A LOVING INVITATION
In the hushed stillness of our souls, amidst the clamor and chaos of daily life, there comes a call that transcends time and circumstance-a call as gentle and profound as the whisper of a breeze through the trees. It is the call of Jesus Christ, beckoning each of us with a love that is both soft and tender.
The song "Softly and Tenderly" by Will L. Thompson encapsulates this divine invitation with poignant simplicity. It is a reminder that, in every moment, Jesus is calling us-calling us to come closer, to open our hearts, and to embrace the boundless grace that He offers. His call is not one of force or compulsion but of compassionate urgency, a loving invitation to find rest and redemption.
As we reflect on the coming of Jesus, let us remember that His arrival is not merely a historical event but a present reality. Each day, He continues to call us, softly and tenderly, urging us to leave behind the burdens of our mistakes and the weariness of our struggles. His call is a promise of renewal, a chance to begin anew with a heart that is healed and a spirit that is uplifted.
Jesus comes to us in the quiet moments of our lives, often when we least expect it. His call is a beacon of hope in our darkest hours, a gentle reminder that we are never alone. He is the light in our darkness, the calm in our storms, and the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Let us heed this divine invitation with open hearts and receptive spirits. As we listen to His call, may we find the courage to step forward, to embrace His love, and to walk in the path He has set before us. For in responding to His call, we find not only solace but also a profound purpose-one that aligns our lives with the eternal grace and infinite love of Jesus Christ.
So, softly and tenderly, let us answer His call. Let us come to Him, as He has come to us, with a heart full of gratitude and a soul ready to be transformed. In His coming, we find our true home, our deepest peace, and our highest calling.
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SOFTLY AND TENDERLY LYRICS
1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home;
you who are weary come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
passing from you and from me;
shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]
United Methodist Hymnal, 1989
Author/Written: Will L. Thompson
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