The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous. Psalm 19:9
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Mid Afternoon Meditation 8-6-16
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes. Psalm 18:4-8
These verses make a comparison between the sun and the Bible. Have you ever considered that the Word of God is as essential to your existence as the sun?
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The Quiet Life Of A Country Pastor Pt 9
10 A.M. at worship with team rehearsal with team 2. We had a blast!
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The Quiet Life Of A Country Pastor Pt 8
One of the greatest transitions into the pastor’s life is the realization that weekends are never days off.
This day started as all others in my work room with prayer.
By 8 I was at a pastoral prayer breakfast.
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WPC MORNINGS:The Rhythm Of the Day
This week the Daily Post has asked us to show WHAT OUR MORNINGS LOOK LIKE.
To me the morning is the reestablishing of a rhythm that was called to a halt with the final good night. It is a return to the slow. constant and intentional meter I marched to the day before. It is a welcoming of routine.
For me, that return to routine starts with a morning walk with my two little friends Jacopo and Mercedes. Mercedes is the one in pink. Jacopo always wears blue.
It is a walk around the same block we visit three times daily. I must have a hundred pictures of this house.
But routine always involves finding a variation on the theme. Everything living changes. This morning we noted Father Mike’s new dog fence at the rectory. As with all new things of course we must express our customary dismay with a healthy bark or two. No worries we didn’t wake up Father Mike or his border collie, Liam. I checked.
After our walk. Jacopo and Mercedes always settle down to breakfast and I settle down to my first cup’o Joe.
With coffee in hand it is time for morning devotions first with this book.
and then with these books.
With life’s rhythm established I am now ready to meet my day!
Here are some other mornings from across the world.
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Morning Direction From Scripture 8-6-16
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
4 Yet their voice[b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:1-4
In light of these verses are you using the voice you do have enough to praise God?
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Shoutin Saturdays 8-6-16
Shoutin’ Saturdays is one of seven posts here at Lillie-Put dedicated to giving God the shout out He is worthy of.
You know, I am not given to frequent bouts of sadness but for the last couple of hours I have been taking a tumble deep into the pit of despair. I actually googled “Really sad songs that make you cry” on Youtube.
After a bit of that nonsense I dope-slapped myself and asked, “What the heck are you doing?”
So I shut down the really sad songs, prayed and then I began to listen to praise music. As I did, I came across this song that was a perfect echo for the cry of my heart at this moment.
Learn more about Fernando Ortega and his confessions HERE.
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Evening Meditation 8-5-16
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge. Psalm 19:1,2
Stop and take a look at the sky tonight. What is it saying to you about God?
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teach us awe
A great wor of exjortation.
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Mid Afternoon Meditation 8-5-16
The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock!
Exalted be God my Savior!
47 He is the God who avenges me,
who subdues nations under me,
48 who saves me from my enemies.
You exalted me above my foes;
from a violent man you rescued me.
49 Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing the praises of your name.
50 He gives his king great victories;
he shows unfailing love to his anointed,
to David and to his descendants forever. Psalm 18:46-50
I am always having to remind myself that God rescues in exactly the right way and at exactly the right time. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes other times victory over circumstances can take years to realize.
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