God Won’t

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking for this Wednesday. Thanks for visiting with me. I may not have A Word For Wednesday video to post. I wish so much that I had a profound devotion from Dad!

I do have song lyrics on my heart today. These are phenomenal words penned by Jimmy Yeary and Sue C. Smith. 

This song was recorded by the Nelons before the tragedy that happened in their family this summer. It was realesed on their new project a few months ago. 

From the first time I listened to the project God Won't is my favorite track from the album. It is a timely song. 

Click the video below to hear this great song. I shared the lyrics below the video. Friend, hold on to this reminder. 

God Won’t

Sue C. Smith and Jimmy Yeary

Verse 1

People can look 

At where you come from 

Mistakes that you’ve made 

The damage you’ve done 

Count every wrong 

And decide that you’ve gone to far

Verse 2

Yeah people are good 

At being judge and the jury 

They’ll hand down a verdict 

Of guilty in a hurry 

Not one ounce of grace 

They’ll just walk away 

Chorus

But God won’t 

He ain’t a leaver

He’s a call out His name

And you know that

He’ll be there 

The world can say that 

You’re on your own

Your last friend 

Can leave you alone 

But God won’t 

Verse 3

No God won’t fail

And God won’t quit 

He can handle the fire

He’ll walk right through it

Let ‘them all turn their backs 

But just know that

Chorus

God won’t 

He ain’t a leaver

He’s a call out His name

And you know that

 He’ll be there 

The world can say that 

You’re on your own

Your last friend 

Can leave you alone 

But God won’t 

Bridge 

If you feel like His love 

Is to good to be true 

And He’s already given up on you 

Chorus 

But God won’t 

He ain’t a leaver

He’s a call out His name

And you know that

 He’ll be there 

The world can say that 

You’re on your own

Your last friend 

Can leave you alone

Tag 

But God won’t 

He ain’t a leaver

He’s a call out His name

And you know that

 He’ll be there 

Friends can leave you alone 

But God won’t   

Mom and have a tremendous group of family and friends that are helping us daily. I am amazed every day, when I see the help the Lord sends our way. Thank you each person that prays for us! We absolutely not alone. 

I am so thankful that God Won't leave us! We can face life because He is alway there! I am clinging to Him!

See you next time. 

Odie

Pray Through Me

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking in from the Beach Cottage in Ohio. My parents are doing well. I hope they are getting some much deserved rest and relaxation.

You will be hearing from me more than normal, while they are away. I do not know all the things that we will discuss under my watch. Hopefully, I will make my Dad proud! 

Prayer is on my heart today. I am burdened for several precious people. Everywhere there are people in need of help and encouragement. Many are dealing with sickness and need miracles. Others are dealing with tragedies that are life altering. I can not even begin to understand their pain. Our nation is in such turmoil, that I can barely stand to hear the news.

I am so grateful for prayer! I have spent time praying for family, friends and our nation this week. Personally, I am helpless and can not fix any of the situations. I know a God who can answer prayer. I get to talk to Him through prayer!

Many times my prayers feel hollow. I do not have the words to express my own needs, prayers, and petitions to God properly. Then I try praying for the countless people that I know that need help. Do the I prayers actually help those in need?

Do you ever struggle with your prayers? Yesterday I was trying to pray and struggling to make the connection, that I desired with God. Then a song brought me the help I was looking for. 

I was reminded of a song penned by our dear friend, Bro. Rick Simpson. Pray Through Me was exactly the reminder that I needed. Bro. Rick, thanks for sharing this great song with the world!

I played this song on repeat and continued praying. The song helped me get in the right mindset. My prayers were not answered immediately, but I was able to feel God near me. I knew at that moment that Jesus was interceding for me as I prayed.

I hope you find encouragement in the words of Pray Through Me too! Below I included the song lyrics for you to read. Click here to hear the Simpson Family's beautiful version of Pray Through Me on YouTube. The song is also available on Apple Music.

 Pray Through Me

At times I've been so burdened

I didn't know how to pray

Through my tears I struggled

Just to find the words to say 

Confused and frustrated no matter how I tried 

Until I found the answer

And from my heart I cried

Chorus 

Pray through me Holy Spirit 

Pray through me when I'm weak.

Touch the throne of God for me today.

When I don't have the words to say

Pray through me 

Verse 2

Now I have learned the secret

There's power in one prayer

It can pull down in a moment, 

The strongholds that are there

And I become dependent when I'm driven to my knees 

That you're ever present to intercede for me

Bridge

Demons tremble 

Every mountain crumbles

When the Spirit intercedes

There's no enemy

That I can't defeat

When I'm down on my knees

Chorus 

Pray through me Holy Spirit 

Pray through me when I'm weak.

Touch the throne of God for me today

When I don't have the words to say

Pray through me

Thanks for reading! See you tomorrow.

Odie

Call On Him Today

Hey Friends,

This is Odie dropping by for a quick chat. I hope you are doing well this Thursday.

Even though it is not Saturday, I have a few thoughts to share with you today. I thank God for all His blessings on us this week. He has protected us, He has provided for us and He is guiding us!

We are greatly blessed, my dear friends! Sometimes I need to pause and be thankful that God is always there for me. He has granted us access to Him anytime.  We can talk to him day or night!

I have found that it is easy to get busy with life and forget to utilize my all-access pass to God. I have not always reaped the full benefits of being His child. He is faithful to me and when I call He is there!

I am so thankful that I can talk to Jesus anytime, anywhere. In the middle of the night, I have called upon Him. I was able to get that Heavenly connection right in my room. Communing with God even just a few moments helps guide my day.

I just wanted to remind you of some important things today.

1. God loves you!

2. He is waiting on you, this very instant, to call Him.

3. You can talk to Him about anything.

4. You matter to God!

The song Jesus On The Mainline is a great reminder for us. We can tell Him what we want. The line to God is never busy and there will never be a voicemail for Him. One huge plus, there will be an annoying phone tree to maneuver while waiting. Take a moment to read and ponder these lyrics.

Jesus On The Mainline

Jesus on the mainline 

Tell Him what you want 

Jesus on the mainline 

Tell Him what you want 

Jesus on the mainline 

Tell Him what you want 

Call Him up and tell Him what you want

You can call Him up

I said call Him up

I said tell Him what you want

Call Him up

I said call Him up

I said tell Him What you want

Call Him up

I said call Him up

I said tell Him What you want

Call Him up and tell Him what you want

Well His line ain't never busy 

Just Tell Him what you want

His line ain't never busy

You can tell Him what you want 

His line ain't never busy

Just tell Him What you want

You can call Him up and tell Him what you want

Well, if you're sick and you got to get well 

If you're sick and want to get well 

If you're sick and want to get well 

Tell Him what you want 

Call him up and tell Him what you want 

You can call Him up

I said call Him up

I said tell Him what you want

Call Him up

I said call Him up

I said tell Him What you want

Call Him up 

Call Him up

And tell Him What you want

Tag

Call Him up and tell Him what you want

This video of Jesus On The Mainline from the Gaither Vocal Band is great. The singing is fantastic and the humor is hilarious. It always cheers me up when I need a smile. Check out the GVB version of Jesus On The Mainline by clicking here.

Thanks for visiting with me. I will leave you with a  few scriptures that encouraged me. Hopefully, these God ordained words will help you today.

Odie

Psalms 86:7

"In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me".

Psalms 91:5

"He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him."

Jerimiah 33:3 

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Sometimes He Whispers

Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting in from the road. Foley, Alabama will soon be our location. Revival begins tomorrow at Bibleway Assembly. We are looking forward to a great week with Pastor Eddy Sullivan. 

I am extremely thankful to be home in the BoggsMobile once again! It is our home sweet home on wheels and we missed our it. 

God has always been faithful to us! We can never praise Him adequately for seeing us through every day. The circumstances that we have had lately with the BoggsMobile breakdown surprised us but it definitely did not surprise our God. He has supplied the strength that we have needed. 

It is truly amazing to watch the Lord at work. I will admit during this time I had moments of questions and uncertainty but I knew that things would be alright in the end. My God had things under control! He moves in His own time and way. 

A few days ago I was preparing for bed and I turned on a song to play on my phone. Before I realized it the sweet Holy Ghost was in the room with me. He was encouraging my soul. The beautiful lyrics of Sometimes He Whispers spoke the peace that my heart needed to hear. 

I had church for awhile by myself. It was a reminder to me to be still and listen for the whispers from God! I was overcome with gratitude and praise to the Lord for speaking to me in a special way. 

I decided to post the lyrics here and links to the song today. Maybe you can find encouragement for your day too. Remember if you a having a rough time right now, that God is aware of your situation. He is at work even if you cannot see or hear Him working. He is there always with you!

Sometimes He Whispers was released several years ago by Adam Crabb on a solo album titled Surrenderer. 



He did a wonderful job delivering the great message in this song. I dug back in my archives to find an Adam Crabb picture from 2015. 

Below are the song lyrics. Sometimes He Whispers was written by Jason Cox, Belinda Smith and Kenna Turner West. Click here to find a link to the song on Apple Music. Click here for a link to the song on YouTube. 

Sometimes He Whispers 

Verse 1

It's been one of those days

That drives me to my knees

When there are more questions than answers

And all of the things I can't figure out

Leave me with more tears than laughter

I don't know how He’s going to move

But I know He knows what I need

Chorus 

Sometimes He’s water to the thirsty

Sometimes He’s fire all consuming

Sometimes His voice is louder than thunder

Ohhhh but sometimes He whispers

Verse 2

So I'll be listening while I'm waiting on Him

And I’ll choose to trust and believe

That the same one who spoke the world into place Is  the same one who will speak peace to me

I don't know how He’s going to move

But I know He knows what I need

Chorus 

Sometimes He’s water to the thirsty

Sometimes He’s fire all consuming

Sometimes His voice is louder than thunder

Ohhhh ohhhh sometimes

Tag

Sometimes He’s water to the thirsty

Sometimes He’s fire all consuming

Sometimes His voice is louder than thunder

Ohhhh but sometimes 

Ohhhh ohhhh sometimes

Sometimes He whispers

I will close for now. Thank you for reading today. I pray that you have a blessed weekend. 

Odie

Lyrics - He Came - The Gospel of Christmas

Song List and Lyrics for our CD He Came - The Gospel of Christmas

1. I Could Not Come To You  3:27

Jason Barton/Chris Lockwood/ Tony Wood

©2009Team Barton Music(admn. by Simpleville Music, inc)/ASCAP, Chris Lockwood Music(admn. by Simpleville Music, inc)/ASCAP, and New Spring/ASCAP and Row J, Seat 9 Songs (All rights for the World on behalf of Row J Seat 9 Songs admn by New Spring)ASCAP 

2. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman Instrumental  1:29

Public Domain/Arranged by Kelly Jo Boggs

3. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman  2:33 

Public Domain

4. Until He Came  3:48

Carl David Boggs/Kelly Jo Boggs/Odie Podie Music/BMI

5. Three Faithful Heralds  2:11

Arranged by Kelly Jo Boggs

6. Long Time Comin’  3:09

Jim E. Davis/Eva Wilson/Thomas Peck Music

7. Getting Ready For A Baby  3:47

Jerry D. Salley/ Sue C. Smith/ Lee Black CCTB Music(ASCAP)/House of Blacks Music (ASCAP)/Lasso The Moon Music (SESAC)/Universal Music- Brentwood Benson Publishing (ASCAP)/Universal Music- Brentwood BensonTunes (SESAC)

8. He Came – The Gospel of Christmas (Sermon)  17:05

Davy Boggs

9. He Came To Me  4:22

Squire Parsons Jr./Beulah Music/Admin by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.

I Could Not Come To You

Jason Barton/Chris Lockwood/ Tony Wood

©2009Team Barton Music(admn. by Simpleville Music, inc)/ASCAP, Chris Lockwood Music(admn. by Simpleville Music, inc)/ASCAP, and New Spring/ASCAP and Row J, Seat 9 Songs (All rights for the World on behalf of Row J Seat 9 Songs admn by New Spring)ASCAP 

Leaving Heavens throne room, lying now in straw

Like the shepherds and the angels, I stand in Holy awe.

What kind of love is this love that would come so far 

And step down into this world to win my hopeless heart. 

Chorus:

And I, I could not come to you

There’s nothing I could do to save my life

Till you reached down on that Holy night

When love, love made the first move

It’s so hard to believe that you would come to me 

When I could not come to you.

You left shouts of worship and glory shining bright

For the silence and the shadows of a manger meek and mild 

You came to bridge the distance, to set the captives free

 Like the prophets had promised, you came to rescue me.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman 

Public Domain

It is fascinating to notice that the comma after “merry” is often place before, changing the meaning of the sentence. The comma after “merry” indicates the song is for all gentlemen, whether merry or not, with the hope that the good news of Christ’s coming will cause them all to be merry.

God rest ye merry, gentlemen

Let nothing you dismay

Remember Christ our Savior

Was born on Christmas day

To save us all from satan’s power

When we were gone astray

Oh tiding of comfort and joy

From God our Heavenly Father

The blessed angel came

And unto certain shepherds

Brought tidings of the same

How that in Bethlehem was born

The Son of God by name

Oh tidings of comfort and joy (repeat)

Fear not said the angel

Let nothing you affright

This day is born a Savior

Of the pure virgin bright

To free all those who trust in Him

From satan’s power and might

Oh tidings of comfort and joy (repeat)

And when they came to Bethlehem 

Where our dear Savior lay

They found him in the manger

Where oxen feed on hay

His mother Mary kneeled down

And to the Lord did pray

Oh tidings of comfort and joy (repeat)

God rest ye merry, gentlemen

Let nothing you dismay

Remember Christ our Savior

Was born on Christmas day

Until He Came

Carl David Boggs/Kelly Jo Boggs/Odie Podie Music/BMI

Though He had all the power and riches desired

There was yet one position He had not acquired

He was a king with a royal Holy name

But He never a Savior until He came

Chorus:

He was born in a manger 

A king without a throne

A resident of paradise but here He had no home

The one who had everything gave it all for me

When He became my Savior

When He met Calvary

A pure spotless lamb that had never known pain

Put on the flesh and blood of a mortal man

The weight of the whole world He bore 

Our sacrifice for sin forever more 

Long Time Comin’

Jim E. Davis/Eva Wilson/Thomas Peck Music

Year after year the story was told

God would come down to earth

The word was written down by the prophets of old

About a Savior and His birth

Just when they thought He would never come

With salvation in his hand

Peace on earth, good will to men

Was born in Bethlehem

Chorus:

It was a long time comin'

They were believin' in somethin'

It was a long time comin'

They were believin' in something

Somethin' like God is with us, Emmanuel

Messiah has arrived today

It was a long time a comin'

But it was worth the wait

The angel told Mary she would have a child

Now she's rockin' a Holy Cradle

The angel told Joseph what His name would be

Now he's sweepin' a lowly stable

The angel told the shepherds where He would be found

Now they’re telling it everywhere

Glory to God, joy to the world

He’s the answer to our prayer.

Getting Ready For A Baby

Jerry D. Salley/ Sue C. Smith/ Lee Black CCTB Music(ASCAP)/House of Blacks Music (ASCAP)/Lasso The Moon Music (SESAC)/Universal Music- Brentwood Benson Publishing (ASCAP)/Universal Music- Brentwood BensonTunes (SESAC)/

What kind of girl would take on the world

By claiming an angel had come?

What kind of man would still take her hand

Knowing he wasn't the one?

What kind of love, what ever it was

Most people called it crazy.

But it would take that kind of faith

Getting ready for a baby.

What ugly words they must have heard

Whispered as neighbors walked by.

Did they defend the rumors of sin?

I wonder if they even tried.

Could I walk that road?

I'll never know.

The best I can say is maybe.

Were they all by themselves, did they have any help?

Getting ready for a baby.

Then one silent night he changed their lives

Like babies always do.

But Mary and Joseph had no idea

How he would change mine too.

They had the job of cradling God

As he entered this world to save me.

All part of a plan so much more than

Getting ready for a baby.

What kind of love, what ever it was

Someday I'll thank them for facing

All the heartache they knew everything they went through

Getting ready for a baby.

He Came To Me

Squire Parsons Jr./Beulah Music/Admin by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.

The gulf that separated me

From Christ, my Lord

It was so vast the crossing

I could never ford.

From where I was to God’s demand, it seemed so far

I cried, "Dear Lord, I cannot come to where you are."

Chorus:

He came to me

He came to me.

When I could not come to where He was

He came to me.

That's why He died on Calvary

When I could not come to where He was

He came to me.

He came to me

When I was bound in the chains of my sin.

He came to me

When I could find no peace within.

Then He reached down and He drew me gently to His side

Where today in His sweet love I now abide.

I Believe In The Blood

Shad McDonald

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Atones and Assures

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Bought and Blesses

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Cleanses and Consecrates

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Dissolves and Delivers

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Emancipates and Eradicates

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Frees and Furnishes

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Glorious and Great

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Healing and Holy

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Immaculate and Infinite

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Just and Justifying

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Keeping and Kingly

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Liberating and Lovely

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Marvelous and Mysterious

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Necessary and Noble

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Obliterates and Overcomes

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Pardons and Purifies

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Quickens and Qualifies

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Redeems and Revives

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb Saves and Sanctifies

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Trustworthy and Triumphant

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Unadulterated and Unequaled

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Valuable and Vital

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb is Worthy and Wonderful

—I believe The Blood of The Lamb eXpunges and eXterminates

—Yes, The Blood of The Lamb, The Blood of Jesus Christ was Yeilded up that we might be saved

—And He took our sins that were Zillions and now they are Zero!

—They are Nil!

—They are Nonexistent!

—They are Nothing!

—They are None!

—Your sins and mine.

—They are gone forever!