A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-27,28,29-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

October 27, 2006 | Billie

[.30Carbine]

I agree with Maj's words and assessment of our Kitty Mittens! The kindness in your heart overflowing through your words - such a quiet and gentle spirit, of so much worth in God's sight, of such eternal beauty - blesses us all.

Going to check out your homepage now, Maj!

[The Mayor]

October 29, 2006

From Awe To Adoration

READ: Revelation 1:10-18

I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. —Psalm 9:1

What's the greatest activity we can spend time doing? Worshiping God! Worship is not repeating hasty, routine petitions or listening to mood-inducing music. Worship is the experience of being "lost in wonder, love, and praise," as Charles Wesley wrote. It's awe that inspires adoration.

My first sight of the Grand Canyon left me speechless. The friend who had driven me there appreciated my reaction and stood silent beside me. I gazed in awe at this magnificent spectacle and thought, This is a glimpse of God's majesty. But my awe, by itself, was not worship.

My reaction is different when I come face to face with Jesus in the Scriptures. Awe changes into adoration as I behold Him in all His beauty. What grips my soul? His unsullied purity: "Which of you convicts Me of sin?" (John 8:46). His unrivaled wisdom: "No man ever spoke like this Man!" (John 7:46). His unbounded pity: "When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion" (Matt. 9:36). And His overwhelming majesty: "He was transfigured before them" (Matt. 17:2).

As I see Jesus in the Gospels, my awe changes to adoration. I bow in worship and exclaim with Thomas: "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28). —Vernon C Grounds

Behold Him there! The risen Lamb!
My perfect, spotless righteousness;
The great, unchangeable I AM,
The King of glory and of grace.  —Bancroft

True worship of Christ changes admiration into adoration.

Bible in One Year  Jeremiah 18-19; 2 Timothy 3

[jaycee]

I checked this out. It was absolutely beautiful. Thanks! I will check back this afternoon...trying to make it to church. God Bless you!

[.30Carbine]

Your homepage is a tearjerker in the best of ways! I love your thankfulness and thanksgiving! I love the way your make use of words for fun puns! I especially appreciate this quote:

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
~Author Unknown

[jaycee]

I love Red on Fridays, too! Especially for our military and I also belong to the Red Hats and we are all patriotic beyond compare. Are you familiar with the Red Hats? They are all over now! We have fun..........

[.30Carbine]

That is to my mind the most lovely, true, and important devotion you've ever posted and pinged me to. Thank you!

[jaycee]

Absolutely adorable.....

[MEG33]

"When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion" (Matt. 9:36).

~Wishing The Finest A Blessed Sunday~

[Lady Jag]

Happy Sunday!

[.30Carbine]

Both the pic and the proclamation: Breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you.

[fanfan]

Top Ten Things That Sound Dirty In Law But Aren't

10. Have you looked through her briefs?
9. He is one hard judge!
8. Counselor, let's do it in chambers.
7. His attorney withdrew at the last minute.
6. Is it a penal offense?
5. Better leave the handcuffs on.
4. For $200 an hour, she better be good!
3. Can you get him to drop his suit?
2. The judge gave her the stiffest one he could.
1. Think you can get me off?

[Lady Jag]

Husband: “Oh, come on.”

Wife: “Leave me alone!”

Husband: “It won't take long.”

Wife: “I won't be able to sleep afterwards.”

Husband: “I can't sleep without it.”

Wife: “Why do you think of things like this in the middle of the night?”

Husband: “Because I'm Hot.”

Wife: “You get hot at the darndest times.”

Husband: “If you love me, I wouldn't have to beg you.”

Wife: “If you love me, you'd be more considerate.”

Husband: “You don't love me anymore.”

Wife: “Yes I do, but let's forget it for tonight. ”

Husband: “Please... come on.”

Wife: “All right, I'll do it.”

Husband: “What's the matter? Need a flashlight?”

Wife: “I can't find it.”

Husband: “Oh, for heaven's sake - feel for it!”

Wife: “There! Are you satisfied?”

Husband: “Oh, yes.”

Wife: “Is it up far enough?”

Husband: “Oh, that's good. ”

Wife: “Now go to bed, and from now on when you want the window open, do it yourself.”

[fanfan]

LOLOL!

[Majie Purple]

Hi .30C re your sweet compliments re: my P P!
I'm so glad to know that it moved you to touched by it tears!
I'm thankful for any God blessed reaction to come out of the viewing of my P P by you,and others.

[Majie Purple]

Such a lovely combo...
Beloved KJ Bible verses
and orange sherbet colored roses!!
T Y for You faith full posts.

[Majie Purple]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
God bless you too!

[The Mayor]

Please join us for Military Monday

[MEG33]

Thank you!

[DollyCali]

you two are MUCH too funny!

thanks for chuckles!

[jaycee]

I loved it!