Diana Leagh Matthews shares with us:Have Thine Own Way, Lord, which was
written by Adelaide A. Pollard.
Born in 1862 Iowa, she had a gift for writing prose, poetry, hymns and even articles. Her birth name was Sarah, but she strongly disliked the name and changed it to Adelaide.
She spent her life in ministry, teaching at schools, working with evangelist and serving in missions overseas. She had a strong interest in foreign missions.
In 1902, she was hoping to go to Africa as a missionary. She was unable to raise the funds, had to cancel things at the last moment and was greatly discouraged.
At prayer service an elderly woman said
“It really doesn’t matter what you do with us, Lord,
just have your own way with our lives.”
just have your own way with our lives.”
Pollard thought on this and thought about the story of the potter in
Jeremiah 18:3, “So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel.”
Jeremiah 18:3, “So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel.”
Upon returning home that evening she wrote all four stanzas of her hymn.
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| George C. Stebbins |
George C. Stebbins wrote the music for this hymn. The song was first published in Northfield Hymnal with Alexander’s Supplement in 1907.
Later that year the song appeared in two of Ira Sankey’s hymnals.
Years later Pollard would serve for a time in Africa. She also spent the years of World War I ministering in England.
She continued to speak publically the rest of her life. She died on December 20, 1934 in New York City. She was at the train station, waiting to travel to a speaking engagement when she was struck with a seizure and made her trip into glory.
She wrote over one hundred hymns during her lifetime. She wanted no recognition for her hymns and signed most of them AAP. Have Thine Own Way Lord is her only hymn still known to be in use today.hymnals.
Pray with me:
Father, thank You for this hymn that
is a favorite of many.
We appreciate the song writers that write down their thoughts that You've given them. They inspire us today.
When we have poems, prayers, and other thoughts, may we find ways to share them with others, so as to spread the inspirations You give us.
I ask this in the blessed name of Jesus. Amen.
Today’s Bible verse: Psalm 18:16 "He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters."
Today’s quotes: Gwen Smith - "God is sovereign and can be trusted.
He can be trusted with your family and with your finances. He can be trusted with your health and with your wealth. He can be trusted in times of victory and in times of misery. He can be trusted in your sunny celebrations and in your shattered matters.
I know from personal experience that in the painful, tear-filled days, God is still good and can still be trusted. I know He is faithful. I’ve witnessed His strength in my weakness. I’ve felt His comfort in times of loss. And though we aren’t always kept from experiencing shattered matters, we never have to endure them alone."
David McCasland - "Whether we suffer for our own choices or from those of others, despair may threaten to overwhelm us. When all seems lost, we can cling to the Lord's faithfulness. 'The LORD is my portion,' says my soul. 'Therefore I hope in Him!' " (Lam. 3:24).
Today’s quotes: Gwen Smith - "God is sovereign and can be trusted.
He can be trusted with your family and with your finances. He can be trusted with your health and with your wealth. He can be trusted in times of victory and in times of misery. He can be trusted in your sunny celebrations and in your shattered matters.
I know from personal experience that in the painful, tear-filled days, God is still good and can still be trusted. I know He is faithful. I’ve witnessed His strength in my weakness. I’ve felt His comfort in times of loss. And though we aren’t always kept from experiencing shattered matters, we never have to endure them alone."
David McCasland - "Whether we suffer for our own choices or from those of others, despair may threaten to overwhelm us. When all seems lost, we can cling to the Lord's faithfulness. 'The LORD is my portion,' says my soul. 'Therefore I hope in Him!' " (Lam. 3:24).
Neal A. Maxwell -“Each of us is an innkeeper who decides if there is room for Jesus.” (Shared by Jill Savage)
Some thoughts today: We need Jesus to cause us to forgive others, seeing that it's nearly impossible to do so otherwise.
- Jesus saw things differently. He sees the big picture. When situations happen, may we react like Him.
- Our sanctification is the process of changing into Christ's likeness. It will take a lifetime, so be patient with yourself and others, meanwhile.
23rd- Tuesday’s post: #27 Jesus On the Defensive
C. Peter Wagner
25th- Thursday's post: #28 Jesus Provokes the Conflict
C. Peter Wagner
27th- Saturday's post: From the Cradle to the Cross
James H. Cagle
28th- Sunday evening's post: With God, all Things are Possible
Debbie McEwen
C. Peter Wagner
25th- Thursday's post: #28 Jesus Provokes the Conflict
C. Peter Wagner
27th- Saturday's post: From the Cradle to the Cross
James H. Cagle
28th- Sunday evening's post: With God, all Things are Possible
Debbie McEwen
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