Some Things Never Change

Since my last posting, there've been a number of major events: Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter; devasting tornadoes in Alabama (and several other states);  a Royal Wedding; the death of Osama bin Laden; even Mother's Day.  As unrelated as they may seem, each and every one of these demonstrates the greatness of our God.  The triumphant cheers of Palm Sunday and the unwavering love of our mothers; the sheer physical power of nature and the amazing resurrection of our savior; a christian marriage surrounded in tradition, pageantry and family; the despair of Christ's death and the hope for an end to terrorism. 

When I came accross this song last week, I thought it might be a SOTW.  As I watched Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill's performance, the memories and emotions they inspired made this choice a "no brainer."

The strongest of these sensations is my Uncle singing at his father's (my grandfather's) funeral.  I was about five years old and my uncle was singing at the top of his voice, tears streaming down his face.  This image, tied to the song, has stayed with me for all these years.   My own inability to emit even a tearful peep of this song at my grandmother's funeral only adds to the mystery.

For me, How Great Thou Art reminds us to praise God at all times.  When we see the beauty, power and tranquility of nature, we recognize His work  The celebration of a life, of life-givers and of life changers remind us that Gods love is all encompassing.  God's hand touches everything - connects us to each other and to Him.  Sounds pretty Great to me...  Peace, Mark