Focusing on Him! (still) from "His Kindness Year Round"

Just recently, a song ‘popped’ into my head.  I’m wasn’t listening to music or reading my Bible or praying . . . . but folding laundry. 

It’s an older song written in the early 1920’s by Helen H. Lemmel.

O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Refrain:

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,

Look full in His wonderful face,

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace.

After a bit of research, I discovered Ms. Lemmel based the song on the writings of Lilias Trotter, a talented artist who was apparently wealthy and influential.  Ms. Trotter also had a passion for missions.  After spending two years in prayer, she realized she was to put away her love for art and heed her calling to the mission field, where she was a missionary for almost 40 years. 

Isn’t it amazing what we can discover when we focus on Him, talk to Him, listen and understand Him, and follow His direction!

I trust you take time today to turn your eyes upon Jesus . . . .

Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.  And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.  For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right Hand of the throne of God.”

Prayerfully, your sister in Him,

Robin