Matthew 9:9-13
As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.”
And he rose and followed him.
10 And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples.
And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?
But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 13 Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
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When I think of the Liturgy, my thought is the Books of the Bible, Word of God, arranged to read the entire Bible in 3 years. A daily plan to be in the Word of God. Almost as the random or organized way life unfolds for each of us. Routine and SURPRISE.
Today, I'm surprised. Liturgy is more than the box I know the word to be.
The Larger Community was doing something as a people, in my area. At Christmas, we saw shops weren't so very crowded. Restaurants began to slow down, when this is the busiest. Before the Freezing, Cold Weather Storm, Christmas week was slower. Now, really, this doesn't have to be a bad thing. Even when the economy isn't all fired up in Texas.
But this week, the people, spontaneously, as a people showed up. We had bicycles and families and couples, with retired people, out to walk about their neighborhoods. No one announced this. Lots of children on bikes. And two restaurants were crowded enough to just wait and wait.
Why? Maybe they were all caught up in Southwest Airlines and now gathered with Family. Maybe they knew unhappy travelers. Maybe Christmas gave gifts to treasure and enjoy, we all remember the year we got, "A New Bike."
Maybe we had adults worrying how Christmas would provide and relieved they did the Good Work appointed to them.
The Good News and Truth is, our neighborhoods looked like Spring Break when the weather is good and all are so pleased. I think this is Joy that 2022 is in the rearview mirror. Hope for a new beginning.
What I enjoyed seeing was the faces of the children. This was Joy time.
Renewal, regeneration, rejoicing, recreation, rejuvenation. Remembering
what gifts God has given us.
I love Mother Teresa and Batman share a quote. We have only today, let us begin.
I remember 2021 and everyone was mad at everything, everyone and Football. Football does this and doesn't do that and this and that. And suddenly, everyone was happy with the Supreme Court letting the football coach who prays be celebrated, instead of the dog house. Yay! Now, we are all thrilled, all together, with Damar Hamlin and his recovery. Damar's toy drive, suddenly everyone contributed. Hope for Damar.
Speaking Proactively about Hope!!!!
Serious Matters. Hope.
Former NFL and Purdue University player Uche Nwaneri has died at age 38, the Jacksonville Jaguars said just 5 days ago. Another heart problem SAD or enlarged heart. Time for us all to consider how much baby aspirin is good for us. And if we shouldn't take some Fish Oil.
I want to be part of the Glory God gives us in this life. And the next. Pro thinking Health. Not, repeat, not over doing aspirin and in moderation with Fish Oil. Maybe some Niacin in what.... Moderation.... and with your doctor. Since I had very mild Covid at Thanksgiving, I've awakened to some numbness in my injured right arm. Now I am taking some of these products in Moderation. We don't anyone of us want to turn our insides into a river. Just moderation.
Back to the Hope.
Even the birds of the field rely upon our God
Matthew 6:34
So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.
Today's trouble is enough for today.
Psalm 118:24
The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
Psalm 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure
Psalm 13:5
I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with
all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
I'm grateful for the prayers happening around the world. Grateful for the prayers given to the Lord in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
John 7
37 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out,
"If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.
38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said,
'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'"
39 Now this he said about the Spirit
Psalm 28
Blessed be the LORD, because He has heard the voice of my supplication.
7 The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusts in Him,
and I am helped;
Therefore my heart exults,
And with my song I shall thank Him.
8 The LORD is their strength,
And He is a saving defense to His anointed
Abba, Father,
Help us, Father, to put aside what pulls us down
and look to You in Hope.
Let us Seek You first and
find Heaven on earth.
We pray more often and we know for our Loved Ones.
Help them during this time. To feel Your Love and know Hope.
Jesus to Bless and Strengthen our Families
and Friends.
Prayers for Health and Safety for us all.
Let us freely tell You when we are afraid and discouraged
and feel You encourage us and lift us up.
And in Jesus to overcome the reluctance not to
Show our Hearts and Hopes for our future
Help to Encourage one another.
To be Nourished in Jesus
To put our efforts forth in wisdom and heart.
Be Generous with
Time, Talent and Treasure.
Try Again.
Open our Hearts to Love, Joy and Peace.
Pray for the Nation,
Justice and Cool Minds
For Peace.
For God's Love and Goodness to bless us to be more respectful and kind of persons.
Help our Legislatures
Pray for the world in need of Jesus
Blessings on our Churches and People
and
for the world we want to share in.
God's Willingness to Speak Healing, we ask in Jesus.
Lord Father, Thank You for
hearing our Prayers
in
The Highest Name of Jesus. Amen.
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