I have been so amazed by God’s wondrous grace in my life. He has blessed me with gifts overflowing, so much more than I ever deserved. He gave me children and now grandchildren that are so precious, loving, and kind. What is more amazing is how I have 
watched His Grace reach out to teach each and everyone of Himself. It has been His Grace that lead them to a knowledge of Him. “8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children” (Psalm 103)
What Amazing Grace toward me that He would bless me with the time I have spent with Natalie, my granddaughter. I hope you enjoy this song for her.
Natalie’s Song
By Effie Darlene Barba
The twinkle in her deep brown eyes
The smile that lights her face
Her words at times so deep and wise
With gentle touch of grace
She laughs and plays with awe struck joy
The wonder life does bring
With Emmy, Sophie or a toy
Her heart with joy does sing
You blessed her Lord with Mom and Dad
A special pair indeed
Safely in their love she’s clad
While gently they do lead
As I bow my head today
To seek your presence, Lord
I ask you guide her heart to say
“God is my true reward”
CHORUS:
That her light shine bright
In the dark of the night
Let her song sing forth to the world
With a joy filled glee
Your glory to see
In the heart of this little girl
Lord I ask you guide her steps
As only you can do
When journeys lead to valleys depth
Or mountains come in view
Hold her in your loving arms
To wipe away each tear
Protecting her from all life’s harms
And drive away each fear
Let your joy so fill her heart
With love for your dear son
Through faith and hope that you impart
Her victory has been won
CHORUS:
Lord, I ask for one more thing:
That her light shine bright
In the dark of the night
Let her song sing forth to the world
With a joy filled glee
Your glory to see
In the heart of this little girl
[bctt tweet=”The greatest gift that I can ever give my grandchildren is to point them to Christ.”] [bctt tweet=”Oh, Lord be gracious once more to me and let my life reflect you.”] [bctt tweet=”Without your guiding hand and your love, Dear Heavenly Father, I can do nothing of worth.”]Continue with your amazing grace as you touch each of my grandchildren and lead them to a saving knowledge of you as they each reach the age of understanding.
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