Above All Else
1 comment | Posted by Monica Hu on 03 Aug 2009 in Parenting ::
Stormie Omartian wrote these lyrics many years ago. They are exactly what I’ve been telling my child.
To accomplish God’s calling us as parents, what will be the best resources we can get from God to this time-pressing, changing world?
We can’t guarantee our longetivity nor can we protect our children forever. We can’t store up money and assets to last for the lives of our children, as there can be global financial crisis, natural disasters or mis-management of finance by our children. The only treasure our children can have will be the Word of God. With it our children can endure hardship, resolve problems and build good relationships with God, their spouse, children and people.
Above All Else
by Stormie Omartian
So much to say and just a lifetime left to say it.
How quickly time passes.
If I had my way, I’d keep you safe within my arms
While the storm of life crashes.
I won’t always be with you, my child,
But words I can give.
When the winds of hope are dying down,
These words will live.
Above all else, know God’s the One who’ll never leave you.
Look to Him above all else.
He is love you can depend upon, a heart set to care.
If in the darkest night you should be lost, He will be there.
He’s the Everlasting Father,
In His hands you’ll never fall.
He’s the One who holds it all,
Above all else.
He’s the Author of your laughter,
He’s the Keeper of your tears,
He’s the One who you must fear
Above all else.
He’s the Giver of the kingdom
Bought for you right from the start,
And He’ll ask you for your heart
Above all else.
So much to say
And not enough time left to say it.
Just love the Lord
Above all else.
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1 Philippa :: 09/08/09 09:43 PM
such beautiful true words but so hard to tell our kids who are surrounded by a world that is telling them something else.