I was awakened this morning by a dream. We had gone to eat and my order was all wrong, and in the midst of trying to get it "figured out" with the owner I finally said to myself, "it's not worth it, just forget it".
We were having some big gathering, I think camp meeting. As I walked from the "eating place" back to where my husband was I noticed a large group of people gathered out under the stars. As I walked, it dawned on me that I had forgotten that I was to lead a "prayer service/devotion" for the ladies the next day. Oh my! I got in a "tizzy" real fast!!! "What am I going to say?" QUESTIONS started attacking my mind and just as I was getting all "up in the air" over it I heard a man say, "Look at the stars out there! Isn't the sky beautiful tonight?" Seeing the twinkling stars and how they lit up the black sky of night, immediately I started singing, "And I thank God for the Lighthouse. I owe my life to Him. For Jesus is the lighthouse, and from the rocks of sin...". As I sang, I heard as the "old gentleman" started harmonizing with me, then others joined in as we sang..."He has shown a light around me that I could clearly see. If it wasn't for the Lighthouse...where would this ship be?"
I then noticed an old friend of my parents sitting not too far from me, and as she wiped her eyes from "remembering the loss of my parents" I kept singing..."Everybody that lives around us, says to tear the Lighthouse down. The old ships they don't sail this way anymore, there's no use in them standing 'round. But then, my mind goes back to that stormy night when just in time I saw the light, it was the light from that old Lighthouse that stands out there on the hill."
I woke up! WOW! I have chills as I remember the feeling I had as I dreamed, and as I type I still feel the presence of the Lighthouse.
A "dark night", old friends, new friends...the "stars" who light the night, and the One who gives the "song"! What more could one ask for? Today...remember the "Old Lighthouse", and a friend. There is nothing more urgent than stopping to remember those you love and the One that loves you!
I thank God for the Lighthouse...I owe my life to Him!
8 comments:
Linda, That is a beautiful dream! Isn't it wonderful when we feel God's sweet presence in our dreams? We truly must remember our "lighthouse" is always there, if we look for it. Just like the stars are always there, but how often do we look up and appreciate them? Hugs ~cindy s~
That old song brought back a memory of when the "Layne Trio" came out with a record (just a few years ago.) I couldn't have been more than 7 at the time, but reading the words to that song instantly brought back your brother Keith's voice, singing that second verse.
I thank God for the Lighthouse, more today than ever.
I am with Kathy. As I read your post, it brought back wonderful memories. I too could hear Keith singing, and oh how he could sing!
WOW!
Linda,
There is a special anointing on you! You can be assured that God has an extraordinary job for you to do!!
With much love,
Karen
I just wanted to thank you for sending a flood of memories rushing my way with "The Lighthouse"! My brother and I used to sing this when we were teenagers at every youth rally we went to! What fun memories! Our grandmother thought we were stars! And what a Lighthouse she was to us! sigh! Thanks! Very special moment!
cindy s, hugs back to you! Thanks for writing.
Kathy, now YOU'VE brought back precious memories! I loved hearing Keith "The Lighthouse". It's good hearing from you!
Karen (from CA) Oh yes! He could SING!!!! :)
Sis. Burks, thank you! It's great hearing all your reports from your church each time I read your blog.
Karen(from TX) You're too kind, but I love you anyway! Thank you!
Lori, I'm glad I could bring back special memories for you today. To your grandmother I'm sure you were the greatest of STARS! Love you!
I got chills reading your blog. What a powerful and awesome God we serve!!
Love ya, Joy
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