...When ya just love 'em all! :)
1 posted on
01/02/2018 6:04:32 PM PST by
luvie
To: LUV W
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Breathtaking Glory
January 3, 2018
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor.
1 Chronicles 29:11
One of the pleasures of a trip to Europe is visiting the grand cathedrals that dot the landscape. They are breathtakingly beautiful as they soar toward the heavens. The architecture, art, and symbolism found in these amazing buildings present a spellbinding experience of wonder and magnificence.
As I thought about the fact that these structures were built to reflect Gods magnificence and His all-surpassing splendor, I wondered how we could possibly recapture in our hearts and minds a similar feeling of Gods grandeur and be reminded again of His greatness.
One way we can do that is to look beyond mans grand, regal structures and contemplate the greatness of what God Himself has created. Take one look at a starry night sky and think of Gods power as He spoke the universe into existence. Hold a newborn baby in your arms and thank God for the miracle of life itself. Look at the snow-covered mountains of Alaska or the majestic Atlantic Ocean teeming with millions of God-designed creatures and imagine the power that makes that ecosystem work.
Mankind is not wrong to reach for the sky with structures that are intended to point us to God. But our truest admiration should be reserved for God Himself as we say to Him, Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor (1 Chronicles 29:11).
Lord, You do take our breath away with Your greatness. Thank You for reminding us of Your grandeur in Your world and in Your Word.
God alone is worthy of our worship.
Davids prayer in 1 Chronicles 29 paints a beautiful portrait of a powerful and generous God. While these sentimentsGod is everlasting, everything belongs to Him, and He strengthens His peopleare all undoubtedly true, David isnt just praying a random prayer. First Chronicles 29 is about the people giving resources and materials to the building of the temple. Davids prayer follows a listing of the resources people donated to the building fundgold, silver, precious jewels, bronze, wood. We see a striking similarity between the descriptions of the building materials and the descriptions of God in that both are written in terms that inspire awe. The temple materials, both in amount and in type, would have been something to behold. Similarly, David describes God in terms that inspire awestruck reverence at His glory. Could it be that the writer was attempting to make the point that the house should reflect the occupant? The temple was where God resided among His people. Shouldnt it reflect His glory? Today Gods Spirit dwells in believers.
Knowing that you are the temple of Gods Spirit, how can you reflect His glory?
2 posted on
01/02/2018 6:05:08 PM PST by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: LUV W
I got Easter: You are an optimistic, hopeful, and genuinely sweet person.
Sensitive and affectionate, you are easily touched.
You love nature, animals, and anything cute or cuddly.
For you, every day is a new chance - no matter what happened yesterday.
What makes you celebrate: Almost anything. You love most holidays and celebrations.
At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The peacemaker. You can prevent any squabbles that might break out.
On a holiday, you’re the one most likely to: Remember to include everyone.
To: LUV W
4 posted on
01/02/2018 6:11:34 PM PST by
Andy'smom
(Proud member of the basket of deplorables)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
You Are Easter
You are an optimistic, hopeful, and genuinely sweet person. Sensitive and affectionate, you are easily touched.
You love nature, animals, and anything cute or cuddly. For you, every day is a new chance - no matter what happened yesterday.
What makes you celebrate: Almost anything. You love most holidays and celebrations.
At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The peacemaker. You can prevent any squabbles that might break out.
On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Remember to include everyone
5 posted on
01/02/2018 6:12:19 PM PST by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: LUV W
"You Are Easter" |
You are an optimistic, hopeful, and genuinely sweet person. Sensitive and affectionate, you are easily touched. You love nature, animals, and anything cute or cuddly. For you, every day is a new chance - no matter what happened yesterday. What makes you celebrate: Almost anything. You love most holidays and celebrations. At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The peacemaker. You can prevent any squabbles that might break out. On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Remember to include everyone
|
Sensitive and affectionate, you are easily touched.
OH NO! I'm a Liberal!!! :-)
6 posted on
01/02/2018 6:12:36 PM PST by
PROCON
(Happy Trump Year!)
To: LUV W; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; ...
~ The What Holiday Are You Quiz ~
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No matter where you are stationed,
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Know that we are proud of each and every one of you.
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
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7 posted on
01/02/2018 6:16:37 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: LUV W
I am Valentines Day
Yeah
I admit it
9 posted on
01/02/2018 6:16:47 PM PST by
combat_boots
(God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! Merry Christmas! In God We Trust!)
To: LUV W
10 posted on
01/02/2018 6:17:27 PM PST by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: LUV W
You are a bit of a homebody who enjoys being in the company of people you love. It doesn't take a lot to make you happy. You're enjoying life as it is. You have many blessings in your life, and you are grateful for each one. You believe that life is about what you *do* have. You feel like you have enough of the good stuff. What makes you celebrate: Family, friends, and the changing of the seasons. At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The host of the party On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Spend so much energy preparing that it's a full time job
To: LUV W
|
You are a bit of a homebody who enjoys being in the company of people you love. It doesn't take a lot to make you happy. You're enjoying life as it is. You have many blessings in your life, and you are grateful for each one. You believe that life is about what you *do* have. You feel like you have enough of the good stuff. What makes you celebrate: Family, friends, and the changing of the seasons. At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The host of the party On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Spend so much energy preparing that it's a full time job |
16 posted on
01/02/2018 6:24:24 PM PST by
lightman
(ANTIFA is full of Bolshevik.)
To: LUV W
20 posted on
01/02/2018 6:27:25 PM PST by
virgil
(The evil that men do lives after them)
To: LUV W
Hi Luv. Sez here this week I am Al Capone because this quiz was so lopsided it was a massacre.
YOU ARE VALENTINE’S DAY
You are a true romantic who places the ultimate importance on love.
You are warm hearted, and you find it easy to care for people.
Love is what drives you - and you have a love to give.
You enjoy making someone’s day. You’re full of surprises.
What makes you celebrate: Being with the person you love on a special day
At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The sentimental one
On a holiday, you’re the one most likely to: See it as romantic and special
To: LUV W
I Am Christmas More than most people, you are able to find magic in life's small moments.
Traditions mean a lot to you, and you tend to be quite nostalgic. You are a giving, kind person who really understands the true meaning of holidays.
You inspire others to be as altruistic and caring as you are.
What makes you celebrate: Tradition and a generous spirit
At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The storyteller. You like to recount memories with everyone.
On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Give a gift to everyone you know
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42 posted on
01/02/2018 7:04:39 PM PST by
Let's Roll
("You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality" -- Ayn Rand)
To: GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
You are an optimistic, hopeful, and genuinely sweet person. Sensitive and affectionate, you are easily touched. You love nature, animals, and anything cute or cuddly. For you, every day is a new chance - no matter what happened yesterday. What makes you celebrate: Almost anything. You love most holidays and celebrations. At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The peacemaker. You can prevent any squabbles that might break out. On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Remember to include everyone Oh....and choklit. LOTS of choklit! |
59 posted on
01/02/2018 7:40:11 PM PST by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: LUV W
You are a bit of a homebody who enjoys being in the company of people you love.
It doesn't take a lot to make you happy. You're enjoying life as it is.
You have many blessings in your life, and you are grateful for each one.
You believe that life is about what you *do* have. You feel like you have enough of the good stuff.
What makes you celebrate: Family, friends, and the changing of the seasons.
At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The host of the party On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Spend so much energy preparing that it's a full time job
It probably is my favorite holiday.
LOVE your picture.
64 posted on
01/02/2018 7:58:48 PM PST by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Not a Romantic, not a hero worshiper and stop trying to tug my heartstrings. It tickles! (pink bow))
To: LUV W
Good morning, Canteen. Good morning to our
AWESOME
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Luvy, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities.
Woke to 9 degrees outside.
And we'll be getting some snow, tomorrow.
Fingers crossed that all we'll get
at the homestead will be trace to 1 inch, as predicted.
I never, ever want to deal with 4-24 inches of snow!
Before then, it says we'll get to 30-something today. WOW! And...
starting next Monday, our temps will be back to normal: mid-30s.
Sure hope it does and it stays that way.
I keep telling God that if I wanted cold, I'd move further north! LOL
Time for me to make my rounds.
Please stick around and visit with the military
and/or family members.
That's what we're here for.
Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
84 posted on
01/03/2018 3:11:22 AM PST by
beachn4fun
(May 2018 be your best year yet!!!)
To: FRiends; LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; radu; E.G.C.
You Are Thanksgiving
You are a bit of a homebody who enjoys being in the company
of people you love.
It doesn't take a lot to make you happy. You're enjoying
life as it is.
You have many blessings in your life, and you are grateful
for each one.
You believe that life is about what you *do* have. You
feel like you have enough of the good stuff.
What makes you celebrate: Family, friends, and the
changing of the seasons.
At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The host of the party
On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Spend so much
energy preparing that it's a full time job
*******
It's 15 degrees here and I am grateful we have no
icy conditions.
I Wish You A Warm House
87 posted on
01/03/2018 4:24:23 AM PST by
MEG33
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