My mom's yard has a lovely set of Mallards enjoying the bird feeder.
We love this.
However, in the middle of Dallas' mid-May 58' and rain
the Mallards enjoyed her water line break and had a super wade day.
Not as pleasing to the crew helping with tile at her house
and us to have lost the water :/
The Post is delayed
due to being unable to reach the plug for the computer,
as the tile was GOING with hammering, sawing and general confusion.
Hospice discussions for my mother and brother.
Family in town.
And no place to sit to think.
Praying happened!
Psalm 116
1 I love the LORD, for He heard my voice;
He heard my cry for mercy.
2 Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: "O LORD, save me!"
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
6 The LORD protects the simple hearted; when I was in great need, He saved me.
7 Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
8 For you, O LORD, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,
9 that I may walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10 I believed; therefore I said, "I am greatly afflicted."
11 And in my dismay I said, "All men are liars."
12 How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me?
13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
16 O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant;
you have freed me from my chains.
17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD.
18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,
19 in the courts of the house of the LORD-- in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD.
Jesus Christ came to define me as His Child.
Jesus Christ defines me.
Jesus Christ defines ALL who Believe in Jesus.
We are not defined by what we bring to God. The Grace of God is that Jesus Christ gives to us.
5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them.
2 Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: "O LORD, save me!"
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
6 The LORD protects the simple hearted; when I was in great need, He saved me.
7 Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
8 For you, O LORD, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,
9 that I may walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10 I believed; therefore I said, "I am greatly afflicted."
11 And in my dismay I said, "All men are liars."
12 How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me?
13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
16 O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant;
you have freed me from my chains.
17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD.
18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,
19 in the courts of the house of the LORD-- in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD.
2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit,
and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
1 Peter 2:16
Live as people who are free,
not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil,
but living as servants of God.
Jesus Christ came to define me as His Child.
Jesus Christ defines me.
Jesus Christ defines ALL who Believe in Jesus.
We are not defined by what we bring to God. The Grace of God is that Jesus Christ gives to us.
Titus 2:11-14
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
waiting for our blessed hope,
the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness
and to purify for Himself a people f
or His own possession who are zealous for good works.
Romans 10 explains the message of Salvation is for All
Submit to God's righteousness.
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them.
6 But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).
8 But 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);
9 because, 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.
10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
11 For the Scripture says,
“Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”
God gives us all trials in Life. We are in the midst of them, just overcoming one, or coasting to one. When we know what God would have us do,
we continue in the direction God gives us.
We know in our hearts what He directs us to do. We are given God's Word explaining the adoption of Jesus to us.
Sometimes the trials in life feel pretty horrible. And we are frank with God and say, "How can this be God's Will for me?" That is - ok - with the Lord Father God Almighty we see in Jesus. John 21 says Jesus comes to us from the cross and the horrors of that time for the Lord and HE makes breakfast, provides breakfast, and we complain. Jesus is still for us - this is real relationship.
Sometimes the trials in life feel pretty horrible. And we are frank with God and say, "How can this be God's Will for me?" That is - ok - with the Lord Father God Almighty we see in Jesus. John 21 says Jesus comes to us from the cross and the horrors of that time for the Lord and HE makes breakfast, provides breakfast, and we complain. Jesus is still for us - this is real relationship.
We honor God knowing what He does for us and returning His Love. Giving to others. Finding Joy Jesus tells us is in life. Being Blessing seekers and being blessing givers.
In real relationship, days may come.
In real relationship, days may come.
And Jesus sees us at our best and worst - affirming "My Child." Jesus does this with such love that even those who acted as Peter, know the Word of Life in God and will return. No one is shamed to return - God fills us. Sustains us. Encourages us. Redeems us. Renews us. Helps us. All we need to do is that GOD is the one in charge. Jesus Loved Peter at All Times. Jesus loves us in this same way.
Does God love us less or more when we chose what He would not have us chose?
God thought this would occur to us right away. He gave us Cain and Able. He gave us the example of Solomon. Our God gave us the example of Hezekiah. Abba gave us the example of Elijah. He gave us the life outcomes of John, the Beloved Disciple staying with Jesus on Good Friday and writing to us of Heaven from the astonishing, long life being lived on Patmos. Father God has given us the example of Peter buried 80 feet below the Vatican altar. With his bones showing crucifixion.
Salvation is for all people who call upon Jesus.
Salvation is for all people who call upon Jesus.
Abba, Father God,
Cover us with Jesus Living in us. Dwelling. Help us to seek You First.
Protect us from all evil. Fulfill Your purpose in our lives. Thank You for praying parents.
Through Jesus Christ we are Overcomers, only in Jesus Christ are we truly free.
Guide us in Wisdom, Cover us in Your Love, Seal us in Your Mercy, Forgive our Sins,
Keep us on Your Path and in Your Plan.
Bless our Nation with Goodness to Overcome the Pandemic.
Bless the earth, Your Good Creation.
In Your Great Love let us bring forth Love to the others around us.
Father God reconcile us with Joy to Your Love and Your Plan.
For ourselves, our family, our friends, our neighbors, our Church,
our co-workers, our State
and Our Nation shining to all those who believe the Highest Name of Jesus.
Amen. Amen Amen Amen. In Jesus Christ, Wonderful, we have the Alleluia.
Thank YOU, Lord Jesus Saves
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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