I'M BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED

By Vernalee

The lyrics of "I am blessed and Highly favored" bring the Word and deliver the message. No more needs to be said! Listen as the Clark Sisters share through their harmonies their love for the Lord!

"He brought me through hard trials. He brought me through tribulations. Never let a day go by and not realize Had not been for the Lord who was on my side Back was against the wall He looked out for me. He heard my cry and rescued me Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed.

Don't take it for granted that we are here today. Just know that we're blessed and highly favored.“

When we sing praises to the Lord, our words reflect the realties of our lives with the lyrics put to music. With God by our side -watching over us, looking out for us, and taking care of us - we cannot ask for anything more. Yes, we should be thankful and count our blessings today and everyday!

Happy Sunday!

Blessings!

AMAZING GRACE

By Vernalee

Lord, I come to you today in prayer. Like so many people, my thoughts go places that they should not. My mind thinks things that should not enter my space. My heart pumps feelings that I wish did not exist. Lord, help me to be what you desire. Help me to be descent, fair, kind, and respectful. I need your helping hands God! I ask for your grace; your Amazing Grace.I ask you Father to “order my steps in your Word dear Lord. Lead me and guide me everyday; teach me your will.” Help me to be the best Mother, Granny, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, and person that I can be! Help me to walk in the footsteps of goodness! Show me how to forget and forgive. Forgive me for my indiscretions. Put righteousness and kindness in my spirit. Place the rights words in my mouth. Anchor my soul in the streams that you see fit. Let my conduct, speech, and all that I do glorify your name. Keep my thoughts wholesome. Allow me to have helping hands to support those in need spiritually, financially, emotionally and in all ways. Let love flow from me like water downstream. Surround me with people who love me and that I love. Keep me on bended knee so that I stay prayerful and honor your Holy name. Guide me Lord. Stay by my side. I know that I can achieve greatness when you walk with me Lord! Thank you Father for your love, grace, mercy, protection, guidance and all that you have done for my family and me! Thank you Lord for your Amazing Grace! Amen. Happy Sunday! Blessings!

WE ARE THE WORLD

By Vernalee

Released in 1985, conceived by Harry Belafonte, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, performed by 46 vocalists, and conducted by the masterful Quincy Jones, "We are the World" won three Grammy Awards and was a worldwide commercial success selling over 20 million copies. The proceeds from the pop/gospel record raised over $63 million for African famine relief.

It was a song written to offer hope; a song of unity; the hope and unity that we need now.

Yes, "we are the world" and yes, "we are all in this together" as we fight this coronavirus. We - regardless of race, sex, color, income, status ... are all God's children.

God created us all to be equal. In Genesis 1:27, we find -

"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."

Right now, we all need God's grace and his mercy. Hebrew 4:16 reads, "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

We cannot be high and lofty and forget that God is in control.

As we as a universal choir sing the words of the song (below), we will realize that nothing, absolutely nothing can save or help us but God's love, mercy, and grace.

"There comes a time When we heed a certain call When the world must come together as one There are people dying Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life The greatest gift of all

We can't go on Pretending day-by-day That someone, somewhere soon make a change We're all a part of God's great big family And the truth, you know, love is all we need

We are the world We are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving There's a choice we're making We're saving our own lives It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me

Oh, send them your heart So they know that someone cares And their lives will be stronger and free As God has shown us by turning stones to bread And so we all must lend a helping hand

We are the world."

We thank you Lord once again for your love, mercy, love, grace, protection, and covering.

As we approach your throne this Sunday morning, thank you merciful Lord for never leaving our sides, for walking with us, talking to us, holding our hands, and showing us the way.

Happy Sunday!

Blessings!