I have put together my own booklet of 240 of my favourite songs and hymns; both old and new. (240 because stapled booklets can't really be more than 60 sides A5.) I have been asked why I have done this. My answer is that it is transforming my personal worship times. They combine profound and awe-inspiring biblical truth with deeply personal, heart-warming and encouraging applications of that truth. I am in tears every morning! I have always connected with God in his Word. I couldn't live without it and it has always been my most treasured possession. Lamborghini? Perfect house? A fortune in the bank? My Bible? No contest! And now I look forward to hearing from my Saviour and my Father in the words of anointed songs! I sing them under my breath or just read them through carefully and thoughtfully.

This morning I came to a golden oldie: "Friend of Sinners". Why not sing it yourself and really take in the words?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msfQ66Fas24

There is a voice that must be heard
There is a song that must be sung
There is a name that must be lifted high
There is a treasure more than gold
There is a king upon the throne
There is One whose praise will fill the skies

His name is Jesus! Friend of sinners!
Jesus, Jesus! Friend of mine! (Repeat)

There is a peace that calms our fears
There is a love stronger than death
There is a hope that goes beyond the grave
There is a friend who won't let go
There is a heart that beats for you
There is one name by which we are saved

When I was captive to my fears
You were the One who came to me
You set me free!
You set me free!

I also wrote down what I felt God saying to me personally and believe it to be an example of prophetic writing. "I know that the emails you have just been writing are actually for me and my people. They are not admin; they are expressions of your love for me and for them. I don't think of our times together in terms of how long they are. I just want us to make a real connection every time: heart-to-heart, father-to-son, son-to-father. Don't be fearful of what others might say of your "prayer life" and beat yourself up about that and so many other things. When will you stop doing that? It breaks my heart. If only you knew how much I love you! Listen to me, not to your imaginings about them and what they might be thinking. Don't even go there."