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
O Lord of my life and Lord of my peace,
whose love is a fountain that never will cease,
and there in those waters my soul finds release,
O Jesus my Lord, all glory to thee!
O Lord of my life, and Lord of my pain,
when the darkness is deep and my tears fall like rain,
your hand reaches out and heals me again,
O Jesus my Lord, all glory to thee!
O Lord of my life, and Lord of my hope,
When I tumble and fall on life's slippery slope
Your arms wrap me around me like the strongest of rope,
O Jesus my Lord, all glory to thee!
O Lord of my life, and Lord of my day
O be with me Lord each step of the way
Until I reach that home where I long to stay,
O Jesus my Lord, all glory to thee!
BTTT
"My God, my Lord,
I Only have Eyes for You.
Since I've Run for Dear Life to You,
Take Good Care of me." (Ps.141:8,9)
To You we Commit ourselves, Sweet King of Saints.
We Watch and Wait Daily for Your Marvellous Love.
Our Help Comes from the Lord,
The Lord Who Made Heaven and Earth. (Ps.121:2)
How we Praise You, our Father, Lifting Your Glorious Name!
You are Everything to us, our Shepherd-King.
Your Mercies are the Joy of my Life.
In Jesus' Name, be Magnified Forever, my Loving God, amen.
Meditation on Isaiah 52:7-10
How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of him who brings good news,
publishing the glad tidings of peace,
announcing the word of salvation,
who says to Zion,
Your God reigns!
Gospel,
Godspell,
God's story,
Love's story,
how the rejected Lover
reclaimed his bride,
how the willful child
found a loving Father
in spite of his actions
how the contrite found hope,
how the sinful, redemption,
the brokenhearted, healing.
See how the guardians
in their watchtowers
call out the news -
joy unbounded
in the songs that angels sang
to the outcasts with their flocks,
to the poorest of the poor,
how God himself
came to rescue them,
be one with them,
sleeping in a stable,
refusing the palace.
The Lord,
the Lover,
the King,
baring his arms in the glory of his might,
the amazement of his birth,
the wonder of his death,
the splendor of his ressurection,
and to all the ends of the earth,
he proclaims his salvation
O sing forth,
this story of Love,
how the Lover stretched out his arms,
embracing the world,
crucifex,
down to the darkness of death,
shattering its gates
to bring forth
unutterable joy.
Oh bperiwinkle, we are learning new and precious truths from God's Word each day!
Even Leviticus, which sometimes can be so difficult to bring into the New Testament age of reason...is so precious when God shows us how that He took great pains in setting up the Temple and Tabernacle for the children of Israel, with purity and every detail in place... when we realize that we now are that Temple of God, it behoves us to want that purity of heart and life too.
Yes, How pure and precious is Gods' perfect Word.
Oh bperiwinkle, we are learning new and precious truths from God's Word each day!
Even Leviticus, which sometimes can be so difficult to bring into the New Testament age of reason...is so precious when God shows us how that He took great pains in setting up the Temple and Tabernacle for the children of Israel, with purity and every detail in place... when we realize that we now are that Temple of God, it behoves us to want that purity of heart and life too.
Yes, How pure and precious is Gods' perfect Word.
Amen, Polly.
I hope it is well with your soul.
bp
BTTT
Please pray for captnorb's nephew and family:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1791250/posts
BTTT
Matthew 17
1And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.
3And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.
4And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
5He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son,* with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
6When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified.
7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.”
8And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
Lord how simple is your gospel.
Act 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10
8But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim);
9because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
10For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
11For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”
12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.
13For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
How Mighty.
Hebrews 7
25Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost* those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Jhn 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Jhn 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Hbr 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Galatians 1
8But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/s/jesjesoj.htm
Jesus, Jesus, only Jesus,
Can my heartfelt longing still.
Lo, I pledge myself to Jesus
What He wills alone to will.
For my heart, which He hath filled,
Ever cries, Lord, as Thou wilt.
One there is for Whom I’m living,
Whom I love most tenderly;
Unto Jesus I am giving
What in love He gave to me.
Jesus’ blood hides all my guilt;
Lord, oh, lead me as Thou wilt.
What to me may seem a treasure
But displeasing is to Thee,
Oh, remove such harmful pleasure;
Give instead what profits me.
Let my heart by Thee be stilled;
Make me Thine, Lord, as Thou wilt.
Let me earnestly endeavor
Thy good pleasure to fulfill;
In me, through me, with me, ever,
Lord, accomplish Thou Thy will.
In Thy holy image built,
Let me die, Lord, as Thou wilt.
Jesus, constant be my praises,
For Thou unto me didst bring
Thine own self and all Thy graces
That I joyfully may sing;
Be it unto me, my Shield,
As Thou wilt, Lord, as Thou wilt.
--Ludämilia Elisabeth, 1687
BTTT
Meditation on Matthew 5:3
Lord, help me to be
one of the poor in spirit,
one who knows that you are the one I rely on,
not my strong hand,
you are the one who brings me what I need,
not my cleverness or strength,
you are the one who holds me in the night
when the darkness comes crashing down,
you are my hope.
Let me remember, O Lord,
how surrounded by things
I can be incredibly empty,
that crying "Me! Mine!"
opens up a pit that can never be filled,
how my real hunger can burn, unfed,
even as my body suffers from too much food,
how thinking I have the answers
leads me, once again, and again,
into the dust.
Help me nourish the knowledge
that You are the way
that brings me life, hope and happiness.
You are the source of living waters
that soothe the burning in my heart,
You are the Bread of Life
that feeds my aching hunger,
You are the Rock
who shelters me from the storm.
Lord, without you , I am naught!
Be Thou my king,
this day, and always,
Amen.
AMEN!!!!!
AMEN, AMEN.
OH yes,bp, it is well!!
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/ltush2pa.htm
Lord, teach us how to pray aright,
With reverence and with fear;
Though dust and ashes in Thy sight,
We may, we must draw near.
We perish if we cease from prayer;
O grant us power to pray;
And when to meet Thee we prepare,
Lord, meet us by the way.
God of all grace, we come to Thee
With broken, contrite hearts;
Give what Thine eye delights to see,
Truth in the inward parts.
Faith in the only sacrifice
That can for sin atone;
To cast our hopes, to fix our eyes,
On Christ, on Christ alone.
Patience to watch, and wait, and weep,
Though mercy long delay;
Courage our fainting souls to keep,
And trust Thee though Thou slay.
Give these, and then Thy will be done,
Thus, strengthened with all might,
We, through Thy Spirit and Thy Son,
Shall pray, and pray aright.
--Music, Thomas Tallis, 1505-1585
Psa 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psa 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psa 37:9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
Psa 37:34 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it].
Psa 39:7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope [is] in thee.
Psa 123:2 Behold, as the eyes of servants [look] unto the hand of their masters, [and] as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes [wait] upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
Psa 130:5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
Isa 30:18 And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD [is] a God of judgment: blessed [are] all they that wait for him.
OH LORD Who Sees, El Roi, Look out over your children and help, lead, guide and shield from all harm, into the Good Old Path, the Narrow Way, the Way Everlasting.
Good Shepherd.
How our Hearts are Lifted Up to Thee, our Mighty King! We Love You, and Offer to You our Fervent Praise. Blessing, and Glory, and Honor, and Power, be Unto Him that Sitteth Upon the Throne, and Unto the Lamb Forever and Ever! (Rev.5:13) Glory to You, our Master of Grace! Throughout Eternity Your Children will Sing Songs of Praise. Thank You for Loving us, Thank You for Redeeming us, and Thank You for Eternally Caring for us. In the Name of His Royal Majesty, King Jesus, we Worship You, Father, amen.
Psa 25:10 All the paths of the LORD [are] mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psa 33:4 For the word of the LORD [is] right; and all his works [are done] in truth.
Psa 40:10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
Psa 22:3 Yet You are holy, O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel.
Psa 108:3 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
Psa 108:4 For thy mercy [is] great above the heavens: and thy truth [reacheth] unto the clouds.
Psa 108:5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/o/holstdiv.htm
Holy Spirit, Truth divine,
Dawn upon this soul of mine;
Word of God and inward light
Wake my spirit, clear my sight.
Holy Spirit, Love divine,
Glow within this heart of mine;
Kindle every high desire;
Perish self in Thy pure fire.
Holy Spirit, Power divine
Fill and nerve this will of mine;
Grant that I may strongly live,
Bravely bear, and nobly strive.
Holy Spirit, Right divine,
King within my conscience reign;
Be my Lord, and I shall be
Firmly bound, forever free.
Holy Spirit, Peace divine,
Still this restless heart of mine;
Speak to calm this tossing sea,
Stayed in Thy tranquility.
Holy Spirit, Joy divine,
Gladden Thou this heart of mine;
In the desert ways I sing,
“Spring, O Well, forever spring.”
Now incline me to repent,
Let me now my sins lament,
Now my foul revolt deplore,
Weep, believe, and sin no more.
Oh, Our Hope and Desire,
We Love you LORD of Redemption.
We worship you in Spirit and in Truth.
Let the heavens be glad and the earth sing praise.
Let them say among the Nations, The LORD reigns!
Guide us today and give us the comfort of your Holy Spirit and the Joy of our Salvation.
Quicken with gladness, those who are despondent.
Give that Bread from Heaven to sustain us in your Word.
I know I have what I ask in the name of Jesus, because I ask according to Your Holy Will.
Amen
BTTT
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