a Pastor that I became very good friends with and I think she helped save me life. She told me she cried and cried while listening. God Bless you Ray Boltz.
I love this song I remember having it as a creative dance with the youth at our church at Mount Zion in Auckland New Zealand, I used the Pastor his name is Alex Larson to be in the middle to say thank you to him for being my pastor our pastor hes inspired me a lot in the word I have grown to know Jesus more and more through his knowledge and wisdom of the word of God so as everyone else I will never forget this...
I am called by Almighty GOD to preach SALVATION to all who will heed the Call of JESUS CHRIST, thus GOD made me HIS Licensed Minister Legally. This song sums up why I truly believe no job or career is more rewarding than preaching the Sound Doctrine of JESUS CHRIST winning souls for JESUS ETERNALLY. Knowing time is short, my prayer is: "ONE MORE GOD FOR YOU, IN JESUS NAME."
It's really a sad thing when there's so many people out there that refuses to listen Ted good common sense like this song. I believe it would help everyone that did not no Our Savior Jesus Christ to hear this song every year and be able to feel the love of Christ Pierce their hearts and mind of the real Joy Of Life, just to hear the words of this song causes more joy and happiness in my life on a daily basis of course with the scriptures and prayer involved. I desired to walk humbly and happier everyday, just maybe I can touch a heart of stone to turn towards our Savior Jesus Christ. Love one another as I have loved you instigator commandment and for some the hardest commandment to live. I can promise if you can live this commandment you will see life totally different then the hardships that we see as stumbling blocks and cruel acts of others. My Savior Jesus Christ oh, he is my friend and I am so grateful to have Him and to Serve Him everyday of my life.😊🙏 I am loved and blessed by the Savior of the world and that means a lot to me!
One of our pastors sang this to our pastor on her 34 th anniversary of our church and it was one of the most beautiful moments I’ve had the pleasure to witness … God is so wonderful blessings all my brothers n sisters out there Amen
Your labors are not in vain in the Lord! Let us not grow weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not! It'll all be worth it when we see Jesus !!🙌🙌🙌
Every time I hear this song it reminds me of a redhead teenage girl that taught my Sunday School Class when I was eight. She's married now with kids and grandkids of her own.
This is one of my favorite songs ! Every time I hear this song I cry because I am so thankful for the Lords love for me and all things made new in me. because I have received him in my heart. I thank you Jesus for loving me no matter what! Now I can love others like you love me thank you Jesus u changed my life forever!🙏❤☺💃
The first time I heard Ray Boltz sing this song I listen to couple times kill it hit me, that I had done some things on earth and that Jesus did see them, I knew then that I was important to him
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 these 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 And 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 CHORUS 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
My parents showed me this song on our way to church. I made them repeat the entire 45-minute drive! Honestly I . think I'm in love. Whenever I'm scared or having doubts I listen to this song and I don't know but it just makes everything better. Just imagine what it's going to be like. With the little things, you do you can change somebody's life! It is amazing! Things you do help people you don't even get to meet until you're up in heaven! Religion can be tough especially living overseas but songs like this one make it a whole lot better.
you know what, I'm an atheist, but I love this song! Even though I don't believe in god, I still understand why people look to him and I don't hold that against them. :)
I have meet a few atheist, and then they heard His word and how much he loved them.... God loves you even if you dont believe in Him.. He believes in you,, He love you so much,, Wow it takes more faith to believe there is no God,, they it does to believe there is a God... It is easy to believe God created it all, but to believe we come from monkeys LOL... I want that kind of faith.. I pray God opens your eyes and shows you all he has for you..
I would love to thank both my parents,for loving me enough to teach me,not only teach me,but for living it,being the example,their both in heaven now,but I live my life to make them proud,and of course I love God before anyone,or anything.🛐
I dedicate this song to Robin and Laurie..our former pastors. They are the true meaning of this song! They have mentored us.. I miss them..they moved 3 hours away from us...
As I listened to this song it reminded me of my Mother and all the years of praying and being the God fearing woman she is and always has been and because of my dear Mother ,whom is 92 years old today ,she planted the seed for her 9 children, and the generations after that we would pass down of what JESUS did for us all, my Mother has been serving the LORD and giving of herself in more ways and reminding us that "God is like oxygen, you can't see him but you need Him to survive. God has blessed my Mother in long years of life. This song demonstrates the power that flows from heaven to earth and that all we do here on earth is not forgotten in heaven. Thank You my LORD JESUS CHRIST Son of God that loved us so much that He gave His life for this world.
Yes for sure oh, this is how you know the spirit of the Lord has touched your heart and mind. It is the same feeling when you asked to understand and seek the truth oh, it's amazing how the same feeling comes over you when you receive truth and inspiration. This is only given to those who seek and they will find happiness and Truth along their mortal Journey. I feel bad for so many people that have never felt that true love of God in their heart and mind.
I am so Thankful you gave us a beautiful peaceful song that is so inspiring and so lovely. Thank you for giving to the lord and thank you for giving the word of god to all of us.
Thank you lord for giving all of us hope faith and love America we better turn back to the lord before it’s to late and I pray for every one who reads this god loves us all just think about all he did so we might be saved thank you lord amen
Thank you for sharing this beautiful song I was trying to remember it but I couldn't so I said God this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard so please let me remember it. I block my ears and just concentrate and then hear I am just loving every word of it.Thank you Jesus you did not die in vain on the cross to save this world we are forever grateful to you Blessed be your name.
This song is one of my favorites of Rays . Reminds me so much of my father in law. So many were touched under his teachings of the bible. He went home with the Lord many years ago at 91 and I know there were many who said thank you. Love Ray Boltz and he to has touched many.
Since the first time I heard this song back in 1994 I get so chocked up when I hear it. I feel the Holy Spirit in these words and I am so thankful that one day Jesus saved me from my retched self.... God loves you and wants you to make him your life too.
I was first introduced to this song, "Thank You" on Christmas of 1994. I was attending a small Christian University out of State. My first internship while I was in class was working under State and Federal Chief Prosecutor's Office. What an awsome journey of faithful fellowship of Korean Campus Crusade for Christ our walk together had been for last eighteen years, and twenty eight years for this beautiful and grand walk this Nation have had to continue relentless work toward adopting two States; Puerto Rico Puerto Rico San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, Greenland Greenland Nuuk Nuuk, Greenland 🇬🇱. Jaishoon Couplar
Ray Boltz signed many sponsors up for Mission of Mercy, and I processed those so kids would have a chance at a better life. We couldn't help all of them but due to his concerts and efforts we touched many lives with the donations we received.
This has been one of my favourite songs since I was 14....20 years later I cru when I hear it.... when my parents went from alcolosm to christainitt we went to church... and a pastor said to my mother when I was 13 years old how I would change lives as an adult either by work or my words... I have been a nurse for 12 years and being a woman of faith allowed me to be a pretty great nurse when it comes to passing and palliative care. Thank you Jesus
As a child in an abusive home, things were tough but i sing this song and cry because of Sunday school teachers, Sunday bus drivers, AWANA leaders and so many more of God's foot soldiers who showed me God's love and devotion.
God put them in my life, and still at 70 years old, I am so grateful. Thanh you Lord.
Thank you for sharing this. Praise God for the grace He has given you and for the faith you’ve continued steadfast in. You’re a blessing and encouragement to us younger Christians. Keep the faith
I also loved the AWANA programs and all those who poured into my life as a young child!! I am 58 and would not trade my relationship with my Heavenly Father for anything! Sweeter now more than ever!!
Played this song in the room with my grandma last night... She took her final breath this morning and traded her old rugged cross for a crown and went home to be with the lord.
At least she was save at least she went to a better home
Yes ma'am I miss my grandma's every day, xoxo love this song k keep ur head up
@@TheGalamoth, does that change the meaning of the song?
Amen...
Praise GOD
I'm just a Bible believing Christian that gave my life to the Lord Jesus, I cry every time I hear this song.
I met this man 30 years ago. He saved my life. I was young, but he put Jesus in my heart, him and Sandi Patti. They were at my Christian camp in Tennessee.. praise God. Of course I have totally slipped throughout the years. But thank goodness GOD FORGIVES
I am "so" thankful the Lord gives second chances. Like the story of the prodigal son.
I met I him too in Hawaii about 30 years ago as well. Maybe the same tour ♥️
We all slip dear. That is why Christ forgives and why it is between you and the Lord. Just keep praying & putting one foot in front of the other. #AmazingGrace
He forgives ONLY if you repent.
if we confess our sins He is just and faithful to forgive us....
Amen
The first time I heard this song I knew it would be the one that would forever be my dedication to my sister.
Never once did she turn her back on me (trust me when I say I gave countless reasons for her to do just that).
She "showed" me the love of Christ in everything she did. Through her, Jesus saved me.
Thank you Barbara.
I love you!
I'm not even religious. I'm an atheist, but I gotta admit, some Christian songs are very catchy. Loved this song back when I was in school. Still a good song.
JESUS loves you and died for you ❤
You're specially loved.
God loves you. Jesus Christ gave his life for all of us. Just want you to know you are loved
Love you too ❤️😊
Jesus loves you and He gave His life for you and all mankind prayers in His love God bless
LITANY FOR HEALING
Jeremiah 17:14
Lord, the brokenness of the world is known to you.
No pain, suffering, grief, or regret is hidden from your eyes.
Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed;
Save us, and we shall be saved.
Our prayers are not merely for physical well-being,
But also for consolation, renewal, and hope.
Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed;
Save us, and we shall be saved.
We lift up our sisters and brothers, our enemies, strangers in our midst.
We pray for the nations of the earth and the whole of your creation.
Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed;
Save us, and we shall be saved.
We offer to you a sacrifice of open hearts and minds,
Prepared to be found by you in unexpected ways and places.
Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed;
Save us, and we shall be saved.
We do not dare to pray out of a sense of our own worth,
But our cries come from the depth of the body of Christ.
Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed;
Save us, and we shall be saved.
We have come in a spirit of prayer-
To wrestle, to plead, to summon, to advocate, to receive.
Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed;
Save us, and we shall be saved.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
God our Father, who open your Kingdom to those who are humble and to little ones,
lead us to follow you trustingly so that we may see your eternal glory revealed
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer of Aberlenkent Father,
I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do, I thank you: I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, and in all your creatures - I wish no more than this, O Lord.
Into your hands I commend my soul: I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself, to surrender myself into your hands without reserve, and with boundless confidence, for you are my Father. Amen.
-Blessed Charles de Foucauld
From the fear of failure that keeps me from trying new things...deliver me Jesus
From the fear of rejection that keeps me from being myself...deliver me Jesus
From the fear of inadequacy that leads to discouragement...deliver me Jesus
From the fear of making mistakes that paralyzes me...deliver me Jesus
From the fear that it will be too hard to change…deliver me Jesus
From the fear that You are asking too much…deliver me Jesus
From the fear that my emotional baggage, past sins, or family brokenness taints me..deliver me Jesus
From pretending to have it all together…deliver me Jesus
From the desire to impress others..deliver me Jesus
From self-reliance….deliver me Jesus
From the poison of comparison..deliver me Jesus
From preoccupation with what others think..deliver me Jesus
From the shame that leads to self-condemnation...deliver me Jesus
From rumination on the past..deliver me Jesus
From anxiety about the future..deliver me Jesus
From the need to control my situation_ From complaining, negativity, and cynicism..
From resentment of others achievements and gifts... From finding my worth in externals._deliver me Jesus
Jesus grant me…
_Simplicity of heart.
..Tranquility, confidence, and the peace that only You can give.
_A grateful heart.
_The conviction that success in this life depends more on You than it does on me.
..The conviction that my worth comes from being the Father's son/daughter and not from what I do.
_The conviction that Your grace is enough.
...The conviction that Your power is made perfect in my weakness.
- The conviction that I am known and I am loved.
- The conviction that You crave to heal my memories, passions, and desires.
_The conviction that You have a plan for me.
_The conviction that You delight in me.
_The humility to see myself as You see me.
_The generosity to see others as You see them.
The humility to receive correction.
-The thoughtfulness to offer correction.
The freedom to be myself.
Together we lift our prayers to you, O God of love and healing.
God the Father, you breathe life into your whole Creation.
Help us breathe deeply of your peace and presence.
God the Son, you give us yourself to make our joy complete.
Help us give our fear, pain, and grief to you.
God the Holy Spirit, you move through our lives in unexpected ways.
Help us move in concert with your life-giving motion.
Holy Trinity, One God, accept our thanks and praise for all the blessings of this life, especially for those blessings that our present circumstances make difficult to see.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
Shed the light of your healing love on all who are sick in body, mind, or spirit, that they may find new wholeness illumined by your grace.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
Knit together in your love all whose relationships have frayed, that they may find reconciliation and new beginnings.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
Bless all who work to improve the health of others, that they may bring hope, care, wisdom, and skill to all they serve.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
Hold in the palm of your hand all who are near death and all who care for them, that they may know the peace that passes all understanding.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
Grant all who turn to you the courage to participate with you in restoring this broken world to wholeness, that everyone and everything may share in the hope of your kingdom.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
At this time, I invite your prayers of thanksgiving or intercession either silently or aloud. (Silence is kept.)
Heavenly Father
Thank you for this day. Thank you for this moment in my life. I give you praise. Teach me how to live. Teach me how to love You more. Teach me how to pray. Yesterday is gone tomorrow's not yet come. Thank you for today. Thank you for this moment in my life. I give you thanks. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come Thank you for today. Thank you for this time. Thank you for the presence in my life, I will give you praise. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come and I want to thank you for today. Thank You Heavenly Father for today.
For these and for all other petitions that are too deep for words, we pray to you and ask the Holy Spirit to intercede according to Romans 8:26-28 : We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
You are the Lord whose promises never cease. You are the Lord whose presence never fails. Gracious God, you are close to us no matter how far we feel from you: draw us into the very heart of your grace and help us to live into the truth that nothing in all creation can separate us from your love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Do not underestimate the influence that we as believers, who continue with the Lord, have on others around us. Even the prayers of a mighty man avail much - there will even be those who will be in heaven because of your prayers for them to not only hear the gospel but to take it to heart and accept it in faith.
Today is my dad birthday...this song remind me of him so much. He would give the last dollar out of his pocket not knowing where the next dollar was coming from. He died now...I took him to church Sunday morning...he give his life to the Lord and died that evening. RIP Dad...love you always!
He is in heaven he made the best decision that day and you were there to help give him that gift
My dad accepted Jesus as his savior
On his death bed. Can’t wait to walk together to see Jesus. God bless you
When you do for the least one of these,you did it for ME,,IAm YES and AMEN
Yes yes thank you Lord my parents gave their life to you.
This song was answered for me as my son became a Pastor not long after hearing this song!🙏❤️
Don't care what your beliefs are, this is still a pure song.
Steven snyder of korea I am a strong catholic and very very active in the faith and I think that this song is the purest, anyone with any belief or even no belief should hear this song, it’s just a true masterpiece
I imagine Ray Boltz’ voice to sound just like what I imagine Jesus’ voice to sound like, it’s so comforting
its been 35 yrs now and everytime i hear this song it always makes me cry.Praise the Lord and thank you Jesus for saving me.🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful song that has so much meaning. I lost my dad to Parkinsons 5 years ago and passed away on my mom's 75th bday. This was the way that dad said thanks to mom for caring for him all the time that she did. Any illness is a beast when there is no remedy. But, the Lord kept my grandparents promise that the Bible says: me and my family will serve the Lord and dad gave his life to the Lord before he died and is now rejoicing with his parents along with angels and most importantly the Lord. Thank you Lord for the opportunity to have a great dad and a great example. I know we can never fill that emptiness. My parents were married for 57 years. But, just knowing that he's with the Lord I am content In knowing that all is well.
Blansa thank you for sharing your experience and your parents experience, it was very touching to know we still have good parents and good examples for the rest of the world to see what good really is. I also had goodly parents, they really showed me where to find happiness. I'm sure they are hard at work trying to still serve the Lord even though they are nowhere in sight anymore. When the heart has peace, that is real.
This song is tribute for my beloved mum whom is already in heaven with my dad. Well done good and faithful servant, you have finished your race ❤
This song makes me want to make things right and finally give my life to Jesus I have committed so many sins and I need to get saved I have not fully given my life to Christ tonight is the night
God Bless You
Dear, we all ....the whole world....has committed so many sins. That's why God, out of HIS mercy gave us HIS Son Jesus for us while we were yet HIS enemies, who took the sins of the world by dying on the Cross, shed HIS blood and HE is alive sitting on the right of God Almighty. HE loved us long before we loved HIM.
It's been a year....have you accepted Jesus in your heart as your LORD and Savior?
How are things going?
What a beautiful song! I cry every time I hear this.... God is so amazing!
GESU' LA VIA
The first time I ever heard this song was my grandma funeral. Every time I hear it it feels like I can feel her touch my shoulder and say everything is ok I love you.
I cried too after listening to it.
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Me too.
This will be played at my Mother's funeral on 12/4. Because of her and the Lord so many souls were won to the Lord. Forever in my heart 💜
My husband weeps when he listens to this song he says that it reminds him of a dear friend mr lake Messick he was a mechanic and ran a garage in Ferguson Nc and what a wonderful and good man he was he was such a hard worker and my husband use to hang out at his garage when he was a young man and Mr Messick was always good to him and he always tryied to give him great advice god bless lake Messick and rip he was a gift from god can’t wait to see you in heaven ❤
Ty Ray Boltz for such a beautiful song! When I finally gave my life to Jesus I weeped over this song for 2 weeks straight! Ty to all those who went before us, whose only desire was to give us Jesus!!!😇😘😇😘😊
We thank God for who gave their all for the gospel
In memory of my youth pastor back in the late 60s/early 70s, who entered into glory today.
God is good
in 2017 my school shut down and our principal was the most loving guy ever. he was awesome. when we were saying our goodbyes to him, we played this song and he was so touched by us he cried. i wanna say thankyou to God for everything he did to keep the school going.
Jesus Christ my Lord really changed my life
This song makes me cry every time I listen to it. THANK YOU MOM for teaching me about JESUS!!! I can still hear You shouting when the HOLY GHOST moved through You.
I'll be honest, even as a guy, I cried during this song, not tears of sadness, but tears of joy. This world needs more people filled with the loving care of Jesus. There's so much crime in this nasty, disgusting world that we live in. That's why I'm glad I'm a Christian, I love the Lord, and I know where I'm going after I die and that my friends, is Heaven. A way better place than earth. God Bless You All to whoever reads this and have a blessed day!
I'm a 35 year old man, and still this song almost makes me cry tears of joy, too. It's such a powerful and moving song. I know this is late (I just saw your comment), but God bless you, too!
gatorboy45 When I heard this is church it made me cry
I think most real God fearing Christians shed a tear EVERY time they here this song. I cant get past they first few words.
What do u mean “even as a guy”? Sexist ????
@@elizabethpoarchtv180 When I wrote this, I put "even as a guy", because some men, they don't cry. Don't get me wrong, some do, but not always. I did cry, because of how touching this song is. Nobody else had a problem with this comment, till you stumbled upon it. But I will say this, God bless you too, even though you never said it in the first place.
every Christian should be praying for Ray Boltz--
may i ask why?
Amen!
Vaper Joker I think he left the church and is in love with a man
He never left the church. Churches abandoned him
I pray for the people who feel they need to bring up his personal life in public for no reason. Gossip hurts.
This Song reminds me so much of my Mama. My Mom went home August 23 2010 from Covid. She was 86 years old .31 years ago i was lost. In drugs alcohol and a bitter divorce My praying Mama told me about Jesus. To this day im still serving him. The Song Thank you says it all...Thank you Mom i will see you again someday. In Heaven..
Was this supposed to say 2020 not 2010 ... Was gonna say never heard of covid back then .
It was probably along with other conditions. Not covid directly. But regardless, sorry for your loss. 😢
Mr. Boltz will be saved, he has brought thousands to Christ through his songs, and the Father will not let him perish.
God used Ray Boltz songs to minister to so many of us. I'm so thankful!
Anyone who puts their faith in Jesus for salvation will be saved - it's not based on our works.
@@falcon759 thank you for speaking truth!
Tearjerker. Love this song. All that we have comes from the Lord. It is only fair to give back to Him what is rightfully His.
I know someone who gave to The Lord and I am a life that was changed!!!
I always think of my mom when I hear this song. She loved this song. She's been gone almost 11 yes now. She always witnessed to people even people she just met.
I was in college. I was going through a rough time, experiencing doubt that anything I had done for the Lord amounted to anything. I went to my church's prayer room and asked God to let me know the impact I had made.
A little bit later that evening, I went to hang out with my friends over at the Baptist Student Center. I didn't know it, but that evening the BSU music and drama ministry team was rehearsing. One member didn't show up. They were rehearsing a dramatized version of this song! And guess what, I was asked to fill in as the person who was being thanked! What a WONDERFUL answer to prayer. And by the way, I had never heard that song before.
I have a son who has nothing to do with me. I pray all the time,this is a song that sees me through my tough days.Thank you God
Sharon Staggs I will keep you in my daily prayers. I may not know you, but Jesus surely does! God bless you and May he give you comfort 💜
Father, please send a friend to minister to the young man about Your saving grace and help him to accept You as his Savior.
God bless you Sharon Put all your worries in Gods hands and he will do it I’ll praying for you and your son to reunite together in Jesus name God bless you and your family more
Hi i am using my mom's account just now and I would love to speak to you. Feel free to email me at Kadridale.campbell@gmail.com I reach out to you because this is a road I have travelled. Son and mother reunited.
Never give up on what God will and can do
I'm here because Christ never gave up on me. I surely don't deserve his mercy or grace, but I'm forever grateful that God sacrificed his only son for me and....you!
None of us deserve it,but he freely gives it anyways.
I cry every time I hear this song; just LOVE IT and can't wait for Heaven!!
RIP dear bro TB Joshua.. Thank you for giving to the Lord,I'd not be here had it not been for God using your Ministry!
I think of my Dad every time I hear or sing this powerful song. I lost him a year ago April. Took care of him full time for 5 very Blessed years I will cherish till I see him again. I miss him oh so much but I’m happy for him. 😁❤️❤️
I'm turning 40 in less than a couple weeks. But this is one of the most powerful trademark songs of my youth! The beauty of the Gospel simplified in song. Brings tears every time. :)
I cry every time I sing this song at church I was requested to sing it again on mission Sunday! Praise Jesus He’s still using it in a powerful way ♥️
My step father loved this song. Died in 2020…Rest in peace daddy Kodzo
I remember the very first time he played that song, it was before he went to be with the Lord. I was so happy and it filled my heart with so much joy and happiness to know when we do the Lords work to imagine what it would be like to win souls and see all who comes to you; not knowing you touch their heart and lives through obedience. Ohh what joy that will be to walk hand and with my Lord Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.
This song touches my heart, was played at my moms funeral, in 2013 she was a devout Christian who taught Sunday school a and was always there to listen when a friend or family member was hurting and needed a word of encouragement to get there lives turned around and led many to Jesus just being faithful. She was my inspiration of kindness, and compassion
It is the birthday of my grandfather today who died in March. I know he is in heaven which makes me happy to know he is happy with the Lord
Ide like to dedicate this to my son whom went home to be with the lord. One day I'll see him again. Loved mom
Prayers for you. He will be waiting with open arms right next to his Lord and Savior!!!
You right, you will see him again. With much love and prayers, God bless you and your family. 😇🙏❤
It'll be a beautiful reunion, when we see our sons & loves in heaven one day.
Im sorry for your loss!! Im greatful you have the peace of knowing that your son is with Jesus. Keeping your heart in prayer
I must have been about 3 or 4 when I first heard this song. (35 now). Still one of my favourite... Sing it often. Gives me so much joy.
This song was played at my Mom's funeral. I'm sure there were people lining up to Thank her for all that she gave and the love that poured from her. God's love. His spirit always surrounded her. Thank you Mom!!!
❤❤❤
Sang This as a Tribute to my Grandparents at their 60th Anniversary ♥️🎈. Still tear up with Honor for them Every Time I hear it 💕🥲.
I LOVE this song! I sent it to a Pastor that I became very good friends with and I think she helped save me life. She told me she cried and cried while listening. God Bless you Ray Boltz.
My Favorite, fantastic Song...Thank YOU JESUS!
Jesus is M y Lord My saviour and the saviour of the world... Thanks Ray boltz for this Amazing song.. God bless you
This song played in a church in the UAE and touched my heart as it did 37 years ago.Thank you Lord
I love this song I remember having it as a creative dance with the youth at our church at Mount Zion in Auckland New Zealand, I used the Pastor his name is Alex Larson to be in the middle to say thank you to him for being my pastor our pastor hes inspired me a lot in the word I have grown to know Jesus more and more through his knowledge and wisdom of the word of God so as everyone else I will never forget this...
I am called by Almighty GOD to preach SALVATION to all who will heed the Call of JESUS CHRIST, thus GOD made me HIS Licensed Minister Legally.
This song sums up why I truly believe no job or career is more rewarding than preaching the Sound Doctrine of JESUS CHRIST winning souls for JESUS ETERNALLY.
Knowing time is short, my prayer is:
"ONE MORE GOD FOR YOU, IN JESUS NAME."
It's really a sad thing when there's so many people out there that refuses to listen Ted good common sense like this song. I believe it would help everyone that did not no Our Savior Jesus Christ to hear this song every year and be able to feel the love of Christ Pierce their hearts and mind of the real Joy Of Life, just to hear the words of this song causes more joy and happiness in my life on a daily basis of course with the scriptures and prayer involved. I desired to walk humbly and happier everyday, just maybe I can touch a heart of stone to turn towards our Savior Jesus Christ. Love one another as I have loved you instigator commandment and for some the hardest commandment to live. I can promise if you can live this commandment you will see life totally different then the hardships that we see as stumbling blocks and cruel acts of others. My Savior Jesus Christ oh, he is my friend and I am so grateful to have Him and to Serve Him everyday of my life.😊🙏 I am loved and blessed by the Savior of the world and that means a lot to me!
One of our pastors sang this to our pastor on her 34 th anniversary of our church and it was one of the most beautiful moments I’ve had the pleasure to witness … God is so wonderful blessings all my brothers n sisters out there Amen
Your labors are not in vain in the Lord! Let us not grow weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not! It'll all be worth it when we see Jesus !!🙌🙌🙌
What a song gets me every time. Its the real deal. Redeem the time people he's coming back soon. Pray for Ray Boltz, may God bless him.
YES!!!
Gets me every time also!!! Beautiful song!!!
This was my favorite song when I was six. Still chokes me up!
Every time I hear this song it reminds me of a redhead teenage girl that taught my Sunday School Class when I was eight. She's married now with kids and grandkids of her own.
My dad sang this in church when I was 8. He passed away 4 days ago and even though I am broken, this song is so comforting to hear right now.
This is one of my favorite songs ! Every time I hear this song I cry because I am so thankful for the Lords love for me and all things made new in me. because I have received him in my heart. I thank you Jesus for loving me no matter what! Now I can love others like you love me thank you Jesus u changed my life forever!🙏❤☺💃
I love you Jesus!!!
The first time I heard Ray Boltz sing this song I listen to couple times kill it hit me, that I had done some things on earth and that Jesus did see them, I knew then that I was important to him
This song brings back a lot of memories from my child hood my aunt use to play this song alot and I appreciated my Sunday school teacher
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 these 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
And 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
CHORUS
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
What a beautiful song to show how much God loves you
Wonderful song! Praise Messiah Jesus!
this song is so beautiful !!!! it makes me cry
My parents showed me this song on our way to church. I made them repeat the entire 45-minute drive! Honestly I . think I'm in love. Whenever I'm scared or having doubts I listen to this song and I don't know but it just makes everything better. Just imagine what it's going to be like. With the little things, you do you can change somebody's life! It is amazing! Things you do help people you don't even get to meet until you're up in heaven! Religion can be tough especially living overseas but songs like this one make it a whole lot better.
I pray that Mr. Boltz will come back to Jesus.
BEAUTIFUL SONG, PRAYING WITH THANKS GIVINGS.
you know what, I'm an atheist, but I love this song!
Even though I don't believe in god, I still understand why people look to him and I don't hold that against them. :)
I have meet a few atheist, and then they heard His word and how much he loved them.... God loves you even if you dont believe in Him.. He believes in you,, He love you so much,, Wow it takes more faith to believe there is no God,, they it does to believe there is a God... It is easy to believe God created it all, but to believe we come from monkeys LOL... I want that kind of faith.. I pray God opens your eyes and shows you all he has for you..
It's a powerful song.
and you hath he quickened in your dead and trespasses and sins...
oh take a minut think if you dont beleive in God .you someone to teach you God way i dont say gods but God
He loves you so much regardless of whether you believe him or not,
I would love to thank both my parents,for loving me enough to teach me,not only teach me,but for living it,being the example,their both in heaven now,but I live my life to make them proud,and of course I love God before anyone,or anything.🛐
This song really really touched my heart! We may not not get the reward of our good actions on earth, but there is applause in HEAVEN.
I dedicate this song to
Robin and Laurie..our former pastors.
They are the true meaning of this song! They have mentored us..
I miss them..they moved 3 hours away from us...
As I listened to this song it reminded me of my Mother and all the years of praying and being the God fearing woman she is and always has been and because of my dear Mother ,whom is 92 years old today ,she planted the seed for her 9 children, and the generations after that we would pass down of what JESUS did for us all, my Mother has been serving the LORD and giving of herself in more ways and reminding us that "God is like oxygen, you can't see him but you need Him to survive. God has blessed my Mother in long years of life. This song demonstrates the power that flows from heaven to earth and that all we do here on earth is not forgotten in heaven. Thank You my LORD JESUS CHRIST Son of God that loved us so much that He gave His life for this world.
My Mom went home to Heaven this past Wednesday evening. She was 91. I played this during our family time around her bed.
These are the words I want to say to my church founding pastor. "Thank you for giving to the Lord. My life was changed because you gave".
Amen Such a beautiful song!!!! Chills God is good all da time.💕💕🙏🙏
Yes for sure oh, this is how you know the spirit of the Lord has touched your heart and mind. It is the same feeling when you asked to understand and seek the truth oh, it's amazing how the same feeling comes over you when you receive truth and inspiration. This is only given to those who seek and they will find happiness and Truth along their mortal Journey. I feel bad for so many people that have never felt that true love of God in their heart and mind.
So awesome! Love this song!!! I want this played at my funeral.
How awesome is the revival going on in KY. Praise the lord
I just got baptized today ^_^ And this song is amazing
I am so Thankful you gave us a beautiful peaceful song that is so inspiring and so lovely. Thank you for giving to the lord and thank you for giving the word of god to all of us.
Thank you for all those who gave to my son in heaven.
This song has bless my heart so much every night before I go bed I have to listen to this song
Thank you lord for giving all of us hope faith and love America we better turn back to the lord before it’s to late and I pray for every one who reads this god loves us all just think about all he did so we might be saved thank you lord amen
Thank you for sharing this beautiful song I was trying to remember it but I couldn't so I said God this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard so please let me remember it. I block my ears and just concentrate and then hear I am just loving every word of it.Thank you Jesus you did not die in vain on the cross to save this world we are forever grateful to you Blessed be your name.
Dedicated to my late wife Rainy. Went to Heaven 6 years ago.
This song is one of my favorites of Rays . Reminds me so much of my father in law. So many were touched under his teachings of the bible. He went home with the Lord many years ago at 91 and I know there were many who said thank you. Love Ray Boltz and he to has touched many.
Heaven is going to be Grand!!!
Wow... trip down memory lane.... I still love this song!! Thank you!!
Ray, Thank you for giving to the Lord!
This is the song my dad sang at my mother's wedding, they are still together today :)
man, it's good to exist.
this is really one of my favorite song..
Mine too
Since the first time I heard this song back in 1994 I get so chocked up when I hear it. I feel the Holy Spirit in these words and I am so thankful that one day Jesus saved me from my retched self.... God loves you and wants you to make him your life too.
Praise His Holy name the name of Jesus that saves us!
I was first introduced to this song, "Thank You" on Christmas of 1994. I was attending a small Christian University out of State. My first internship while I was in class was working under State and Federal Chief Prosecutor's Office. What an awsome journey of faithful fellowship of Korean Campus Crusade for Christ our walk together had been for last eighteen years, and twenty eight years for this beautiful and grand walk this Nation have had to continue relentless work toward adopting two States; Puerto Rico Puerto Rico San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, Greenland Greenland Nuuk Nuuk, Greenland 🇬🇱. Jaishoon Couplar
Amen! Ray Boltz's voice is the PERFECT voice for this song! no one else can top the brilliance of his rich G-d-given voice!
Ray Boltz signed many sponsors up for Mission of Mercy, and I processed those so kids would have a chance at a better life. We couldn't help all of them but due to his concerts and efforts we touched many lives with the donations we received.
This has been one of my favourite songs since I was 14....20 years later I cru when I hear it.... when my parents went from alcolosm to christainitt we went to church... and a pastor said to my mother when I was 13 years old how I would change lives as an adult either by work or my words...
I have been a nurse for 12 years and being a woman of faith allowed me to be a pretty great nurse when it comes to passing and palliative care.
Thank you Jesus
My dad showed me this song when I was a kid, impacted my young heart so much
I pray with my tears flowing, my God please remember Your servant Ray Boltz
We are singing this for my teachers retirement. She gave 42 years of her life to us. Thanks