Love compels

What love is this that compels God to give His only Son to die on the cross for our sins?

During this Christmas season, take some time out and reflect on what love truly is.

I'm so glad that I had a wonderful Sunday. Church service was really good; and I was really humbled by what the pastor shared. I had some time with Annabel; where we took a walk to Oak Bay Marina. The view of the ocean was just awesome. With strong winds blowing, we could see strong waves coming in. As I stood and look, it dawned upon me about how amazing God is. He created these - the strong winds, the waves, the scenery, everything; and while it scares me to death just thinking what would happen if I'm shipwrecked in the middle of the ocean; I'm also humbled because I know with just ONE word God can still everything. God is really amazing.

I want to share this really wonderful song with you. Download and listen to it; and be blessed by it.

Thank You for Giving
to The Lord
Music & Lyrics by Ray Boltz

I dreamed I went to Heaven, 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.

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."

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, he said "Remember the time,
A missionary came to your church, His pictures made you cry.
You didn't have much money but you gave it anyway.
Jesus took that gift you gave
And that's why I'm in Heaven 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 your eyes could see.
Each life somehow touched by your generosity.
Little things that you had done, sacrifices that you made,
They were unnoticed on this earth
In Heaven now proclaimed.

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.

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 and you stood before the Lord
He said "My child look around you,
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,
I am so glad you gave.