I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS SONG

"Oh, my baby, when you're older
Maybe then you'll understand
You have angels dancing around your shoulders
'Cause at times in life you need a helping hand"

I first heard it in 03/04 when I was a newly single mom, with little money, working hard in a motel for little pay, receiving no child support, and bringing home from daycare 2 little guys who were depending on ME.

I saved my tips and bought the cd. I have held on to this song ever since.
It is haunting .... and beautiful.
And it brings back memories - both painful ones and wonderful ones.

"Oh, my baby, when you're cryin'
Never hide your face from me"

This song reduced me to tears back then.
I remember sitting on my bedroom floor, up against the wall, knees drawn up to my chest, listening to this song. And sobbing.

Now, today, on my oldest son's birthday, I listen to it and REALLY SEE how much our lives have changed.
We have been blessed beyond words.
I give some of the credit to myself, most of the credit to the big guy (my husband), but ALL of the credit to Jesus.

"Oh, my baby, when you're prayin'
Leave your burden by my door
You have Jesus standing at your bedside
To keep you calm, keep you safe,
Away from harm"

Several nights I fell asleep with a tear-streaked face and my rosary in my hands. I questioned Him, blamed Him, and even tested Him, but never threw my faith out the window. To this day, I deal with spiritual warfare... but one thing I never gave up on was my FAITH in Jesus.

"Child, when life don't seem worth living... come to Jesus and let him hold you in his arms."

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Come To Jesus by Mindy Smith

Oh, my baby, when you're older
Maybe then you'll understand
You have angels to dance around your shoulders
'Cause at times in life you need a helping hand

Oh, my baby, when you're prayin'
Leave your burden by my door
You have Jesus standing at your bedside
To keep you calm, keep you safe,
Away from harm

Worry not my daughters,
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus and let Him hold you in His arms

Oh, my baby, when you're cryin'
Never hide your face from me
'cause I have conquered hell and driven out the demons
I have come with a light to set you free

Worry not my daughters,
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus and let Him hold you in His arms

Oh, my baby, when you're dying
Believe the healing of His hand
Here in Heaven we will wait for your arrival
Here in Heaven you will finally understand
Here in Heaven we will wait for your arrival
Here in Heaven you will finally understand

Worry not my daughters,
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus and let Him hold you in His arms