Spring festival
Last weekend I went to Vienna for the Spring Festival sponsored by the FCR team. There were over 120 people there including the president of the Austrian Bible Society, a member of Parliament and an African rhythm and dance group from Innsbruck! Can you find me?
I spoke with the parliament member about the political situation in Austria for refugees. She confessed that there is unfortunately very little she can do to improve the situation. Her party did not pass the current laws, and they have to tread very carefully now to keep the coalition.
I edit a blog about refugee issues in Europe. I recently wrote a post about these laws in Austria. You can read this at the following link. The MP confirmed that the laws are unfair. She appreciates the chance to work directly with refugees like those connected to the FCR team, and she feels this is where she can help the most.
It was a long weekend with some important meetings about the future goals of the team and the involvement of local refugees in the work. On the way home, the song by Rich Mullins was a blessing to me. Does anyone know the text to the last verse?
Sometimes the night was beautiful
Sometimes the sky was so far away
Sometimes it seemed to stoop so close
You could touch it but your heart would break.
Sometimes the morning came too soon
Sometimes the day could be so hard
There was so much work left to do,
But so much you’d already done.
Oh God you are my God
And I will ever praise you
Oh God you are my God
And I will ever praise you
I will seek you in the morning
And I will learn to walk in your ways
And step by step you will lead me
And I will follow you all of my days.
Sometimes I think of Abraham
How ones thought ….
He was a stranger in this land
And I am that no less than he
And of ...
Sometimes the climb can be so steep.
I may falter in my steps
but never beyond your reach.
I spoke with the parliament member about the political situation in Austria for refugees. She confessed that there is unfortunately very little she can do to improve the situation. Her party did not pass the current laws, and they have to tread very carefully now to keep the coalition.
I edit a blog about refugee issues in Europe. I recently wrote a post about these laws in Austria. You can read this at the following link. The MP confirmed that the laws are unfair. She appreciates the chance to work directly with refugees like those connected to the FCR team, and she feels this is where she can help the most.
It was a long weekend with some important meetings about the future goals of the team and the involvement of local refugees in the work. On the way home, the song by Rich Mullins was a blessing to me. Does anyone know the text to the last verse?
Sometimes the night was beautiful
Sometimes the sky was so far away
Sometimes it seemed to stoop so close
You could touch it but your heart would break.
Sometimes the morning came too soon
Sometimes the day could be so hard
There was so much work left to do,
But so much you’d already done.
Oh God you are my God
And I will ever praise you
Oh God you are my God
And I will ever praise you
I will seek you in the morning
And I will learn to walk in your ways
And step by step you will lead me
And I will follow you all of my days.
Sometimes I think of Abraham
How ones thought ….
He was a stranger in this land
And I am that no less than he
And of ...
Sometimes the climb can be so steep.
I may falter in my steps
but never beyond your reach.
posted by Paul at
8:53 PM
2 Comments:
It looks like you are missing some of the words to the last verse which are powerful and relevant to your work. Carry on!
Sometimes I think of Abraham
How one star he saw had been lit for me
He was a stranger in this land
And I am that, no less than he
And on this road to righteousness
Sometimes the climb can be so steep
I may falter in my steps
But never beyond Your reach
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Anonymous, at 2:52 PM
Hey rebecca. I'm just reading back through all the comments that people leave.!... Thanks for helping me with this verse!
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Paul, at 8:46 AM
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