Pay Day

Our paycheck is deposited on the 7th and 21st of each month. I'm ashamed to admit that before anything else happens on those days either Derek or myself checks our email to see the report. This morning was no different. Later as I was preparing for the women's study, I was listening to a worship CD called The Life God Rewards. The last song is that old one by Ray Bolz called Thank You. Before the words even began I groaned and said, "ugh this old song". Just a few lines in and I was crying just like I always do with this song and then the Lord brought to mind the mornings email we received and I thought of all the people who sacrifice to make our ministry and life possible here South Africa. My crying turned to weeping about then. We know who you are and the Lord knows who you are, but you'll most likely never meet the people you are blessing this side of heaven. So from our heart to yours Thank You! Thank you for giving to the Lord! Thank you for allowing God to use you. Thank you for the sacrifices you make that bless people from a far away land. Thank you for believing in us and praying for us. May God bless you as only He can. Thank you!

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."

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"

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.

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."

Chorus

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.