Sunday String-Along, 4.28.24 (“The Greatness of God”)

“The Greatness of God”
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[@billlindsay4274]

AWESOME job on "How Big is God" written by Stuart Hamblen!😁

[@michaeljernigan8389]

Doyle, may I speak to your heart? I still remember your words at one time saying you could not sing. I would love to speak encouragement and a word into your life. The first song you sang today, I believe you said was your father’s favorite, was phenomenal. The intervals, the articulation, the intonation, the beauty and the ease, by which you sang, encouraged me so very much as to the talent in your singing. You cannot ever try to say that you are not as sharp as a finely honed sword with beauty and accuracy in your singing voice. Let it be said from now on, Your voice is just as magic as your playing skillfully on your guitar. Me and my wife, love you, thank you and will always sing you ministry to others in love, Our Brother in Christ. Mike and Lil Nell

[@jamesbattiest3885]

Brother doyle our God is above all appreciate you brother love your pickin I'm going to a jam 2 morrow at one I'll sing one for you Jesus got a hold of my life Dallas Holmes wrote it in 1970 his recently lost his wife pray for him

[@davidmcilveen6085]

"God's greatness doesn't depend on mine". Man, like spiritual jerky I can put that in my pocket and chew on it all week! Thank you Doyle.

[@ricklaino6385]

Keep sayin ' it....playin 'it and prayin ' it............!!!

[@seworden]

Thanks so much for sharing your heart. A great word for me today. Humbled. 💜🙏

[@glennstrangemagic]

❤❤❤Thank you, and continued blessings to your ministry.

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

10:40 I always remind myself "God can do more with our mistakes than we ever could in our perfection". It isn't an excuse not to prepare... but i the end, it's the only anointing that really matters.

[@lawrencecoffeyjr1300]

Thank you sir. May God bless even more...

[@TheRon0mac]

I need a bucket O hi-liter! Ha ha! I love your dad's song & the one you are working on! Great songs & great Bible read & stories. God has put a fire & talent in you. God Bless you Doyle & your followers!

[@Pappy-u5w]

Doyle, I remember when you came to Adairsville GA and played at the church of God. I just sat there and listened to the music and wondered how all the sounds were coming from your guitar. You might remember, you played I bowed on my knees and cried holy ' then started playing softly and singing what a friend. There was a man who came from the back of the church to the front and recommitted his life to Christ. The holy Spirit filled the church. I love your music and the inspiration you give to others. Troy D ( Pappy)

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thanks for that wonderful message.

[@PaulAshley]

Wow, what a story that was! It had me laughing and crying both!

[@StopAndGetGas]

"He did it...He filled the House" "My Greatness does NOT depend on YOU." Oh my, I've been so mixed up sometimes, at church. I keep thinking sometimes that I might have something of value to give, in delivering a song there, to His Glory, on His behalf. I suppose I've never stopped struggling with the ridiculous idea that either my brilliance, or my awkward stumbling in some way could POSSIBLY hinder Him or in any way spoil the work He would have us do. You're such a friend, Br. Doyle. Your story dug deep in me. Thank you for it.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Wonderful!

[@jamesbattiest3885]

Yes we need to edify our lord Jesus is worthy of our praise lift him up

[@williamsmith4607]

“When God Dips His Love in my Heart” - I love that! But man what a lot of chord changes. Keep working on the second song, the one you are writing. That was beautiful, Holy Spirit filled.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Made my day!!

[@D.R.Guitar]

Oh, how great is our God! Thank you, Doyle, for your continued, faithful teaching.

[@chrisgmurray3622]

Once again, Doyle, you hit the nail on the head! Even an aetheist knows ( or should know), that the key to ideal standards of performance, is that you must forget your petty worries about what people will think of you, or your achievements and shortcomings, and play with intent for those listening, rather than yourself; to have nerves is natural, but it isn't mandatory to focus on them... this is what "self conscious " means. Think and feel instead for, not yourself, but the audience ( whether you feel they are for you or against you) You would probably say that you perform first for God, but even if you don't believe in a God, ethically it should be obvious to focus on others, as if toward an ideal of achievement (the best you can do). In this way you are playing automatically beyond your own achievements,to the better enjoyment of all around you. This might seem a rationalisation or watering down of the christian ethos, but I include this more secular explanation only to show that it works, from whichever angle you come. It took me a long time to get over myself and realise (as Glen Campbell once said) "what my job was"... ie to play for the enjoyment of others before yourself, and in that moment ,almost like magic, my nerves disappeared. It's not about you, it's about others and life (God) itself. As a psychological exercise the projection of a humble heart-felt ideal, and earnestly working toward it, is almost indistinguishable from christianity, and the barely alive materialists of this world should be aware of this concept, if they're intellectually honest, and accept it as enlightened self interest. To be first you must put yourself last, if you will.

[@doyledykesmusic]

So true… that’s what Jesus said. With the power and unction of the Holy Spirit what we do is subordinate to what He can do through us. It’s like Heaven and Earth kiss and we get caught in the middle of the smack!

[@chrisgmurray3622]

@@doyledykesmusic so so true! Every musician knows the feeling of channeling their inspiration in moments of miraculous automation where someone or something is working through us, and you so soon spin out and lose the groove if you try and have a power trip with it, and you always also know when it feels bad! I know that GOOD feeling when it needs to come through me and it's the only way to ride ( not that I actually ride mind you.. well I used to surf but thats the same). When you surrender and become the disciplined but humble expression of God all things are possible... unless you get side tracked hmmm, .... start thinking about yourself and how great it feels... I like the line "Lead us not into temptation." It doesn't say "Give us the strength to resist temptation" ( common sense) why get distracted by the outer part of the whirlpool, thinking it might be fun to dip your toe in, NAH!!!! Don't even go there, make it easy on yourself, the universe works only one way, it is stupid to try and challenge it for pride or what goes naturally against the grain. We may call it different names, but everyone knows and recognises it when it shows up, if they're being honest with themselves. Apologies for the sermont but when you answered my comment I felt the power flow in and after my first day of performing in three months, I prayed to be able to be relaxed and do my best, and also, because I'm often s street performer as I was for 6 hrs today, sometimes I have to encounter violence and other such things and to have the right attitude when things can suddenly turn nasty, is necessary if you don't want to end up getting caught up. When I arrived, I spoke with the local business people to ask how things have been, and they said it was pretty bad lately. My whole day was exactly the opposite; everything was sunny well behaved and nobody hassled me, just gave me compliments. A cynic might say, oh well "that's just the way it was going to go anyway, it had nothing to do with your prayer" Seriously, how on earth could they come up with any solid data to proove their dissmissive thoery, nobody can know what's going to happen because there is no scientific evidence to proove they can. Anyone can make a prediction of probability only, ( and that's a wierd branch of statistics which is not based on anything but mathematical languages) I've never been abducted, saw a ghost, or seen anything like that, but For sure anyone can know when that spirit is present, no matter how much you refuse to face it. God isn't supernatural, he is the ultimate natural, just on a dimension we can't see, but it's clear to all but the stubbornist person, when he shows up, just as you know when the ,shall we say, less desirable outcome spirits rear their ugly wee heads! Love to you Doyle and everyone listening to this beautiful music!

[@dannygatton1602]

I have been listening to your music for over 20 years. You are one of the best in the world as far as I am concerned.

[@michaelbledsoe1060]

Thank you Doyle for these string alongs. Your playing and speaking always lifts me up.

[@doyledykesmusic]

You are very welcome

[@maxjones6615]

Great message today! Love the passages from Isaiah! I feel like the Lord has renewed my strength lately.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Wonderful!

[@Brian-Michigan]

Thanks for your story !!! God can do ANYthing!!! I prayed before our worship service just like you did... God please show up this morning, at least in someone's heart...

[@doyledykesmusic]

Absolutely!

[@Brian-Michigan]

Doyle, do you know Doug Naselroad? I just watched a PBS show on him and Troublesome creek guitars and mandolins and dulcimer... Doug uses luthier skills to teach opiate addiction rehab to Hindman KY court cases... I thought THIS is worth supporting!!! What do you think?

[@jamesbattiest3885]

Hey brother tha is one of my favorite songs you do good bless you brother

[@jamesbattiest3885]

Thanks 4 the Bible lesson 😊 brother. God always comes first though shall have no other gods before me we don't worship idols idolatry is wrong keep you mind on things above

[@danawalker55]

Amen! I look forward to each episode! Thank you DD.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thank You!

[@johnheyer5424]

Doyle….George and Andy made that amazing instrument but you make it sing! I really enjoyed getting to be a part of that amazing evening in Pleasanton and getting to chat about home and Stringbean!

[@doyledykesmusic]

Hey John!! Great hearing from you brother! Thanks so very much!

[@philstevens7339]

Well done Doyle. Another very meaningful String Along today.

[@bobhowell8055]

Great words

[@johnwashburn3793]

As I said this morning, well done! His grace is sufficient and his strength is made complete in our weakness. Brother, if we had known that you would play more songs for the glory of God with a dedicated guitar, we all would have bought you one. Thanks for today. I am listening twice, before and after. I thought the first was perfect for the day. He is made perfect in our weakness.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Well said!

[@billmiller9763]

Our GOD Is great. Don't let mistakes ruin great things .Have a good day Doyle and GOD bless.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Well said

[@Fender56]

Yes the Lord talks to all of us. I two have come face to face with an angel (saved my life) . Your guitar playing is AWESOME!!! I love the way you share the gospel. God bless you.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@TimothyWarner-kr2yp]

You're the best, Doyle. This posting is exceptional. thank you for doing what you do.

[@doyledykesmusic]

I appreciate that!

[@derekabrams2068]

Thank you once again for this wonderful music today and the wonderful words of the Lord. There is nothing that will ever compare to the voice of the Lord when he speaks.

[@darb52]

Thank you so much for your heartfelt message today, you are such an inspiration

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thank you so much!

[@michealsavage3714]

THE LORD IS EVER FAITHFUL,KEEP LOOKIN'UP,THE FIRST TRUMP SOUNDS SOON,HALLELUJAH

[@jonathanphillips2763]

Hey brother. You signed a old guitar I had at my restaurant "Gerti's ". Well one of my kids was moving it and it wiped off some of your signature. Maybe when you come back we can redo it if you don't mind. Bless you brother!!! We love your picking and preaching.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Absolutely!!

[@melvaguit]

Loved the 1st song! Never heard the song before...it was great! Also, your message was great...as usual! Jack & Melva

[@farleyshaw7018]

Bravo!

[@thomastommy1192]

As always a great video and service. Doyle, I'm sorry to keep asking. But please keep my brother Franklin Charles in Elkton, Maryland in your prayers. He has cancer. Please ask God to allow him to live a few more years. Thank you for everything. God bless you and your family and this channel.

[@doyledykesmusic]

God is so good to us… “Lord we ask you to touch Franklin Charles today with your hand and bring healing and salvation to him in Jesus Name and thank you for a Loving Brother who wants him around longer. Give them special time together and breathe life into this brother in Jesus Name!”

[@thomastommy1192]

@@doyledykesmusic I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you and your loved ones.

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

“My Greatness does not depend on yours,” says Doyle Dykes in this, my new favorite of his weekly videos - quoting God as speaking to him directly: “Not audibly, but indelibly, within my being.” This after what Mr. Dykes himself declared to be his own “worst ever” public performance at the Grand Ol' Opry. The borrowed guitar he was playing, with new strings he had just incorrectly installed, and the 30 foot cord that felt like 300 feet when I was trying to reel it in.” Rather than play something fast, he decided on the spot to play his solo guitar arrangement of a beloved hymn HOW GREAT THOU ART. After he came offstage everyone, including his wife and daughters, told him that his performance was wonderful! “Didn't you hear the audience?” they said, “the applause?” No, said Doyle adding: “I was the only one there who missed it!” Later when most in need of some Divine explanation, Doyle said he felt more than heard these words: “My Greatness does not depend on yours.” Pick it up at the 29:55 mark.

[@RickycHensleysr-gt6sq]

Good afternoon brother Doyle this is your banjo pickin buddy Rick Hensley I live in Erwin Tn now I’m retired would love to catch with you have a blessed day god bless

[@doyledykesmusic]

Sounds great! I love you brother! Would love to see you again.

[@DavidChamberchester]

I'm thinking the same guitar picker could play that same song on a late, Friday night show

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

Hi Doyle... say, that Resurrection guitar sounds a lot better today than last time. 'setup'? strings? less buzz and more depth IMO. I could almost hear Hovie the 'Statesmen' in the background when you opened with God's Love...

[@doyledykesmusic]

Wait til This Sunday!!

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

@@doyledykesmusic 🤠

[@ElkEars]

Groups of stars that look like something like a tea pot, a dipper, a triangle, etc., are asterisms. There are some asterisms within constellations. But groupings called constellations are arbitrary from one culture to the next. For example, Ursa Major does not look like a bear. It's a real stretch to connect stars within that grouping to draw a bear. There are 12 constellations because humans divided stars that way, not because Cancer looks like a crab or Scorpio looks like a scorpion. The 12 currently agreed upon constellations are arbitrary groupings created by humans, NOT God. The Message bible translation leans toward astrology, which is NOT divine or true! This is the primary reason I steer clear of translations beyond the King James Version - there's too much human influence in other translations.

[@doyledykesmusic]

I do love the King James Version. Thanks for your comments. This is about His Greatness… not mine. Sorry to offend you.