Ice glistened like crystal against a brilliant blue sky. But the ice that made the branches sparkle in the sunlight also weighed them down, causing them to break under the burden. The same can happen to those who have glittering lives. They call attention to themselves with stunning beauty, talent, or intelligence. People notice and admire them. But eventually the weight of pride causes people to crack and break. The reality is that God alone is worthy of all praise. Job's friends called attention to themselves by speaking as if they were experts on suffering. When God had heard enough, He pointed out to Job that no one has knowledge, power, or importance apart from Him. Later, He sharply rebuked Job's friends, and said, "You have not spoken of Me what is right" (Job 42:8). True worth is in exalting God, not ourselves. -Julie Ackerman Link
So quickly takes control; I plead this day Your pardoning grace Will cleanse my heart and soul. -D. De Haan The fly that buzzes loudest usually gets swatted first.
Knowing God Through Job |
Good morning ALL. I've got to scoot off to work shortly. I've been trying to keep up with all the state news on Operation Tennessee Waltz, which has received VERY little national coverage.
Thank you Rus for the morning devotional and coffee (yours is the kind I don't get jitters from!)
An apology but explanation for large picture. To make it smaller on my screen the word on bottom were not readable and I thought they were important to view.
A couple links I want to draw your attention to this morning
Chris Davis (aka FReeper Writer33) is a prolific & wonderful writer. He has a great offering here called Duty and Patriotism He has a ping list if you would like to see "his stuff" regularly
and from the RNC this morning a Memorial Tribute...worth the time. my slow dial up connection makes viewing a little "rough"
Most of you know I am a movie fan. Next post (dont want a long one on pings) will be a listing of various war movies. As it is Saturday night if you don't have other plans perhaps a trip to the video store will find a few of these.
The rain has passed through, the sun is shining & I slept 7 good hours last night. A good start for Saturday. Have a good one folks.