Balm in Gilead

Yesterday I had the opportunity to get together with a treasured dear friend that I had not seen in a year.  And it had been years since we had spent any time together.  We spent five hours catching up with each other, finding out about each others families, children, grandchildren, work, retirement, struggles, cancer, health, vacations, homes, etc.  It was such a precious time to just reconnect with a friend of 35+ years and a sister in Christ.

As I was reflecting on our conversation I likened those five hours to a balm in Gilead for my soul.  Reflecting on our long time friendship, realizing how good God has been to both of us, even with all our struggles and challenges. 

There Is a Balm in Gilead

By: African American spiritual

Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work’s in vain,
But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;
There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul.
Don’t ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend;
And if you lack for knowledge, He’ll never refuse to lend.
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;
There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul.

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