Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Waiting on Mama
On Sunday morning Lillian and Lewis had to wait on me for just a minute while I got ready, and it was just too much for Lil. She loves her daddy and got comfortable, before we knew it she was out.
Friday, March 20, 2009
It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
What you do in your house is worth as much as if you did it up in heaven for our Lord God.
We should accustom ourselves to think of our position and work
as sacred and well-pleasing to God,
not on account of the position and work,
but on account of the word and faith
from which the obedience and the work flow.
- Martin Luther
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Colossians 3:23-24
23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
We should accustom ourselves to think of our position and work
as sacred and well-pleasing to God,
not on account of the position and work,
but on account of the word and faith
from which the obedience and the work flow.
- Martin Luther
****
Colossians 3:23-24
23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
One of the Mysteries of Our Humanity
Have you ever thought much about the fact that we, created by God for his own pleasure and glory, are permitted by the Creator Himself to deny Him?
Even though we are totally dependent on Him for our next breath, with that breath we may declare that He does not exist or that we refuse to do what He wants us to do. We live by the life He gives us, moment by moment. We enjoy rain, sunshine, the growth of crops and flowers, sensations, delights, satisfactions of many kinds. Yet we often act as though we were sufficient in ourselves, needing no interference from Him.
I can, by the power mysteriously granted me by my Creator and Redeemer, declare myself master of my fate, captain of my soul, and say, "My will be done." That the Lord should expose Himself to this effrontery in a million forms, for millions of days and nights, is the mystery of love and grace.
Still He draws us with cords of love, calls us to come, waits (amazing grace) for us to bow and say, "My Lord and my God!"
"One of the Mysteries of Our Humanity ", Elisabeth Elliot, A Lamp For My Feet
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But He said to me,
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses,
so that Christ's power may rest on me.
That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses,
in hardships,
in persecutions,
in difficulties.
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
II Corinthians 12:9-10
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13
Even though we are totally dependent on Him for our next breath, with that breath we may declare that He does not exist or that we refuse to do what He wants us to do. We live by the life He gives us, moment by moment. We enjoy rain, sunshine, the growth of crops and flowers, sensations, delights, satisfactions of many kinds. Yet we often act as though we were sufficient in ourselves, needing no interference from Him.
I can, by the power mysteriously granted me by my Creator and Redeemer, declare myself master of my fate, captain of my soul, and say, "My will be done." That the Lord should expose Himself to this effrontery in a million forms, for millions of days and nights, is the mystery of love and grace.
Still He draws us with cords of love, calls us to come, waits (amazing grace) for us to bow and say, "My Lord and my God!"
"One of the Mysteries of Our Humanity ", Elisabeth Elliot, A Lamp For My Feet
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But He said to me,
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses,
so that Christ's power may rest on me.
That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses,
in hardships,
in persecutions,
in difficulties.
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
II Corinthians 12:9-10
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13
Monday, March 16, 2009
Norfolk, VA
Lillian & I went to visit Aunt Mary-Blake recently. We had a great time seeing Sentara - Norfolk General Hospital, where MB works, and Mark's base (Naval Station Norfolk). We got to see some aircraft carriers and even spied a sub or two. While we were there Lillian and I enjoyed MB's generous southern hospitality, good food, sunshine on the back porch, and even a trip to VA beach for some seafood. We all relished the crab cakes, oysters "rockafeller", grilled shrimp, and sweet tea. YUM.
Lillian was a great traveler and even though we had to substitute a dishtowel as a good 'ol fashion bib, she took right to that, too - converting it to a cape between meals.
p.s. She clearly wasn't as excited about seeing the aircraft carriers as we were.
Lillian was a great traveler and even though we had to substitute a dishtowel as a good 'ol fashion bib, she took right to that, too - converting it to a cape between meals.
p.s. She clearly wasn't as excited about seeing the aircraft carriers as we were.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Help for God's Assignment
Sometimes a task we have begun takes on seemingly crushing size, and we wonder what ever gave us the notion that we could accomplish it. There is no way out, no way around it, and yet we cannot contemplate actually carrying it through. The rearing of children or the writing of a book are illustrations that come to mind. Let us recall that the task is a divinely appointed one, and divine aid is therefore to be expected. Expect it! Ask for it, wait for it, believe that God gives it. Offer to Him the job itself, along with your fears and misgivings about it. He will not fail or be discouraged. Let his courage encourage you. The day will come when the task will be finished. Trust Him for it.
"For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded, therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed" (Is 50:7 AV).
"A Lamp For My Feet", Elisabeth Elliot
"For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded, therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed" (Is 50:7 AV).
"A Lamp For My Feet", Elisabeth Elliot
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