Posted on 08/31/2010 10:24:12 PM PDT by JustAmy
I appreciate you, Meg! Thanks~~~~
Maggie doesnt care much for television. She would rather look out a window than stare at a small screen. Reading doesnt thrill her either. She has been known to chew on books, but only in the strictly literal sense. Nevertheless, when Jay and I read or watch TV, Maggie participates. Even though she doesnt enjoy what were doing, she enjoys being with us. Maggie is our very devoted dog. More than anything (well, just about anything) Maggie wants to be with us.
The word dogged means determined and persistent. These words describe Maggie. They should also describe us. When we are devoted to God, we want to be with Him even when Hes doing something that makes no sense to us. We may ask, Why, Lord? when He seems angry (Ps. 88:14) or when He seems to be napping (44:23), or when the wicked prosper (Jer. 12:1). But when we remain devoted to God despite our questions, we find fullness of joy in His presence (Ps. 16:11).
Jesus knew that we would have questions. To prepare us for them, He urged us to abide in His love (John 15:9-10). Even when Gods ways are inexplicable, His love is reliable. So we remain doggedly devoted to Him.
Thanks for your beautiful lesson from God’s Word!
I'm big on stones. Always carrying stones home from any vacation, or trip away from home. Visible reminders. Memories.
Also I pick up rocks and most always have a couple of small rocks in a pocket. One of the ways I use them is ... when tempted to speak harsh words or hearing such from another, I bring out my small rock and ask ... do you want to throw the first stone?
Silly, I suppose; but it works for me to change my direction of thought.
In life it is better to be a stone (made by God) than a brick (made by man). Some Stones are durable and can last way beyond bricks. One day God will give us a white stone with a name on it no one knows. ___________________________________________________________
"Revelation 2:17 (King James Version) 17.He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it." __________________________________________________________
Humming birds ... one of the wonders of God’s creation.
Beautiful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjnc1kHMDDo
Thank you, geologist..
Tiapam posted the above link ..I put it on full screen and drank in the beauty.
I thank God for His wonderful gifts to us.
Such an important devotion..Thank you, Rus, for our Daily Bread everyday.
Wonderful, Gail. Thank you for the link.
Hope you had a Blessed Sunday.
Have a Marvelous Monday and a Wonderful Week.
Good morning, Mayor.
Thank you for being here with ODB lesson every morning.
Praying for Paladino and our country.
To be in the presence of the LORD, is joyful, rest, peace, home. We are given that chance ... to be in the presence of the LORD. His Word is His love Letter to us. It is our part to read, spend time and learn about the LORD. Knowing as Jesus said, “He is in me,” is amazing. Why do we fear? The LORD is near.
To be at the heels following our LORD is exactly what I would do if I was a puppy or an older dog. It is where they are happy, and content. We can learn a lot from our canine friends. We do love them.
So why do we ignore the reading and spending time with the HOLY BIBLE as we do?
Surely the essentially dumb TV programs are no excuse.
Remember that Satan is a deceiver ... no matter the form he takes.
God bless and help us in our day, in Jesus name, amen.
Beautiful, TiaPam.
Thank you, Jaycee. This is beautiful
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