I'M HAPPY

"I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for God is right
beside me." PSALM 16:8

Recently, I was asked to give a devotion. So I took out my `BIG BOOK OF FAITH' and was all ready to share one of my stories of how God had blessed me through faith. But, as it often happens, at the last minute, the Lord changed my mind.

Instead, I was given these words: "Get the WORD out - God is with us, we are not alone." I realized, more than anything, this was the basis of my faith.

The death of Jesus Christ is awe inspiring. The thought that HE DIED FOR ME . But even more so is the fact that HE ROSE FOR ME!!

Jesus could have stayed dead, His Spirit going straight to Heaven and that would have been it. We'd be forgiven, but what then. God's plan was just so amazing. Jesus, in the form the Holy Spirit, came back and lives in and with you and me. HE LIVES WITH US. Every time I think about this concept of His omnipresence, my faith and strength grow, but more than that; I am inspired to TELL OTHERS.

The first time this happened to me, I wrote this little song. They tell me `it is very 70's', and I'm not allowed to sing it anymore, but no no one has said I can't write it down.

I'M HAPPY

I'm happy, so very happy,
`Cause I have Jesus living in my heart.
I'm happy, so very happy,
And I know we will never part.
We'll live together, forever,
A new life that's special as can be.
I'll be His child, He'll be my friend,
And we'll be as happy as can be.

I've been born again to a new life,
I can start again with Him.
I can live my life with love, joy and peace,
As I live with Him.

I'm happy, so very happy,
Though I know there will be times along the way.
When I'm not happy, not very happy,
But I know I only have to pray.
I may be lonely and downhearted
And sometimes I'll feel like giving up,
But He'll be there, right by my side.
He'll take my hand and He will lift me up.

I've been born again to a new life,
I can start again with Him.
I can live my life with love, joy and peace,
As I live with Him.

You can be happy, so very happy
If you have Jesus living in your heart.
You can be happy, so very happy
Right now you only have to start.
He's standing here, He's reaching out,
All you must do is take a step in faith,
He'll hold your hand, He'll take you to Him
And you'll be as happy as can be.

You can be born again to a new life
You can start again with Him.
You can live your life, with love, joy and peace,
As you live with Him.

YOU CAN BE HAPPY, SO VERY HAPPY!!

RUTH CHEATER