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Daily Bread from the Psalms (Psalm 8)
Daily Bread from the Psalms- Psalm 8 Does it ever amaze you that the majestic, almighty, creator of the universe, God is mindful of US? Incredible! This Psalm resonates deeply with me today. I have been studying the book of John with a couple of friends. We have noticed that there has been a repeating theme of God SPEAKING to His people. I have been chewing on this truth. This omnipotent God cares enough about each speck of dust that we are (in the realm of time), to SPEAK to us! To KNOW us! To ACT on our behalf! How often do I hear Him speak in a Scripture,…
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Daily Bread from the Psalms (Psalm 5)
Praying Psalm 5 What does your quiet time or “prayer closet” look like? Do you have a certain time of day that works best, or a certain place? I joke with my husband that I need a stockpile of water proof sticky notes because I feel like I hear God best in the shower. Yeah, I know. Totally weird. Psalm 5 is such a great prayer to start the day! So glad you’ve come and we’re praying it together today! A Morning Prayer from Psalm 5~ In the morning, O LORD, my King, my God You HEAR my voice… I lay my requests before you and wait in EXPECTATION… I, by…
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Smile. One simple act of beauty.
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No words
No words. Have you ever been at a complete loss for words? In a world that is bursting at the seams with them? Do you need a few words today? Some of -> these <- kind words? Words that carry healing? And Help? And Hope ? And Power? When talking to a friend going through great loss. When dreams seem impossible. When seeing so many horrors on the endless cycle of news reporting. When justice seems the exception and violence seems the rule. When God seems so very far. When helpless and without any obvious hope. In my own life there are days like this. I’m not proud of myself.…
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Thankfulness: The Real Things Haven’t Changed
~Thankfulness~ “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder I have been working on a unit study about life in Frontier America. I am amazed by the pioneer’s courage and their simple faith. Thankfulness…the real things haven’t changed. Their gratitude for the smallest graces is something we can all reflect on and aspire to. What simple pleasures are you thankful for today? My quick list: ~Laughter ~Hot Coffee ~The smell of baking bread ~Salty, roasted pumpkin seeds ~Music ~The change…
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