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TechnoratiPOST PUBLISHED INJune, 2011
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Foreshadowing
June 30th, 201107:57 AM ETScripture: But the LORD'S messenger called to him from heaven, "Abraham, Abraham!" "Yes, Lord," he answered. "Do not lay your hand on the boy," said the messenger. "Do not do the least thing to him. I know now how devoted you are to God, since you did not withhold from me your own beloved son." Genesis 22:11-12 Prayer: I have never understood thes... -
One night to the next
June 29th, 201108:48 AM ETScripture: The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder's craft. One day to the next conveys that message; one night to the next imparts that knowledge. Psalms 19:2-3 Prayer: The silence seems to bounce against the walls this morning. Gentle sunrise, quiet sea, and this after heavy winds, lightening, and rain that swept the ... -
Test me--Try me
June 28th, 201109:05 AM ETScripture: Test me, LORD, and try me; search my heart and mind. Psalms 26:2 Prayer: Help me to embrace this verse in the silence of this morning. With my son on his adventure in Canada, I have yet to utter a word aloud—though internally I have uttered many thoughts and aspirations that are reflected in these words from David. Response: There ar... -
Comorants and late sunrises
June 27th, 201108:35 AM ETScripture: Abraham spoke up again: "See how I am presuming to speak to my Lord, though I am but dust and ashes! Genesis 18:27 Prayer: Sunrise, this morning, seemed to enter from a high staircase above the clouds as cormorants in groups of six passed heading south on the tips of the surf; and now it is raining. Though dust and ashes—encourage me... -
Carried along
June 26th, 201107:06 AM ETScripture: For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21 Prayer: At the airport at 4:30 a.m.; ride home listening to testimony of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter; on the beach to observe a brilliant, post-card sunrise-greeted by a pod of dolphins... -
Not worthy
June 25th, 201108:20 AM ETScripture: The centurion said in reply, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. Matthew 8:8 Prayer: Whenever I come upon this verse I pause. Help me in making a similar declaration in prayer. Response: Not only did the Roman centurion demonstrate his faith with words, but he acted u... -
Things into which angels longed to look
June 24th, 201108:22 AM ETScripture: It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you with regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who preached the good news to you (through) the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels longed to look.1 Peter 1:12 Prayer: Let me indeed be thankful for those who preceded me and pr... -
Act on them
June 23rd, 201107:39 AM ETScripture: "And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined." When Jesus finished these words, the crowds were astonished at his teaching. Matthew 7:26-28 Pr... -
To whom shall we go?
June 22nd, 201106:45 AM ETScripture: From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. "You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. John 6:66-68 Prayer: Help me to cultivate Peter's simple declaration of faith. Response: It was anything ... -
See the narrow, restricted road
June 21st, 201107:16 AM ETScripture: "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few." Matthew 7:13-14 Prayer: I crossed the dune and addressed a sliver of the cauldron this morning a... -
Fear of the Lord
June 20th, 201107:55 AM ETScripture: See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for his kindness, to deliver them from death and preserve them in spite of famine. Psalms 33:18-19 Prayer: Let me understand more fully the fear that the psalmist raises. Response: This is not mob or group fear that stirs a stampede of fright. Rather, it is the ... -
Get ready
June 19th, 201107:14 AM ETScripture: Get ready for tomorrow morning, when you (Moses) are to go up Mount Sinai and there present yourself to me on the top of the mountain. Exodus 34:2 Prayer: Help me to be ready for tomorrow morning. Response: Ah, you are assigning a metaphorical meaning to the time frame. Better to consider your preparation prior to presenting yours... -
In my weakness
June 18th, 201107:11 AM ETScripture: Three times begged the Lord about this (thorn in the flesh), that it might leave me, but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Prayer: May the power of Christ dwell... -
I sought the Lord
June 17th, 201112:17 PM ETScripture: I sought the LORD, who answered me, delivered me from all my fears. Psalms 34:5 Prayer: A simple formula. Remind me of the prayer in life. Response: Key to this verse is the first four words. Seek the Lord in all things, in all times of distress, and you will hear the Lord's answer; you will receive His comfort. There is no circum... -
In praying
June 16th, 201107:27 AM ETScripture: In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Matthew 6:7 Prayer: Help me to pray. Response: This morning, say the Our Father slowly, pause after each verse, despite your tendency to rush through the prayer – perhaps, testing your memory. Think back on the circumstances of f... -
Without sadness
June 15th, 201106:41 AM ETScripture: Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 Prayer: Help me to give always in the present in giving witho... -
Be Startled
June 14th, 201107:54 AM ETScripture: We want you to know, brothers, of the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their profound poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 Prayer: I am reminded that Mother Teresa was born in Macedonia. It seems th... -
So why not apply?
June 13th, 201107:17 AM ETScripture: We cause no one to stumble in anything, in order that no fault may be found with our ministry; on the contrary, in everything we commend ourselves as ministers of God, through much endurance, in afflictions, hardships, constraints, beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, vigils, fasts; by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, in a holy... -
Holy breath
June 12th, 201107:44 AM ETScripture: When you send forth your breath, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. Psalms 104:30 Prayer: Driving rain last night, brilliant sunrise this morning, dolphin pod with juveniles ten yards from shore, earth refreshed after a dry period – are these indications of renewals? Response: See the storm and high winds and rain... -
Expand the story of His presence
June 11th, 201106:56 AM ETScripture: There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written. John 21:25 Prayer: Why this hyperbole – the verse and John's gospel ending with words that indicate that there are not enough books to contain everything else no... -
When you were younger
June 10th, 201108:20 AM ETScripture: Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he sai... -
Love
June 09th, 201108:13 AM ETScripture: "I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them." John 17:26 Prayer: This morning, walking over the sand dune to the ocean beyond, the globe of fire in the sunrise greeted me and I uttered aloud, "Oh, my!" Help me greet this verse with as much awe. Respon... -
Keep them from the Evil One
June 08th, 201110:54 AM ETScripture: "I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one. "John 17:14-15 Prayer: Not sure why these verses caught my attention: not belonging to the world, though not asking to b... -
And this is eternal life . . .
June 07th, 201107:34 AM ETScripture: When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, since thou hast given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom thou hast given him. And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ who... -
That in me you may have peace.
June 06th, 201107:30 AM ETScripture: I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Prayer: Simply scanning the headlines, I see tribulation – and sometimes I don't have to go that far afield. Help me to remain of good cheer. Response: Recall the storm yesterday. Loo... -
To the end of the earth
June 05th, 201108:09 AM ETScripture: He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Sama'ria and to the end of the earth." And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was... -
Joy may be complete
June 04th, 201108:01 AM ETScripture: "Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete." John 16:23-24 Prayer: I guess it's the anything that I don't understand. Surely, I ask. Help my understanding. Response: With the s... -
Invisible qualities
June 03rd, 201101:00 PM ETScripture: For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Romans 1:20 Prayer: Sometimes when I am dull or unconscious, I wish that I had an excuse. Help me to grasp more readily God's invisibl... -
I AM who I AM
June 02nd, 201108:51 AM ETScripture: God said to Moses, "I AM who I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you." Exodus 3:14 Prayer: Sometimes just a few words snap me to attention. Help me to be in the presence of I AM. Response: You talk often about breaking out of linear time to be in the present. Here in these words recounted by Moses ... -
Grope for Him
June 01st, 201102:15 PM ETScripture: He (The Lord of Heaven and earth) made from one the whole human race to dwell on the entire surface of the earth, and he fixed the ordered seasons and the boundaries of their regions, so that people might seek God, even perhaps grope for him and find him, though indeed he is not far from any one of us. Acts 17:26-27 Prayer: Wonderful e...
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