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Monday, June 03, 2024

Psalm 91 ~ He is my refuge and my fortress

 

Psalm 91




1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of The Almighty.

2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 Surely He will save you
from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.

4 He will cover you with His feathers,
and under His wings you will find refuge;
His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.

7A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.

9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,

No harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For He will command His angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”



When the Scriptures begin in Genesis, immediately the Creation story repeats. Interesting. When the Gospels explain God's Will for the Salvation of His Good Creation, to tell to All of Creation, the events parallel or repeat.  All during Scriptures, the holy men and women have repeat events, thoughts, difficulties, miracles, praise, prayer and inspiring us to believe The Word of God.

We do this within ourselves. We have repeats. My mother pointed out to me when I was 7 or 8 years old, many people have repeat situations.  We were discussing Elizabeth Taylor being married 7 times. Elizabeth Taylor was asked to explain, probably by Merv Griffin on his intense interviews. The quote was: “I don't entirely approve of some of the things I have done, or am, or have been. But I'm me. God knows, I'm me.” And then my mother gave me a history of Hollywood cancelling themselves and careers over things we find in the American History Books. We started next with Princess Leia's, Carrie Fisher's mother, Debbie Reynolds.  (See "Postcards from the Edge")

Mother wasn't in favor of all of Elizabeth Taylor's things, but she did approve of her mercy and kindness.

My mother went on to explain people can be surrounded by cancer, or car accidents or divorces or careers that fail. All for various reasons. She included examples of close friends and family. Tragedy to overcome.


My Children's Classic Literature, Professor at Texas A&M University, believed this is indeed a lifelong pattern of life. And she required we begin each class telling of ourselves, this week. Usually, people would come up with something irksome thing.  It was a planned and intense trap from a woman who was assertive and combative to hide a merciful personality. Her next position would be, leaning forward to her knee, to glare, take off glasses and ask, "What are you going to do about this, today?" Plan to replan. And the possible solutions were opened to the college class of about 35 adults, to critic.  We were further informed this class of hers was a favorite of returning alumni, the solutions of replanning would benefit our entire lives. I do tend to think of her class more than others, definitely.

As a Christian, we know situations aren't always in our control.  The good Professor would say, if it is beyond your control, learn to swim with the current and when to stand your ground. 




Screaming at the News is not the usual, regular news.

We screamed at our house in Dallas when Kennedy died.  When the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. When the Vietnam War ended and Watergate became serious. Victorious, Reagan got the prisoners out of Iran.  The Call to Tear Down This Wall. When Bill Clinton proposed, older people should have their Social Security. And my mother quit being Sarah Palin and became anti-Israel. 


Three times in life, the news stories have brought my family to Literally Screaming. 

I went to the 500th Anniversary Ball for Monte Carlo and went with my Au Pair, who part-time worked for Princess Grace, we sat with the Princess and Prince Albert.  And spoke with Princess Grace all the long, long evening. I made the AP wire. French phones rang from America.

Then Mother and I went with our friend Sally on one of our frequent trips to Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls. We stood forever next to the American Falls, remarking we could reach out, touch the Falls and be pulled over and die. Or break fingers.  Saturday morning, I woke up to my mother SCREAMING, the cement, 15 x 15 area, enclosed right up there with the American Falls had fallen, in the night, into the Falls. Erosion had been at work, none of the Civil Engineers had been aware of. Niagara Falls viewing was now closed for months to determine the safety of viewing the Falls. Canadian Falls would be closed that week to determine if the Canadian side was safe from erosion. We had stood there for about an hour, it was a slow tourism day, about 1 pm.

One Friday Evening in 1992, I'd returned a Blockbuster Video to Mockingbird and Central Expressway. I'd felt nervous and began to pray for a safe place to park. In fact, as I arrived, the parking space in front of Blockbuster Video's doors opened up. I pulled in and quickly did the return and hurried home. About 8:30 pm. They closed at 9 pm. And Saturday's headlines were a murder at the Bookstore next door of a Nurse. Who had gone to buy a book on the way home from Baylor Downtown's large Hospital.  She was my age. Her murderer was apprehended because he murdered her, carjacked her vehicle and rode around Dallas with her blood coating the inside windows. Her body was found later, while he was in county prison, in the Trinity River.


Another 4th would be, the Friday evening in October 1985, I had been working for Club Corp and returning from LAX Airport to Dallas.  That 1985, year, had been the worst in recent decades for air traffic accidents.  Texas was experiencing wind shear events. We were flying in and found out the storm had killed 280 people on the runway at DFW. Their airplane had been beating the storm, and before the rain came in, wind shear, literally, threw the plane down 260 feet on a huge tank within 40 feet of the DFW highway and 40 feet from the runway. In sunny skies, with wind and storm approaching. They thought, all of them, they were beating the storm.

October 1985, we were using that same runway. The very first plane to use the runway, within an hour of the wreckage, that was profound.  Due to wind, we had to use the runway because it was clear, barely, of the wreckage.  It would take almost 4 months to clean the sight. In front of the Highway and the runway during those months.






The last week, we were in Hawaii, viewing cliffs from the top of 3,400 heights.  They were large patios, enclosed by metal, heavy fences. At one point, a woman tripped on a small staircase and there was screaming.  The screaming really caught my attention. My first point to look for was the exit. I took my photos and proceeded back to the parking lot. Watching parent coax young children to the metal, heavy fences. Time to go home.

We started to the airplane. Unfortunately, we had chosen to have another day and were traveling after midnight, and due to time change, to be awake all night flying.  News came of President Trump's verdict. 34 counts. Of many injustices. 

And we arrived at midnight at LAX. Waited a few hours and boarded to home. As we got to Texas, a storm had come up. No problem, we would simply beat the storm and fly into the airport.  Good, that would work. And as we descended, we were informed IAH had shut down incoming and exiting aircraft due to heavy wind shear. Suddenly, we were up and circling Houston. Not such a great view to see such a storm with 75 mph winds. I began to think we needed to land, "elsewhere." Really.  I planned Lake Charles. Good. Baton Rouge. Good.  And we were moving ON. And in fact, landed in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Wow. I like Shreveport and I can tell you it is amazingly verdant with large trees. Many, many, many large trees. Very, very green. Lovely. Lovely. Lovely. Beautiful!




Life does make us face circumstances and events. And we are, eventually, better for the experiences.  We learn to feel secure and joyful.  To pray faster. Hopefully with more faith, assurance and please Jesus Christ. 


The one thing this Nation has had is honesty. We all hope this will begin to reassert this in our lives. Nationally. Financially. Socially. In News Facts in stories. Without bull.

This is a praying, believing Nation. I do not see how the National fabric can successfully change to 
bizarre fiction instead of rationality.  We are the People who are stubborn and hardworking, with a long history of determination in God, family and faith.

Keep Praying. God is there. 

Comforting to see many quote the Scripture upon their heart, mind and hopes. Expectations. Activism is showing.









Abba, Father,

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
 guide the nations of the world 
into the way of justice and truth, 
and establish among
them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, 
that they
may become the Kingdom of our Lord 
and Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen.


The Safety of one
who has faithfully
served this Nation.
And is Loved. 


Eternal God, 
in whose perfect Kingdom no sword is drawn
but the sword of righteousness, 
no strength known but the
strength of Love: 

So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, 
that
all peoples 
may be gathered under the banner 
of the Prince of Peace, 
as children of one Father; 
to whom be dominion 
and
glory, now and forever. 
Amen.


Dwell in us, Father,
we ask in the Highest Name of Jesus.
Dwell, fully, in those we love

Help us to seek You 
first
and we will finish well 
in Jesus Christ.

We pray 
Peace
for Israel
and Your Good Creation.
Continued Healing
and all Good Health!

Very Grateful for the help
we have received from each other
and God's Salvation.




VERY GRATEFUL
for all the help we have had.



Thank You. Jesus.

Our God is working. His Son,
Jesus is working.
Amen.







♔ Lord Jesus Saves †











YES Bless the Lord Jesus


Thank You Jesus





 





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Matthew 16:13-20 ~ who do people say the Son of Man is?

Good News for us to remember and Think Upon
Animals are found in Heaven ~ 6 Prophets See Animals in Heaven

Anger, Jealousy=Trouble




The Bible explains the Bible, Prophetically

Bible - in your hand, today

Bible Accuracy



Blessing







Blessing our Father God

Blessing - unaware

Boundaries

Brothers
Christmas - His Word Upholds the Universe - December 25th


Psalm 135 ~ who is in your midst
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Details - Putting it all together and discovering it is about God

Psalm 108 ~ In triumph I will parcel out Shechem

Determine your own path, just love Him

Judges 16 ~ like any other man
John 4:43-54 ~ Doing what Jesus says


Earthquake

Every Day, Still Today
Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow


Exodus - History












Heavenly Hosts
His Messengers of Light












Elements of Nature Displaying HIS Glory
Exodus 40:16-38 ~ In the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was erected.

I Decide What is Right and Wrong - God noticed this in the Garden of Eden from Eve

Individualism and Groups

It's the End of the World as We Know it, And I Feel Fine. (One of our most read posts.)
Grandpa - The Bible is Really the Life Story of People and
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Gates of Heaven


Gifts of God, all of us


Giving - God certainly is





























Glory


God sees His Creation as Good!!!


Gravity






















Good Friday

Gossip

Gratitude

Greatest

Grief, Forgiveness, Homecoming


Hated Emotion - Fear




































History - Is There History Showing Jesus was Alive - VERY EXTENSIVE HISTORY

Holiness


Holy Spirit ~ Manifestations

Homeward Bound, still a sojourner

Honey, Do this

Invitation
John 3:31-36 ~ that God is true

Israel - Destroyed Completely and Rebuilt. A sign of Jesus. Existing today.

Jesus clearly put a Foundation for His Resurrection to be Believed by the Multitudes of all of Israel and the Nations

Jesus and His Childhood Privacy
Nazareth - What Jesus did See Growing Up

John the Beloved Disciple


The Journey of Joseph


























Live It
Psalm 117 ~ Praise the Lord
Psalm 82 ~ rescue the weak and the needy
2 Samuel 4:1-12 ~ David answered
Hebrews 12 ~ Thankful
Psalm 31:3-8,17-21 ~ Thou hast redeemed me
Isaiah 40:1-11 ~ His reward is with Him
Matthew 13:31-32 ~ the birds of the air come and perch in its branches
Matthew 6:25-34 ~ your heavenly Father knows that you need
Luke 11:29-32 ~ Rise up
Psalm 126 ~ shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves
Luke 14:15-24 ~ there is still room
Joshua 1:1-9 ~ I am giving
Acts 5 ~ speak in the name of Jesus
John 1 ~ the Light shines
John 3:5-8 ~ born again
~ they went on from there and passed through Galilee
Judges 20 ~ Israel

Losing a Loved One - Passing ON

Revelation 21:22-27 ~ those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life

Not Being Tossed Back and Forth with Emotion
Ephesians 4 ~ speaking the truth in Love

Marriage
Romans 7:1-12 ~ bear fruit for God
1 Corinthians 7 ~ For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband
Genesis 37:12-24 ~ when Reuben
Psalm 143 ~ Your steadfast love
Psalm 86 ~ For great is your steadfast love

Media... taking it down the path
1 Corinthians 10 ~ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God





Mercy, an Inseparable Component of Truth
Matthew 23:23-26 ~ clean
1 Samuel 12 ~ serve the Lord with all your heart
Matthew 22:34-40 ~ The great and first commandment. And a second is like it

Miscellaneous
Job 38 ~ Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Psalm 19 ~ the heavens declare the glory of God
2 Kings 5:1-15 ~ a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper
1 Chronicles 13 ~ the Lord blessed the household of Obed-edom










Peace




Pharisee ~ Religion
Luke 11:42-46 ~ Woe to you Pharisees!


Pictorial Images of the 12 Tribes of Israel








Picture It


















Overcoming, with God's help!


Positive Attitude in Trouble




Prophets - the Law and the Old Men in Robes or People who Love the Lord. Flaws and Virtues. What They Sought in the Lord and What Drew Them to Him.



Praise



























Prayer

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Prayer Needs




Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words

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Repeat and Repeat







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Revelation 8:2
Seven Angels who stand before God

Revisionist History - Moses and Jeremiah said
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Deuteronomy 8
Jeremiah 23


Rock


SALVATION! What is needed?

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Second (3rd or 4th) Rate Seventh Level of Heaven

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Life and Travels of Paul

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Visual







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Worry

Wrathful, Nasty Old God from the Old Testament

Yahweh




Years - Thousands of Them are Yesterday in His Sight


80 Books of the Bible
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