I've been watching the Country Music Awards program for many years. It seems every year Brad Paisley is nominated for the biggest and most coveted award of all, Entertainer of the Year. He's also nominated for male vocalist of the year. Well, he often wins Male Vocalist, and never wins Entertainer of the Year. Even the fan poll last night, suggested that it would be Keith Urban, the Australian who would most likely receive Entertainer of the Year.
Well, when they had Gwyneth Paltrow begin her performance, I decided to take the dogs for their final outing of the night. I pushed the little red record button and headed to bed. After all, I hate staying up so late, to simply be disappointed again with the night's final award. With Blake Shelton snagging the Male Vocalist award, it appeared that Brad might be going home empty handed.
Well, I hope I didn't wake anyone this morning as I watched the last 18 minutes of last night's program. When Tim McGraw announced Brad Paisley as Entertainer of the Year, a scream of celebration lift my body. How wonderful, for Brad to finally get the recognition for putting his all into every performance for his fans. Woohooooo, Go Brad!!!
This mornings UpperRoom features an awesome scripture, Hebrews 12: 1-3. The most memorable words within it for me are: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus". What a perfect way to live our lives, always placing Him as our inspiration and our ultimate goal. We are reminded in this scripture that as we are running our race, He is waiting at the finish line for those of us who persevere and finish.
The UpperRoom writer uses Christ's face as the motivation and incentive to continue his efforts towards the ultimate finish line. One of my favorite songs, When I Get Where I'm Going, also mentions "when I see my Maker's face". The song's writer also describes his heaven as he reunites with his grandfather and tells him how he's missed him every minute since he left. How wonderful our heaven will be. I, too, look so forward to seeing my grandparents and loved ones when my time comes. In the meantime, we will run with perseverance, as we strive to do His work on earth.
Well, it is certainly going to be one more gorgeous day here in Central Kentucky. I don't know why we're being so blessed with this amazing weather, but I am so going to get out there and enjoy it. Oh, and did I mention that in Brad Paisley's acceptance speech how he thanked the man who he attributes his entire career to, his grandfather, who he mentions in one of his best songs, When I Get Where I'm Going.
Have a great day, I know I will. luv, Susan
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