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Good Morning and welcome to the new God Thought thread for this week.
In light of the news of Osama bin Laden's death, I agree with Dekrator (who posted last time) let us be in prayer for our men and women in uniform and pray, too, that God would protec5t and bless the USA.
I thought Psalm 18:2 would be appropriate,
"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
We are not alone! Jesus is alive and He is LORD!
Praying you have a great week filled with hope from the Lord and His healing touch.
I can say that I am feeling so much better and, yes, I am following the protocol, at the same time, I KNOW your prayers are making the difference. Thank you, God Thought friends! You are in my prayers too!
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Good morning friends!
Thanks for your thoughts you posted at the end of last weeks God thought thread.
Choices! I/we have to continuously think about choices....what to say...what not to say...to go or not to go somewhere....how to react...ect.
Lord, help me make the choices that You want me to make!!
I appreciate you posting Psalm 18:2.
Praying for our military and all the people of the world, for safety and peace rooted in God's love.
One question daisy...was Thomas also called Stephen? (referencing the scriptures posted Sun 5/1 on the last God Thought thread)
Wish I could send some of the rain we've had in PA in March and April so far, to you in OK!
The kids are not able to practice or play soccer at the AYSO field because it is so soggy all the time...it's a mess.
Praying everyone has a day full of blessings!
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Dekrator & daisy thank you so much for your prayers. As I read/prayed I felt God's peace. He alone is in control of everything...from a litle tooth/jaw to Pakistan & Middle East.
I join you in prayer for our men & women and for America. 2Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 15 Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. We need God on our side....that alone is the winning side. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlA5IDnpGhc That's the song I'm hearing as I post.
God bless and heal you God thought friends! May He open our eyes to see His splendor and truth.
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DKat,
Thank you for posting the link to the CD where I could listen to the songs on last week's God Thought thread.
If I knew how to buy individual songs online and put them on a CD myself, that would be my first choice so I could pick each song.
I put pictures on CD's but not sure how to do music.
2 Chronicles 7:14 is great! You are right when you say, "We need God on our side....that alone is the winning side".
I do love that song, "Our God is Greater" by Chris Tomlin.
So glad you felt God's peace as you read and prayed.
Blessings to you!
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Good Day God thought family, DKat, sorry you have been in pain. God bless and heal you also friend.
Dekrator, it's warm and comfy here, sun shining and the birds are singing grand today. I understand about what to say and not say...very interesting subject. One I question often. To say what is really on our mind but do not, because we have heart and wish to not harm, but to keep inside is a flaw of the heart. Repercussions or sin of the heart. Are they not both sins? To learn to be humble and to look at my many flaws. I think I prefer to keep my mouth shut than to live with guilt of being jealous, anger, etc., me a fool for inserting foot in mouth is not pretty. To choose...better to say sorry to God than it is having many to say sorry to.
Daisy, lesson from David might en to not spend idol time/relaxing except on Holy day. David was King and did not carry out his duties and fell into temptation of sin. Your pastor say..."You have six days between now and next Sunday, don't waste them." Might en keep me out of trouble.
When I was reading Psalms, David was in his own battle of sorrow, guilt and shame. Correct? So this leads me back to a read I had last week. Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Once David was sorry and asked God to forgive him, did I read correctly, David rejoicing to God, no more guilt no more pain because God forgave him and he trusted in this? Did God give David mercy? If so, another lesson would be to trust in God that He does forgive and we must learn to forgive ourselves.
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Dekrator, I downloaded free iTunes on my computer. Occasionally Staples or RiteAid will have iTunes gift cards on sale ($5. off $25.). I get those and add the credit to my iTunes account. Then when I want a song, it takes it off the gift card instead of my credit card. Songs are .99 to 1.28/song.
Amazon also has songs to download. They will do it right to your iTunes file for you. It's easy to burn CDs then.
iTunes is nothing to me 'cept fun to listen to. I had Real on my old computer...it was about the same thing.
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All I can say is Wow and I am in awe.... Good stuff. Today read is "I Believe God is Love"
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Thank you, DKat! That does help me.
I think I will try doing that so I can pick my songs.
I appreciate your help and the link too.
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Thanks, MDW for sharing the "Meet Me in the Meadow" link.
It was a really good read!
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Just read God Thought. Great reads you all posted. Inspiring, encouraging, and keeping it real, too. What a blessed place to come.
I have iTunes too and buy songs from time to time. Technology today is amazing. With iTunes you can also download free sermons, blogs, etc.
Dekrator, Ooops that "Stephen" is a typo...I need to go back and change that so someone is not confused. Thanks for letting me know.
As always I appreciate you responding to others...with my schedule I don't always get back here as quickly as I'd like.
And everyone else, too, the way you/we take care of each other...God bless you!
DKat, I like the way you write! "Our God is Greater" oh, yeah, one of my favorite songs! So hope-filled! I mean, Our God IS greater!!!!
So glad you shared 2 Chronicles 7:14. Very needed at this time, I embrace it for my life today, afresh. AMEN!
You shared, "God bless and heal you God thought friends! May He open our eyes to see His splendor and truth." Yes, Lord, open our eyes to see Your splendor and truth. AMEN!
MDW, God does give us wisdom what to say or not say, what to do or not do. Even His Word leads us. Then we have a choice to follow through on that or not. I am thankful for the times I didn't just do or say what I felt like...allowing God to have control of my tongue...Ha! I wish it had been every time, makes me thankful for a God who is full of love and mercy and very forgiving.
I learn from God's Word, including David's life lessons. I enjoy reading David's Psalms. Beautiful the way he can express what I feel, what I'm going through...Human, yes, we are. Human with the Treasure of the Holy Spirit living in us.
WOW that "Meet Me in the Meadow" is powerful. The author has such a gift for communicating God's truths in such a beautiful way. All of the blog is excellent, but I wanted to cut and paste this one part,
"As a believer, the testimony of God's love for me in Christ leaves me overwhelmed--
when I was unlovely, He loved me and made me new;
when I was unwanted, He chose me and made me His own;
when I was lost in my sin, He found me and forgave me;
when I was bound and condemned, He justified me and released me from my chains;
when I was unsure and confused, He placed my feet upon a rock and put a song of hope in my heart;
when I was troubled and afraid, He reassured me and gave me His peace.
I believe God's love for me is amazing and leaves me amazed, astounding and leaves me astounded, wonderful and leaves me in wonder, awesome and leaves me in awe!"
A verse I want to close with tonight, inspired by reading all of your posts,
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21).
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OK, On the last God Thought thread, I've changed the doubting Stephens to doubting Thomas. Sure hope I caught them all. What was I thinking? And seriously, I'm doing good. Ha!
"Then Jesus told him (Thomas), 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'" (John 20:29).
That's us! We're blessed...even though we haven't seen Him, we do believe.
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daisy, I take great comfort in the 'doubting' Thomas story because Jesus still accepted and loved him. Thomas should have been with the others when Jesus came to them...it is so important to spend time together with other believers. I wonder where he was? He almost sounds angry/prideful when he tells the others he won't believe until he sees and touches Jesus himself. No to mention his insinuating the others were lying or seeing things... He had some humble pie to eat.
MDW, thank you for sharing the Meet in the Meadow link again. That is very good....that kind of love is so hard to grasp. It's so instilled in us to earn love...but God is love and He made us knowing all we would do and He still wants us to spend eternity with Him! I am so thankful that He is so patient to continually show us His love....
Dekrator~hope that all works well for you (iTunes). Worship music helps me keep my mind/heart on the Lord. Then I'm blessed.
I pray God will open our eyes to His love and our hearts to accept and share it.
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Good Morning,
Reading through the Bible chronological-in today's read is Psalm 51. I really like verse 10. Of course, it is good for anyone, but especially for us.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
I like the word "steadfast" although it is not a word we use too often. It means "faithful" "consistent" not like a yo yo up and down.
"Steadfast" is possible by the power of the Almighty Holy Spirit who lives within us!
Our God IS GreaterEST!
DKat, great line, "I pray God will open our eyes to His love and our hearts to accept and share it." WOW and AMEN!
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Good morning friends!
I love Psalm 51, daisy!
We sing it often in church.
I tried to find a video of it, but all the ones I found had different melodies than I am familiar with.
Have a very blessed day everyone!
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daisy~love it....what you write about steadfast... This morning I had Psalm 57 on my heart... Psalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. 8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. 10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
....and you explain steadfast. I believe the Lord is telling me to keep my heart faithful/steadfast. That's good....because He will help me to do it.
I think I know the tune you're looking for but I couldn't find it either Dekrator. It's so good to put song to scripture...
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Good morning!,
Do not mean to run over all thoughts above me...I will read in a moment then share. GUESS What? ha! you won't. Raced in the door to share with my family here. Wait a minute let me calm myself down so I do not have to chase my thoughts. I felt like I was driving a flintstone car and my feet just couldn't get here fast enough to share. Ok... Ready
Last week I had jury duty and missed out on Bible class, well this morn I go to the last Matthew class and there was no more. Pastor finished last week.
Anyway people were sitting at the table I say can I join and they say sure I can...guess what, it didn't even cost me a quarter to join membership. Harmony says we will have bible study EVERY Tuesday!
I have so many questions, think, um here are a few....
1)What is 40 days after Easter?
2)What happened to Jesus 40 days after Easter? I thought He dissappered (sp?) 3rd day He rose again? He went to heaven right? then how come people see Him?
3)Acts 2:39 What is the promise?
4)Who are the two men in Luke 24:30 How come they did not recognize Jesus? In the bible it say they were "kept" from seeing Jesus, who was stopping them from seeing Jesus?
I have so much more but will save what I learned today for later if you like.
Daisy who is Thomas twin? Didymus means twin.
ps...can I come back later to read above? I committed myself this day.
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DKat,
Thank you for sharing from Psalm 57, and the music too!
I always enjoy reading and listening to everything that you share...you are a blessing!
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Daisy, I like 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God according to your steadfast love. Faithfull Love, thank goodness for me.
51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
I like that one also, I got this visual of me on the yo yo string. hope soon to be more up on the rebound of that yo yo.
Daisy, what do the "a" and "b" mean in the Bible? I do not have them in mine. I have #s, "right3", then at bottom of page 3 means "steadfast", in bitty letters. I do not have a commintary? is that the word? in my book. For real. I do have a concordance.
DKat, I really enjoyed the video you share, grand pictures. I bet the song is beautiful also.
Dekrator, I have had a wonderful day, I think it was blessed.
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MDW,
Wow, are you calm now? I'm very excited for you, that you will have Bible study every Tuesday!!
Wish I could join you...I'm sure I would also learn alot.
40 days after Easter is the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father.
After He rose from the dead, He spent some time on earth before ascending into Heaven.
He showed Himself to some people (ie: His disciples) before ascending.
I'm sure others will have more to add.
God is sure blessing you, MDW!
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Shucks Dekrator, You make my heart feel good. You think so..God blessing me? Thank you for explaination. I sure hope you are having a great day friend. I too, enjoy DKat's thoughts, she is a blessing, all of you are. Wish you also could join in class. I would probably get you into trouble whispering.LOL
when I re-read my thoughts, wow, there is a bunch of I and me in there, but I was just sooo excited, because fear of no more classes(outside of God Thought) meant possibly no more learning till Fall, and then I might en fall back into the old me. So thank you for sharing in my excitement. If you like I can buy some duct tape and not question so much I truly appreciate all of you.
Learned something today....
John baptized, but not in the name of Jesus Christ. Peter said Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. 3000 souls were saved, learned also.
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I'm not sure if you've passed on their song "I Can Only Imagine" but it's a tear jerker! If you haven't heard it, let me know and I'll post a link. I am so blessed to have 2 christian radio stations come in crystal clear in my area. I never have an excuse to not be praising Jesus with music!
Daisy ~ your "God is greaterEST" comment made me smile
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MDW,
Thanks for sharing what you learned.
No duct tape for you! Your questions help me learn too.
I did have a great day, thanks!
Just took the boys home. They came for a couple hours to play and have supper.
elkielover,
Hi and glad you stopped by! I so agree with you about Mercy Me!
I also love those songs, "Beautiful" that you posted and "I Can Only Imagine" that you mentioned....I am going to put those on my list to get from itunes and burn on a CD of Christian music.
Keep coming back, ok?? The more the merrier!
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elkie~you can't snoop around here peekin in the windows...we open the door wide and welcome you in!
That way we can learn from and encourage each other in the Lord. Thank you for the Mercy Me song.....it's so beautiful! And their song I can only Imagine makes me cry too. I can picture being before Jesus!
Did you ever think when you bow before him...and I must because my heart will be way too heavy with love to hold up.....I won't be able to see Him. Once I see Him, I never want turn my eyes away....
God bless and heal you and keep you strong!
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Good Morning,
Busy day for me, been on the go since early morning.
Will be back to post later tonight...looking forward to it.
Psalm 5:1-3,
Listen to my words, LORD, consider my meditations.
Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."
How great IS our God!!
Blessed healing day to everyone!
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Good afternoon God Thought Friends!
I thought I'd share some scripture:
John 3: 16 - 21
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
17 For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
18 He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
19 And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
21 But he who does what is true comes to the light, that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been wrought in God.
God Bless everyone!
Have a wonderful day filled with Him....He is the Light of the World!
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Hi daisy,
I see we were posting about the same time.
Thanks for sharing the uplifting Psalm.
I do lay my requests before the Lord and I do wait expectantly.
Thank you Lord, for being here for me/us and hearing my/our cry for help and requests.
I know everything will be answered in Your timing and will work for the good.
Sounds like you are having a productive day, daisy! Hugs to you!
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I had to share something that I read about:
When Regina was sick (the 11 year old who died recently) and even after her death, there were alot of bracelets sold (those rubbery ones for different causes) that say "Pray for Regina".
People are still buying them to support Regina's family.
Well.... a 4 year old (not my grandson) wore his bracelet to school (don't know which school it was) and was told he would have to take it off because it has a cross on it.
The school even called his Mom.
The 4 year old child's response was "But God loves everyone!"
He did not remove his bracelet. In fact his Mom said he wore it again today.
Don't know if that will be the end of the story or not.
I am proud of that little boy.
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Dekrator, I'm proud of that little boy too. I pray the hard, dark heart that tried to make a child deny Jesus would experience the love of Christ and be set free! May God bless the "end of the story" with revival. (The child's name isn't David is it?)
Didn't they try to silence the children from praising Jesus? Maybe they would have thought twice if the rocks did start singing praises!!
Psalm 8:1-2 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. And song~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVEz2exAHi8&NR=1
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DKat,
Amen to everything you shared!!!
I enjoyed: "The child's name isn't David is it?".... smile
The little boy's name is Bryson.
Beautiful video of Psalm 8!
God Bless the little children!!!!!!!!!
Have a blessed evening!
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Well friends, it wasn't the end of the bracelet story.
Bryson's Mom just shared this:
"Well they (the school) took Brysons bracelet off and put it in his ''cubby'' needless to say i made a phone call and said if it wasn't back on tomorrow.. i was gonna have something done!! This is just wrong!!! I'm so upset and so is Bryson! He said mom they stole my bracelet!!! :0( "
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Dekrator ~~ hmm, I hope Bryson's Mom doesn't wear her cross necklace when she picks him up from school :/ Sorry...not nice....couldn't resist. This is so ludicrous, why are they afraid of the cross. Cross = forgiveness through Christ, love and freedom...nothing harmful there.
God bless and keep us all through this night with hope and healing...and knowing He's near.
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Good Evening Friends,
Finally here. It's been a good day, a long day, and I thank God for the strength He's given me. Feeling good. I'm going to sleep good tonight.
I've read all your posts. Listened to all the links, beautiful video pictures. Awwww, very relaxing, inspiring.
And then Bryson. Give me a break...four years old! I'm going to be praying about this situation, may God be glorified. May He give the parent's wisdom in this situation, and raise up Bryson to be a powerful child of God (like Daniel was in the Bible).
As I read your posts I couldn't help but think how God is answering our prayers even before we ask. Lord God you are so merciful and faithful. Thank You!
Thinking about Bryson reminds me of one of the first prayers I learned as a child...
"Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep If I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul take."
Sleep good friends.
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Today is the National Day of Pray.
DKat posted a very appropriate scripture a few days ago, 2 Chronicles 7:14,
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
God, I thank You that I am Yours. I belong to You. I need You. Forgive me of my sins, especially for not seeking Your face as I should. Draw me, stir my very being, give me renewed passion, and not only me but every American, Lord, that we would love You with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength...and love others with Your love. For Bryson and all the little Brysons, in Jesus Name heal America once again.
America Bless God.
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Amen to daisy's prayer!! And as we pray and seek the Lord, his love will fulfill us...amazing how much we are blessed when we bless the Lord.
Psalm 103:1-5 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits--who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
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Will try to answer a few questions,
MDW, you asked what the "a" or (a) (or other letters) means when you are reading the Bible or verses. First of all because the Bible verses are numbered, the system used to make comments, etc is letters, if numbers were used it would be confusing.
These comes to my mind.
If, for example, it reads, Psalm 23:1a ... it means the first part of the verse...
"The Lord is my shepherd"
If it says Psalm 23:1b ... it means the next part of the vers ...
"I shall not want."
If it says something like this in the verse,
"The Lord is my sheperd I shall not want (a)" That means somewhere, usually at the bottom, or wherever notes are listed...that there is a note, it is labeled (a) and explains something or shares something like this ...
(a) The good shepherd, see John 10:11.
Is that clear as mud?
Everyone have a great day!
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DKat, great verse. O, yes, Lord...all that is within me!!! Posts: 2188 | From Oklahoma | Registered: May 2008
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Good morning friends! I've missed you all.
My mom and I made it home safely late Sunday night. I've spent the past several days trying to rest and recover from the long trip.
It was good to be able to meet with my LLMD face to face (rather than the typical phone consults). I'm excited to be starting a new treatment protocol. I already started taking the detox and immune support supplements, stopped my old meds a couple days ago, will start the first new med today, then gradually add the others. I really hope that this protocol will bring relief.
I also saw a neurologist and had some testing done last week. It looks like he is trying to rule out other causes of my symptoms (besides Lyme and Co's). Results won't be in until late next week so we'll have to wait and see.
Do any of you all have pets? I love animals. I've had all kinds of different pets over the years. My little black cat has not left my side since I got home on Sunday. It's so sweet to have such a warm welcome home.
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I'm breaking this up so that I won't get too long and boring.
Dekrator, thank you for sharing about little Bryson. I'm glad to hear that his mom is standing up for him. It is his legal right to be able to wear that cross bracelet. It represents his belief and his wearing it is not interfering with the education of his classmates.
So many people have this false idea that children are not allowed to express their beliefs in public school. That's wrong. Kids can carry their Bibles, wear crosses, talk about God, pray out loud, write papers on their beliefs, debate and share their opinions, etc...
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Thank you all for praying for me over these past couple weeks. I am sooooo grateful. God IS listening.
You all have shared so many great verses and prayers over these past couple days. It is encouraging to be able to come and read and join in.
It's interesting that Daisy mentioned Psalm 23 as an example above. It stood out to me so I thought it might be good to share.
Psalm 23
1The LORD is my(A) shepherd; I shall not(B) want. 2He makes me lie down in green(C) pastures. He leads me beside still waters.[a] 3He(D) restores my soul. He(E) leads me in(F) paths of righteousness[b] for his(G) name's sake. 4Even though I(H) walk through the valley of(I) the shadow of death,[c] I will(J) fear no evil, for(K) you are with me; your(L) rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5You(M) prepare a table before me in(N) the presence of my enemies; you(O) anoint my head with oil; my(P) cup overflows. 6Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall(Q) dwell[f] in the house of the LORD (R) forever.[g]
For the longest time I did not understand this passage. I found it disturbing picturing myself as a sheep being made to lie down and then led through the valley of the shadow of death.
I don't know if I never fully paid attention to the words or what. I guess it's all in God's timing. One day I read that passage again but it was totally different. I couldn't believe how I misunderstood it for so long.
It truly is comforting. I want God to lead me, I want to follow, He does provide for us, He does protect us, He comforts us, blesses us, gives us mercy, restores our souls...
Thank you Lord, Thank you.
Have a great rest of your day friends!
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Hey elkielover,
so glad to see you back. Me, too, I like Mercy Me. The 10th Year Anniversary of their song, "I Can Only Imagine" WOW the new rendition is beautiful with the instruments/maybe an orchestra.
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Welcome Home sammy,
So glad you and your mom have arrived safe.
Excited for you and the protocol you'll be on. May God add His favor and healing touch! We don't have any animals at this time, but it is interesting how sensitive they can be and seem to know when something is not right.
About Psalm 23, that is funny...I just "picked that out of thin air" so to speak. WOW, great example of all those letters and stuff.
I heard a message once on Psalm 23. It was amazing. I learned so much about sheep. Did you know they are very afraid of water? Yeah, because if they get wet, their wool is so thick, it quickly absorbs the water, and they will not be able to move, the water will just pull them under.
The shepherd leads them beside still waters, calm waters. For some reason I really loved that picture.
Thanks for sharing on Psalm 23.
(Psalm 23:6b) "We shall dwell in the house of the Lord, FOREVER! I sure like FOREVER! Thank You, Jesus.
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daisy,
Loved your prayer today!..."God, I thank You that I am Yours. I belong to You. I need You. Forgive me of my sins, especially for not seeking Your face as I should. Draw me, stir my very being, give me renewed passion, and not only me but every American, Lord, that we would love You with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength...and love others with Your love. For Bryson and all the little Brysons, in Jesus Name heal America once again.
America Bless God."
Well said!!
DKat,
Thanks for sharing Psalm 103:1-5...it's so beautiful!
sammy,
You're back!
Missed you!!!!!
I am thankful and happy to hear that you have a new protocol and some new found hope.
I really appreciate the link to the info about "Our Christian Rights in Public Schools".
I passed it along to Byrson's Mom and directed her to look at #16!
Thanks for sharing Psalm 23 and your thoughts on that.
I don't have any pets either, but I'm glad that your little cat gives you comfort.
Praying for your healing with your new protocol.
Have a Son-shiney day friends! ( I borrowed that from daisy )
I thought if it because for the first time in awhile, the sun is shining here!
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Beautiful song, video and scriptures..."Famous One" by Chris Tomlin...
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I saw these words that struck a chord with me, "I will not be afraid, I will look upward and travel onward and not be afraid", on a Christian music video so I had to Google it and found out it was an old hymn.
Here are all the words:
1.I will not be afraid; I will not be afraid; I will look upward, And travel onward, And not be afraid.
2.He says He will be with me; He says He will be with me; He goes before me, And is beside me, So I'm not afraid.
3.His arms are underneath me; His arms are underneath me; His hand upholds me, His love enfolds me, So I'm not afraid.
4.His Word will stand for ever; His Word will stand for ever; His truth it shall be My shield and buckler, So I'm not afraid.
5.He will give grace and glory; He will give grace and glory; His cross before me, His banner o'er me, So I'm not afraid.
6.So we go singing onward; So we go singing onward; We're pressing forward, We're marching upward, To Him unafraid.
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Hi everyone. Just a note to say hi and reading your posts. I don't have much to offer with scripture, but I do believe and try to have faith especially with feeling like the way we do. My dad is having a procedure that is risky for his age. He'll be 85, god bless and he's under the assumption his leg arteries and veins will unclog and he'll be able to walk like he used to before his stroke. Truth is, his arteries are so hardened, they might not even be able to put a stent in his leg, which would result in bypass he won't survive or amputation. One day at a time. If you can keep him in thought and prayer. Thanks. God bless.
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Hi lyme in Putnam,
I will definitely keep you and your Dad in my prayers!!
Let us know how he does with the procedure.
God Bless you and have a good night.
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Dekrator, Nice to come here tonight and read the scriptures you posted, listen to "Famous One" and watch the video. The pictures are amazing (and verses on the pictures encouraging).
Imagine, our God made all. He IS famous in ALL THE EARTH!
Seems those old hymns are coming back.
LIP, awww so sorry about your Dad. Yes, I am praying. God give you His peace that passes all understanding. May God give your Dad the desire of his heart.
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lyme in Putnam ~ I'm sorry your Dad has to go through a proceedure. I will be praying for you both.
God's peace be with you both...
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Dekrator, I came here before hoping someone posted a good worship song video. You did it again. Thank you ~ that was beautiful.
The scriptures & song is perfect, too. I needed the perfect love cast out fear reminded...the words of your song did that.
Too tired to think....was tired before the epsom salts bath....now....must sleep & heal.
I continue to pray for healing for us all! God is faithful...& He never sleeps!!
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sammy, I'm so glad to hear your report and will be praying with you that this will be the treatment that will make you feel great again.
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