I knew it was time to write a monthly blog and nothing in particular was on my heart, yet so much was. Suddenly I started singing the song, “I Must Tell Jesus” and I ran to get the hymn book for the verses. I started exclaiming, “YES, that is the answer for all the people that are on my heart today. They must tell JESUS their troubles, they must tell JESUS what is on their hearts and minds. HE is their answer, HE is their help, JESUS alone!”
I truly love the worship songs we sing today, but I grew up singing from the hymn books and they still invigorate me.
This song, “I Must Tell Jesus” was written by E. A. Hoffman. If you are currently going through troubling times, allow the Spirit of God to speak to you as you read some content from this song.
Verse:
I must tell Jesus all of my trials;
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me;
He ever loves and cares for His own.
Chorus: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
Verse:
I must tell Jesus all of my troubles;
He is a kind, compassionate Friend;
If I but ask Him, He will deliver,
Make of my troubles quickly an end.
Chorus: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
Verse:
O how the world to evil allures me!
O how my heart is tempted to sin!
I must tell Jesus, and He will help me
Over the world the victory to win.
Chorus: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
My friend, if we would just carry all of our cares, concerns, temptations, guilt, and shame to Jesus and give it all to Him, He exchanges it all with His peace! As the song says, He alone is our help. In one sweeping motion, give it all to Him today and receive His love and peace!
Notes:
Debi Ayers has been married to her husband, Jerry, for forty-five years and together they have two children and one granddaughter. Debi and Jerry have owned and operated several businesses together since 1983. In 1999, Debi and Jerry established Savior’s Heartbeat Ministries USA, a nonprofit organization in partnership with Dr. Devasahayam Dandala of Savior’s Heartbeat Ministries INDIA. Through this organization, contributors support a multitude of needs, including an orphanage. Locally, Debi and Jerry enjoy leading a weekly discipleship class at their local church, which empowers each member to better themselves in their Christian faith.