Rescue

The scriptures mention the snare of the devil, or Satan's trap.  Being trapped means that one needs rescue.  Here is a prayer for someone who is trapped.

O God, merciful Father, who despisest not the sighing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as are sorrowful; mercifully assist our prayers....and graciously hear us, that those evils which the cxraft and subtlety of the devil or man worketh agains us, may, by thy good providence, be brought to nought...   (The Anglican Service Book, p. 159)

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 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.  [2 Timothy 2:26]

Listening to God

Years back, we were given a used book about making gingerbread houses.  It started an annual tradition which culminated each New Year's Eve with the breaking of our gingerbread house at midnight.  After baby #5 was born, this tradition waned.

This year, I was praying about our family times at Christmas.  Into my mind popped the thought of making a gingerbread house.  So, I put aside the baking of delectables for family and friends and reinstated the gingerbread house tradition.  There were some beautiful moments of decorating and, yes, destroying that brought our children of many ages all together to focus on one fun project. 

It was a reminder to me: Take the time to pray about things and listen to God.

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Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.  [Jeremiah 33: 3]

Four Commodities

We each posses four valuable commodities, namely time, money, energy and space.  Everyone has the same amount of time, but the other three commodities vary from person to person.  How we spend these commodities reveals the desires of our hearts.

This explains the devoted love of a parent, as huge amounts of time, money and energy are poured for many years into one's child.  The size home that parents choose often is determined by the amount of space needed for their children.

Time, money, energy and space... think about it.

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For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. [Matthew 6:21]

All Things New

Blessings to you in 2014.  Have a blessed new year.

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And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.   And He who sits on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." [Revelation 21:4,5]

Overwhelmed

The Lord is with us when we feel overwhelmed.  We can rest in Him and His way, even though it doesn't make sense.

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When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. [Psalm 142:3]

Lighting Our Way

Today, I read the familiar Psalm 119:105:  Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.  

I always have related that Scripture to being a guide for the choices that we make, when we aren't sure which path to take in life.  However, the light of God's word also can brighten our inner person when we are in emotional darkness.  The Psalms in particular can bring great comfort.


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This is my comfort in my affliction, That Your word has revived me. [Psalm 119:50]

Emmanuel - God With Us!

Our Lord and Saviour draweth nigh.  O come, let us adore Him.

O come, Thou Wisdom, from on high,

and order all things far and nigh;

to us the path of knowledge show,

and teach us in her ways to go.

 

 

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... Put no high value on your wisdom: let the fear of the Lord
be before you, and keep yourself from evil: ...  [Proverbs 3:7]