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<\/p>\n And since it is Monday, why not talk a little about music and how it\u2019s blessed me through the years?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This song has been in my heart for a very long time. I recall my Dad singing this song when I was a young girl. I\u2019m certain this is not the case, but I only remember my Mom or my Dad singing one solo each in a church service. This is the song my Dad sang.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The question asked is \u201cHow Long Has It Been?\u201d Have long has it been since you\u2019ve been with Jesus? Since you\u2019ve prayed to Him? Since you\u2019ve poured your heart out to Him? Since you felt that your life is worthwhile? Since you called Him your Friend?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This old gospel tune draws us to the throne of grace. If it\u2019s been a while, perhaps you should take a few moments to communicate with God and let Him know how it\u2019s going in your life. He would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you connect to the lyrics of this song and they resonate through your heart and mind, let\u2019s continue to enter God\u2019s presence and share our thoughts and hearts with Him. Let\u2019s continue to call Him our Friend.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For encouragement, just read through these verses that speak to being in God\u2019s presence and the benefits we receive as we choose to be with Him.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHonor and majesty are in his presence; strength and joy are in his sanctuary.\u201d<\/em> (1 Chronicles 16:27 \u2013 AMP)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cSurely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 23:6 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIn the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 31:20 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHow Long Has It Been?\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How long has it been since you talked with the Lord How long has it been since your mind felt at ease? How long has it been since you knelt by your bed How long has it been since you woke with the dawn <\/p>\n If you want to listen to this beautiful tune, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n![\"IMAG1492\"](\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMAG1492.jpg\")
<\/a>It\u2019s Monday morning and many of us are preparing to head to work this morning. It has been a great weekend at our home and I look forward to a great week.<\/p>\n
\nAnd told him your heart’s hid in secrets?
\nHow long since you prayed?
\nHow long since you stayed on your knees till the light shone through?<\/p>\n
\nHow long since your heart knew no burden?
\nCan you call him your friend?
\nHow long has it been since you knew that he cared for you?<\/p>\n
\nAnd prayed to the Lord up in heaven?
\nHow long since you knew that he’d answer you
\nAnd would keep you the long night through?<\/p>\n
\nAnd felt this day is worth living?
\nCan you call him your friend?
\nHow long has it been since you knew that he cared for you?[i]<\/a><\/p>\n