Posted on 11/09/2006 6:49:58 PM PST by Knitting A Conundrum
Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
Psalm 127:1>
At this time, when feelings run high, the world seems crazy, and anger seems to be the one thing the peoples of the world have in common, I invite you, my fellow FReepers, to join me in prayers and meditation for guidance, God's help and for our fellow man, for America, our troops, and all our own needs.
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
William Bradbury
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
Psalm 46: 1-3
7But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
8Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
9and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—
10that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
11that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
12Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
13Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
14I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
15Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.
16Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/j/ojwadore.htm
O Jesus, we adore Thee,
Upon the cross, our King!
We bow our hearts before Thee,
Thy gracious Name we sing.
That Name hath brought salvation,
That Name in life our stay,
Our peace, our consolation,
When life shall fade away.
Yet doth the world disdain Thee,
Still passing by the cross;
Lord, may our hearts retain Thee;
All else we count but loss.
Ah, Lord, our sins arraigned Thee,
And nailed Thee to the tree;
Our pride, our Lord, disdained Thee;
Yet deign our Hope to be.
O glorious King, we bless Thee,
No longer pass Thee by;
O Jesus, we confess Thee
The Son enthroned on high.
Lord, grant to us remission;
Life through Thy death restore;
Yea, grant us fruition
Of life forevermore.
Oh Lord Jesus,
There is nothing that has a right to compete with your Worthiness of my devotion.
What in the world could ever take your place?
All distractions seem like rubbish in comparison to your Excellent Grace and the Knowledge of you which brings such Joy.
Let me press on to know you and to reach that mark of the high calling in You.
Let us walk steadfastly in your steadfast Love.
I ask that you would help me today to clean the house of my heart of anything that would clutter the Throne Room where you Reign in and over me.
36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen
Indeed I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as refuse, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, based on law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith; that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that if possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:8-14 RSV
St. Paul weighs things in the balance: Everything he could have been - a major player in Jerusalem politics, an up and coming young rabbi whose name would have been passed down in the Talmudic tradition, powerful, respected vs. being an itinerant preacher for Jesus - not respected, often accused and dragged into court, beaten, poor, tired, but doing what he feels Jesus called him to.
And looking back, he sees everything that might have been isn't worth a hill of beans to what he is now - a follower of Jesus. He knows it is worth every suffering (for didn't Jesus suffer for us, and are we not linked to him in part by such things?), every striving, every reaching out for the goal of being a follower of Christ.
Total commitment. And if the world thinks it is worthless, it IS worthless to the world, because Paul's faith replaces reaching worldly things with reaching for God, for knowing him is worth all earthly treasure.
As I look around at my life, I know, like St. Paul, I am far from perfect. My commitment waivers, and the things of the world look so good sometimes, but like St. Paul, I want deeply to press onward. May the Lord make it always so, until my last breath. May such desire fill all of us who follow Jesus. Amen.
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Amen.
From my son's computer......
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Amen, King's Servant bp; I Pray this for me Right Now.
Tuesday Love in Christ to All His Beloved Saints!
How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
I long, yes, I faint with longing
To enter the courts of the Lord.
With my whole being, body and soul,
I will shout joyfully to the living God.
Even the sparrow finds a home,
And the swallow builds her nest
And raises her young
At a place near your altar,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies,
My King and my God!
What joy for those
Who can live in your house,
Always singing your praises.
Happy are those
Who are strong in the Lord,
Who want above all else
To follow your steps.
When they walk
Through the Valley of Weeping,
It will become a place
Of refreshing springs.
The autumn rains
Will clothe it with blessings.
They will continue to grow stronger,
And each of them will appear
Before God in Jerusalem. (Ps.84:1-7)
We Love You, Your Majesty; we Worship our King of Forever-Grace! Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from Everlasting to Everlasting. (Ps.106:48) Jehovah is King! Let the Nations Tremble! (Ps.99:1) You are our Hope, our Reason for Living in this World of Hurt and Pain. We Long to Walk in Thy Ways, Papa-Father, and though All may Turn Away from us, we can Always Trust in Your Faithful Love. Thank You for Caring for us, our Unchanging and Ever-Dependable God.
In Jesus' Holy Name, we Cling to Christ as our Life, amen.
Hoping you get your computer working soon!
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I'm sorry, I have a stupid sense of humor......
Your humour is just fine...
Thank you, dear sister.
Amen. Yes, yes, yes!
Help FReeper Aggie Mama with a prayer:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1788359/posts
Asking the Lord to help me catch up - 6 days behind reading my favorite poster prayers and need them badly!
{{Huggss to All}}}
FReeper PureSolace has a prayer request on his brother's behalf:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1788391/posts
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