Today was cool and rainy but a beautiful fall day. The leaves are so colorful.They are falling quickly. One glance at the porch and a flood of memories filled my mind of the many times we have spent time with family on the porch. Remembrance of birthdays, bridal showers, dinners celebrations, wedding rehearsals, and visits of family, friends, and grandchildren.
It was a quiet day but I could recall lively conversation, laughter, and see the faces of dear family and friends. I could remember the taste and smell of the pies and fresh coffee. Remembered touching lives and holding them so close you could feel their heart beating and smell their sweet breath.
I also thought how quickly it passes- like yesterday. I want it all back some days but know that the house usually is quiet now and lives are moving on and transitioning to beautiful times.
"When did the holly berries get red again" recognizing another year has passed and the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons will be coming soon.
Remembrance a song that I keep playing revives the memories, recalling God's mercies and all that has been given to me.
"You have been so good to me. Oh to think where I would be If not for You."
I take the bread of life
Broken for all my sin
Your body crucified
To make me whole again
I will recall the cup
Poured out in sacrifice
To trade this sinners' end
For Your new covenant
Hallelujah
I'll live my life in remembrance
Hallelujah Your promise I won't forget
I'll walk salvation's road
With fear and trembling
Your way borne as my own
As Christ is formed in me
Hallelujah
I'll live my life in remembrance
Hallelujah
Your promise I won't forget
If ever I should lose my way
If ever I deny Your grace
Remind me of the price You paid
Hallelujah
I'll live in remembrance
BRIDGE (repeated):
You've been so so good to me
You've been so so good to me
Oh to think where I would be
If not for You
If not for You
As far as heights reach from the depths
As far as east is from the west
So far Your grace has carried me
Until I see You face to face
Until at last I've won my race
Remind me Youʼre not finished yet
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
I'll live in remembrance
Words and Music by Chris Davenport & Benjamin Hastings
© 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing
New Wine is giving me hope for future usefulness.
"I came here with nothing But all You have given me.
"You are breaking new ground So I yield to You and to Your careful hand.
Jesus bring new wine out of me."
In the crushing
In the pressing
You are making new wine
In the soil I now surrender
You are breaking new ground
So I yield to You and to Your careful hand
When I trust You I don’t need to understand
Make me Your vessel
Make me an offering
Make me whatever You want me to be
I came here with nothing
But all You have given me
Jesus bring new wine out of me
In the crushing
In the pressing
You are making new wine
In the soil I now surrender
You are breaking new ground
You are breaking new ground
Where there is new wine
There is new power
There is new freedom
The Kingdom is here
I lay down my old flames
To carry Your new fire today
Words and Music by Brooke Ligertwood
© 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing
