daisyrlb
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You all blessed me soooo much last week on "God Thought". Thank you for your prayers. It was quite a halleloooo ride and the laughs did me good, like medicine. I am doing better. God really does answer prayer!!
So here we go again--another week.
The Lord says, "Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3 (New International Version - NIV)
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Huh? Sorry Daisy you lost me on "tell you great and unsearchable things you don't know"
I hope I'm not a big pain. This is way over my head...religon, maybe I don't belong in this thread. Diane
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Howdy MDW995/Diane, You are not a pain at all. You are a blessing.
EVERYONE belongs on this thread because God loves everyone! Everyone--includes you!!!
I'm going to answer your question about what it means, "tell you great and unsearchable things you don't know" with an example from yesterday.
Remember yesterday you posted on the previous "God Thought" and shared with us,
"Proverbs 27:17 NIV As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
I found a scripture Daisy!! I think it means... my new friends here have sharpened my awareness/mind and we need friends to help each other grow. And your "revelation" was right on!
Perhaps when you first read that verse yesterday, it seemed odd. Huh? "iron sharpens iron" that's a ridiculous picture. But then something happened. What happened? God "showed you a great and unsearchable thing you did not know."
The word "unsearchable" is not a word we use often. Below I added several other Bible translations of Jeremiah 33:3 so you can compare:
"Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known." (English Standard Version--ESV)
"Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know." (New American Standard Bible--NASB)
Call to me, and I will answer you. I will tell you great and mysterious things that you do not know." (God's Word Translation)
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." (King James Version--KJV)
"Let your cry come to me, and I will give you an answer, and let you see great things and secret things of which you had no knowledge." (Bible in Basic English)
One other thing, you just read the short version of my answer--I could write several books on your great question
Perhaps others will share from their experience. Anyone?
Blessed evening to all and to all a good night!
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"The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning."
Lamentations 3:22-23 (New Living Translation--NLT)
WOW, what a great way to start the morning...fresh mercy!!! It's like starting every day with a brand new clean "sheet of paper". Thank You Lord!!
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Oh, Daisy, what a breath of fresh air!
His mercies never cease.
There are so many of us in need of mercy,love, and faithfulness...
Wonderful!!!
Thank you, Lord, and praise your Holy name!!!
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daisy, you are so good at explaining the meaning of scripture so others can understand.
What a gift you are!!
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17hens, It is so obvious that you are a joy to all of us here, and especially you are a joy to your God!
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Dekrator, Thank you. I do enjoy talking about God's love letter (the Bible).
Whoa, to the person who asks me a question about God's Word. You see, I just can't help myself.
Seriously, it is such an honor FOR US to share the eternal Word of God with other Believers and also with searching souls.
"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. (1 Peter 3:15, New International Version--NIV)
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Hey, Diane. You might be interested in a new translation of the Bible called The Message! I really want one to help me read through the Old Testament with more understanding of it.
I've read passages from it from the New Testament and it is literally "a trip" to read! It is in such common language that parts of it made me chuckle!
It's always good to read translations such as the NIV for true adherance to the original scripture, but something like The Message is a great way to start your understanding of the Bible.
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Lymetoo, what a great suggestion! I really like the fresh modern perspective of "The Message".
The verses below kind of fit with the "taking care of the birds" from last week's "God Thought".
I love this translation from "The Message" (I spaced it out to be easier to read) Matthew 6:30-33,
"If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers--most of which are never even seen--don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you?
What I'm trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works.
Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions.
Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met."
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I want to do what pleases the Lord in what I say, do, even what I think about. This verse is a real encouragement to me.
"For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him." Philippians 2:13 New Living Translation-NLT
WOW--God is so very good that He doesn't only give us the desire to do what pleases Him, then He gives us the power to do it!!!
I mean, who is like our God??? Piece a cake answer--ummm--no one!!
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Daisy, is this the right place to ask for prayer for a sick little lymie girl or is there a better place for it?
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part of 1Peter 2:24 "By His wounds you have been healed."
So, I am adopting the philosophy that God wants me well and has healed me. I am just waiting t see the effects.
"Blessed be the Lord who daily bears us up. God is our salvation." Psalms 68:19
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daisyrlb
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17hens, "God Thought" is a great place to share prayer requests. You may remember last week I asked for prayer for myself (the first time ever). I am so thankful for all who prayed for me. God answered. It is amazing how well I am doing. God truly does answer prayer.
17hens, thank you for sharing about the "sick little lymie girl". Friends, let's lift this little girl to the throne of God and pray for His healing touch. Jesus IS the same yesterday, today and forever. He IS still the Great Physician.
Also, if you should be led, you could add a new post asking for people to pray for this child. I have seen others add special posts like that from time to time. Hey, the more people praying the better.
Again, I want to thank everyone who prayed for me. You are a blessing to me!!!!
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hiker53 great to see you on "God Thought" and thanks for posting.
Yes, "By His wounds you/we have been healed." AMEN!
Everyday that goes by is one day closer to the manifestation. Halleloooooooo and Thank Yooooooou Jesus!!!!
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"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1
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Fear is so debilitating, isn't it. Like a straight jacket, you can't move. Even if you could move, you wouldn't know which way to go.
And hope is the opposite. Hope is direction and movement, trust, promise and joy.
When I was in the fear stage of this disease, I was absolutely miserable! Nothing was good, everything was bad and dark and miserable.
But when I allowed God to bring me to the hope stage, all I could do was sing!
Hope is everything.
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Our God is the God of ALL Hope. I want to spread His Hope to the people He brings into my life.
This song has a powerful message. "By the Power of Your Name" by Lincoln Brewster.
This is the chorus of the song and Lord Jesus by Your grace I will:
"I will live to carry Your compassion, to love a world that's broken, to be Your hands and feet, and I will give with the life that I've been given and go beyond religion by the power of your Name."
The opening six seconds of the song there are only two sounds--A piano playing and the other is a baby's heartbeat in the womb. The piano is played by the oldest person in Lincoln's family--his grandmother. And the baby's heartbeat is the youngest person in his family, his own child in the womb (he recorded the heart beat on one of their doctor visits). Lincoln had no idea he would ever incorporate his baby's heart beat into a song.
Lord, help us to live and love like you...spreading Your HOPE today!!
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Daisy,
Beautiful song and video!
Must admit it was taxing on this lyme brain to listen and read at the same time.
Need a nap now
Hens
PS. Think I'll watch it again and again. The first time turn down the volume and just read the pages and the second time turn the volume back up and close my eyes. That oughta do it!
PSS. Thank you, Daisy! FYI - This is my new favorite thread!
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17hens, me too. It really is exciting to talk about the Lord and be encouraged by His people. Where does my strength come from? From God and His people.
Coming to "God Thought" I feel so loved and blessed!
I know what you mean about the song and that video together. Obviously that person doesn't have Lyme they are probably ADHD It really is overload on the senses.
The song alone is powerful.
And the video alone is powerful.
I'm going to give that a try too, turn off the sound and just watch the video.
Maybe, just maybe, if you listen to the song again and again, (while doing something simple and not overload to the senses) you will get energized by the upbeat tune! Maybe some endorphin something or other will happen or you could go take a nap. Naps are nice. Posts: 2188 | From Oklahoma | Registered: May 2008
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Hi Daisy, Hey Everybody!!
My brother shared a facebook video of his friend, James Smith, from Monument, CO. and it's so awesome!
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Hi 17hens,
I tried your link and it wouldn't open for me.
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Oh, I'm sorry MDW, I know the link works (I just emailed to my son and he was able to open it) but maybe it needs to be in a different format for your computer?
And I'm not that technical to know how to do that. Very sorry.
If I figure it out I'll be sure to let you know...
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17hens,
I got the link to open, daughter was playing around on my computer....When I opened, it said I needed to log into face book to show the sight, I'm sorry I don't do face book.
Maybe another time. diane
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I'm not on facebook either, but somehow it lets me on. Bummer...
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Hens, I'm on Facebook but I didn't have access to the link either. It said the link was not available.
Can it be downloaded to YouTube?
You say "It just might make your day" - I would like that!!!!
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BTW, I am having a really great day, but hey, I'm always up for anything to make my day even better!
This is the day the Lord has made and I am rejoicing in Him, plus I'm catching up on a lot of work. Hallelooooooo!
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Daisy, hope this helps make your day. Innocent picture of my grandson. We went fishing the other day.
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My grandson is legually blind, but we don't let that stop him from enjoing life.
Diane
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OK, I'll see what I can do. It might take a few days if I can do anything at all... hope so.
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That's an AWESOME picture of your grandson, Diane!!
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Diane, Thanks for sharing that picture with us of your grandson. Oh, yeah, makes my day and night too!
He is one blucky (that's the words blessed and lucky combined) little fellow to have the family he does. He can be everything God wants him to be with the supportive family he has!
There is such a special place in my heart for children. The Bible says that children are a gift from God. And they are! They are very precious. Well, all of us children are precious!
You are not going to believe this, well, actually you will. About two hours ago, I was emailing with my uncle asking him if Grandpa (his dad) served in the military...this being Memorial Day Weekend and I really didn't know. (Grandpa has been with the Lord for many years.)
Anyway, I reminisced how the family would get together in the Adirondack Mountains and stay at a cabin on a lake. It is one of my favorite places with fond memories. Anyway, I reminded my uncle that Grandpa is the one that taught me to fish. I would sit on the dock and fish for hours. Long after everyone else had given up. I have a picture of me (about 7 years old) holding up the very first fish I ever caught. Grandpa took the picture.
I enjoyed God's creation in the mountains, the lake. It was so beautiful and peaceful. Wow, I sure am carrying on and on. Enough already.
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Just looked at the picture again, "I love that picture of your grandson"!
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To all those who have served or are currently serving our great nation in the armed forces, especially those who are part of our Lymenet Family, and specifically:
God we pray your continued protection on Dekrator's son who is serving in Iraq Feelfit's nephew who is serving in Afghanistan
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I want to specifically honor my dad (retired Navy 33 years), my brother Eric (retired Army-served three "tours" in Iraq), my brother Bob (Vietnam), my Uncle Fred, and my Uncle Dick (Vietnam).
United States of America--The land of the free and the home of the brave!
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Went looking for a christian book store today. Guess what... I couldn't find one. I came home and looked in the telephone book. guess what... there is only one in the book. I live in a large suburb I thought there would have been more.
I will have to go after the holiday. I wanted to buy the Message lymetoo sugested and a movie called The Bible that my mother reguested.
Diane
PS... the store I must have passed every day I was out and never noticed it.
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I love going to the Christian store in our city. I can stay there for hours "picking around" and looking at stuff.
Blessings all!!!
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In Harrisburg, I find lots of wonderful Christian books at Ollie's, believe it or not...
My favs... anything by Max Lucado "Wild At Heart" by John Eldredge "Captivating" by John & Stasi Eldredge "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller anything by Joyce Meyer
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