{"id":1369,"date":"2010-08-13T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2010-08-13T13:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=1369"},"modified":"2020-02-05T12:10:27","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:10:27","slug":"closer-to-thee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/closer-to-thee\/","title":{"rendered":"CLOSER TO THEE!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psalm 23:4<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

The origins behind the gospel song, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” are really unknown. It first appeared back in the “All Night Gospels Sings” in the south. One thing is certain—it has been a hit with many well known artists including Tennessee Ernie Ford and Elvis Presley.<\/p>\n

In today’s Scripture we can almost picture the psalmist, David, sitting on a hillside watching his sheep while he played on his harp and sang about the nearness of God, even during times of peril.<\/p>\n

We may not be in a life threatening situation, as David often found himself, but we still need a closer walk with the Lord so we will be able to have His protection when danger is near.<\/p>\n

“<\/strong><\/em>Just a Closer Walk With Thee<\/strong><\/em><\/a>“<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I am weak, but Thou art strong;
\nJesus, keep me from all wrong;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I’ll be satisfied as long, as I walk,
\nlet me walk close to Thee.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/strong> Just a closer walk with Thee,
\ngrant it Jesus, is my plea,<\/em><\/p>\n

Daily walking close to Thee,
\nLet it be, dear Lord, let it be.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Through this world of toil and snares,
\nif I falter, Lord, who cares?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Who with me my burden shares?
\nNone but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/strong> Just a closer walk with Thee,
\ngrant it Jesus, is my plea,<\/em><\/p>\n

Daily walking close to Thee,
\nLet it be, dear Lord, let it be.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When my feeble life is o’er,
\ntime for me will be no more;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Guide me gently, safely o’er,
\nto Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/strong> Just a closer walk with Thee,
\ngrant it Jesus, is my plea,<\/em><\/p>\n

Daily walking close to Thee,
\nLet it be, dear Lord, let it be.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

To access Just a Closer Walk With Thee<\/em><\/strong>, this week’s inspirational video from GloryScapes™<\/em> Christian Music Hymns & Songs<\/a>, please go to: http:\/\/www.gloryscapes.com\/justacloserwalkwiththee<\/a> in your browser or click on the image below.<\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

– – – Pastor Cecil<\/p>\n

360-570-0074
\nPastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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