Today is my 73 birthday which is hard to believe. Lots of things have changed as I have aged. As Paul said, I am who I am by the grace of God, comfortable in who God has made me. He even knows what kind of music I love to listen to.
If you know me you know I am country. As soon as this man started singing he was my choice to win the Voice. He’s got that pure country sound and does a love song that makes you want to be with the one you love. I am glad that age does not dim the glow a great love song gives. I’ve been leaving my boots at the same man bed for 55 years.
Because I was a country singer when I got saved it was natural for me to go into country and southern gospel music. Country tells a story, some of them are heartbreaking stories but the heart understand them because we have all had our heart broken a time or two. Which is why we are in need of someone to mend our hearts.
Now with southern gospel there is a story too. The story is always the same, God's love for man, man is a sinner in need of a Savior, God sends His Son to die for man sin. Here is the best part, He did not stay dead , love for us brought him out of the grave. At age 35 I believed the story of the gospel and I have parked my boots in heaven and someday when He is ready for me, the lover of my soul will call me home and I shall see Him face to face. Now that's a divine love story that never fails.
Congrats on #73 Betty. I pray God gives you bunches more (even though you love country music). LOL
ReplyDeleteYep, I made it. Funny it doesn't feel any different then 72. EXCEPT, I got more gifts then last year. Ace told me to just buy what I wanted...so I did and did and did some more. I don't think he will tell me that again. Our 4 year old grandson the following day said, is it still your birthday Grandma. I said, no and he was happy because I think he was told to let me kiss on him
DeleteHappy Birthday, Betty! You are 73 years young at heart. :) And you've parked your boots in the right place.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thanks Martha for reminding me I can be young at heart and old in my body.
DeleteHappy 73rd birthday, Betty! May God bless you with many more happy, healthy years! I hadn't heard of this singer, but he sure has a great voice.
ReplyDeleteHe does have that pure country voice doesn't he? He also sings gospel, I found him on youtube and I think it's his sister he sings with.
DeleteHappy Birthday! Not a huge country music fan, but I did enjoy the video, He has a voice!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ryan for commenting even if you are not a country fan. At least you hear how good a voice he has.
DeleteHappy Birthday!Beautiful divine love story!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful country song!! His voice is powerful!
Blessings!
thank you shayndel for visiting my site..blessings on you
DeleteMy Wise-hearted Betty, a happy birthday to you! God blessed my life the day you walked into it. You're boots are waiting for you, precious Servant. Your boots are parked as they should be, but know, my beloved friend whom I've never met, that your footprints have been left on the tablet of my heart. Your years of servanthood have left their "footprint" on so, so many lives around this world. I am honored to just be one of them! HUGS to you, my Betty.
ReplyDeleteI love that what you said about my footprints left here on earth. Sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me, made me cry. You encouraged my heart all the time dear friend who I have never met face to face. Someday that is going to change. Love you.
DeleteHappy birthday! Great voice, great song!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan for reading and commenting on my blog. Pray goodness for you.
DeleteIn here from somewhere else, but I'm so glad I dropped by. I love this post, and I especially love that last paragraph. Thank you for sharing and for introducing me to a new-to-me singer and song. I hope your birthday was happy. :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you dropped by too. I had a great birthday with family and friends all around me. You must have a divine love story too or you would not like that last line so much. Blessings Becki
ReplyDeleteFar to late. But happy birthday. Your blogpost touches me.
ReplyDeleteThose of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.
Thanks Aritha for stopping by my site. Good thoughts of truth you left me, good reminders as we head out today for a week long ministry trip. Blessings sister.
DeleteHappy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteI think when you're raised on country it's hard to not have it adopted into your DNA.
I admire the good race you and Ace are running. Keep it up, sister!
If you have time to hook up for coffee or lunch while you're down here I'll make the time and it would be my honor to treat you two!