{"id":4320,"date":"2015-03-16T13:04:35","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T13:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=4320"},"modified":"2015-03-16T13:04:35","modified_gmt":"2015-03-16T13:04:35","slug":"yes-i-am-musical-musings-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=4320","title":{"rendered":"\u201cYes I Am\u201d \u2013 Musical Musings in March"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Heaven. It\u2019s the place we long for. It\u2019s the place that stirs our heart. It\u2019s the place where many have gone on to enjoy. It\u2019s the place where Jesus is.<\/p>\n

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\"IMAG1489\"<\/a>There have been many songs written about heaven. Whether we find ourselves celebrating or reflecting upon heaven, each song we sing about heaven does the same thing. It reminds us that there is something beyond this life. We have hope that one day we will be able to join Jesus in our forever home. And that sounds pretty good to me.<\/p>\n

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Today as you read through the lyrics of \u201cYes I Am,\u201d I pray that you will be reminded of what there is to look forward to. I pray that you will reflect upon the One who paid the price in order for heaven to be available to you and me. And I pray that you will be ready when the time comes to make this journey.<\/p>\n

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And here\u2019s the thing. Our day-to-day living must count for something. Jesus has called us to be transformed and holy. It\u2019s a daily process and we must always strive to become more like Christ. Then, one day, when heaven is in view, you will be able to stand before the Lord and hear, \u201cwell done, good and faithful servant.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m getting ready. Are you?<\/p>\n

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\u201cYes I Am\u201d<\/p>\n

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It is settled, I am certain
\nIn my heart and in my mind
\nI will pass the glory curtain
\nAnd I’ll leave this world behind
\nI will stand with the immortal
\nWith a happy land in view
\nThen I’ll journey through the portals
\nDown the golden avenue<\/p>\n

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Chorus:
\nI’m gonna leave some glorious mornin\u2019
\nYes I am. Yes I am.
\nI’m gonna cross the chilly Jordan
\nYes I am. Yes I am.
\nAlthough the water is deep and the river is wide
\nI’m gonna stand on the other side.
\nI’m gonna live in heaven someday
\nYes I am. Yes I am. Yes I am.<\/p>\n

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I’m waiting at the station
\nListening closely to the call
\nI have made my reservation
\nThrough the One who paid it all
\nNot by might, not by power
\nBut in Christ, and Christ alone
\nI am leaving any hour
\nPraise the Lord, I’m going home<\/p>\n

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Click here <\/a>to listen to the Heritage Singer\u2019s version of this song.<\/p>\n

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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n

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Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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