Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Psalm 22
It is a hard thing to praise our God in our human state. Sometimes it takes all we can muster to remember to praise the Lord. How sad that is for us, when God clearly knows us and remembers us. There have only been a few times in my life where I felt like my guts had been ripped out and my life would never be the same. I am thankful that God kept me in a place that I may have questioned others, but not Him. Not His omnipotence.
Life can be frightening sometimes. I know when Caleb was so sick a few months ago, and now, with LucyLillie being so restless, it is hard to face things that may happen that would rip my heart out. I can beg God in my spirit to please heal them and take care of it. And I know that God understands. He understands when I don’t. He understands my questions and my fears, my heartaches and disappointments. Jesus, Himself, knows these human feelings personally.
We can trust Our God. We can believe in Him and walk blindly sometimes, because He is the Beginning and the End. He is and was and will be. He knows, even before we do. We might question things we don’t understand, but we can trust Him and His Word, despite those questions.
Psalm 22
1My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
2O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
3But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
4Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
5They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
6But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.
7All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,
8He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
9But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts.
10I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.
11Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
12Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.
13They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
14I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
15My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
17I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
18They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
19But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
20Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
21Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.
22I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
23Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
24For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
25My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
26The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
28For the kingdom is the LORD’s: and he is the governor among the nations.
29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
30A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
31They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.
Speaking of God and His keeping power: do not forget to check out the link on my sidebar for FireProof. Also check out SisterLisa’s interview with the lead actress for the movie. This is one movie I want to see on opening day!
blessings~
Tags: Bible, fear, God, humanity, Jesus, pain, Psalms, understanding
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Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Psalm 3
My oldest daughter, who is also one of my dearest and best friends, sent me an e-card this week with a Scripture on it that is not just a Psalm, but a song too. Psalm 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Oh how I love the Lord. Oh how I love the undeserved gifts He has given me. Gifts like my husband and my children. Next to my salvation and relationship with the Lord, they are IT. This verse was a great encouragement to me, and instantly I started singing it. God, our God who is our ever-present shield, is also our glory, and the lifter of our heads.
Psalm 3
1Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. 2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. blessings~
Tags: Bible, fear, glory, Psalm 3, salvation, shelter, shield, trouble
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Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: The Old Rugged Cross
1 Corinthians 1:18
"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness;
but unto us which are saved it is the power of God."
 I believe I already posted The Old Rugged Cross as a Saturday Psalm & Praise before. When I read the accompanying scripture I had saved with it on a word document, I just knew it was today's post. " For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness." And "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." Psalm 14:1
The fool hath said... I certainly do not want that written about me. I don't want the word fool used in the same sentence! There are so many things we are fooled by, though, even as Believers. Oh Lord, help me to walk in your ways. Help me to search out your old paths and look and walk therein. Show me, Lord. Open my eyes, give me a willing heart to receive your word, that I might not be fooled!
I pray for courage to cling to you, Lord, to the Old Rugged Cross. Some folks say it is a crutch. I say it is a beacon in the darkness of a failing and hopeless world. Thank you for the cross, Jesus. Thank you for the cross for my children and my family and my friends. Thank you for the cross for the stranger, the homeless, the mom, the dad. Thank you for the cross for all.
The Old Rugged Cross
Words and music by George Bennard - 1913
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suffering and shame;
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above
To bear it to dark Calvary.
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
A wondrous beauty I see,
For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;
Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away,
Where His glory forever I’ll share.
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
What do you cherish? Do you cherish your beloved? Your children? Your job, your car, your friends? What do you cherish?
cher·ish
- to hold or treat as dear; feel love for
- to care for tenderly; nurture
- to cling fondly or inveterately to
Can you believe the third meaning of the word "cherish"? "to cling fondly or inveterately to." Wow.
Do you cherish your Lord? Do you cherish the One True God and His Son, Jesus?
Do you cherish The Old Rugged Cross?
blessings,
Tags: , Bible, foolishness, fools, Hymns, Praise, Psalm, the Old Rugged Cross, worship
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Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: What A Day That Shall Be
Earthquakes...
(CNN) -- Midwest Quake Felt Far and Wide - April 18, 2008 - People nearly 900 miles away felt a magnitude-5.2 earthquake that shook southern Illinois early Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of major damage after the predawn quake, which struck at 4:36 a.m. (5:36 a.m. ET). "Everything shook," "I thought the building was going to collapse."
Famine...
Food Crisis Spreads Across the Globe. Rice Shortage Triggers 50% Increase in Two Weeks - April 6, 2008 - Rising food prices has transformed food into an international political issue. Riots have erupted in Egypt, Haiti and Bangladesh over soaring food prices. People fought one another over bags of rice in West Africa. The causes and the solutions to the food crisis are complex.
Sickness...
AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, respiratory disease, meningitis, cancer, heart disease, obesity, kidney disease, diabetes, Top Ten
Men's hearts failing them for fear...
WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE
by Jim Hill
There is coming a day,
When no heart aches shall come,
No more clouds in the sky,
No more tears to dim the eye,
All is peace forever more,
On that happy golden shore,
What a day, glorious day that will be.
What a day that will be,
When my Jesus I shall see,
And I look upon His face,
The One who saved me by His grace;
When He takes me by the hand,
And leads me through the Promised Land,
What a day, glorious day that will be.
There'll be no sorrow there,
No more burdens to bear,
No more sickness, no pain,
No more parting over there;
And forever I will be,
With the One who died for me,
What a day, glorious day that will be.
What a day that will be,
When my Jesus I shall see,
And I look upon His face,
The One who saved me by His grace;
When He takes me by the hand,
And leads me through the Promised Land,
What a day, glorious day that will be.
If you are interested in finding other hymns and worship songs, Jesus is the Bridge has Old Fashioned Hymns and Lyrics to Hymns in the Public Domain, and Hymn Writer Biographies, Sheet Music, and Stories Behind the Songs.
Also see Bluegrass Gospel Lyrics.
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blessings!
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| That really is a great site. I went there and found many of the old hymns I love.Thanks |
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Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Psalm 40
Psalm 40
1I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
5Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
6Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
10I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
11Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
12For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
13Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
14Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
15Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
16Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
17But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
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Wow I love that one. The kids are memorizing PS 91 right now and it's a good one too :)
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Saturday, April 5, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Psalm 4
Oh how easily sin does come upon us and into our minds. And to our hearts. How easily frustrated are moms and how quickly we can lose heart. But our strength does not come from ourselves alone. It comes from Our Lord and our husbands. It comes from quiet times in worship and communion with God. It comes from reading and knowing and trusting in His Word.
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
blessings!
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| Thank you Jacque. I posted my favorite song. Well one of my favorites anyway. ;O) |
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Take Me Into the Holy of Holies
Praise be to God the Father. He is a merciful and terrible God, and I praise Him!
Nehemiah 1:5
And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:
I have really been enjoying the songs on my player here on my blog. (Though I may need to find a different hoster). I love worship music. I am not at all big on just music. One song that has really blessed my soul lately is Take Me In.
Hebrews 10:19
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
TAKE ME IN (To The Holy of Holies)
Verse:
Em Take me past the outer courts
CM7 And through the holy place
D Past the brazen altar
Em D Lord, I want to see Your face
Em Pass me by the crowds of people
CM7 And priests who sing their praise
D I hunger and thirst
For Your righteousness
Am7 C/D But it’s only found one place
Chorus:
Em D/E So take me in - to the Holy of Holies
Am7 Am7/D Em Take me in by the blood of the Lamb
CM7 Em D/E So take me in - to the Holy of Holies
Am7 Take the coal,
Am7/D A/B Cleanse my lips
B+7 Em Here I am
The Holy of Holies. We have no idea. Really. We do not realize that all the Old Testament holy things we read about are in the Tabernacle. It was central to the lives of God's people, and it was a foreshadowing of the holiness and sacrifice to Christ. You can read about The Tabernacle and the Holy of Holies in Exodus 25-31. I found an awesome-looking wall chart with these Tabernacle items on it, if you are interested. The Wall Chart is large and colorful and interactive.
High Priest and His Garments
Gate of the Court
Court Fence
Brazen Altar
Laver of Bronze
Tabernacle Tent
Holy Place
Golden Lampstand
Table of Showbread
Altar of Incense
Veil
Most Holy Place
Ark of the Covenant
Mercy Seat
Golden Censer
Cloud and the Pillar of Fire
Offerings (burnt offering, grain offering, peace offering, sin offering, and trespass offering)
This is another really awesome MAP of the TABERNACLE. It is very detailed in pictures and information.
blessings!
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Saturday, March 22, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Nothing But the Blood
By request of Isaac, our four-year-old, my selection this week is Nothing But the Blood. He got up and got the the hymnal and asked me to find Nothing But the Blood. I believe it is his and Eric's favorite hymn. I told him it is number 208. The chances of him remembering that number is greater than the chances of me remembering it! I started singing it to him, and he got up and let everyone else know I was going to sing it to them all.
This is one of the first songs I remember singing after I was saved from the worldly lifestyle I was living and all my sin. I was attending an Assemblies of God church in Las Cruces, and we had about fifty or so members. I loved singing hymns. I had grown up Catholic, and knew many of the old hymns, but they took on new meaning as a Believer who understood what the blood was for. I had met Matt and his family even before I became a Believer, and his Grandmother was well-spoken in the Word and discernment, so I learned a lot.
Nothing but the Blood
Robert Lowry, 1876
What can wash away my sin? nothing but the blood of Jesus;
what can make me whole again? nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
For my cleansing this I see—nothing but the blood of Jesus;
for my pardon this my plea—nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Nothing can for sin atone—nothing but the blood of Jesus;
naught of good that I have done—nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
This is all my hope and peace—nothing but the blood of Jesus;
this is all my righteousness—nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Now by this I’ll overcome—nothing but the blood of Jesus;
now by this I’ll reach my home—nothing but the blood of Jesus.
O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
About ten years ago, we had a missionary speaker from about twenty miles away visit our church. We were privileged to go out to lunch with them and some very good friends afterwards. We became friends with them, especially Jocelyn, who felt a special love for the Cambodian people. We did a country study on Cambodia for a homeschool fair, and watched movies about the Khmer Rouge and the atrocities they did, wrote reports and built a 3D map the size of a poster board. Mr. Bell even let us borrow some of his authentic artifacts to display. In one of his talks, he spoke about the Blood and how we as Christians understand the one side of the cross, the salvation side, where the Blood washes away our sins, but the other side of the cross seems to escape us. The side where the Blood was shed for our healing. The other side of the cross where "by His stripes we are healed".
See, he was explaining that the Cambodians and cultures like theirs really do deal with the spirit world. They are fearful, and they do offer sacrifice to the gods of their fear. They have customs that reflect that fear, like tying a string onto the ankle or wrist of a newborn to ward off the spirits and keep them out (or keep them in, I can't remember). We need to also experience 'the other side of the cross', the healing of the sacrifice. We, as Believers, accept the Salvation, but many times we do not call upon the Lord for miraculous healing, which was also why He shed His blood.
Please remember to pray for Ami Ortiz, a fifteen year-old who had a bomb explode in the basket he was holding. Pray for his miraculous healing.
blessings!
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| This is a terrific hymn! Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday! |
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Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: A Special Tribute
When I created this meme, I set out with very specific intentions to post songs that are truly in worship of God and not of me and my sin or even what He has done for me. I think worship has gone awry in many cases and is directed to the Believer, not Father God.
This is a very special Saturday Psalm & Praise. It is actually in praise of a Father God who is a sustainer and a miracle-worker; the One who calms fears and dries tears and knows when our humanity is more than we can bear and our faith is a shred of reality to hold onto... and He is there to provide the rest of that faith and reality.
Jocelyn and I spent the past two hours reading over the past three months' posts of a special family I had not heard of until tonight. The Sams family. They have lived the past few months not knowing what the next moment may bring with their little Miracle Boy Joshua. It is quite a story, and Susie is quite candid about their lives and answers many questions. I don't know that I could be so strong. I think the entire family is strong and courageous, as they deemed Joshua to be, though Susie would probably say she is not.
This song is one I found on her blog, on Day 11 of Joshua's life. It is 11 days more than they expected to have him, and possibly more than that. When I read it, I knew I had to post it here.
I am dedicating this post to their precious family, and not just theirs, because they don't seem like the selfish types... but to all families who have gone through similar days. We know a couple families personally who have, and despite all other things, we can all grieve together and love together and thank God for, well, just being God to us in times like this.
Blessings and prayers to your family, Mike and Susie and little Oceana and Grandpas, Grandmas, Uncles and Aunts. And a great big HUG.
Susie wrote this song onto her blog and prefaced it with a beautiful word picture of her rocking and dancing around with her precious boy, letting these words sink in, and then crying....
How Can I Keep From Singing
by Chris Tomlin
There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
Susie also then posted again about this song and what God showed her through it: Day 17.
What I really want to say is that I have been deeply affected by this little boy's life and everything Susie wrote about him and their family. My heart, my tears and prayers go out to them.
blessings!
p.s. If you join me today, please leave me a comment.
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| I'm so glad that Susie's blog blessed you also. Her journey of faith is so incredible. |
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Sunday, March 9, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Press On
I did not post Saturday Psalm & Praise yesterday. The week has gotten away from me, and that is ok. The Lord is fully in control, and we are walking in it as best we can. I have not missed praise songs, though. Amanda got herself a player on her blog, and she set me up an account too. She wrote an interesting piece yesterday about worship songs, piano music and Christian music today, entitled, A New Appreciation. There are few songs I will listen to that I used to, but I did find some songs to put on the player Amanda put on my blog. We had fun looking and listening to the different versions together.
The first one we looked for was Amazing Grace, because it has become our theme song over the past three weeks, and little Caleb knows almost all the words to four verses. Even Lucy hums along with us. Another favorite is this one, by Selah. Press On. I do not believe the walk of the Believer is supposed to be easy. Jesus walked a hard walk; the hardest of all men to ever live. He steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem and pressed on.
Luke 9:51
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem...
Sometimes, we have to do that: Press On. Sometimes it is not about things being the way we hope or wish or even pray. Sometimes it is God strengthening and growing us, walking through the valleys and shadows and up the mountains with us. Sometimes we must take his hand and just Press On. This is life, not Hollywood. We must set our eyes on Jerusalem, where that cross is, and Press On. And know God is there, walking with and even going before us.
When the mountain is steep
when the valley is deep
when the body is weary
when we stumble and fall
When the choices are hard
when we're battered and scarred
when we've spent our resource
when we've given our all
In Jesus name we press on
In Jesus name we press on
dear lord, with the prize
clear before our eyes
we find the strength to press on
Dear Lord, with the prize
clear before our eyes
we find the strength to press on
In Jesus name we press on
In Jesus name we press on
Dear Lord, with the prize
clear before our eyes
we find the strength to press on
we find the strength to press on
to press on
If you would like to listen to Press On, it is on my player below.
blessings!
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| Posted by cherryblossom |
I am soooo sorry it has taken me forever to comment back! I have never heard of Selah, but that song is beautiful! I really like it :)
How is Caleb doing lately??
God has been answering our prayers about my grandmother! I appreciate them, and so does my mother. My grandma is healing so well. She is driving and it's not even two weeks since her surgery. She still needs the Lord though. Sigh. I will pray for your grandparents as well.
I wear skirts all the time so the challenge really isn't hard for me ;) But it's been fun taking pictures and getting feedback about it.
OK well I better end this comment before it gets tooooooooo long :)
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Amen, and press on we must. I thank God for His sovereignty.
Love you, friend.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - when the valley is deep |
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When I found out I needed surgery a friend prayed with me on the phone. She prayed about lifting me from the valley and I was instantly calmed--because I blogged about valleys! It all came back to me how faithful God is to teach us in valleys.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - Beautiful Song... |
| Posted by FaithfulGrace |
Your playlist is great too.
I'm sorry that Caleb has been so sick. How awful for all of you.
I appreciated your post on convictions. It saddens me how the church has been affected by the post-modern culture. Never grow weary in carrying out your convictions, the Lord will reward you!
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Saturday, March 1, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Amazing Grace
Mama is still taking care of our super Cal-Eb and has asked that I do her Saturday Psalm & Praise for her.
Every time Cal-Eb is really feeling sick or is really tired and can't get to sleep, he asks us to since "Mazing Gace" to him. He knows almost the entire song and it brings tears the the eyes of anyone around when Cal-Eb half asleep and so very sick, starts singing along to his favorite song.
So for today's SP&P it will be Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
John Newton (1725-1807)
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
We don't know these verses, but I found them and wanted to share.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
May you all be blessed and stay healthy this coming week! Please continue to pray for us. Cal-Eb is still battling his flu and Jocelyn has come down with it too.
Also please pray that Mama and I don't get sick again and we will be able to be rested to care for the sickies.
Love, Blessings and Prayers As Always,
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Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Psalm 39
Hi everyone-
This is Rachel, dd14. Mom is ill and so cannot post her meme for this week. She has bestowed the honour of posting it on me... I have decided on doing Psalm 39 for her.
Psalm 39
1I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
3My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,
4LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.
5Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
6Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
7And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
8Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.
9I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
10Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
11When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.
12Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
13O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.
Please pray for Mom that she and Luli will be better in no time! Luli had a high fever and had to take some medicine. Mom and Luli are eating lots of popsicles and smell of garlic and olive oil.
blessings!
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Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Prayers |
| Posted by hugabunchmom |
| I am keeping all of you in my prayers and truly hope that you are feeling much better very soon. Being sick is never fun. Get some rest and continue on the mend. Hugs! |
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Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
I also posted a Psalm today.
Praying for healing for you and your family!!
Kristine
www.mamaarcher.com |
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Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Arighty |
| Posted by SuperAngel |
I did one... I know once in a blue moon, but I actually did one!
I really hope you get to feeling better asap! It is horrible to see you so sick!
Love you!
Amanda
http://superangelsblog.com |
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Monday, February 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by H0MEFree |
You all are so sweet and are clearly a family that is devoted to one another.
My family is this way, too. It really gives me such a good feeling to know the we genuinely love each other and want to be around each other.... not out of obligation or because we live in the same house.
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Tis So Sweet
Honey. Oreo cookies. M&Ms. Dr, Pepper. Ice Cream. Chocolate chip cookies.
Sweet. Sweet. Sweet. We have a little idea of sweetness.
Snuggling a baby. Snuggling our 18 year old. Watching a smile come over the face of a child. Holding our Beloved's hand.
Sweet. Sweet. Sweet. And yet, we still don't have the meaning of sweetness.
This song gives a glimpse of the meaning of sweetness. A sweetness that is not man-made or even of warm, happy feelings of love.
It is of a peace everlasting and a knowing. It is faith, but something real that we cannot necessarily explain. More than a warm fuzzy feeling, but very real is its assurance.
It is so sweet to trust in Jesus. That is indescribable to someone who has not experienced it. But we have all experienced pain and loss. Sometimes things cannot be explained except in its opposite. Such as the opposite of the peace God gives us. The turmoil we live in and the fear of live itself until we have God's peace, the sweetness that comes in trusting in Jesus.
I cannot explain how people live life with heartaches. I cannot explain how friends and loved ones face trials that I could not fathom going through. I don't know how I have made it sometimes. Except for the Lord.
I think God made man and woman strong creatures. We are made in His image, and we are strong and resilient and determined, and I think we can make it through very trying things. But I am talking about the gut-wrenching things that would drive us away from God, and into a pit of despair. Except for the Lord.
Luke 15:10
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
And, yet, we serve a mighty God in the simplicity of this sweetness. In the simple repentant heart of one sinner, and asking the Lord, Jesus, to be the Lord of that life, such a ruckus in caused in the heavenlies. To trust in Jesus. To take all the burden of sin and drop it and just trust in Jesus.
Tis so Sweet To Trust in Jesus
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
and to take him at his word;
just to rest upon his promise,
and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
just to trust his cleansing blood;
and in simple faith to plunge me
neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
just from sin and self to cease;
just from Jesus simply taking
life and rest, and joy and peace.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
I'm so glad I learned to trust thee,
precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
and I know that thou art with me,
wilt be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
I have known the Lord as my Saviour for 19 years. I still am thankful I can drop things, stuff, junk, burdens, at His feet and trust in Him.
I have not proven Him over and over, but He has proven Himself. When I am faithless or unfaithful to Him and His Word, He is faithful and He proves Himself over and over. He will never leave me nor forsake me. He is sweetness. Trusting in Him is sweetness.
I have not even come close to the last verse. I have not yet learned to trust Him. I am learning.
It is a silly thing being human; to know what to do, but not quite be able to do it. Oh, I get around to it every time, but my gut reaction is to trust in my own knowledge. Very dangerous business.
I know the sweetness of denying my own knowledge to allow God to work in a situation, and by God's grace, I will learn to trust Him.
blessings!
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Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Alicia |
Timely. Thank-you.
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Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Another of my LONG time faves |
| Posted by meandmyhouse |
Thanks for sharing this Jacque. This hymn has sustained me through many hard times - even long before I began teaching my family hymns. I remembered it from my childhood, before there were contemporary worship choruses. :-)
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| Posted by MamaArcher |
This is a great hymn. Please forgive me for not posting one today. For some reason I felt that I needed to do something different today. I will be working on one for next week!
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Saturday, February 9, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Oh Lord You're Beautiful
It wasn't about a nice voice and a great outfit in front of a huge crowd. It wasn't about being at the top of the charts or a light show or dramatics. It was about Jesus. Just Jesus. You and Jesus. If you know Him, live all the way for Him. If you don't, you need to.
Oh Lord, You're Beautiful
by Keith Green
Oh Lord, you're beautiful,
Your face is all I seek,
For when your eyes are on this child,
Your grace abounds to me.
Oh Lord, you're beautiful,
Your face is all I seek,
For when your eyes are on this child,
Your grace abounds to me.
I want to take your word and shine it all around.
But first help me just to live it Lord.
And when I'm doing well, help me to never seek a crown.
For my reward is giving glory to you.
Oh Lord, please light the fire,
That once burned bright and clear.
Replace the lamp of my first love,
That burns with Holy fear.
I want to take your word and shine it all around.
But first help me just to live it Lord.
And when I'm doing well, help me to never seek a crown.
For my reward is giving glory to you.
Oh Lord, you're beautiful,
Your face is all I seek,
For when your eyes are on this child,
Your grace abounds to me.
Oh Lord, you're beautiful,
Your face is all I seek,
For when your eyes are on this child,
Your grace abounds to me.
If you know the Lord as your Saviour, praise God! His grace abounds to you! Take His word and shine it all around. Live it. Never seek a crown. For your reward is giving glory to God.
If you do not know Jesus as the Saviour of all men, you can. Here are a few links that explain why it is important to know Him.
blessings!
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Saturday, February 9, 2008 - I want to take your word... |
| Posted by JessicaLetchford |
I love Keith Green! His songs are so beautiful... full of passion for CHRIST JESUS and only HIM! We sing that song sometimes at Church; I find that chorus really special.
"I want to take your word, and shine it all around" is so true!
His/Melody's songs "Here I am, Send Me", "Make My Life a Prayer to You" YOU!", "When There's Love" and lots of others are so meaningful to me!
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Saturday, February 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
that is a great worship song! I have the a portion of the Song of Moses up for mine today!
Kristine
www.mamaarcher.com |
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Saturday, February 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
This is a great chorus!!
Kristine
www.mamaarcher.com |
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Saturday, February 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by quietcajun |
That is one of my all time favorite songs and I sing it all the time!
I posted my first one today! Finally! |
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Saturday, February 9, 2008 - I did it! |
| Posted by rjdjohn316 |
Ok, here is the link: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/rjdjohn316/477096/
Love,
Rachel
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Sunday, February 10, 2008 - One of my LONG time faves |
| Posted by meandmyhouse |
both the song and the singer. For one of my births I played KG *cassette*! over and over so many times my dh and friends got very tired of it, but it soothed me.
Thanks for posting.
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Saturday, February 2, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Circumstances
"Refuse to allow circumstances to be the measure of your Joy."
Will we rejoice or will we fall down, down, down?
Psalm 89
1I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
2For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
3I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
4Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
6For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
7God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
8O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
9Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
10Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.
11The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.
12The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.
13Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
14Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
15Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
16In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
17For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
18For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
19Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
20I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
21With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
22The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
23And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
24But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
25I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
26He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
27Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
28My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
29His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
30If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
31If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;
32Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.
33Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
34My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
35Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
36His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
37It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
38But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
39Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
40Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.
41All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
42Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
43Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
44Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
45The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
46How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
47Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
48What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
52Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
Life will always be life. Circumstances will always change. Circumstances will be good or bad. There will be a time to weep and a time to rejoice, but we must not be ruled by them. They can change our emotions or we can choose to be constant. We must be constant. God does not change. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. We cannot allow ourselves to be ruled by our emotions or we will not be able to look at all that God is and really see Him. We must let Him be constant in our lives.
Wow, is that hard sometimes. Sometimes I just want to let it all go and just do what I think needs to be done or say what I think needs to be said. That is not what I want to be. When it is who I am, I then have to repent. But, God is also constant in His forgiveness. And He understands. It isn't alright that I behave in that manner, but He does understand.
Lately we have had so many decisions to make, it seems so overwhelming. But, I just have to look at life and say, "You know, I don't know. I do not know what to do in this situation, but God does. Let's wait on Him." We get pressured into time and circumstances, and then our trust in God goes right out the window. And I get frustrated, because, well, I hate to not have things planned and know what is going on. But, sometimes, it is not for me to know, and that is ok. Or at least it should be. And it better be, if I want to be at peace and rest in Him and His Providence.
He is so much more than we can comprehend.
"Lord, I pray you will help me to keep my eyes and my heart set upon you and not be swayed by the circumstances that constantly change around us. Only you are a security to us. Keep our hearts stayed upon your constancy, for some days we are lost without it."
blessings!
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| Posted by MamaArcher |
Mine is a fun one today and full of encouragement!! Enjoy!
Kristine
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Saturday, February 2, 2008 - Thank You! |
| Posted by ichuzchrist |
| I really needed that this morning. It is so easy to sink into depression over circumstances, or to have pity on oneself, or one's family, but we serve such a mighty God who is so much bigger than our circumstances. Thank you for being God's vessel to carry that to me. |
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Saturday, January 26, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: I'll Fly Away
After having a bad day last week, I went into town for something. When I got home, I sat in the van for awhile, enjoying the quiet, mulling over thoughts and circumstances. When I did get out and walk up to the house, I could hear all of our children in the kitchen singing this hymn. It was late; most of the lights were out, and they were all gathered together, huddled in a corner by the counter, just singing their hearts out. I have great kids!
LucyLillie had been getting fussy waiting for me, and they decided to sing to her. She loves to sing, and will sing right along with you. What a blessing to me. I stood there, listening to this small choir outside the kitchen window. I could barely see them all through the lace curtains. The snow was falling lightly, and it was a beautiful sight. It brought tears of joy to my heart and my eyes to hear it.
We serve a mighty God. Sometimes circumstances get in the way of our worship and serving Him. I have adopted a new favorite quote in response to all of the circumstances we have been dealing with lately:
"Refuse to allow circumstances to be the measure of your joy."
I know I already know that, but repeating it might cause me to remember it! I do not want my circumstances to rule me. We have been learning a lot about that, well, for a long time. After several months of discussion, I finally came up with something I repeat to our children when they get emotional over people or people's reactions:
The House of (whomever) will not rule the House of Dixon.
If we truly are the Lord's, then we cannot let someone else's emotions or ideals rule our House, our hearts. We belong to the Lord, and we are to do what He has prescribed for our family to do. I don't do what I know to do well enough sometimes as it is; letting someone else create circumstances that cause me to be emotional or sway this way and that, questioning things is not going to allow me to be in a place I can serve the Lord and walk in what He has for me and our family. Neither circumstances nor others can rule in our hearts. It must be the Lord and His Love.
This hymn is one of the first I heard as a new Believer. Our Grandmother (who may not have long to live now) and my mother-in-law sang this so often, I learned it right away. Apparently, our children love it too! Their open, cheerful denial of circumstances in singing this hymn the other night changed me and my focus, and I am determined to seek what the Lord has for me and walk in it.
I'll Fly Away
written by Alfred E. Brumley in 1929
Some glad morning when this life is o'er,
I'll fly away;
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
When the shadows of this life have gone,
I'll fly away;
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away;
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
Please feel free to join me in this meme. Sign the linky below with a direct link to your post so that it can be found easily on your blog! Thank you to Mama Archer, Rachel, Vicki, Sharla~, and Alicia, who have been faithfully participating with me. I may not get to comment every week, but I am reading your beautiful posts! Also, welcome to Barbara @ Downstowngirl who just joined me last week and to Terri Sue who also joined me recently!
blessings!
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Saturday, January 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
Mine is up!!
I piggybacked on your post, go see you should enjoy it!
Kristine |
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Saturday, January 26, 2008 - Good morning |
| Posted by cricket |
I got mine up and running today! I love your story. I remember my Nanny sing "I'll Fly Away" also.
Be blessed!
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Saturday, January 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by quietcajun |
I am sorry that I have not participated with this weekly meme. I would like to, but frankly, its just one thing too many for me right now. I may do so in the future though and am thankful to be able to read those who do.
This is beautiful, Jacque and I will never again hear that hymn and not think of the lovely, tender scene you described.
I love your new motto. Keep reminding me of it. I, TOO, will try to learn to refuse to let circumstances rule me and be the measure of anything in my heart... my joy, my contentment, my choices, etc.!!!! What an insightful thought! |
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| Posted by luvs2bemom |
I have not visited your blog in a while, but decided to come by and visit. When I read this entry, it touched me deeply!! Thank you for sharing your story. I have been struggling with financial situations and have allowed those things to distract me from the real important things in my life. God and my family. I too, love that song it is my brother's favorite. Reading it confirmed the work God is doing in my life, healing my heart and our financial situation. Thank you!!
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| Posted by Vicki |
*LOL* I appreciate the thanks, although I wonder about your deffinition of "faithful" (I believe that's the word you used) partition...I seem to forget to post most of the time!!
I'll try to get a post up Monday...I'm planning on trying to get some sleep today...Sleep hasn't been easy for me this past week...As is evident now that I have been up 24 hours, and am unfortunetely not sleepy...tired yes, but not sleepy!
In any case my friend, am I missing you on yahoo, or are you avoiding me?? Miss you!!!!!!!!! |
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Monday, January 28, 2008 - Saturday Psalm and Praise |
| Posted by meandmyhouse |
Hi,
I found you through Mama Archer, and I'd like to join the Saturday Psalm and Praise. My children and I try to learn a new hymn or psalm each week and I will do my best to blog on them. I have a few older posts on them, and added one for this past Sat. (which I linked here.)
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Saturday, January 19, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me as I dress. And I try to do my best.
Upside down and inside out. Sometimes clothes can make me pout.
Jesus loves me as I eat: oranges, biscuits, eggs and meat. Apple juice is in my cup.
You can watch me drink it up.
Jesus loves my family. We will work so cheerfully.
Sweeping, cleaning, cook and bake, wash and scrub and weed and rake.
Jesus loves me as I learn How to count and wait my turn.
With my friends I play a game. Paint and build and write my name.
Jesus loves me as I play, Outside, inside everyday.
Chase and race and jump and hop. I don't ever want to stop.
Jesus loves me in my tub, as I wash and as I scrub.
He made me from head to toe. Up and up I grow and grow.
Jesus loves me by my bed. As my songs and prayers are said.
He will watch and care for me. As I sleep so quietly.
Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
The Bible tells me so.
By Debbie Anderson
This is from a children's little board book we have had for fifteen years. Remembering Jesus loves me is so simple and yet sometimes it is something we overlook in our everyday lives.
Please remember us in prayer. We got word that, after many more changes and other investigations, Grandma may not be with us much longer. When this happens, there are a lot more things that need to dealt with. Thank you!
blessings!
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Saturday, January 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
WOW, that is a lot of verses. I had not heard all of those.
Kristine |
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Saturday, January 19, 2008 - Hello! |
| Posted by rjdjohn316 |
Did my SP&P, but the linky wouldn't show up, so I couldn't sign it. Sign it for me?
Thanks Mom!
Love you!
Love,
Rachel
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Saturday, January 19, 2008 - Ok, I did sign it! :) |
| Posted by rjdjohn316 |
It wouldn't load because of the internet connection, but I did sign it. So you can edit the comment!
Love,
Rachel
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Saturday, January 12, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: The Mercy Seat
I loved to sing this song. It was one of my absolute favorites. It is called Mercy Seat by Vicki Yohe. It is about the Tabernacle of God. It is about finding His mercy nowhere else. God is a God who loves us immensely. He is also a God to fear. He holds our future in His hands, and this is not a glib thing. It is not something to take lightly, "Oh, yeah, I got saved about ten years ago. Of course I'm saved. So what if I can't spend time with God; He understands. I am a very busy woman."
Mercy Seat
In the darkness
Where everything is unknown
I face the power of sin on my own
I did not know of a place I could go
Where I could find a way to
Heal my wounded soul.
He said that I could come into
His presence without fear
Into the holy place where
His mercy hovers near
I'm runnin' I'm runnin'
I'm runnin' to the mercy seat
Where Jesus is callin' he said
His grace would cover me
His blood will flow freely
It will provide the healin'
Come runnin' to the mercy seat
I'm runnin; to the mercy seat.
Are you livin' where hope has not been?
You're lost in the curse of a
Lifetime of sin
Lovely illusions they never
Come true I know where there's a place
Of mercy for you
He said that you could come into his
Presence without fear
Into this holy place
Where his presence hovers near.
Come runnin' come runnin'
Come runnin' to the mercy seat
Where Jesus is callin' he said his
Grace would cover you. His blood
Will flow freely it will provide the healin'
Come runnin' to the mercy seat
I'm runnin' to the mercy seat
He said that you could come into his presence
Without fear into the holy place
Where his mercy hovers near
He said we could come to Him. We can come running. He desires us to come into his awesome and terrible presence. It does not matter if we are depressed; it doesn't matter if we are joyful. It matters that we bring it to him and pass His love around.
We cannot do that on our own. We must look to Him. I read the words to this song, and I truly feel like a helpless, unimportant fool who desperately needs to cry out to God and serve Him wholeheartedly.
To be able to "come running" to the Mercy Seat, they had to build it. God gave very detailed instructions on its design, and where to put it when it was finished. It was to "set above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee."
It was a place for us to meet with God, as He intended:
22And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.
17And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof.
18And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.
19And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof.
20And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.
21And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee.
22And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.
Psalm 115:1 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.
blessings!
I will get the Mr. Linky on later!! I have to get some sleep!! Be blessed on this day!
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Saturday, January 12, 2008 - Thank you |
| Posted by cricket |
I love this memes.
I posted on http://memesforlife.blogspot.com/
Terri Sue
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cricket/ |
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Saturday, January 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
I had never heard that song before, thank you for sharing it! It is wonderful!
Mine is up here:
http://www.mamaarcher.com/2008/01/be-thou-my-vision.html |
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Sunday, January 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
Jacque- I wanted to thank you so much for the encouraging words you left in my chat box this morning! you and your friendship are such a blessing to me!
Kristine
www.mamaarcher.com |
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Sunday, January 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Thank you for the beautiful reminder today Jacque . . . and thank you for sharing your sweet daughter with our family. She was a WONDERFUL blessing last week during a Very crazy time!!! :) I've truly never had a more competent babysitter here . . . what a gift!!! You have trained her so well and I am grateful to our precious Lord to know you and your family. Thank you sweet friend!!! I'm sure you had a great visit . . . get some rest and we'll "talk" soon!!!
Blessings - Misty |
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Sunday, January 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by H0MEFree |
Checking in on you! :)
Hope your winter is sunshiney! |
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Saturday, January 5, 2008 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Psalm 121: 7,8
"The LORD will keep you from all harm, he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and for evermore." (Psalm 121:7 & 8)
Our God is a strong and mighty tower. He is able to deliver His people. He is watching over my life: my coming and my going, as well as the coming and going of our children.
When you are on the tail-end of a two-week-long bout with winter colds, sore throats and hacking coughs, it is a comfort to know God is able. Period. He is able. When tears come because of your toddler's fever and your own lack of sleep, and the baby who never even whimpers is crying and having trouble sleeping, I can have a peace.
When circumstances change family relationships or jobs; when friendships or even daily life is forever altered, we can hold onto Him who will keep us from all harm and is watching over our coming and our going. Life is a constant change. For the Believer, it must be. We must constantly allow God to shape and mold us, chipping away at the things that keep us from Him, showing us what we need to know.
The year 2007 brought so many changes into our lives. Good changes. Unexpected changes that God is surely in. As we left 2007 and entered into 2008, changes were still happening. It is a natural thing. It is not always an easy thing, but usually a necessary one. I hope in 2008 that I can hold onto this blessing from Psalms. I hope I can remember as we move or stay here that He is watching over our coming and our going. As we grow and allow God to direct our steps, making plans He may change, I am thankful God has shown me this promise in His Word.
We serve a mighty God. It is sometimes hard to praise Him only on His merits alone, because He has so enveloped us in His Word and His very being as His own. Thank you Lord for undeserved mercy, love and grace.
blessings!
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Saturday, January 5, 2008 - Wonderful |
| Posted by Char5 |
Our God is Awesome, when life is at its craziest we can always lean on Him. Thank you for continuing the Saturday Praise series, they are always refreshing.
Char |
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Saturday, January 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MAmaArcher |
I hope you are all feeling better soon! It is definitely a comfort to know and rest in the fact that God is indeed in control and watching over you.
It is a time of growing closer and depending on Him more.
Though it is never fun at the time, you will look back and see God's hand at work.
Krisitne
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Saturday, December 29, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: The Heart of Worship
I read a review that this song has been so overplayed that it lost its meaning. I believe that can happen in a large setting of worshipers. I believe it does. Worship in a large setting is so much different than individual worship.
The Heart Of Worship
Public Domain
Words and Music by Matt Redman
Verse 1:
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless Your heart
Bridge:
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
Verse 2:
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Every single breath
Bridge:
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship,
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
Individual worship is like individual Bible reading. When I get alone with the Lord and read His Words to me or give Him worship directly to Him from me, it is personal. It's kinda' like the difference between going out with your sweetheart with a group of friends and going out and looking into his eyes and giving him your attention alone. One is personal, one can only be so personal.
The irony is that this song is about just that:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship,
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
A repentant heart that has made worship something that is not all about worship.
Coming back to the real heart of worship: Worshiping Our Lord. Worship ing Jesus. Worshiping a Creator Father God and His Son, one on one, giving Him all.
blessings!
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Saturday, December 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by quietcajun |
| Again you post about one of my VERY favorite songs and a mindset that is dear to my heart... remembering who everything IS about! |
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Saturday, December 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
I think it is great! How our two entries are SO DIFFERENT yet we are speaking of the same Creator and Lord!
Kristine |
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Sunday, December 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by H0MEFree |
My husband and I went to the Brownsville revival in Pensacola Florida about 8 years ago. Tommy Tenney was there and he spoke on this topic... what true worship is. He talked about stripping away religious attitudes and our flesh. He also drew the parallel of Esther touching the scepter. He finishe the sermon with the worship team leading this song. It was unbelievable. The whole place started crying and singing all at the same time. We left there forever changed and broken.
The Brownsville Revival
Website with sermons, historical and current information from the revival in Pensacola.
www.brownsville-revival.org/
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Sunday, December 30, 2007 - :) |
| Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES |
I remember the Brownsville revival. Wow. That was along time ago. My sister and her dh went down to help out with techy-sound stuff for a week, I think. I forgot it was in Pensacola. My SIL lived there, but I don't think that was until afterwards.
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Saturday, December 22, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Be Thou My Vision
I have a Debby Boone cassette tape around here somewhere with this song on it. I really like that tape. I should find it on a cd and just buy it. For now though, I can just listen to Jocelyn sing it all over the house. Do your children sing, out loud, for no reason, just a worship song, deep in there, that just comes bubbling out? It is one of the sweetest sounds a Momma can hear - a child singing a tune, whether off-key, high, low... even the wrong beat or words. I love to hear our children doing dishes, walking through the house, sitting at their schoolwork, singing an old hymn or a praise song. Beautiful.
Be Thou My Vision
Ancient Irish hymn, possibly from the 8th Century, tr. by Mary E. Byrne
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee, Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle-shield, sword for my fight,
Be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight.
Thou my soul's shelter, Thou my high tower.
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'ns Son!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my vision, O ruler of all.
Be Thou My Vision is a traditional Christian hymn, which can be traced to Ireland but is now sung in English-speaking churches around the world.
The text (Rop tú mo baile) is often attributed to Dallan Forgaill in the 8th century; in any case, this text had been a part of Irish monastic tradition for centuries before the hymn itself was written. It was translated from Old Irish into English by Mary E. Byrne in "Eriú," Journal of the School of Irish Learning, in 1905. The English text was first versified by Eleanor H. Hull in 1912, and this version of the lyrics is the most common. However, slight variations of these lyrics are sometimes seen. The first verse of Hull's version follows:
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Thus, the English translation of the hymn itself is fairly recent and the Elizabethan vocabulary and structure is somewhat an anachronism. Be Thou My Vision has become the quintessential Irish hymn in English-speaking churches and is often sung around St. Patrick's Day. Despite its traditional nature and the seemingly archaic quality of the text, Be Thou My Vision has become a popular song performed by Contemporary Christian musicians.
The music is the Irish folk song, Slane, which is about Slane Hill where in 433 A.D. St. Patrick defied the paganHigh King Lóegaire of Tara by lighting candles on Easter Eve. Besides this general connection to Christianity, the folk song has little prior connection to the text.
~Wikipedia
Oh Lord... Be Thou my vision. Let me see life and circumstances... mine, Matt's, our children's, family, friends.... with your Vision. With your Wisdom. Your Dignity.
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, December 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by ApplesofGold |
Oh-another one of my favorite songs! Thank you-reading the words to this and hearing the tune in my mind made my heart swell with joy.
I have this hymn on a celtic lullaby CD-it's so beautiful. Holly |
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Saturday, December 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
thanks Jacque- I love this hymn! Mine is up now!
Kristine |
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Saturday, December 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by alicia |
| One of my favorites :D |
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Saturday, December 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by LeviSuarez |
Hi Auntie, I hope we can see you guys again.
Sus is getting bigger.
Please comment back.
Levi |
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Sunday, December 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by totustuus |
This is one of my favorite hymns...I LOVE Celtic music. Add lovely that are Christ-centered lyrics and you have something grand. Michael Card (do you know of him?) has a Celtic album where he sings this and it's my favorite arrangement.
Everybody sings in our house; we're a very musical family. Six of us play the piano, I play the organ, and Victoria plays the flute. There is always music in our house!!
Best regards (and Merry Christmas!!),
Sylvia |
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Sunday, December 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by quietcajun |
I really liked:
Be Thou my battle-shield, sword for my fight,
Be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight.
I have really struggled with really DELIGHTING in the Lord and for a long time prayed that I would understand the Joy of the Lord. More and more it is coming to me as I trust in Him more and lean fully upon Him and not on myself.
Thank-you for taking time to share this and all of the lovely hymns you share. I LOVE hymns. |
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Monday, December 24, 2007 - singing |
| Posted by heartofwisdom |
"Do your children sing, out loud, for no reason,"
Yes, all the time and I LOVE it. Too precious. Softens the heart doesn't it. Makes you realize we are continuously planting seeds and how important it is.
Thanks for sharing this hymn.
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Saturday, December 15, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Proverbs, Friends, Kindnesses
(If you would like to read about SP&P, you can read that HERE.)
I am straying a bit from the meme theme of Psalms.
I searched for 2 words in Psalms, and needed to look further.
So, you will have to read with me from Proverbs.
I was looking for a sweet spirit in a couple of words, and this is what came up. I had already started a post about Joy (silly me, I could have used that for Robin's Fruit of the Spirit Friday - maybe next week!). Anyway, I have spoken to so many friends in the past month or so and found a pattern of discouragement.
Then, I was speaking to one friend today, and she was relaying to me a hurt caused by a friend over some piddly article of clothing. A long-time friend. A friend who is hurting. And, it reminded me of the post about Joy I had started. About how Joy is so easily stolen if left unprotected. About how easily it affects relationships. And how Joy is something the enemy does not want us to have.
It is sad to lose a friend you have had for a very long time over something so small, but sometimes God uses these things to put hedges around us, as we are learning in our discussion of The Hedge of Thorns.
My friend asked me what to do. Her heart is broken. It immediately reminded me of Joy. I don't know what to do other than ask the Lord to pray that bitterness won't come in and that love will reign. Even if love means to step back from that friendship and allow God to work in that area of her friend's life. I learned a few years back that some friends are only friends for a season. That was hard for me to grasp after having certain friends for years, but it is true. And then again, there's that hedge thing.
That God thing. So, two things to praise God for this week:
Friend/s:
Proverbs 27:10
Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Kindness:
Proverbs 31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Psalm 119:76
Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Psalm 117:2
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
God has given us His Word to keep in our hearts. He has given it so that we may live by it and not only live here on this earth at this time, but live for all eternity. He gives us friends out of his kindnesses. I did find it interesting, after choosing those verses to see that in two of them, there is a distinction between friends and brothers.
Thank you, God, for your Word. Truly your merciful kindness is great toward us. Please comfort my friend in this. And, I pray your Word will comfort those who feel lonely, friendless and who have lost their Joy.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, December 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
Jacque-
Thank you so much for this today! The Lord is speaking through you, thank you for ministering to me and others through this!
You have greatly blessed me!
Kristine aka MamaArcher
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Saturday, December 15, 2007 - merciful kindness |
| Posted by Alicia |
I appreciate your post and I just had to point out because it delighted me to notice -
I just finished putting up a Psalm that has blessed me with the theme of the Lord's 'steadfast love' as the ESV puts it, 'mercy' in the KJV and in those two verses from the Psalms regarding kindess, 'merciful kindness' is the same Hebrew word as the others!
Thank you again for your post, it has given me much to meditate upon.
I'm starting to really want to read The Hedge of Thorns - I keep hearing it mentioned all over the place!
Hope you have a blessed weekend.
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Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise -Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2
We closed our prayer time this afternoon with Lord, please show us what we are to do today to complete your will for our day. This was after we read Romans chapters 1 and part of two. It was apparent to each of us that we are not in control of things. We do make our own choices, but God is ultimately the God. We should strive to live a holy life, but we are so imperfect that will never happen. all we can do is to lean on Jesus. all we can do is turn our eyes and our hearts to Him.
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
blessings!
Jacque
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Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by ApplesofGold |
Oh, this is one of my favorite songs!! Thanks for sharing all the words.
I also enjoyed reading a few of your other posts & catching up with you.
Merry Christmas! Holly |
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Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
thank you, I needed this today!
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Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Alicia |
| I just found this yesterday, thanks for starting it! I've been looking forward to joining in. |
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Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Sandpiper |
| Thank-you for starting this. I found myself humming 'Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus' as I was typing. I have enjoyed visiting your blog! |
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Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Psalm 119
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
Psalm 119
1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
3They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
5O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
We watched Amazing Grace tonight. The plot seems like a simple part of history: "The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament in 19th century England, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade." In truth, it is a much deeper testimony to HIS-story.
This man, who happens to be a member of British Parliament is asked, after becoming totally wrapped up in the Creation of God and considering leaving the direction of his present life, "Did you find God?" and answers truthfully, "I think He found me."
Truly, was God ever lost? No. We are. And when we are 'found' by Him, awakened to His Word and plan for our lives, it takes hold of us like nothing we have ever known. It is a passion.
This man, with a bright future ahead of him must choose to serve God or to stay in the life he knows and make decisions as a new man. Can he do both? Certainly God chose him and gave him a passion.
I think, if he found the above verses, he can.
God is gracious to give us His Word and His Spirit. I believe Psalm 119 is a prayer of faith in a God who can fulfill it. We can try as we might to live a good life, free of sin, but we can only do it with God. Only He can complete us. But we can do our part: vs. 7, I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments, and verse 11, Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
I offer this as a praise to the One True God. I offer it as a blessing to you, LORD. I thank you for these verses that show me I can be who you created me to be and I am dependent on you for that also. Praise you, LORD.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
YOU WROTE:
"Did you find God?" and answers truthfully, "I think He found me."
Truly, was God ever lost? No. We are. And when we are 'found' by Him, awakened to His Word and plan for our lives, it takes hold of us like nothing we have ever known. It is a passion.
MY COMMENT:
Thank you for speaking this truth! We watched this movie again last night as well, too funny! I wondered as I watched it how many people would REALLY see and embrace the truth you just mentioned! So many want a part to play their salvation, the truth is it is ALL of God!
Have a blessed weekend!
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Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Hi Jacque... |
| Posted by ThreeLittleLadies |
This post is right on with what God is saying to me lately too. Have a blessed weekend.
Carol |
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Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by H0MEFree |
Sometimes as new believers we feel like we HAVE found God. Like He was hiding. But like you said- WE were the blind ones.
Lately I have been praying Psalm 119. There are times when you need this prayer to voice your heart in a way that you cannot do alone. I am in a time like that.
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Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by sharla88 |
OK! I posted my SPaP LOL sorry for the abreviating.
GB~
sharla~ |
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Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by quietcajun |
We watched Amazing Grace last night too.
I haven't decided whether or not to let the boys see it b/c the woman's clothing is rather... um... revealing, but I would like Kaitlyn to see it. |
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Sunday, November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Training Hearts |
I haven't been able to come by in a little while and I'm glad that I stopped by today. I've been having a bad week, and this was special to read.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
~Tamara
www.TrainingHearts.com |
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Sunday, November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by curiouscat |
Hi Jacque, that was a good post. I can't wait to rent that movie :)
Have a gift for you :)
http://www.sellersourcebook.net/users/3153/gbithksgvquilt.jpg
hugs
Denise |
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Saturday, November 10, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Yesu Azali Awa
This song is a favorite of mine and my children. We have seen Selah in concert about 3-4 times. The last time we saw them here, which was several years ago, we got to meet them up close and personal, and Nicol and her nephew took pictures with us and our children, which was fun for all of the children.
She and her brother, Todd, are missionary children, all grown-up now. Their family were missionaries to Congo Africa, so this is the music of their childhood. “Life is so hard there, and there's not a lot of reason to hope, so it's extremely important to be able to broadcast to most of the state, to share the Scriptures and tell them, ‘Hold on to the promises of God—it's life changing, and the Word of God will not return void,'” Todd says.
Yesu Azali Awa (Jesus Is Here With Us)
Congolese Hymn ~you can find these lyrics and more at SelahOnline (Author Unknown - Translation by Todd Smith and Nicol Smith)
Yesu azali awa
(Jesus is here)
Yesu azali awa
(Jesus is here)
Yesu azali awa na biso
(Jesus is here with us)
Yesu azali awa
(Jesus is here)
Yesu azali awa
(Jesus is here)
Yesu azali awa na biso
(Jesus is here with us)
Oh, oh
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia na Yesu
(Alleluia to the Lord)
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia na Yesu
(Alleluia to the Lord)
Biso toko komo kuna
(We are going there)
Biso toko komo kuna
(We are going there)
Biso toko komo kuna na lola
(We are going there to heaven)
Biso toko komo kuna
(We are going there)
Biso toko komo kuna
(We are going there)
Biso toko komo kuna na lola
(We are going there to heaven)
CHORUS
© 2001 Curb Songs (ASCAP)/ Okapi One Music (Adm. by Curb Songs) /ASCAP)/ Littleberace Music (Adm. by Curb Songs) (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved.
After Jesus was crucified and arose from the dead, he commanded his disciples that
"All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Yesu azali awa
(Jesus is here)
Yesu azali awa
(Jesus is here)
Yesu azali awa na biso
(Jesus is here with us)
Matthew 28:18-20
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, November 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by VirtuousMaidens |
I did it... and hopefully I will be doing it again today elsewhere. ; )
Shalom,
Lois the SIMPLE |
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Saturday, November 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MamaArcher |
That is a very unique way of doing this week's Psalm & Praise! I loved it! You have been a blessing to me today!!!
Kristine aka MamaArcher |
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Saturday, November 10, 2007 - Oh nuts |
| Posted by SuperAngel |
Well, I was going to put my linky in Mr. Linky, but the library doesn't show it. ugh...
anyway, I did the meme!! Here is mine: http://homeschoolblogger.com/SuperAngel/424492/
Love,
Amanda |
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Sunday, November 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by BlogBoy |
RYC: He knew our names from conception! He wanted to be personally involved in out lives! That just blows me away! "Who is man that you are mindful of him?"
Eric |
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Sunday, November 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Vicki |
I tagged you for a meme...details at
http://prairierosesamongthorns.com/vblog/2007/11/11/7-random-andor-weird-facts/
God Bless!! |
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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Rise Up and Praise Him!
~1 Chronicles 16:31 ~
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.
When I used to lead worship, I just loved this song! It is so full of energy and praise, how can you help but worship? This song seems so much bigger than the fewwords that are in it. Today, we were sitting in the atticroom, the Little boyus were just running around; I could hear someone outside, probaby Eric, and I just started singing these words out. I asked Amanda to sing it out for me; it is such an awesome expression of praise and worship.
Rise Up and Praise Him
from the Album, First Love by Paul Baloche © 1996 Integrity's Hosanna! Music
Let the heavens rejoice
Let the earth be glad
Let the people of God
Sing His praise all over the land
Everyone in the valley
Come and lift your voice
All those on the mountain top be glad
And shout for joy
Rise up and praise Him
He deserves our love
Rise up and praise Him
Worship the Holy One
With all your heart
With all your soul
With all your might
Rise up and praise Him
Rise up and praise Him
This is my intention with Saturday Psalm & Praise: to praise Him. To sing to Him, to worship Him, to Read Scripture as an act of worship of Him. This song truly is about God, not man. If we would get up and praise Him, first thing and all day long, oh, what different lives we may lead!
Come to our aid, LORD; we are a needy people! Only you are deserved of our praise. Only you are worthy of being lifted up. Draw us so we may see ourselves in you, and fall down to worship and rise up to praise you! Amen!
blessings! -Jacque
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If you would like to join me in my Saturday Psalm & Praise, it's simple!
1. Write a post on your blog about a favorite Psalm, Hymn or Worship Chorus or one that has spoken to you in the past week. The only qualification is that whatever you choose has to be in praise of God. In other words, I would like to see Psalms and songs that are not all about me, the worshiper. I have heard too many songs in recent years sung about me, my problems, my worship, etc. I want this to be directed to God and His Son, Jesus. That is who we are to worship, and I think we need to make sure our hearts are set in that direction, not just all about how I want to do this or how I am this because of that.
Truly, we all have to work it out for ourselves, and you need to make it yours. Just bring it to God for His glory. I want this to be an offering to Him.
2. You may just blog the Psalm/song or you can tell what impact is has had on you and your thoughts. Sometimes just the Psalm is enough. Sometimes we have to let out our own words of praise!
3. Link your post to this week's original SP&P.
4. Oh, and make sure you sign your name to Mr. Linky and link your actual post. Leave a comment if you like.
5. If you would like to use a Mr. Linky on your post, please feel free to do so! I have made it an open meme.
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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
My Saturday Praise is up. (a little later than usual) Have a wonderfully blessed weekend!
Kristine aka MamaArcher |
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Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by sharla88 |
Hey! I did my PSP! thanks
GB~
sharla~ |
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Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Vicki |
Sounds like a nice song...I think I would have to hear it with music to tell if I know it or not...
I got 2 more CD's on Friday...I was so excited!! They are from my favorite ministry. One is Christmas music, the old favorites like Away In a Manger..The other, well we'll just say that their name is Strand of Pearls, because it's too long winded to explain who makes up the band..but anyway, It has some of my favorites on it, like Amazing Grace, and In The Garden. I was really excited to get them, and to expand on my music collection!!
Hope your weekend is going good!!! |
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Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Vicki |
Okay, I know I was already here once, but had to stop by again and tell you I did a SP&P...
I really had no intentions of doing it...but felt led to do it, so I did..*LOL*
*HUGS* |
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Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Vicki |
Third time is a charm, or so the saying goes...
Forgot in my last comment, to say that I hope I did the linking thing right...I wasn't sure what/how to link your post to mine...*LOL* I am NOT very computer wizzy!! *LOL* |
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Saturday, October 27, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: Beautiful One
Saturday Psalm & Praise
I am learning as my children grow, to cherish the moments more. I have always done this to an extent, but sometimes life really does get in the way, so to speak, and you miss so much. So, with Amanda's approaching 18th birthday in mind, I had been pondering quite a few things. One of those things being to value and really make the most of the time I spend with her, because her time is most likely the time I have the least of left. Fortunately, we do get to spend a lot of time together.
I am not a big christian music fan. Having been a Worship Leader, I tend to get frustrated and angry at all of the songs on the radio that are totally self-focused, rather than God-focused. Because of this and the usual verbiage of most of the dj's, we rarely turn on the radio. That is pretty much fine with all of our children, and we do enjoy worship cds, anyway.
When Amanda and I went into town the other night, LucyLillie and Caleb were along, and pretty ready for bed. Lucy was not too happy in her carseat, so we turned the radio on to see if there was a song to sing to her. Amanda and I share one characteristic when we hear music - we listen - really listen - to the words to songs. This particular song struck me this time. That was strange because I already knew it well, but had not contemplated it for some time. As I heard words of praise to the LORD I felt an overwhelming sense of refreshing and relief . It was a lovely change from the other songs we heard in the same run. It was truly about a Wonderful, Beautiful God.
BEAUTIFUL ONE
by Tim Hughes
Wonderful, So Wonderful
Is your unfailing love
Your cross has spoken mercy over me
No eye has seen no ear has heard
No heart can fully know
How glorious, how beautiful you are
Beautiful One I love
Beautiful One I adore
Beautiful One my soul must sing
Powerful so powerful
Your glory fills the skies
Your mighty works displayed for all to see
The beauty of your majesty awakes my heart to sing
How marvelous how wonderful you are
You opened my eyes to your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as you
I was refreshed because this song speaks to God's character: His mercy, His unfailing love. All of these characteristics that I am so sorely lacking in. All of these powerful, lovely virtues I am reaching for and so often miserably failing in. And the crazy thing is that I was not ashamed of not being like He is as much as I was in awe of WHO He is. As I heard the words, "Beautiful One I love, Beautiful One I adore, Beautiful One my soul must sing," they just captured me. They captured my heart for God.
We, as a culture have lost the meaning of Beautiful. I mean, to me, even the word beautiful is a beautiful word. It emanates serenity and life and a joyous feeling, yet we do not truly use it in this manner. To say that God is beautiful was such a lifting to my heart, I had to stop and close my eyes and sing along.
The song goes on to praise His Power and His glory that fills the skies. These beautiful skies that are calm and peaceful blue at times and a dark, swirling black at others truly are filled with His glory. And His power. They, and all of creation, are His mighty works displayed for all to see. It is amazing that, despite all of this majesty in creation around us, this part of the verse is still true: "No eye has seen no ear has heard, No heart can fully know, How glorious, how beautiful you are."
Thank you LORD for showing yourself to a people who really are incapable of fully understanding who you are, but are so desperate to know. Thank you. You truly are Beautiful.
Blessings~
Jacque
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If you would like to join me in my Saturday Psalm & Praise, it's simple!
1. Write a post on your blog about a favorite Psalm, Hymn or Worship Chorus or one that has spoken to you in the past week. The only qualification is that whatever you choose has to be in praise of God. In other words, I would like to see Psalms and songs that are not all about me, the worshiper. I have heard too many songs in recent years sung about me, my problems, my worship, etc. I want this to be directed to God and His Son, Jesus. That is who we are to worship, and I think we need to make sure our hearts are set in that direction, not just all about how I want to do this or how I am this because of that.
Truly, we all have to work it out for ourselves, and you need to make it yours. Just bring it to God for His glory. I want this to be an offering to Him.
2. You may just blog the Psalm/song or you can tell what impact is has had on you and your thoughts. Sometimes just the Psalm is enough. Sometimes we have to let out our own words of praise!
3. Link your post to this week's original SP&P.
4. Oh, and make sure you sign your name to Mr. Linky and link your actual post. Leave a comment if you like.
5. If you would like to use a Mr. Linky on your post, please feel free to do so! I have made it an open meme.
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Saturday, October 27, 2007 - Jacque |
| Posted by anyachristine |
I love this song! And I love what you have written here. It is refreshing to hear something that talks about how beautiful God is...I get weary of the self focused songs as well.
May you be blessed today...you have been an encouragement to me!
Christy |
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Saturday, October 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
this is a great song, I found myself singing along as I read!
Have a blessed week!
Kristine aka MamaArcher |
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Sunday, October 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by hsmombrc |
I loved your song choice too!!! Wonderful song and I loved everything you said about it too! I know you are so right on about how we yearn to know MORE, but will never be able to fully comprehend how awesome our God truly is! It is an honor to even say His name =o)
God bless!
Susie |
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Sunday, October 28, 2007 - Love it |
| Posted by hugabunchmom |
| I absolutely love "Beautiful One" as well, we thoroughly enjoy singing it during praise and worship with our church family. You are so right about worship often tending toward self rather than our Heavenly Father. Love your Saturdays!! Wish I could stay organized enough and understand all of these links and such enough to get and stay regularly involved. Hoping you are enjoying a fantastic school year. |
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Monday, October 29, 2007 - Wonderful |
| Posted by Jocelyndixon |
As usual... yes people will forever be looking up to you, and I am proud of you as my mother.
Love you
Jocelyn |
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Monday, October 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by JesusLovesU |
Hello, Mrs. Dixon!
It was nice finally getting to meet all of your family! =]
May I add you to my friends list?
~Britta |
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Your Daughter Rachel is a wonderful child.I just wanted to tell you that she and I have been talking and she sure is a blessing to me so I know how special she must be to you:) I love reading her stories about the farm and the family.She is a wonderful writer and is much more advanced it seems than most her age.
I just realize the family had blogs.I am not on here that much.
Well, take care:)
HUMBLE HEART
She will know me:) |
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise: God is God is God
Sometimes when I think of what I can post for the Saturday Psalm & Praise, I am just stumped. I could pick any Psalm; they are all wonderful and thought-provoking. I have had a weird week. What started out quite stressful and plain weird has turned to joy and excitement. Praise God.
After a long day of getting back into school... (Matt was on vacation for 2 weeks straight), I posted my Bio and my first Memo Monday on HSBA and entered my Photo Essay on Monday night, which was a challenge(and I love a challenge). On Tuesday, I had a long stressful day that ended at 4am with a phone call with a sweet friend. On Wednesday, I found out my Photo Essay won me the printer, and I thought I would do a happy dance - That made loading 30 pictures on dial up and formatting the text well worth it!!
Thursday brought the news about the legislation Gov. Schwarzenegger passed into law for CA public schools (makes my stomache turn and my blood boil at the same time!) and some frantic running around here that evening, trying to shoe our children, lighting candles and bringing the TV downstairs to watch the new reports of the tornadoes that were in our area. Yesterday, after Amanda and I spent time praying and deciding if we would be the new moderators for the HSB Literary Club, we had a great time brainstorming the different things we want to do with that.
I am learning that though people bring things into our lives that may concern us, weary us, or even drive us nuts, I know God is God is God. He is all we need, and He works all things together for the good of them that love Him (and people almost ALWAYS leave off the next part) and are called according to HIS purpose. That is a powerful promise. And the last part is the best part. Called according to HIS purpose. Not my purpose, nor my interpretation of HIS purpose... but HIS actual purpose. And, wow, God works on a need- to -know basis. Sometimes we don't need to know until we are called to action. Glad He has that all worked out.
I chose this Psalm for no other reason than 8 has always been my favorite number. With a birthday like 8-28-68, what can you expect? I chose the number, read the Psalm, and decided the praise verses fit what I was looking for. I felt like I was being pummelled this week, and God heard my cry. I did not have to worry that I might go down to the pit. Thank you, Father.
Psalm 28
1Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
2Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
3Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
4Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.
5Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
6Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
8The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
9Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
Also... Rachel posted some beautiful pictures of Lucy Goosey onto her Raspberry Pixie Muffin blog. Isn't she a Sweetie? Here, she is wrapped in the afghan my dear friend Christina made her. She is also wearing the prairie bonnet that Miss Brielle made for her! I love my Little Blessings, and I love our friends!!!
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Vicki |
"I am learning that though people bring things into our lives that may concern us, weary us, or even drive us nuts,"
I hope that I am not bringing anything into your life to make you feel this way!! |
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
That is a great Psalm, it sounds like you have had a bit of a trying week, the Psalm I have posted today should lift your spirits!
Blessings to you,
Kristine aka MamaArcher |
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by sharla88 |
Hey Mrs. D! I post my Saturday thing and linked it!
GB~
sharla~ |
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Ohmygoodness, Vicki - |
| Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES |
No way, Honey!
NO!NO!NO!!!!
Please forgive me that it might even seem you may be driving me nuts... or any of the above!!!
No..... I am blessed by your sweet comments on mine and the girls blogs!!!
No. You do not make me feel that way. Truly.
Love, J
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Thanks for visiting my blog! |
| Posted by ReviewsbyHeidi |
I thought I'd pop over here and sign your Mr. Linky to save you the trouble!
Hey, I have SiteMeter too~ tell me how you knew I linked to your blog~ that's a neat feature I didn't know about!
Thanks!
Heidi |
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by BlogBoy |
RYC: Yep, I would be out there waving my arms. Something about standing outside in the wind just reminded me of Charlton Heston.
I also have be reciting Shakespeare I'll have to bring some down when we come ;)
Eric
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by hsmombrc |
I truly enjoyed your Psalm this week also...I have a friend who needs to hear that so I will be sending her over to read it too! Thanks for hosting this wonderful Meme!
God bless!
Susie |
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Sunday, October 21, 2007 - Amen!! |
| Posted by SuperAngel |
Yep, that scripture sure sums what has been going on this week up. Isn't it great to know God will deliver us from our enemies!! I love it!!
RYC:
No actually YOU ARE THE BEST. I don't even know how to express how much I love and admire you and how much I want to be like you.
I am the blessed one with a Mom like you!!
Love you MOM!!
Love,
Amanda only!! |
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Saturday, October 13, 2007 - Blessed Assurance - Saturday Psalm & Praise
Have you ever been 'down in the mulligrubs'? Life is not fair; you aren't being treated right; you shouldn't have to live like this. Or maybe there is something genuinely breaking you that you have to find a way to live with and through. Maybe a fear that grips your future that you must find a way to give to Him.
Way down in the mulligrubs, in the pit. Not able to see the hope God has for you. I would imagine we have all been there or will be someday. In a place where we need God more than ever; where we need to get our sights set on Him, instead of whatever our lives hold at the moment. At the moment we do have Blessed Assurance that we do not focus on. We must ask the LORD to help us do just that. There is great freedom in the LORD when we praise Him. When we put aside ourselves and worship the Creator, Our Father, the One True God. When lift our eyes up, and whether we see Him or not, we lift Him up and praise Him. Therein lies our help.
Blessed Assurance
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending bring from above,
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
"Blessed Assurance" was composed by two of the most prolific Christian hymn writers in history. The lyrics come from a woman with over 8000 hymns to her credit and the music comes from the organ of a lady with over 500 hymns to her credit. One day, Fanny Crosby was visiting her dear friend, Phoebe Knapp. She played a tune for Fanny and asked her afterwards, "What does it say to you, Fanny?" Her reply was simple: "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine." This hymn is still being played on the church organ in thousands of churches still today.
Despite being blind, Fanny Crosby’s impact on Christian hymns was tremendous. She once described how her blindness affected her songs. "I verily believe that God intended that I should live my days in physical darkness so that I might be better prepared to sing His praise and lead others from spiritual darkness into eternal light. With sight I would have been too distracted to have written thousands of hymns." Without Fanny’s faith and Phoebe’s organ, songs such as "Blessed Assurance" would have never been written.
Phoebe Knapp was also known as Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp, the second president of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. They belonged to the same church congregation as Fanny Crosby, the John Street Methodist Church in New York City. She kept a pipe organ in her apartment to help her compose. When her husband passed away, Mrs. Knapp was left with a large fortune. She gave a large portion of her inheritance to charity.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, October 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
WOW, I'm first to comment today! Well, Good morning all!
Thank you for the Blessed Assurance hymn, I love that one! I'm singing it now!
Please check out mine today and leave a comment so I know you were there.
Have a blesseed day honoring and praiseing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Kristine aka MamaArcher |
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Saturday, October 13, 2007 - HI Jacque :) |
| Posted by anyachristine |
What a wonderful encouragement this post is! I love this hymn--We do have a blessed assurance!
And thank you for your comment on my blog. We have put some guidelines in place for D....he must ask before going to certain sites (the same idea as you were talking about...approving sites previously) and he must show us his posts and comments before he publishes them. And teaching "blogging etiquette"...teaching him that people can't read your expression in writing sometimes (they may not know you are joking when you make a sarcastic comment) He has visited Paulie's blog, but I don't think he's been to your daughters' blogs. I'll encourage him to do so....
Thanks again for your input and I'll definitely call on you if I have any more questions!
Have a blessed day!
Christy :) |
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Saturday, October 13, 2007 - Ok... |
| Posted by Jocelyndixon |
I posted mine! :)
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/Jocelyndixon/72795/
AND, I put the linky on!
Jocelyn |
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Saturday, October 13, 2007 - You are sweet |
| Posted by SuperAngel |
RYC1:
Aww... gee Thanks Mom. Your comment was really something special.
Yeah, glad we can learn thro living school, but I still prefer to do textbooks. I gues I just feel that when I work in a tb I can see that I am accomplishing what I need to and see it get finished. You can't really see that in living learning.
Hope you like your new book and can use it. ; )
RYC2:
Yeah I knew those were your favorite pics. That is why I decided to use them. ; )
Thank you so much for letting us go to TN. That was so awesome. I wish you all could have gone too.
Well as much as I would want to go with you all back to TN, I think its a good idea. Maybe you could go...
Love,
Amanda only |
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Saturday, October 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by LeviSuarez |
Hi Auntie, thanks for letting Amanda, Jocelyn and *Grandpa* come over. It was fun having them over! Next time hopefully the whole family could come over.
Please comment back.
Your nephew,
Levi |
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Sunday, October 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by BlogBoy |
RYC: To watch or not to watch, that is question! To die, to sleep; To sleep perchance to dream. Ay, theres the rub, for in that sleep of death what dreams my come when we have shuffled off this mortal coils of bongo junk!
Pernicious material thy name is the Bongo video! Rid us of thy evil, get thee to a nunnery Bongo!
Can you tell Ive been watching Hamlet? ;)
Oh, and via chat with Paul
Eric Novak: Ill let it die, in a few days
Paul Suarez: ahhaha
Paul Suarez: lol
Paul Suarez: wow
Paul Suarez: thanks ;)
Eric Novak: yeah, no problem, Im getting tired of trying to beat sense into your head :D
Eric
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| Posted by Jocelyndixon |
I wish you coulda been in TN with us too... I think it would have been a lot more fun!! Kinda felt lonely! And sorry I didn't bring you pie or OREOS! ; (
Love,
Joci |
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| Posted by Vicki |
Am glad the Dr.s report was good for Gena!! I will continue to pray...
Blessed Assurance is one of my favorites, if one can really say they have favorites.
Are you ever going to email me?? *LOL* Here I am, on the edge of my seat everyday, waiting....for something that never comes....*LOL* (I'm joking) I know things have been busy!!!
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I just saw your Monday Memo post at homeschool blogger awards and wanted to come by and say HI. This is one of my favorite songs. We love music in our home and the old hymns are some that we like to listen to and sing all the time.
God bless,
Sallie
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Friday, October 5, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise -To Praise Him
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
We are as humans have always been. We just have been given more grace than those who came before. There is no new thing under the sun. No feeling, no thought, no sin, no redemption.
Psalm 119
1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD
2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
Oh how I long to always be that person for the Lord, for my husband and my children. I long to always be delightful, always seeking God with a whole heart, to have open eyes to the wondrous things out of His law. To love life as it is.
I think, though, verse 25 says how I feel most of the time:
25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
It tells me that I need the LORD. I still need Him. We can know Him for all of our years and still not know Him. Still not be abandoned to Him and His  will. Still clinging to our flesh and our own wants. My soul still cleaves to the dust. Cleaves means a part of. I am still a part of the dust in many ways. I am a part of the former man, the Adam, who sinned. I need the quickening of my spirit. I need the LORD in each word, each thought, each feeling.
To give all these things over to Him in living sacrifice is to praise Him. To be the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD and they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart and they also who do no iniquity, but they walk in his ways - that is to praise Him.
Blessings!
Jacque
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Saturday, October 6, 2007 - I did my SP&P! |
| Posted by rjdjohn316 |
I did it! I'm the second one! YAY! I love doing it!
Love you!
Love,
Rachel |
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Saturday, October 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Mine is up now!
Have a blessed week-end!
MamaArcher
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Saturday, October 6, 2007 - Mom... |
| Posted by SuperAngel |
OK... got mine up and linkyed. Those are some great verses you posted!!
Love,
Amanda only.
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Saturday, September 29, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise meme
 I have come to enjoy posting my Saturday Psalm & Praise. It is such joy to read the Word and post Psalms and worship of our LORD and just dwell on the WORD. I have enjoyed reading others' SP&P posts, just being refreshed and basking in the WORD and praising the LORD. I hope you have too.
I knew what I was going to post today, when I read Nancy's comment on my Girlhood post. She left me the sweetest comment. It was such a lovely encouragement. She also left me her favorite Psalm on her comment, and I knew then I was going to use it this week for my Saturday Psalm & Praise.
Psalm 40
1I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
5Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
6Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
10I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
11Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
12For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
13Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
14Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
15Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
16Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
17But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
"Do I trust the LORD or do I trust in my circumstances?"
This reminded me of another chapter 40 that holds special encouragement for the Believer.
Isaiah 40
25To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.
26Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
27Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
28Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
29He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
30Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
31But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
 God, you are a mystery to me. How you sought me and you saved me and you still keep me everyday. I am so unworthy, and yet, you are still there, comforting me and teaching me. It is the greatest gift and privelege to know you and serve you, LORD.
The greatest thing in all my life is knowing You.
The greatest thing in all my life is knowing You.
I want to know You More, I want to know You more.
The greatest thing in all my life is knowing You.
The greatest thing in all my life is loving You.
The greatest thing in all my life is loving You.
I want to love You more, I want to love You more.
The greatest thing in all my life is loving You.
The greatest thing in all my life is serving You.
The greatest thing in all my life is serving You.
I want to serve You more, I want to serve You more.
The greatest thing in all my life is serving You.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, September 29, 2007 - I already left |
| Posted by NancysNook |
my comment but here's another one anyway. Great post, I love the words to that song! Have a nice day.
Nancy |
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Saturday, September 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
mine is up..a little differnt this week, it is actually a little "study" on the Psalms.
Have a blessed week-end!
MamaArcher
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Saturday, September 29, 2007 - Those are some |
| Posted by SuperAngel |
great scriptures, Mom. Isn't it wonderful how God brings people and their wisdom into our lives at the most opportune moments.
Just stopping by!!
Love,
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Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - God Will Make A Way
God Will Make A Way
Words and music by Don Moen
Proverbs 3:6
"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. "
I first heard this song sung by Janet Paschal before I ever heard it sung in a church. It is a beautiful, peaceful, strong and calming song. It gives hope in a non-emotional way.
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me
He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way.
By a roadway in the wilderness, He'll lead me
And rivers in the desert will I see
Heaven and earth will fade
But His Word will still remain
He will do something new today.
God will make a way,
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me
He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way
Our God is just like that. He will make a way. If it is His will, and we are walking in it and believing for His will, He will make a way. He loves His People and He is a faithful God. He doesn't dangle a carrot in front of us and then say, "Run!". He walks with us, protects us, equips us and holds our hands when necessary.
He loves us with a love we don't deserve, don't know how to express and will not find commonly on this earth.
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
We are a blessed and undeserving people who find our God and find His ways to be true.
I have a few friends who are, right now, facing uncertain circumstances, holding onto a God that is True and Just and Righteous. I am praying and believing with them the God will make a way, where there seems to be no way.
Because God is God, and "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)
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blessings! -Jacque
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Friday, September 21, 2007 - Mr. Linky for your post Source/html |
| Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES |
It's easy to get a Mr. Linky for your own post! Read about it here:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/JacqueDixonSoulRestES/395079/
-blessings!
Jacque
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Saturday, September 22, 2007 - SP&P |
| Posted by nancysnook |
Okay, it's up and I got the Mr. Linky up too! YIPPEE!!! I love the song you posted, it's beautiful and very meaningful! Nice pick.
Nancy
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Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Ruth |
This is one of my favorite songs. It is so wonderful how our God will make a way for us when we reach the end of way and don't see how it could happen~He reaches into our lives and works things out in His way~His perfect way.
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Saturday, September 22, 2007 - One of My Favorites! |
| Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES |
Nancy- Yay! You got Mr. Linky on! So did you read my post? Was it clear?
Ruth- I agree. This is one of the first songs I remember as a new christian. I have learned so much in growing that the way that is most important is His Way!
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Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
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Love you, friend. You are a HUGE encouragement to me. Big time. Thanks for everything, especially your friendship. Whoever thought HSB would have such benefits? :)
Tell Luc that her Sus is coming soon! Think of the tea parties and dollies....
Love you!
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Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Let's Just Praise the LORD - Simply
Simple. This week, I need simple. A simple praise song amidst all the chaos to remind me of what is really the most important thing: Praise the LORD. That is my purpose. Not training my children, not being the perfect wife, not blogging, not even homeschooling!
These are the means by which I fulfill my purpose to Praise the LORD, but not what my focus must be on.
Let's Just Praise The Lord
Words by Gloria and William J. Gaither
Music by William J. Gaither
© 1972
Psalm 22:23 "Ye that fear the LORD, praise him;"
Let's just praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Let's just lift our hearts to heaven
And praise the Lord;
Let's just praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Let's just lift our hearts to heaven
And praise the Lord!
I read a thought this week that made me breathe deeply and sigh long. It was about chickens. It said something to the effect of: "Chickens are peaceful to watch. Chickens are simple creatures. They simply go around pecking the ground. Just simple to watch. Peaceful." No wonder I have found myself in the chicken pen so much lately. They do not act peaceful at feeding time, but it is so peaceful to watch them.
The simple life. That is what I desire. To praise the LORD in what I do. To rid myself and my days from things that take me from that.
I love the praise songs that make you think deeply and are all-encompassing. But, the simple ones that point us to Our LORD are calming, reassuring and bring peace into my heart.
blessings! -Jacque
If you would like to participate in SS&P, or you just want to read some worship songs, here is a great list: Heavenly Midis Songbook
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Saturday, September 15, 2007 - here is the code to put the linky on your post: |
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<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/header.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=JacqueDixon&postid=14Sep2007&meme=190"></script>
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Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Mr. Linky |
| Posted by nancysnook |
Are we supposed to be putting that Mr. Linky on our blogs for the meme? I wasn't sure and didn't put it last week because I forgot to ask you about it.
Thanks,
Nancy |
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Saturday, September 15, 2007 - so... |
| Posted by nancysnook |
It will only come up when there is a SP&P post done then? I don't like having to ask but does it go in the Main Entry section or somewhere else on the code page?
Nancy
Okay Jacque, Thanks for the help. It just didn't work out for me...it came up allllllllllllllllllllllll the way across the page. LOL
So sorry to bother you with it.
Nancy, again~
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Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by H0MEFree |
The beginning of the school year tend s to overwhelm me in different ways. I tend to not stress out, but I do try to re-figure out my schedule as the year has actually gotten under way. My preplanned schedule does not ever quite work and timing is off. Right now I am in the process of reorganizing it AGAIN.
This organization is the only *real* organization I can manage so it is very important to my home, family and schoolyear.
Remembering WHO I AM is a key factor. Thanks for the reminder! |
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Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by sagerats |
I like chickens but the last time I stepped into a chicken coupe I had an asthma attack. I don't know that they are peaceful to watch though...I think they are a silly looking animal that look like they are worried and stressed. Not very peaceful to me.
Abiding in the Vine! |
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Sunday, September 16, 2007 - Seeking Peace |
| Posted by hugabunchmom |
| I must agree, simple praise and worship can be such a huge blessing. A moment with the Lord, just appreciating all he offers to us, is such a wonderful thing. I think this week I need to slow down...far too much is going on. Simple worship will help me refocus and reminds me what I am here for, to praise and worship my heavenly Father!! |
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| Posted by totustuus |
We often sing that hymn together as a family before meals.
And chickens never give me any sense of peace!!!! lol |
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Our Father Which Art in Heaven
I thought I might post this week's Saturday Psalm & Praise early to give you a reminder and a chance to see what it is I am doing with the meme.
A prayer and song all wrapped up in one.
~Our Father~
We listen to different worship CDs most of the week, so I have several songs I think about posting all week. I don't know why I chose this one, because I haven't heard it of all the great songs I have heard this week. I think the first time I heard it sung as a song was when my sister sang it for a wedding.
Growing up and going to catholic school and church, I knew part of this prayer like the back of my hand. I didn't even know the last line existed in the prayer. We always stopped at "deliver us from evil". That is weird to me now. I heard the last part sitting in a pentecostal church service the first time, and I thought, "wait a minute, what was that?" It didn't sound right. I didn't know that was on there. I knew the Our Father, but I had never read it *in* the Bible. Thanks be to God I learned that I needed the Salvation of Jesus to cleanse me, because I was still a sinner, needing God's grace.
9After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11Give us this day our daily bread.
12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen.
I have heard it sung a few different ways, but I think my favorite is the way they have Paul & Silas sing it on the Nest video of Paul's Ministry. A little operatic, but a brotherly-type melody.
blessings! -Jacque
Now... *if* you post a Praise song, a Psalm or a Hymn on a post on your blog, please sign Mr. Linky below with the link to your post and put Mr. Linky on your post.
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Thursday, September 6, 2007 - Mr. Linky Code: |
| Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES |
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/header.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=JacqueDixon&postid=06Sep2007&meme=190"></script>
This code goes into the html or the Source of your post.
It will not show up on your entry draft, but it will show up
on your preview and then your posted entry.
Blessings!!
-Jacque
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Friday, September 7, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Ruth |
Jacque,
I just wanted to let you know that I would be participating in the Saturday Psalm and Praise. t
Thank you,
Ruth |
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Friday, September 7, 2007 - Loved It!!!!!!!!! |
| Posted by Vicki |
| I just read your post over at HWTB, and I absolutely loved it!!! Just had to stop in and tell you!! |
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by nancysnook |
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/nancysnook/387377
It's up...good to see you didn't need a reminder this time...LOL
Nancy |
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| I almost posted on the Lord's Prayer today, good that I went with something else. :o) |
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by KayinPA |
Mine is up!
Your church must have used the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11 and not the one in Matthew 6. Matthew 6 has "For Thine is the kingdom....", Luke 11 doesn't.
I just realized that I don't have you on my friends list, I have been visiting your blog (off and on) for over a year and never added you, don't know how I missed it until today when I was trying to get to your blog from my friends list. LOL! |
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 - You're welcome. |
| Posted by nancysnook |
I'm glad too that I participated! I get so much fulfillment from sharing my deep thoughts in a way that's not too personal on these meme posts. I try not to get too personal but sometimes I get so overwhelmed with thoughts that I have to write them down and sometimes I write them down and cancel the posts and don't post them at all. Anyway, thanks for the visit.
Nancy |
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Mommy... |
| Posted by rjdjohn316 |
I had a lot of fun doing the SP&P! I'm glad you started the meme!
Love you and I will put the icon on my sidebar!
Love,
Lady Rachel
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by SimpleFolk |
I've posted mine. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. :o)
Amy |
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Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Wenona |
You have a VERY cool blog!!! I LOVE the pictures of your children!!! And the home schooling stuff!!!
I have a 5 year old son I am just starting to home school. My ex-husband and his new wife agreed to let me do it, so I am!!!
Thanks for letting me visit!!!
Wenona
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Saturday, September 1, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise-In The Garden
In The Garden
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
I'd stay in the garden with Him
'Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
- Words and Music by Charles Austin Miles, 1913
Miles gave the background to this beautiful hymn in his own words:
Quote:
"I read the story of the greatest morn in history. The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, while it was yet very dark, unto the sepulcher. Instantly, completely, there unfolded in my mind the scenes of the garden, where out of the mists comes a form, halting, hesitating, tearful, seeking, turning from side to side in bewildering amazement.
"Falteringly, bearing grief in every accent, with tear-dimmed eyes, she whispers, 'If Thou has borne Him hence.'
"He speaks, and the sound of His voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing. He said to her "Mary!"
"Just one word and forgotten are the heartaches, the long dreary hours, all the past blotted out in His presence."
End of Quote.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, September 1, 2007 - It's a beauty~ |
| Posted by nancysnook |
| I love that song...I'll probably be humming/singing it for a week now...Hope your back is better soon, sorry to read you're not doing well. |
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Saturday, September 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Mine is up..May Jesus Christ Be Praised!
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Saturday, September 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by SimpleFolk |
Hi Jacque! I've posted mine. Have a wonderful weekend. :o)
(Did you get my email with my soap recipe? Just wanted to make sure you got it.)
Amy |
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Saturday, September 1, 2007 - Thanks |
| Posted by nancysnook |
For your comment. It really means a lot to me to have your thoughts written out on my blog. I like to go back and read things over a couple of times to make sure I comprehend what the person is saying to me. I just bought Vols. 1 and 2 of the David Copperfield books...are there more than that??? I got them at the new Half.com bookstore in Lexington for $1.50!
Nancy |
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Saturday, September 1, 2007 - Hello! |
| Posted by Andrea (Meek & Quiet Spirit) |
Hey!
Thank You for stopping by my blog! But I have an even bigger thank you, I had NO IDEA I had won that contest. There has been soooo much on my mind the last few days that I had completely forgotten about it. And, my email has taken the annoying habit of spamming mail I want to read. So I am not sure if she tried to contact me. So, THANK YOU! and I hope you won't mind if I add you to my link list. You daughter has been such a sweetie for helping us. :) |
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Sunday, September 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by baruch117 |
I'll try and see if I can do an entry, it's kinda busy around here. God bless
Matt/Eragon |
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Monday, September 3, 2007 - Hi there |
| Posted by Amber |
Thanks for stopping by the other day my blog the other day! I've been trying to get ready for school, we usually start after A's birthday....actually we are starting our first day tomorrow. The children seem excited, so I guess we'll see how it goes.
How's Lucy? I bet she's getting big, H is a little chunk! I love the picture you have up of her, what a DOLL!!!
Tell everyone I said hi! I pray all is well. Ya'll have a blessed week!
God Bless,
Amber |
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| Posted by Keri |
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Saturday, August 25, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Psalm 1
This has always been a favorite Psalm of mine. I don't know if I like the picture I get in my mind of a tree planted beside the waters or what, but it always refreshes me to hear it.
1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
In reflection:
I found that we will receive God's blessing as we walk in the way of the godly. It tells us that meditating on the Word is a peaceful thing; a delightful thing, not a burden.
As we homeschool, we can make learning the Word and praying and meditating on the Word a delightful and joyful thing for our children, instead of a boring chore that they hate. To teach the life in the Word will give them peace. It will relieve them of fear and set them on the path of the righteous, leading to God and all of His blessings.
And, yet, as we teach them these perfect words with God's perfect plan for their lives, they can still see our daily struggles with life, with ourselves, living and learning, as examples of God's grace and His faithfulness to us in our weaknesses and our frailty as humans. Isn't God GOOD?
Isn't a holy God who keeps His Word and His People a Good God? How do people get along in this sinful world without the absolute certainty that God is God, and He has a plan that includes blessing for the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful?
Thank you Lord, for giving me the example of someone doing your will, loving you and walking in your ways. Thank you for your Word that refreshes me, though I am still struggling to get its words into my soul. Thank you for being a faithful God who still moves in my heart and loves me, even though this heart is faultering all the time.
Thank you LORD.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, August 25, 2007 - Here's the Linky Code!! |
| Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES |
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blessings!
-Jacque
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Saturday, August 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by EmilyD |
| Psalm 1 is one of my most favorite Psalms! |
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Saturday, August 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by KayinPA |
| oops, that was me who commented about it being my favorite Psalm, didnt realize I was logged in under my DD Emily's name. |
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Monday, August 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by servingtheKingofkings |
That's a beautiful post. Thanks for sharing.
Lucy is so adorable and she's probably the first baby who ever has her own blog (how cool!)
By the way, I'm having a giveaway on my blog. Hope you'll come and enter when you get a chance :). |
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Saturday, August 18, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise -All of My Days
Welcome to Saturday Psalm & Praise #7!
Psalm 19:14
14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
For some unknown reason, I have been heard singing - and enjoying singing - this song quite a bit around here! The reason isn't that unknown, I guess... It's a great worship song to just break out into, don't you think??
From what I found on Google, Michael W. Smith wrote the lyrics. We have a few worship cd's we listen to, so I don't know which one it is on. I guess it really doesn't matter, since it runs through my brain without the cd anyway!
Revelation 5
9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
10And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
The first time I heard this song, I thought someone was trying to drive me batty. I wanted to enjoy the lyrics as I sung them in worship to the Lord, and I couldn't even hear what I was saying! When I hear this song in my head or I sing it out loud... you will hear me singing the "ladies" part: the one in italics - and the chorus.
You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)
You are holy (You are holy)
You are mighty (You are mighty)
You are worthy (You are worthy)
Worthy of praise (worthy of praise)
I will follow (I will follow)
I will listen (I will listen)
I will love you (I will love you)
All of my days (All of my days)
Isaiah 44:6
6Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
I will sing to (You are Lord of Lords)
And worship (You are King of Kings)
The King who (You are mighty God)
is worthy (Lord of Everything)
I will love and (You're Emanuel)
adore Him (You're the Great I Am)
And I will bow (You're the Prince of Peace)
down before Him (Who is the Lamb)
and I will sing to (You're the living God)
and worship (You're my saving Grace)
the King who (You will rein forever)
is worthy (You're the Ancient of days)
And I will love and (You are Alpha, Omega,)
adore him (Beginning, and End)
And I will bow down (You're my savior, Messiah)
before Him (Redeemer and Friend)
You’re my prince of peace
And I will live my life for You
Revelation 1
8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
You are holy (You are holy)
You are mighty (You are mighty)
You are worthy (You are worthy)
Worthy of praise (worthy of praise)
I will follow (I will follow)
I will listen (I will listen)
I will love you (I will love you)
All of my days (All of my days)
Proverbs 23:11
11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
I will sing to (You are Lord of Lords)
And worship (You are King of Kings)
The King who (You are mighty God)
is worthy (Lord of Everything)
I will love and (You're Emanuel)
adore Him (You're the Great I Am)
And I will bow (You're the Prince of Peace)
down before Him (Who is the Lamb)
and I will sing to (You're the living God)
and worship (You're my saving Grace)
the King who (You will rein forever)
is worthy (You're the Ancient of days)
And I will love and (You are Alpha, Omega,)
adore him (Beginning, and End)
And I will bow down (You're my savior, Messiah)
before Him (Redeemer and Friend)
You’re my prince of peace
And I will live my life for You
You’re my prince of peace
And I will live my life for You
Psalm 50
1 The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
Worshiping the LORD really isn't about whether I like the song or if I can hear what I am saying, any more than it is about if I am singing off-key or even if I want to sing. It is about singing in worship to a Holy God. It is a sacrifice I offer to Him.
And I can do it any time of the day, anywhere.
Blessings!
-Jacque
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Saturday, August 18, 2007 - Awesome |
| Posted by baruch117 |
I have the song You Are Holy (Prince of Peace) both on my blog and on a CD. I like to sing. It's something that most guys don't like doing. I line doing it because it brings glory and honor to the Lord. Psalm 7:17-- 17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness
and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.-- I thank the Lord for what He has done in my life and will yet to do. I also thank Him that He has put on your heart to put together the Saturday Psalms and Praise ministry. God bless!!
Matt
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Saturday, August 18, 2007 - Hello |
| Posted by nancysnook |
Thanks for coming by. My post will still be there when you have time to read it. It's funny you picked a Michael W. Smith because the whole time I was working on my Psalms I was listening to some of his earlier songs and heard how lovely he sings. Nice post!
Nancy |
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Saturday, August 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| Mine is up for the week. Have a blessed weekend! |
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Saturday, August 18, 2007 - Thanks for linking me |
| Posted by Amber @ TITL |
I got mine up last night....this EARLY morning I should say. I love this idea, thanks.
I'm sorry I didn't put it up sooner, I've been a little crazy trying to get our new blog running.
God Bless,
Amber
http://Amber-TrustintheLord.blogspot.com
http://Multi-TaskingMoms.blogspot.com |
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 - Saturday Psalm and Praise - GREAT is Thy Faithfulness, O God, My father!
1 Samuel 26:23 The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD's anointed.
There are no words that can deliver the real picture better of God's faithfulness than His Word. The testimony of His People. When David was being chased by Saul with no recourse or reason, but that of a crazy man, he stayed his hand and trusted in the faithfulness of the Father to be His source.
Psalm 5:9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
Oh, if our faithfulness could even come close to the LORD's. Yet, we constantly trust in our own wisdom and the wisdom and faithfulness of our family and friends before we consider the One who has created us and set us on this path of life.
Psalm 36:5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
There are so many times we face in our lives that we cannot face alone, whether it is at a time of loss or a time of discouragement, a time when we feel like we are all alone, and no one understands. This is when we wish for faithfulness. This is when our desire for a faithful friend cries out. This is when we want comfort for our fears and pain. It is all about what we need at that time.
Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
The Bible paints a different picture of Faithfulness. It is a picture of steadfastness, but also a picture of God's sovereignty. A picture of His discretion and choice to hear our prayers and be faithful to them and answer them in His righteousness. A picture of His plans for our lives, whether that includes health or affliction. A picture of the truth that His Ways are higher than our ways. When we were lost in our sins, our spirits begged for the faithfulness of the Lord, His salvation, to take away the stain.
Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 89:2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
Psalm 89:5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Psalm 89:8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
Psalm 89:24 But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
Psalm 89:33 Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
He is Faithful because He is God. He is faithful. We count faithfulness in our humanness, our own ideas of faithfulness. He was there in the lives of the prophets and the martyred men and women. He was faithful to His Son as He gave his life and died upon an old wooden cross. He faithfully walks with each of us.
It is we who are unfaithful. It is we who disgrace His Holy Name over and over. It is our sin that He is faithful to forgive. Faithful to His own Word that He will forgive us. Though our sins are great, His Faithfulness is greater.
Psalm 143:1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
Lord, I will never be worthy of your forgiveness or of your faithfulness. Thank you for giving these to me as gifts that I do not have to earn. Thank you for your Word and your faithfulness to it.
Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Psalm 119:90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 - Here is the code: |
| Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES |
If you would like to put the banner in your post or on your sidebar, here is the code.
You can still hi-light the entire thing and copy it, even though it runs off my box!:
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Blessings!
-Jacque
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 - He is great |
| Posted by baruch117 |
I love the Saturday Psalm and Praise! It encourages me to *try* and relate my topics in my entries with scripture. It also allows me to read through new chapters and verses in the Bible that I haven't read through.
Matt |
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 - hello |
| Posted by nancysnook |
What a beautiful post Jacque! I do love the verses that show how our Saviour is ever-faithful to us and I love that you put the lyrics to the song in there...It's all so beautiful!
Thanks for linky-ing me...LOL. It's quite an honour to know that Paul liked the banner, I still wish I could have done more with it. I like that it matches the pale yellow that you have on your entry and sidebars. |
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I am glad that I stumbled across your website, this is a great idea for a Saturday meme! I will be participating!
Mine is up and ready to go. |
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by quietcajun |
Years ago I used Weaver's Interlock curriculum for Kindergarten and Pre-school and we sang this song as part of it every morning. It was so sweet when we went to a Thanksgiving service and my children were singing their hearts out and the other children were not singing. Several people commented afterward that they knew I must have taught them the song b/c they were (at the time) too young to read the overhead and we seldom sang hymns in that church.
At that time, I started to think about my upbringing and how much I loved hymns and how much more "correct" their message often is. So I asked for an old hymn book (our church never uses them anyway) and started singing hymns with my children every morning. Actually, we have not done it all Summer and it has just occured to me how much I miss it.
Anyway, enough rambling! LOL!
Thanks for these Saturday posts. I LOVE reading them. I may even post one sometime. My favorite hymn is "It is Welll With My Soul". I usually cannot sing it without becoming choked with emotion b/c it really ministered to me after Sarah's death.
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 - It's UP UP and AWAY!! |
| Posted by SuperAngel |
I posted my Meme. Here is the link: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SuperAngel/371680/
Stop by and read it!!
I really like that hymn too!!
As Always,
Love,
Amanda
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Saturday, August 4, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Broken and Spilled Out
Wow. I typed this up a few days ago, not knowing how my week was going to go, things that would happen in my life or my friends'. I could not have told you which song I picked a few minutes ago. I must tell you, as I sit here, ready to post this, I am feeling Broken and Spilled Out. God is so good to me and to our family. We deserve none of it, but He is so good.
He has given us good friends we didn't even know a year ago. He is taking care of us, when we are walking upright and when we fall. I so cannot relate to how My Lord felt being broken and wasted on me, but I am thankful and grateful that He afforded me the honor.
We watched Saving Private Ryan and Flags of Our Fathers last week. What sacrifice and ruthlessness. The savage murder of innocent human lives and the selfless giving of those lives for a higher calling. God is there. God is in the savage murder and the selfless giving. He is there to show us who He is and how He gave His only Son for us. He did not cause the savage murders, but He allows us to see His sacrifice, His mercy, and His love in spite of it all.
Broken and Spilled Out
One day a plain village woman
Driven by love for her Lord
Recklessly poured out a valuable essence
Disregarding the scorn
And once it was broken and spilled out
A fragrance filled all the room
Like a prisoner released from his shackles
Like a spirit set free from the tomb
Broken and spilled out
Just for love of you, Jesus
My most precious treasure
Lavished on thee
Broken and spilled out
And poured at your feet
In sweet abandon
Let me be spilled out
And used up for Thee
Lord you were God's precious treasure
His loved and his own perfect Son
Sent here to show me the love of the Father
Just for love it was done
And though you were perfect and holy
You gave up yourself willingly
You spared no expense for my pardon
You were used up and wasted for me
Broken and spilled out
Just for love of me Jesus
God's most precious treasure
Lavished on me
Broken and spilled out
And poured at my feet
In sweet abandon
Lord you were spilled out
And used up for me
Special thanks to Nancy, who sent me the picture for the Meme banner. She made it especially to recognize the first Psalm and first hymn I did for the meme. Thank you, Nancy.
blessings! -Jacque
Song of Solomon 1:3
"Because of the Savor of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth.
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Saturday, August 4, 2007 - Oooops~ |
| Posted by nancysnook |
My name is on there twice now...sorry, you can take one of them off if you want...I love your post too...don't we all feel broken and spilled out at times.
Nancy |
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Saturday, August 4, 2007 - Added my link |
| Posted by Charity |
I added my link. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I enjoy reading your blogs. |
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Sunday, August 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I have seen both those movies and they are good. I love the song you posted. Praise our wonderful Lord!
Have a blessed day. |
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Sunday, August 5, 2007 - Just stopping by . . . |
| Posted by Sawickis |
Wanted to stop by and say hello. May you have a blessed week in the Lord.
*Kristie* |
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Saturday, July 28, 2007 - Update On Caleb, And My Saturday Psalm & Praise
Well, I’ve gotten a few calls and IMs today about Caleb and out trip to the hospital. He is doing good. Not acting strange or anything. Right now, he is watching the Chronicles of Narnia and eating cheese. He’s back to his normal rambunctious self.
Me, on the other hand, am trying to get the chick pen done so I can get the chicks in. We’ve been down in the barn for about 4hrs. Hopefully I’ll have it done soon.
And, I did do my Saturday Psalm and Praise but I wrote it up it and the window froze and then closed. I guess I should have followed the “wordpad” rule and wrote it up on a wordpad. I was going to do “He Is”, and I found it on the site listed as by Aaron & Jeoffery, and I know it’s late but I will go ahead and post it.
In Genesis, He's the breath of life
In Exodus, the Passover Lamb
In Leviticus, He's our High Priest
Numbers, The fire by night
Deuteronomy, He's Moses' voice
In Joshua, He is salvation's choice
Judges, law giver
In Ruth, the kinsmen-redeemer
First and second Samuel, our trusted prophet
In Kings and Chronicles, He's sovereign
Ezra, true and faithful scribe
Nehemiah, He's the rebuilder of broken walls and lives
In Esther, He's Mordecai's courage
In Job, the timeless redeemer
In Psalms, He is our morning song
In Proverbs, wisdom's cry
Ecclesiastes, the time and season
In the Song of Solomon, He is the lover's dream
He is, He is, HE IS!
In Isaiah, He's Prince of Peace
Jeremiah, the weeping prophet
In Lamentations, the cry for Israel
Ezekiel, He's the call from sin
In Daniel, the stranger in the fire
In Hosea, He is forever faithful
In Joel, He's the Spirits power
In Amos, the arms that carry us
In Obadiah, He's the Lord our Savior
In Jonah, He's the great missionary
In Micah, the promise of peace
In Nahum, He is our strength and our shield
In Habakkuk and Zephaniah, He's pleading for revival
In Haggai, He restores a lost heritage
In Zechariah, our fountain
In Malachi, He is the son of righteousness rising with healing in His wings
He is, He is, HE IS!
In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, He is God, Man, Messiah
In the book of Acts, He is fire from heaven
In Romans, He's the grace of God
In Corinthians, the power of love
In Galatians, He is freedom from the curse of sin
Ephesians, our glorious treasure
Philippians, the servants heart
In Colossians, He's the Godhead Trinity
Thessalonians, our coming King
In Timothy, Titus, Philemon He's our mediator and our faithful Pastor
In Hebrews, the everlasting covenant
In James, the one who heals the sick.
In First and Second Peter, he is our Shepherd
In John and in Jude, He is the lover coming for His bride
In the Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords
He is, He is, HE IS!
The prince of peace
The Son of man
The Lamb of God
The great I AM
He's the alpha and omega
Our God and our Savior
He is Jesus Christ the Lord
and when time is no more
He is, HE IS!
In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, He is God, Man, Messiah
In the book of Acts, He is fire from heaven
In Romans, He's the grace of God
In Corinthians, the power of love
In Galatians, He is freedom from the curse of sin
Ephesians, our glorious treasure
Philippians, the servants heart
In Colossians, He's the Godhead Trinity
Thessalonians, our coming King
In Timothy, Titus, Philemon He's our mediator and our faithful Pastor
In Hebrews, the everlasting covenant
In James, the one who heals the sick.
In First and Second Peter, he is our Shepherd
In John and in Jude, He is the lover coming for His bride
In the Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords
He is, He is, HE IS!
The prince of peace
The Son of man
The Lamb of God
The great I AM
He's the alpha and omega
Our God and our Savior
He is Jesus Christ the Lord
and when time is no more
He is, HE IS!
Blessings! -Jacque JND
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Sunday, July 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by pianolove |
I really like that song. After reading the words I just had to find the tune : ). I only found a snippet but that was enough to let me know I liked the tune as`well.
May I add you to my friends list?
Heather |
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Sunday, July 29, 2007 - I love |
| Posted by nancysnook |
that song too...better late than never~ Glad to hear Caleb and you all are doing well. Good thing kids are so resilient. Praise God!
Nancy |
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Saturday, July 28, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise - Looking for This Week's Song - Until the Trip to the Hospital
I sat down to write this Saturday Psalm & Praise, complete with the icon I had worked with this afternoon... searching Google for lyrics to some of my favorite hymns... or may Biblegateway for a favorite Psalm...
That was before I went outside to the barn to help Eric not be afraid of the dark, and letting Caleb come out with me, because he usually has to make a run for it to even get to be outside...
I showed him the moon and the stars. I asked him if he knew who made that moon... "Jesus did," I told him, and he repeated.
"Do you know who made the stars... do you see that shining little light up there? That is a star. Jesus made the stars too."
And, I thought of all the things that had happened in the previous 15 minutes and I thought, I need to write this down or blog about it or something. And, I sat talking to a friend on IM, with Caleb next to me, killing flies with the fly swatter... Matt told him to get down, which he did. And then he didn't. He climbed back up into the chair that was next to me, but behind me, surely swatting at some little pesky fly... and CRASH!!!!
I jumped up to find Caleb laying face-down on the floor, Jocelyn had rushed over to help him, and as she picked him up, and I picked him up, she saw all the blood on his face and just started bawling. I started telling everyone what to do. I carried him into the bathroom, shouting, "Get me some ice." I held pressure on his head which was bleeding - well, a lot. "Get me a wet, cold rag."
"Stop it, he is going to be fine."
"You too, stop it, he is fine. Really. Get me something cold to put on it."
"Matt, does that look like a vein where it's bleeding?"
"Caleb, it's ok, lay down, let mommy help you." Blood pouring out of his forehead. I wiped it, looking for the source, but I couldn't see before I had to wipe it again.
Now, I don't panic. I don't immediately call 911 and start packing up for the ER. That is not me. I look at what we can do at home. Not this time. This time, we were going to the ER. I asked Matt what we should do. "Does it look like it warrants a trip to the hospital?" Well, he wasn't sure and wanted to wait to see if maybe we needed to go. I told him he was going to have to decide. We needed to assess it and do whatever. It hadn't stopped bleeding at that time. We weren't sure what he had hit; the table, the floor, something in-between.
So, we were going to the hospital. All of us. It was a little traumatic for poor little Granite Head Caleb, since hospital staff have no finesse with or understanding of children.... but that's another story.
So, after holding him so they could take his pulse, give him a CATscan and then put paper strip band aids on his forehead, I was pretty well ready to take that big deep breath.... You know the one: the one that says, "It's ok now, I can breathe and cry, because it is ok. It's almost over."
So, in all of this I left my poor friend hanging on IM ... "I'm quite positive she understood" And, I still needed a song. A somg to praise the LORD. A song to thank Him for stepping in and keeping His hand on my little babyboy. A song to praise Him for who He is. I couldn't do it. I needed to rest in Him first. I need that little breath.
I had already prayed with Caleb and thanked the LORD for keeping us, forHis protection, now I need to just relax in Him. I am thankful for my LORD. I will get a song on a post tomorrow. It is very late here.
Needless to say, his CAT Scan was fine, no breaks or anything else wrong. He is sleeping comfortably right now, and I don't expect anything to go wrong. We got a picture, but it is TOO LATE.
Blessings!
-Jacque
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Saturday, July 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Blessedmommy |
Poor little guy! I'm glad he's doing better. You know, I don't do very well in those kinds of situations. Blood, trauma, etc. just doesn't mesh with me. Of course, if my husband is gone and something happens I certainly deal with it, but if he's here he's the one handling the injury. I'd never make a good nurse! At any rate, I'm glad he's okay!
BTW, how is the wisdom study coming? Goodness, we really need to chat!
Have a blessed day!
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Saturday, July 28, 2007 - Praying for you and yours |
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| What a touchy moment. I suppose many of us know them. I had just been thinking that it's been a while since we've had to have any ER visits, years, I hope it is a long time still before we do. I'll pray for his healing. I know that moment of a good, long "breath" of rest in the Lord. I am so glad that He is with you. |
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Saturday, July 21, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise Meme - Wonderful, Merciful, Savior
Wonderful, Merciful, Saviour
Written by: Dawn Rogers and Eric Wyse
Wonderful merciful Savior
Precious redeemer and friend
Who would have thought that a lamb could
Rescue the souls of men,
Oh You rescue the souls of men
Counselor, comforter, keeper
Spirit we long to embrace
You offer hope when our hearts have
Hopelessly lost the way,
Oh we hopelessly lost the way
You are the One that we praise
You are the One we adore
You give the healing and grace our
Hearts always hunger for,
Oh our hearts always hunger for
Almighty infinite father Faithfully loving Your own
Here in our weakness You find us
Falling before Your throne,
Oh we're falling before Your throne.
Ok, I really, really have a lot to say about this beautiful song. I love every verse of it, and I often find myself humming or singing it, contemplating the words as I work around here or sit nursing Luc. So, I will add to it after awhile.
Right now, I just took another "Lucy break" and I need to get back to the barn. Jocelyn and I have to finish the chick stall and put up another goat wall/gates before dark...
If You would like to participate in my Saturday Psalm and Praise meme, just post an entry on your own blog and please leave me a comment on this post so others can read your entry. If you are interested in this meme and would like to know of its origins and hopes for it, you can read it here:
blessings! -Jacque
Oh, and a very special thanks to Nancy for sending me over a beautiful picture to use for my icon. I'm still working on it, Nancy!
Thanks Amanda for posting this earlier...
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Saturday, July 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by SimpleFolk |
Hi Jacque~
I'm just stopping by to say that I have posted mine. :o)
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/SimpleFolk/63487/Saturday+Psalm+%26amp%3B+Praise.html
Amy
(PS, Lucy looks DARLING in that dress!)
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Saturday, July 21, 2007 - Saturday Psalm |
| Posted by solodeogloria |
I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help!
I've posted my psalm. It's a favorite!
Blessings,
Laurie
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Sunday, July 22, 2007 - You're welcome~ |
| Posted by nancysnook |
| Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. We went out of town for my birthday yesterday~ I had to borrow a computer to make sure I got my Saturday meme up and since it was dial-up I couldn't wait for your page to load to leave a comment. I wasn't sure you'd like the banner or not...I knew it needed the meme title added to it and probably some kind of animation but I don't have my animation program anymore. You should see what my husband had done for me as a birthday present!!! I'm going to post it all tonight or Monday. I love your Saturday meme, btw. it's so beautiful! Nancy |
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Sunday, July 15, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise Meme is Spreading
I am so thrilled at how much everyone is enjoying the Saturday Psalm & Praise Meme.
I just started it last week, and already everyone is enjoying it and being blessed by it!! I have been visiting the blogs that I know have posted a Hymn, Psalm or Praise, and from there, I am finding more that want to, so I thought I would update this.
I posted the "Rules of Participation" on my first Saturday Psalm and Praise entry. Thanks again, and I hope many will be blessed by it!!
If you do participate, please remember to leave me your link on MY weekly Saturday Psalm & Praise post, and I will link you as a participant!!! Then, everyone involved can get together and see everyone's posts.
blessings!!!
-Jacque
Here are the friends who are participating this week:
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Sunday, July 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by anyachristine |
Jacque,
I'm so excited you are starting this meme. I started to post about a similar theme on my blog (Until My Last Breath) and have linked you to a post I wrote a few months ago. Glad to see others joining in on the fun:)
http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2007/02/17/amazing-grace/ |
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Monday, July 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by DarthYxpu |
LOL sorry its taking me so long to reply to your comments.
In response to your first comment:
LOL, thats funny that want one of those ugly orange racks. :D
Im glad you liked my skateboarding videos
Ill be posting more soon.
Yeah, badminton is really fun. Hmmm, Ive never tried croquet. It looks fun. Maybe not enough action though.
:D
Oh, great! You like my avatar too. That is great I almost changed it back to Tux. Im still thinking on that.
And in response to your more resent comments:
Im glad that you agree with me on this about Chris (I was sure you guys would).
But Im also pleased to hear that you think I went about it right.
I highly AGREE with you on you most resent comment! I thought that would really make Chris think deeper into this. But with his most resent comment it seems like he would rather defend himself and make it seem like a smaller deal than it is. And now with totustuuss comment
. Ah, I dont know. Its late and I can hardly think.
Sorry, this comment is so choppy. Im tired.
:D
Thank you very much for the comments!
-Paulie
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Monday, July 16, 2007 - I also |
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posted a hymn on Saturday night, but did it without realizing you were doing this meme! It's actually a video of a hymn. The video was created where my husband works. :-)
Love,
Becca
www.homeschoolblogger.com/BeccaBeard
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Saturday, July 14, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise Meme - Psalm 47
Saturday Psalm & Praise
Today, I have chosen a Psalm. Last week, I chose a song that I was singing,even today, as I sat with Lucy or Caleb. I sang it as I said some prayers. Songs that speak of our God or our Savior touch us in a deep way, because they remind us over and over what God has done for us, and what Jesus did and how He lived.
Psalms are the same way. They show us who God is, what He has done in the past, and how the writer felt when he was crying out to or praising God. Psalms speak of God's victories, His judgments, and His mercies. Psalmists give us hope when we are down and examples of God's grace and destruction when we are sinful.
As I searched the Bible for a Psalm, I read over many praises, sorrow, and requests. There are many Psalms that we do not realize include lyrics to some of our favorite worship songs today.
Psalms includes: Prayers of Repentance, Prayers against the oppression of the enemy, prayers for God's People, Praise of God the Sovereign Savior, Songs about the wicked, Prayers of Restoration. There are pleas for deliverance and mercy, Praises to the LORD Our Creator.
As I slowed down and took the time read over several of them, I realized the meat of the Word that is in Psalms. God is in Psalms. Jesus is in Psalms. The Holy Spirit is in Psalms. We can cry out to God in our pain, our anger, our humiliation. We can fully expect God to judge righteously and and mercifully, even when we believe we deserve deliverance and the offender deserves retribution.
I was in correspondence today with a friend, and I felt all the sudden like we Christians just don't understand. God is God. Period. We go through "trials" and we are so devastated that God would allow a little bit of something to come our way and spoil our plans. I have no patience with this. Then there are the true times of suffering in our lives where we cry out to God for helaing and deliverance, only for things to again turn out differently. But, Who are we to question God? I am not saying "Don't question God," because I think that is part of humanity that God understands. And, yet, why do we question Him? I mean, how many times have you heard - or said - Why Me, God? Well, why not you? Why not me? Do I have the corner-market on God's full grace and constant protcetion? Am I the golden child? certainly not.
If men like Paul and David and Jesus had trials and heartaches, then surely I will too. We expect He will protect us and keep us from all harm and make our ways smooth. That is not always the way it is. The Apostle Paul had a long hard road of taking Jesus to the lost. He was put in prison. He was stoned. He was beaten. There have been times in my life that I just want to crawl under a rock and die there. There have also been times when I wanted to pick up the rock and throw it at someone. Real Christ-like, huh? Psalmists understand and sing about these feelings. They allow us see how there is nothing new under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 1:9)Here is a Psalm that Praises a Holy God from the beginning to the end. When I read it, it not only reminds me of the worship song that has come from it, but also the vastness of God's Holiness and the total reliance we must have upon Him.
1O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
2For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
3He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
5God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
9The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.
Be blessed!
If You would like to participate in my Saturday Psalm and Praise meme, just post an entry on your own blog and please leave me a comment on this post so others can read your entry. If you are interested in this meme and would like to know of its origins and hopes for it, you can read it here:
Here are the friends who are participating this week:
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Saturday, July 14, 2007 - Hey Jacque~ |
| Posted by nancysnook |
I did another Saturday P&P but I did another song! I'm a singing fool, I guess. I used to do concerts all over the southeast when I was younger and my dad was living. I just sing all the time and when I feel like I don't know the words I need to pray then I sing too. If I picked a Psalm then it would be Psalm 100 - Praise of Thanksgiving! I have next weeks already in my notepad waiting, but as always, God speaks volumes louder than my fingers tapping on this keyboard! My meme is up and ready for all to view. I've been having this thought about doing a meme for Sunday...God isn't finished with me yet~ Thank you!
Nancy |
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Saturday, July 14, 2007 - ;-) |
| Posted by BeccaBeard |
Maybe I'm getting old or something, but the font you used for your post just about made me cross-eyed! LoL
Love,
Becca |
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| Posted by Anonymous |
I just wanted you to know that I posted mine. The song was so strongly on my heart today that I felt led to post it. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful idea. I look forward to doing this again! :o)
Amy
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/SimpleFolk/62674/Saturday+Psalm+%26amp%3B+Praise.html |
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Sunday, July 15, 2007 - Hi Jacque, |
| Posted by Blessedmommy |
I'm participating in this for the first time. Although, I got my post up rather late Saturday evening! Thanks for sharing this!
Blessings,
Diane
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Saturday, July 7, 2007 - Saturday Psalm & Praise Meme ~On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
I have been wanting to start a meme now for a couple of weeks. I do not have an icon yet, but am in the process of making one - or having one made (So many talented young men and ladies here at hsb).
The meme is Saturday Psalm & Praise.
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
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If you would like to join me in my Saturday Psalm & Praise, it's simple!
1. Write a post on your blog about a favorite Psalm, Hymn or Worship Chorus or one that has spoken to you in the past week. The only qualification is that whatever you choose has to be in praise of God. In other words, I would like to see Psalms and songs that are not all about me, the worshiper. I have heard too many songs in recent years sung about me, my problems, my worship, etc. I want this to be directed to God and His Son, Jesus. That is who we are to worship, and I think we need to make sure our hearts are set in that direction, not just all about how I want to do this or how I am this because of that.
Truly, we all have to work it out for ourselves, and you need to make it yours. Just bring it to God for His glory. I want this to be an offering to Him.
2. You may just blog the Psalm/song or you can tell what impact is has had on you and your thoughts. Sometimes just the Psalm is enough. Sometimes we have to let out our own words of praise!
3. Link your post to this week's original SP&P.
4. Oh, and make sure you sign your name to Mr. Linky and link your actual post. Leave a comment if you like.
5. If you would like to use a Mr. Linky on your post, please feel free to do so! I have made it an open meme.
THE SOLID ROCK
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus' name;
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness veils his Lovely Face, I rest on His unchanging Grace;
In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the vale.
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
His oath, His covenant, His blood, support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay.
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
When He shall come with trumpet sound, oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His rightouness alone, faultless to stand before the throne.
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
Edward Mote, 1797-1874 William B. Bradbury 1816-1868
This is just one of the hymns/ choruses we sat around singing Thursday night with our children. What a beautiful, sweet sound to hear the love and worship sung by precious children in chorus. It blessed me.
blessings! -Jacque
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