Psalm 130
1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!
2 O Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my pleas for mercy!
3 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
4 But with you there is forgiveness,
that you may be feared.
5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in His word I hope;
6 my soul waits for the Lord
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.
7 O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with Him is plentiful redemption.
8 And He will redeem Israel
from all his iniquities!
2022
2021
Wow, apparently, we seem to have more violence on airlines earlier in the year. Cranky until summer.
I volunteered for a Pro Life Group for 3.5 years who had wonderful reviews. We talked to STD or STI, (STI, which, I think, is a medically ignorant term, even the Flu is a common infectious disease. Disease - disease is an abnormal condition affects the structure or function of all or part of the living.) We talked to gay people. We talked to older women who had abortions and now had lived with so many hidden emotions, they wanted a fight or a cry. And came to see what we had to say. Almost every Person left feeling better. We talked to women with 6 children coping with an early in life abortion. We talked to an amazing number of illegal aliens, wanting to take the classes and have formula, diapers, clothes, toys and books they earned. We talked to abortive women. Terrified teens who were sexually active not understanding sex. We talked to everyone. Fathers of pregnant girls. Then their grandmothers. Their sisters, aunts and cousins. This group has been connecting the homeless to all types of help, and rape victims and everyone to the services available in Churches and Government.
Before the Pandemic and after the Pandemic, there is something in common.
They are b o r e d. Television. It's what's going on. No, it's not. The television world has a taste of the culture, but misses so much. TV works on a theme and we all recognize it. And everyone we spoke to knew this. Why have these circumstances happened? I'm bored.
Almost always the next question comes... What should I do? Then they reply: No. Nope. No. If this was suggested : Catholics who are single and meet in bars. Then: Hey, Really, I could do that!!! Once encouraged: How can I be fed in Jesus and not look so dopey?
We suggested,"How about Christian Radio in the car?" Yes. And let me tell you what, the response was almost always mentioned and remarked and even with tears.
The next responses were this: We were asked: What do other women say they would be interested in? Cooking classes. Oh, I can't afford that. I'd like to. What could I do? When we'd suggest, they ask older women and friends to have cooking together nights. That sparks some interest.
Next? Our clients would say: We have a house, my grandmother's, but we don't know how to take care of it. Not even clean it. Tell me how to clean it. Try one room a day and try to keep up with this. Hey, that works. But it needs paint. How do I do this? Many women remark their grandparents knew more about actual good life with accomplishments, than their unspoken response their parents are careless, care less, don't have a reason to look to them. Didn't cook meals, had other interests.
I've been surprised since the pandemic to learn.....
The large, large numbers of people are trying to take the houses, now, are not being offered for sale, to try to do similar remembrances of people they knew from their past did. We can't be sure of the news, the: this, that and the other, but we know home and we know our past.
I've been surprised since the pandemic to learn...
The new interest in huge trees. Thinking about what lasts. The hurt in new building developments, wiping out all the beauty. The wish that beauty would be considered part of all we do. Finding out that just as fashion now branches any way people want from the trend, so are home improvements.
I've been floored to learn, since the pandemic,
40 Percent of the UK has decided not to watch television.
I've been surprised to find out, since the pandemic
Adult sports are fighting hard to overcome the playing fields of children. The Fight is On.
I have been floored to see, since the pandemic
How many people are not going to sell their home. And the rise in prices with interest rates like the late 1980s. Helping the 30s, eventually, to afford a home. And their determination to get out of renting.
Liturgy
Apparently, there is an equation for today.
Meet today!
and
Guess what? They are bored. I double dare you to suggest celibacy (instead of marriage) and socialism giving. One person would comment, "Wouldn't be prudent!" People want to bring beauty into life. They are tired of the sadist comments to one another. Bring eternal hope and the beauty of goodness in Jesus. When they feel their cup is nourished. We will find the beauty in the Light of mankind again.
The Scriptures begin with Beauty. Talking to God. A job of beauty. The Exodus repeats these cares. Not the grind wearing and tearing. The advancement of family to have work and beauty, something lasting to bring to children instead of flinging them into a baffling world. God's plan is for us to find Heaven on earth. And the Scriptures bring to us the way to move past what oppresses and find Joy.
The Gospels reflect a time of great change. The imperialism of world trade, harsh violence, and hard cash for glamour, instead of ma and pa down on the farm. A world in Israel, where there was virtue signaling in every corner. Sin is mentioned 152 in the Gospels and Acts. But the sin wasn't enumerated. It was the fallen condition of mankind. What did Jesus do with a bullied nation of good sheep?
266 Times the New Testament calls Heaven. Matthew, Mark and Luke discuss Heaven as much sin. John presents more of a calendar of events, explaining the signs of Jesus for the reader to see Jesus with their own hearts. A relationship to Jesus. Which John would know to explain. Healed is the next number of mentions. Wholeness.
God explains Himself about 3,000 times and tells about people 2,600 times.
Sounds like a Plan.
O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with Him is plentiful redemption.
8 And He will redeem Israel
from all his iniquities!
Abba, Father,
You have the Whole World in Your Hands.
Your Steadfast Love does not falter.
We look to You for Love, Hope, Mercy and Encouragement.
Gather Your Beloved together,
Encourage us in Your Love and Goodness.
In the Highest Name of Jesus, Beloved Son of God,
we give to You, Father,
our cares and longings
to be fulfilled in You.
I ask Your Help, Father,
Blessings seen, in recovering from Covid,
my dog's ear ache of almost 3 months healed,
less numb arm.
Thank You, this looks promising.
We ask for the goodness, gleam
and happiness of good health
and gratitude with rosy outlooks.
We pray the anger around
the world
will diminish.
Amen in Jesus,
Wonderful Jesus,
Your Holy and Powerful Name,
Jesus Christ, Amen.
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