Back in the day in the Church of God, on Wednesday nights, YPE took place. This service gave children the opportunity to stand before the church and sing a song, name the books of the Bible, recite Scripture, or more importantly, recite the Church of God “Declaration of Faith.” I don’t remember the particular YPE service but the year was 1969 and I sang “I’ve Got Confidence,” a new song written by Andrae Crouch. My mother begin to play and I started: When trouble is in my way I cant tell my night from day When Im tossed from side to side Like a ship on a raging tide I dont worry I dont fret My God has never failed me yet Troubles come from time to time But thats all right, Im not the worrying kind because Chorus: Ive got confidence God is gonna see me through No matter what the case may be I know Hes gonna fix it for me Job was sick so long Till the flesh fell from his bones His wife, cattle and children, Everything that he had was gone But Job in he despair I said He knew that God still cared Sleepless days and sleepless nights But Job said thats all right because Some folks wonder how I smile Even when Im goin through trials They say Andrae how can you have song When everything is goin wrong But I dont worry I dont fret My God has never failed me yet Troubles coming from time to time But thats all right, Im not the worrying kind because words & music by Andrae Crouch © Gladys Music As I remember that time and the words I sang, I’m a little amused. As an eight-year old child, I had not experienced that much trouble. My life hadn’t been tossed around and I had not experienced the devastation of life like Job. At that time, I had lived approximately 3,000 days and I cannot honestly recall any trials or sleepless days and sleepless nights; but this is what I do know. Spiritual formation was taking place in my life. From a young eight-year old boy to this young boy of fifty plus years, I have experienced God’s faithfulness throughout my life. Andrae, I can still sing “I’ve Got Confidence!” Thanks for your influence in my life!
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 04:03:41 +0000
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