YOUNG HARMONY ~ FAITH, HOPE, JOY

LAMON RECORDS ~ PRODUCED BY: DAVE MOODY & PHILLIP HARE

Now, before you think you are seeing double let me explain.  Scott reviewed this project last month on the website however, this is my review.  Let me preface it by saying that these past few days have been some of the worst in my life!  It was this project that gave me some great comfort during some very trying times.

I was leaving the hospital on Long Island yesterday and heading for my home in Philadelphia.  Both of my parents are in the hospital following a car accident and their situation is not that good.  When I got in the car, I saw this CD laying on my seat.  Scott and I had been playing it the last time we were together.

"Good Morning Lord" was the first song and it really hit home when it talked of how He got me through another day.  It has truly been the Lord that got me through these past few days.  "All He's Done For Me" was a great reminder of what God has done for me.  Sometimes, when we have trials, we forget everything He's done for us and exactly what He is capable of!  That was a serious source of comfort.  I'm convinced that "Little Bit Of Faith" was written just for me in this situation!  I spoke with my brother and sister just before I left and we talked of the faith we had and needed.  What a great song to encourage you during a time of need.  "Little Things" really brought home the "Little Things" that God sent my over of the past few days to encourage me.  Sometimes it was a phone call or a note from someone.  Sometimes it was only a smile from someone I didn't even know.

"But Then" was a great reminder of what we were before we came to Jesus and what we would be without Him.  "All That I Need" was another great reminder of what we need in life.  I spent the past few days listening to doctors tell me that we needed to do this or that but really when it comes right down to it, all that we need is Jesus.  This song talks about our daily lives and all we need is Jesus but that is also true at the darkest moments of our life.  Another song that was written just for me was "Just Gonna Have Faith."  The chorus and the testimony is powerful stuff and I think I played this three times before going to the next song.  What a great testament of faith and it encouraged me greatly to have faith in my situation.  "Power In His Name" was another great reminder that no matter how bleak a situation looks, it's never to big for the power of God!

"I Know He Will" was preaching a sermon to me right there in the car!  I remember watching people I am close to go through tremendous trials and God always does make the trial a blessing.  There is no reason to doubt that God will make our trial a blessing as well!  "Lifting Up The Name" was a beautiful song that just seemed to bring me a comfort that I really could not explain.  "Address Change" nearly caused an accident!  As my emotions took over for a moment, I recalled so many times that my Mom said that her home on earth was a temporary address!  The final song is the old Gospel standard "Everybody Will Be Happy Over There" and this song brought back many, many great memories from my childhood days.

I have got to say that during that entire trip from Long Island to Philadelphia this was the only CD I played.  I laughed a little and cried a lot but when I finally arrived in Philadelphia, I had a peace that could never be explained by this world.  When I think back it's amazing how God works these things out. Scott forgot it and left it in my car so it was there.  I'm sure when Young Harmony recorded this project, they had no idea how it would be used this day but I am grateful they recorded it and I am thankful for their ministry.

I do not know Johnathan and Ginger personally but Scott does and has told me of their friendliness and their desire to help people.  Well, they helped this person get through one of the roughest spots in her life and while this situation in my life is far from over, Young Harmony had given me twelve great songs to bless me no matter what comes my way.  Thanks!

For more information on Young Harmony, visit www.youngharmony.com.

Written by: Abigail Wingate

Note: This original review was written a couple of months ago and I am happy to report that both of my parents survived this accident.  My dad is going back to work on January 31, 2005 and although he is still walking with a limp, he is expected to make a full recovery.  My mom finally came home from the hospital around Christmas time.  She needs to go back in for surgery next week and then faces several months of out-patient therapy.  The doctor's do expect her to make a full recovery as well.  God is good!