Asher's name is a Hebrew name and it means Happiness. Most days Asher's name truly describes his state of being, but this weekend, Asher had a hard weekend. There are just some times for him that all of life seems overwhelming and difficult and so he cries...and cries...and cries. He has to work so hard to do the everyday simple tasks....things like feeding himself and sitting up in the bathtub and going through multiple diaper changes daily and trying his hardest to use his walker, sometimes, are all too much for him. He is the sweetest and most lovable little boy and my heart breaks for him and life seems unfair when he struggles. Today he did not want to go to Sunday School and be with the other kids so I sat with him in the sitting area of the sanctuary. He rolled under a coffee table and stayed under there through most of the service reading his books. I wished that I could have fit under that little oval table with him. Sometimes the everyday simple tasks of life are just too much for me as well...and I want to hide from it all. This worship song was a great inspiration for me today...not to run and hide...but to stand and lift my hands for "the joy of the Lord is my strength."
HOLY IS THE LORD
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
[Chorus]
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Everyone sing
[Chorus]
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
Repeat
And together we sing,
Everyone sing
[Chorus]
Please pray for strength for Asher this week and have a Happy Sabbath!
