tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51234929982869947502024-02-22T01:04:26.371-08:00God's Word with friends"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in [me] will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6, NASB)Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-57347747284573752012-12-29T19:01:00.001-08:002012-12-29T19:01:18.182-08:00Revelation 11:1-14:20I pray that none of us are here on earth to witness this part of Revelation, it is frightening especially for those not saved. The scary part is some is already happening, so what a great bible study this would be, and to be prepared to answer questions to those who are skeptics. I have so many questions, and don't always know if I am interpreting Revelation correctly, and really want to gain knowledge in this area. Knowing there are so many thoughts, beliefs, interpretations, I did some research on my own. Much can be misleading so discernment is pivotal anytime you look for other interpretations, but found a couple very interesting and insightful and would like to know your take on this part of the book. So here goes....<br />
These are 2 responses from "Christians" to questions from skeptics<br />
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I found much of the information here in #1 truthful, insightful, and learned some things I did not realize...<br />
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#1-<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Yes, I believe that the apocalypse is a real thing. It is beginning to happen. Some of it already has. </span><br />
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Why don't you believe the whole Bible? The Bible is God's written Word to us.<br />
It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.<br />
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When reading the Bible, you need to ask who, what, why, where and when.<br />
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For an example, in Genesis, Moses was not there when God created everything. He wrote what God told Him to write, in the way that he could explain it. Which is why it appears like a fairy tale to some. If we had been there, we would have seen how real and awsome it was.<br />
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In the Revelation, John saw heaven. This was new to Him and there was no human way to explain some of the things that he saw and was told.<br />
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“Above all you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:20-21. (New International Version)<br />
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Breakdown of the Bible<br />
36 human authors inspired entirely by God over 1600 years.<br />
66 separate books<br />
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39 Old Testament<br />
Genesis- The creation of the world, sin, flood and birth of Israel<br />
Exodus to Esther- History of the nation of Israel<br />
Job to Proverbs- the books of poetry and wisdom<br />
Isaiah to Malachi- Prophecy or foretelling of the future events to come.<br />
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27 New Testament<br />
Matthew to John - Four Gospels representing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ now with all authority in Heaven and earth.<br />
Acts- Birth of the Church (The Bride of Christ)<br />
Romans to Jude - Letters to the Churches<br />
Revelations - The ultimate future plans for: The Church, Heaven, Hell, a New Heaven and a New Earth.<br />
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Here are some Bible Study Resources for anything you may want to look up:<br />
<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;">http://www.Biblegateway.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ntgateway.com/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;">http://www.Ntgateway.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bible.org/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;">http://www.Bible.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bible-history.com/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;">http://www.bible-history.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;">http://www.answersingenesis.org/</a><br />
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P.S. Hey Jan, you said<br />
If you want to know about this mark and about who's who when Antichrist comes, check out Cain, Satans son. Oh, you think it weird that Cain is not Adams son? Check out Genesis 5:1, where the complete geneology of Adam is listed: you won't find Cain listed there, because Cain simply was not Adams son.<br />
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Genesis 4:1 says Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man. Later she gave birth to his brother Able. Can you come to my avatar for an explaination? God bless and thanks.</span></div><div class="content" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">******************************************************************************************</span></div><div class="content" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I found #2 to be very thought provoking myself.</span></div><div class="content" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br />
</span></div><div class="content" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">#2-Yes, the Book of Revelation is true.</span></div><div class="content" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Yes, we are in the end times, prophecied when Judah returns and establishes an independent state (May 15, 1948); that begins the Generation of the Fig Tree, the final generation of this age.<br />
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However, you are confused with this mark of the beast. It is not a social security number, or a chip surgically placed into the hand; I don't care if they tattoo you from head to toe with "666", its not gonna change what you think or believe. The Mark of the Beast is IN YOUR FOREHEAD; whats in your forehead? Your brain. This "mark" is in the minds of all those deceived who believe that the Antichrist is the true Christ. Antichrist will come in prosperously and peacefully - he's gonna be disguised as Jesus, acting like Jesus; he'll be teacher/preacher/savior.<br />
What is 666? Which teaching seal is regarding Antichrist? The 6th.<br />
Which trumpet sounds that Antichrist is thrown out and onto earth? 6th. Which vial<br />
concerns Antichrist? the 6th.<br />
6th seal<br />
6th trumpet<br />
6th vial<br />
Thats all; people make this much more complicated than it is: If only people would slow down, and read and learn in the simplicity that God teaches.<br />
If you really want to understand the mark of the beast, here is a bit of information for you (I am a disiplined student of the manuscripts).<br />
When you read "Count the number of the beast", that word "count" does not mean to count like 1-2-3-4 ; it means to enumerate over a long period of time, as when a rock is worn smooth by water running over it for a vast period of time. So what does that mean? It means that mark has a history, and if you check back in the beginning, you will see what the history of that mark is, and also a deeper study as to what God wants you to know about these end-times, and about the Antichrist and his entourage.<br />
So where is the beginning of the mark of the beast? The Garden of Eden. When Cain murdered his brother and God threw him out, a mark was placed on him - the mark of his own father, the devil (yes, blood father, "sperma" in the manuscripts).<br />
If you want to know about this mark and about who's who when Antichrist comes, check out Cain, Satans son. Oh, you think it weird that Cain is not Adams son? Check out Genesis 5:1, where the complete geneology of Adam is listed: you won't find Cain listed there, because Cain simply was not Adams son.<br />
"Wormwood" is just another name for Satan (he has about 35 in the manuscripts)<br />
and when it states that wormwood will fall, thats Antichrist getting booted out and onto earth - the death mentioned is spiritual death, not physcial death. People are already spiritually deader than a hammer,<br />
but when Antichrist comes and the mass believe he is Jesus Christ, spiritual death will be in worldwide mass.<br />
Anyway, I've been wordy enough........<br />
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Keep that gospel armour on and in place.</span></div><div>*************************************************************************************</div><div>#3-<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">GOD's Word is true. And 666 is not a bar code. Satan comes in the 6th tumpet, 6th seal, 6th vial.</span></div><div class="content" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br />
You will not be able to "buy and sell" in his beast system (Rev 13) unless you sign up to worship him. He will have a world wide credit card.<br />
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Wormwood is one of Satan's names. He is playing Jesus, and not out killing people. Waters are people Rev 17:15, and are made bitter because of Satan. But Satan is not here yet.<br />
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Rev 8:11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.<br />
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1/3 of the people are killed a "spiritual death".<br />
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Rev 8:12 And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.<br />
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Sun is symbolic of Chirst, 1/3 was darkened with deception.<br />
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Rev 8:13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!<br />
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</div><div>Interesting reads and discussion, I know it's a lot to take in, but would like to know your thoughts? Have any of u studied Revelation extensively? </div><div><br />
</div><div>God Bless!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Julia</div><div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I think of all of the parents that lost their children/family in the school shooting incident. I pray they feel the love of our Father as we do, and know that HE is holding their angels in heaven as they continue to grieve. I also pray that those who do not know HIM are saved, and that all are relieved of the emptiness, the anger, the guilt, depression, and sadness that consumes them. I pray they feel HIS prescence, HIS love enveloping them and making them stronger in their faith and in turn changing this devastating event into one of healing for all involved.</i></span></div>
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Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-11979257348100212862012-08-22T14:10:00.000-07:002012-08-22T14:10:33.606-07:00Ezekiel 20:1-22:16 & Ezekiel 22:17-23:49, 24:1-14, 2 Kings 24:20-25:2, Jeremiah 52:3-5, 39:1 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This book is really making me dig deep, makes me think outside of myself which is necessary for my growth with my FATHER in heaven!<br />
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Ezekiel is a sober reminder of the tenuous place our country is in, and the continuing saga over territory in The Holy Land. The leaders we choose are so vitally important as they are the driving force behind alliances with other countries. We must be careful of the company we keep as a nation. We should be placing our faith in God instead of placing faith and seeking security and strength from alliances with political powers.<br />
This also translates to us in our personal lives as well, and God does not play favorites as in Isaiah below, pretty powerful words to digest.<br />
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Isaiah 24:1-6</h3>
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<span class="text Isa-24-1" id="en-NIV-18097">The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>’s Devastation of the Earth</span></h3>
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<i><span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Isa-24-1" style="position: relative;"><span class="chapternum" style="bottom: 0.1em; font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: bold; left: -3em; line-height: 0.8em; position: absolute;">24 </span>See, the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is going to lay waste the earth <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18097A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-1" style="position: relative;">and devastate <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18097B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>it;</span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-24-1" style="position: relative;">he will ruin its face</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-1" style="position: relative;">and scatter <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18097C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>its inhabitants—</span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-24-2" id="en-NIV-18098" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">2 </sup>it will be the same</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-2" style="position: relative;">for priest as for people, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18098D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-2" style="position: relative;">for the master as for his servant,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-2" style="position: relative;">for the mistress as for her servant,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-2" style="position: relative;">for seller as for buyer, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18098E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-2" style="position: relative;">for borrower as for lender,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-2" style="position: relative;">for debtor as for creditor. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18098F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-24-3" id="en-NIV-18099" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">3 </sup>The earth will be completely laid waste <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18099G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-3" style="position: relative;">and totally plundered. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18099H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="right" style="margin-left: 2em;"><span class="text Isa-24-3" style="position: relative;">The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> has spoken <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18099I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup>this word.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Isa-24-4" id="en-NIV-18100" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">4 </sup>The earth dries up <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18100J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup>and withers, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18100K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-4" style="position: relative;">the world languishes and withers,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-4" style="position: relative;">the heavens <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18100L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup>languish with the earth. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18100M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-24-5" id="en-NIV-18101" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">5 </sup>The earth is defiled <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18101N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup>by its people;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-5" style="position: relative;">they have disobeyed <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18101O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup>the laws,</span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-24-5" style="position: relative;">violated the statutes</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-5" style="position: relative;">and broken the everlasting covenant. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18101P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-24-6" id="en-NIV-18102" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">6 </sup>Therefore a curse <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18102Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup>consumes the earth;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-6" style="position: relative;">its people must bear their guilt.</span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-24-6" style="position: relative;">Therefore earth’s inhabitants are burned up, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18102R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-24-6" style="position: relative;">and very few are left.</span></span></i></div>
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Scary stuff as we know the current climate of our nations and it's people.</div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Isa-24-6" style="position: relative;">Thankfully He is a merciful and loving God and the righteous will be spared, but we as Christians have so much work to do! By prayer and supplication we must ensure that our nation is saved!</span></span></div>
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Isaiah 26:2-4</h3>
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<span class="text Isa-26-2" id="en-NIV-18133" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;"><i>2</i> </sup><i>Open the gates <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18133A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></i></span><i><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-26-2" style="position: relative;">that the righteous <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18133B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>nation may enter,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-26-2" style="position: relative;">the nation that keeps faith.</span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-26-3" id="en-NIV-18134" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">3 </sup>You will keep in perfect peace <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18134C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-26-3" style="position: relative;">those whose minds are steadfast,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-26-3" style="position: relative;">because they trust <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18134D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>in you.</span></span><br /><span class="text Isa-26-4" id="en-NIV-18135" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">4 </sup>Trust <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18135E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>in the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> forever, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18135F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-26-4" style="position: relative;">for the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> himself, is the Rock <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-18135G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup>eternal.</span></span></i></div>
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Amen to that! HE is THE ROCK!<br />
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<i><span class="text Rev-21-24" id="en-NKJV-31078"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">24 </sup>And the nations of those who are saved<sup class="footnote" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="[<a href="#fen-NKJV-31078a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelations%2021:24-27&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-31078a" style="color: #b37162; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it.<sup class="footnote" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="[<a href="#fen-NKJV-31078b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelations%2021:24-27&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-31078b" style="color: #b37162; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> </span><span class="text Rev-21-25" id="en-NKJV-31079"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">25 </sup>Its gates shall not be shut at all by day (there shall be no night there). </span><span class="text Rev-21-26" id="en-NKJV-31080"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">26 </sup>And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.<sup class="footnote" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="[<a href="#fen-NKJV-31080c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelations%2021:24-27&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-31080c" style="color: #b37162; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup> </span><span class="text Rev-21-27" id="en-NKJV-31081"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">27 </sup>But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes<sup class="footnote" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="[<a href="#fen-NKJV-31081d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelations%2021:24-27&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-31081d" style="color: #b37162; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup>an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 16px;">We are the nation, the people that can bring HIM all glory and honor! What a small price for us to pay compared to what HE sacrificed for us!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">Yet before HE died on the cross,HE said a prayer for us! The sacrificial LAMB!</span><br />
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John 17:20-26</h3>
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<span class="text John-17-20" id="en-NIV-26780">Jesus Prays for All Believers</span></h3>
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<i><span class="text John-17-20"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">20 </sup>“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,</span> <span class="text John-17-21" id="en-NIV-26781"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">21 </sup>that all of them may be one, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26781A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26781B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26781C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span><span class="text John-17-22" id="en-NIV-26782"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">22 </sup>I have given them the glory that you gave me, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26782D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>that they may be one as we are one<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26782E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup>—</span> <span class="text John-17-23" id="en-NIV-26783"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">23 </sup>I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26783F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>and have loved them <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26783G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup>even as you have loved me.</span></i><br />
<span class="text John-17-24" id="en-NIV-26784"><i><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">24 </sup>“Father, I want those you have given me <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26784H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup>to be with me where I am, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26784I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup>and to see my glory, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26784J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup>the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26784K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></i></span><br />
<i><span class="text John-17-25" id="en-NIV-26785"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">25 </sup>“Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26785L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup>I know you, and they know that you have sent me. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26785M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span><span class="text John-17-26" id="en-NIV-26786"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">26 </sup>I have made you<sup class="footnote" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="[<a href="#fen-NIV-26786a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+17%3A20-26&version=NIV#fen-NIV-26786a" style="color: #b37162; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> known to them, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26786N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup>and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26786O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup>and that I myself may be in them.”</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="text John-17-26">So our work is laid out for us....spread HIS WORD so all nations can be unified in HIM! </span></i><br />
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<i>Peace and blessings to all!</i></div>
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Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-48542148179434668122012-08-20T17:06:00.000-07:002012-08-20T17:06:46.816-07:00Ezekiel 17:1-19:14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Our FATHER in heaven is a loving and forgiving GOD, and He clearly states what HE expects from HIS children. Obedience to HIS Word is all HE asks of us. HE wants us to "turn from our old ways and live!"</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">It seems like it is such a simple thing to do, yet everyday it seems to be a struggle to keep my feet from the fire! 3 steps forward, 2 steps back. Am I the only one who struggles with this? </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">It's not that I have turned back to my old ways, but there seems to be an endless list still to be worked on, tweaked, refined. </span>Like a gem HE is polishing me daily to remove the dirt, the grime, the flaws, until I shine brilliantly for HIM!</div>
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I want to be that brilliant gem, to be a shining light for HIM! I want to be like the Proverbs woman!</div>
<i><b>Proverbs 3:15</b> She is <b>more</b> <b>precious</b> <b>than</b> <b>rubies</b>, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.</i></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">So I will watch, I will wait, and I will listen. I need to learn to be still so I can hear what HE has in store for me,what HE wants from me, and what HE wants me to be! I don't know what that is right now, but I know whatever it is will be grand, it will be beautiful, and HE will shine brightly through me! I want HIS spirit to be alive in me and I in HIM!</span></div>
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I am so thankful and blessed to be able to return to this blog with my sisters in Christ! Know that if I am not blogging, I am still in HIS WORD, and you are all in my thoughts and prayers daily!<br />
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Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-64792843070390290292012-05-30T10:25:00.001-07:002012-05-30T10:25:41.729-07:00Proverbs 1-13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I love the book of Proverbs and the wisdom that He reveals! Having my boys home again this weekend reminded me how important it is for me as a mother to continue to impart His wisdom to them. They are never too old to stop being taught, and I have been neglectful in this area as of late. I see them as "all grown up", and realized if I am still learning and growing in Him, they could be as well! I hope to never stop growing in Him, and want that for my boys as well. I have really good intentions, then fail to put them into action. What good does that do?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Once they are off to college and seeking and gaining worldly wisdom, it is imperative that they continue to seek His wisdom even more! Every college campus is surrounded by professors, peers, and people who are not Godly, and who can easily impart their doctrines on our sons and daughters that are "simple" minded. Only His doctrine is sound and gives true knowledge and wisdom. I pray that their minds become saturated with His Word.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This is where His wisdom and His Spirit of discernment is tantamount. This is what I pray for my boys most of all! Yes, I want them to graduate from college and gain a degree, to have a goal and be successful. But even more they need to use the gift that God gave them and use it for His purpose! Making the most money or securing possession's is not what makes a person happy. How they use the gift's God has blessed them with for His good, is priceless! They need only to seek Him to be truly a success in life!</span><br />
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</div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-75829698853541867912012-05-21T14:41:00.001-07:002012-05-21T14:59:37.885-07:001 Kings 3:16-28, 5:1-18, 2 Chronicles 2:1-18, 1 Kings 6:1-13, 2 Chronicles 3:1-14, 1 Kings 6:14-38<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> In Kings 3:16-28, we find the two women with
newborns, one which sadly died, and in that mother's grief she decided to
switch the babies. Now Solomon is put in the position to decide who the real
mother of this child is, and asks them to cut the child in half. What a
decision to have to make! In the process, the true mother of the child was
revealed. I can't imagine the thought of literally dividing either of my sons,
which the other mother was willing to do, unbelievable! Solomon was given great
wisdom and discernment by God to make decisions for his servants. This is
something I pray for my sons, that God gives them His wisdom and discernment
when making choices in their life. I pray that they find Godly women someday,
and that whatever they do in life, they ultimately serve God in whatever path
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Kings 5 & 6 we see Solomon is given charge to build a temple. What an
impressive and massive building to be given the honor to build! Of course, Solomon
was given plans by God, the greatest architect of all! :) Solomon also used
only the best contractors for each area of the building paying attention to
each detail in the plans God laid out for him to follow. I would have loved to
see the intricate carvings like the tops of the pillars shaped liked lilies,
and the ornamental buds, the baths and even the carts were detailed. They just
don't make anything with that kind of workmanship anymore, and it's hard to
find workers that are so dedicated as well as trustworthy.</span><br />
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has placed before me, I should do it to my best ability, and the work should
glorify Him! God has been so faithful to me in all aspects of my life, but as
far as my work is concerned it has always been laid out right in front of me. Example: I have been praying about what I need
to do as far as working. I have been a nurse for 23 years and in healthcare for
30. I am at the point where I want something a little different in the field. He
knows that I have always worked, am a “people person”, and like to stay busy,
if not I could become a recluse very easily! Anyway I was searching to see if I
could find the best of both worlds, and there it was! No one else could have
found this opportunity unless they knew exactly where to look. That’s how God
works with me; He sets me on the right path. I now work as a nurse assessor
mostly from home until I do a health assessment. I work when I want and how
much I want which leaves time for Joel and I to still spend time together now
that we’re “empty nesters” , to travel and see our sons, and or family. The
best part of it for me is I am able to witness to my clients, which has
happened several times already. Several of the clientele I accepted have been
out of my area, in places where they don’t have any nurses to serve them. I don’t
mind travel at all, and I enjoy driving, always have! He knows this, and He
placed me to serve them! God is amazing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-18568194929877854972012-05-14T12:24:00.002-07:002012-05-14T12:41:22.041-07:00Psalm 103, 108-110, 122, 124<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am so than thankful to be a child of God, and to have a Father that is so merciful. His abounding love is everlasting , and the power of His Word is immeasurable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Psalms is one of my favorite books and I was so excited when we landed there! I just knew the words for my blog would just flow, but it somehow seems difficult to express my feelings about it. I've come to a conclusion that His Word sometimes just speaks for itself, and nothing I could ever say about it would or could change the message, and why would I even try?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I know we all gain a little different perspective when we read His Word, and mine for this day is..."if it's not broken, don't try to fix it"! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">No matter what we say about His Word, the most important thing is how it effects us deep in our soul, and how His Word clings to our heart. It is the action we will take, how we will serve and love one another as He has loved us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Happy Mother's Day to all! Was blessed to have precious time with both of my boys this week! My hubby Joel BBQ'd a brisket for dinner yesterday. Today he cleaned the kitchen, unloaded the dishwasher, and is planning on serving my favorite meal tonight, I feel so special! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">“As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children” (1 Thessalonians 2:6b-7).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A mother’s love reflects the love of the Lord, deep in its capacity and generous in its application. She awakens in the middle of the night to nurse a hungry infant or care for a sick child. Her intuition injects love at points of pain and in situations that require extensive encouragement. A mother’s love lingers long in conversation and understands with her sensitive heart. She loves, because Christ’s love compels her to love like Him.<br /><br />Moreover, a mother’s love is loyal and longstanding. A child may be in trouble, but Mom is always close by, full of compassion and acceptance. Her love can be blind in its loyalty, but her offspring never doubts where they are welcome. Jesus was rejected by angry, jealous men and abandoned by His closest friends, but His mother was waiting with Him to the bitter end, “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother…” (John 19:25a).<br /><br />A mother’s love even has the capacity to be a mother to those who are not biologically her own. Amazingly, she can informally “adopt” people for a season and love them emotionally, physically, spiritually, and relationally. She opens her home, shares her food, gives her time, dispenses her wisdom, and encourages obedience to follow Christ. Paul experienced this. “Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too” (Romans 16:13). Moms sometime mother greatness not their own.<br /><br />Lastly, a mother’s love is gentle, the way God is gentle toward His children. He calls us to love and to lead like Jesus. Love serves people and does not rule with rigor. “God's servant must not be argumentative, but a gentle listener and a teacher who keeps cool, working firmly but patiently with those who refuse to obey” (2 Timothy 2:24, TM).<br /><br /><strong>Prayer</strong>: Do I model gentle and patient love? Do others feel safe to share their sorrows with me?<br /><br /><strong>Related Readings</strong>: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2047:12&version=NKJV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genesis 47:12</a>; <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ruth%204:16&version=NKJV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruth 4:16</a>; <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2021:15-17&version=NKJV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John 21:15-17</a>; <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%203:17&version=NKJV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James 3:17</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-16128463759810515522012-05-06T11:40:00.000-07:002012-05-06T11:40:17.642-07:001 Kings 2:1-9, 2 Sam 23:1-7, 1 Kings 2:10-12, 1 Chron 29:26-30,Psalm4-6, 8-9, 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God blessed us with an bounty of fish, and in the process we were reminded of the importance of patience and wisdom! Day 1 we fished all day without one bite, but being persistent, patient, and heeding the advice of a wise fisherman and good friend, it paid off on day 2! We fished in the exact place as the day before. I know it seemed futile, but Bill, our good friend, lives on the lake during the fishing season, knows it well, and has never let us down. I really was praying too, as I could see Joel's impatience and frustration starting to build. He was starting to doubt the wisdom of his friend Bill, he thought the "stink bait" was no good, that we were not in the right spot, our trust in Bill was "sinking"...etc.etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">BTW, yes, we fish with stink bait, and yes it really, really does stink. Especially when my husband casts, and a lump of it flies off his hook, and in my hair! The things we do for love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Right after Joel had talked to Bill for the ?? time, making sure it was the right spot, and telling Bill he was sure the stink bait was not working, I caught the first fish of the day..WooHoo! A nice 5 lb. channel cat, and after that it was on! Joel started catching fish, and all were keepers, really nice fish! We caught 9 catfish, it was so much fun! He no longer doubted the advice of his friend.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">While I was sitting in that boat I was thinking about the story when the disciples went fishing, and Jesus told them where to cast their nets, and the story when Jesus walked on the water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="text John-21-1"><span class="chapternum" style="bottom: -0.1em; font-weight: bold; line-height: 0.8em; position: relative;">21 </span>After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showedHimself: </span><span class="text John-21-2" id="en-NKJV-26901"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">2 </sup>Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. </span><span class="text John-21-3" id="en-NKJV-26902"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">3 </sup>Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.”</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="text John-21-3">They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately<sup class="footnote" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="[<a href="#fen-NKJV-26902a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+21%3A1-13&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-26902a" style="color: #b37162; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. </span><span class="text John-21-4" id="en-NKJV-26903"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">4 </sup>But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. </span><span class="text John-21-5" id="en-NKJV-26904"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">5 </sup>Then Jesus said to them, <span class="woj">“Children, have you any food?”</span></span></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="text Matt-14-22"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">22 </sup>Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd.</span> <span class="text Matt-14-23" id="en-NIV-23621"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">23 </sup>After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-23621C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>Later that night, he was there alone,</span> <span class="text Matt-14-24" id="en-NIV-23622"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">24 </sup>and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="text Matt-14-25" id="en-NIV-23623"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">25 </sup>Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake.</span> <span class="text Matt-14-26" id="en-NIV-23624"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">26 </sup>When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” <sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-23624D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>they said, and cried out in fear.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="text Matt-14-29">Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.</span> <span class="text Matt-14-30" id="en-NIV-23628"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">30 </sup>But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”</span></span></i><br />
<span class="text Matt-14-31" id="en-NIV-23629"><i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">31 </sup>Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. <span class="woj">“You of little faith,” <sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-23629G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span>he said, <span class="woj">“why did you doubt?”</span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I think God speaks to us through many wise people and in different situations. Similar to David's instructions to Solomon, I think about the importance of imparting God's wisdom as parents to our children. The effect it has will be passed on from generation to generation. As parents, husbands, wives, mothers and fathers, etc. we have to be patient, faithful, and heed God's wisdom and listen carefully and obey His Word. We must keep our eyes wide open as the lessons can come from the most mundane things in our lives. Even fishing with our hubby. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I also think about our faith, and how doubt and fear can keep us from becoming all God wants us to be. He wants the best for us, and if we don't fully trust in Him, we too will sink like Peter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">David was all about faith, obedience, patience and listening to the wisdom God imparted to him through His Word. As he lived it, so too David wanted to impart the many blessings to his son Solomon and through the generations!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Oh how I yearn to be such a faithful servant like David,and to impart God's wisdom to my children and grandchildren..... It's never to late to start, and I know God is waiting patiently on me! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I praise Him and thank Him for giving me such special time with Joel, and for blessing us with the bonus of catching fish!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God showed David much favor, and He constantly watched over him and guided him throughout his life. David was so faithful to God, and no matter what was going on in his life, he kept the lines of communication open to his Father in heaven. Whether it be in times of despair, joy, confession, or praise, David made sure he was constantly in contact with God. Sometimes in song, or a poem, prayer, or simply asking a question outright, he was holding regular conversations with God.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I strive to speak with Him regularly, I have really good intentions too, but I know I fall short. This is something so important in growing my relationship with the Lord. He wants to spend time with me, and He waits for me so patiently. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">He wants me to converse with Him, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">He is such a loving Father! </span><br />
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<i style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Come near to God, and He will come near to you. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="background-color: #cccccc;">James 4:8</b></span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-left;">Take joy, my King, in what you hear</span><br />
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<span style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-left;">I love you, Lord, and I lift my hands</span><br />
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<span style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-left;">I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-14475235504722894022012-04-29T17:50:00.000-07:002012-04-29T17:50:20.976-07:002 Sam 12:26-31, 1 Chron 20:2-3, 2 Sam 13:1-14:33 & 2 Sam 15:1-17:14 & 2 Sam 17:15-29, Psalm 3, 63, 2 Sam 18:1-19:30<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Dysfunctional families in the Old Testament? Go figure! Seriously though, Ammon had some definite issues going on to even consider sleeping with his own sister! Cousin Jonadab encouraged it, and even suggested a means for it to occur. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Where was David as a father? Was Ammon's allure the result of the polygamous ways of his father. Why was Ammon not punished? It seems as David was so busy with his work and doing everything his people wanted that he did not know what was going on with his own son. He seems to be relying on what the people think of him and how he is serving them instead of how he should be serving God!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">His brother Absalom waited 2 years to impart revenge on Ammon on behalf of his sister Tamar. Just think what Tamar had to deal with emotionally. She was scarred for life! Absalom thought it was his place to serve final judgement on his brother in the absence of David's punishment. He also committed treason against his father, probably because of the anger towards him. In the end Absalom dies, and David never set things right between them. "Too little too late".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Our days on this earth are numbered, and with our busy lives it is so easy to miss important details. If our focus is on Him, and we heed His instruction He will set the path for us and lead us in the way to go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="chapter-1"><span class="text Prov-4-1" style="position: relative;"><span class="chapternum" style="bottom: 0.1em; left: -3em; line-height: 0.8em; position: absolute;">4 </span>Hear, my children, the instruction of a father,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-1" style="position: relative;">And give attention to know understanding;</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-2" id="en-NKJV-16493" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">2 </sup>For I give you good doctrine:</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-2" style="position: relative;">Do not forsake my law.</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-3" id="en-NKJV-16494" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">3 </sup>When I was my father’s son,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-3" style="position: relative;">Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-4" id="en-NKJV-16495" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">4 </sup>He also taught me, and said to me:</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-4" style="position: relative;">“Let your heart retain my words;</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-4" style="position: relative;">Keep my commands, and live.</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-5" id="en-NKJV-16496" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">5 </sup>Get wisdom! Get understanding!</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-5" style="position: relative;">Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-6" id="en-NKJV-16497" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">6 </sup>Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-6" style="position: relative;">Love her, and she will keep you.</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-7" id="en-NKJV-16498" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">7 </sup>Wisdom is the principal thing;</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-7" style="position: relative;">Therefore get wisdom.</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-7" style="position: relative;">And in all your getting, get understanding.</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-8" id="en-NKJV-16499" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">8 </sup>Exalt her, and she will promote you;</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-8" style="position: relative;">She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-9" id="en-NKJV-16500" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">9 </sup>She will place on your head an ornament of grace;</span><br /><span class="text Prov-4-9" style="position: relative;">A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”</span></i></span></div>
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</div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-15746326001993867532012-04-26T14:35:00.002-07:002012-04-26T14:42:38.567-07:002 Sam 6:12, 1 Chron 15:1-28, 2 Sam 6:12-16, 1 Chron 15:29, 2 Sam 6:17-19, 1 Chron 16:1-43, 2 Sam 6:19-23 & 2 Sam 7:1-17, 1 Chron 17:1-15, 2 Sam 7:18-29, 1 Chron 17:16-27, 2 Sam 8:1-14, 1 Chron 18:1-13, Psalm 60 & 2 Sam 8:15-18, 1 Chron 18:14-17, 6:16-30, 6:50-53, 6:31-48, 2 Sam 9:1-10:19, 1 Chron 19:1-19<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I found it! This one is out of chronological order. This blog is actually for Mon.-Wed. and the one before this is for today. I could not figure out how to move it from draft in the right order. Am I making any sense??? Sorry for the confusion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">David was a faithful and loyal servant to God, but also to those who befriended him throughout his conquests.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">To those that did not know him personally, they only knew of his reputation as a warrior and were fearful of him.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">It's funny how we judge others by a singular event, or even a "first impression", but it happens all the time. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">How much more effective we could be in spreading God's message if we were not so judgmental of others.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Many times we tend to gravitate only to other Christians, and hang around our inner circle of friends, when the ones we really need to focus on are the "unsaved", which are generally outside our comfort zone.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">When Jesus was on this earth He took every advantage to make His message clear, and the story below in John is a perfect example.</span><br />
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3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman
caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the
midst,
4 they said to Him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in
adultery, in the very act.
5 "Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should
be stoned. But what do You say?"
6 This they said, testing Him, that they might have
something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped
down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though
He did not hear.
7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up
and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let
him throw a stone at her first."
8 And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground.
9 Then those who heard it, being convicted by their
conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the
oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and
the woman standing in the midst.
10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the
woman, He said to her, "Woman, where are those accusers
of yours? Has no one condemned you?"
11 She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said to her, </i></span></span></span></pre>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-64356902440449586802012-04-26T14:05:00.003-07:002012-04-26T14:39:24.188-07:001 Chron 20:1, 2 Sam 11:1-12:14, Psalm 51, 2 Sam 12:15-25, 5:14-16, 1 Chron 14:3-7, 3:5-9<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Through a gliche of technology, or perhaps operator error, I can't find the blog I was writing for Mon.-Wed. Never -the -less, life goes on, and if it magically resurfaces, I will be more than happy to share my thoughts. Maybe this was a sign that I was on the wrong path with His Word, only He knows the answer to that one! :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">No worries!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> However, I do see a parallel between the absence of my blog, and David's absence of communication and obedience to God. David has always been consistent in the past by only acting upon a situation if it is God's will. In the verses from today, I see the recurring theme of how being disobedient to God, and acting without His authority can surely get us in trouble. David's thought process was so clouded that he even tried to "cover up" the fact that he had committed adultery with Bathsheba, and then sending her husband into battle to achieve his own ends.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Sadly because of David's misuse of his own ego and power, Uriah suffered, and was killed in battle. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God's wrath was now upon David as He delivered His message through Nathan...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Oh what tangles webs we weave... Over the years I know I have been disobedient, more times than I could ever admit, and I thank God for the love and mercy He has shown me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> I'm sure most, if not all, are familiar with Francesca Battistelli. She has the God given gift of song that is such a blessing.</span></div>
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I was poor I was weak<br />
I was the definition of the spiritually<br />
Bankrupt condition<br />
So in need of help</div>
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I was unsatisfied<br />
Hungry and thirsty<br />
When You rushed to my side<br />
So unworthy<br />
Still You gave yourself away…</div>
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That’s the motion of mercy<br />
Changing the way and the why we are<br />
That’s the motion of mercy<br />
Moving my heart</div>
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Now I’m filled by a love<br />
That calls me to action<br />
I was empty before now I’m drawn to compassion<br />
And to give myself away</div>
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Living for the lost<br />
Loving ‘til it hurts<br />
No matter what the cost<br />
Like You loved me first<br />
That’s the motion of mercy</div>
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God give me strength to give something for nothing<br />
I wanna be a glimpse of the Kingdom that’s coming soon</div>
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Words & Music By: Francesca Battistelli / Ian Eskelin</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i><span class="text 2Sam-12-15"><br /></span></i></span></div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-53215842227063157152012-04-22T19:23:00.002-07:002012-04-22T19:23:31.623-07:002 Sam 2:1-3:5, 1 Chron 3:1-4, 2 Sam 23:8-17, 1 Chron 11:10-19, 2 Sam 23:18-39, 1 Chron 11:20-47 & 2 Samuel 3:6-42 Sam 5:1-3, 1 Chron 11:1-3, 12:23-40, 2 Sam 5:17-25, 1 Chron 14:8-17, 2 Sam 5:6-10, 1 Chron 11:4-9, 3:4, 2 Sam 5:13, 5:4-5, 5:11-12, 1 Chron 14:1-2, 13:1-5, 2 Sam 6:1-11, 1 Chron 13:6-14:12<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">As you can tell by the lengthy title I am yet again, playing catch up. I did however finish my reading, just put off the blog for a few days. That's what happens when my boys are home, all of my attention turns towards them! It was a great weekend of fellowship, food and laughter with our sons and good friends while celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary! God is good! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God is good, and He blesses those that obey His commands. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">When God appointed David King of Judah and Israel, he had to be certain his conduct was above reproach. If he obeyed God, his people were blessed, but if David turned away from God, the wrath fell upon the people. It was a trickle down effect from David to his people. What a heavy burden to bear! David was not a king that just sat on his throne shouting orders to his subjects. If there was a war to fight he was leading the charge, and doing so following God's commands to a tee!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">However, when David and the men of Israel were moving the ark of God, David made a grave error and Uzzah paid the price for it. The law said the ark was only to be carried in a specific manner, and when it was not, God's wrath punished Uzzah. At that time David was reminded that fearing the Lord was essential to his obedience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Thankfully I have never experienced such a lesson as David, or carried the heavy burdens of a nation. But I know in my life I have carried burdens, and how I dealt with each one had a trickle down effect to members of my family and friends. I wish for obedience like that of David, and to impart that to my family. My obedience affects all of those around me.....obedience is the key! </span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-5-10"><span class="oblique"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I praise and thank the Son of God for His obedience to His Father in heaven. The trickle down effect for us is that the blood of Jesus</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> covered our sins!</span><br />
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</div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-92010995845443992212012-04-19T09:22:00.003-07:002012-04-19T09:22:46.794-07:00I Sam 26:1-27:7, I Chronicles 12:1-7, I Sam 27:8-29:11, I Chron 12:19, Psalm 56 &1 Sam 30:1-31, 1 Chronicles 12:20-22, 1 Sam 31:1-13, 1 Chron 10:1-14, 1 Chron 9:40-44, 2 Sam 4:4, 2 Sam 1:1-27<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">David was such a mighty and faithful servant to God! He was mightier than the sword, for his sword was the Word of God! He lived it, breathed it and was bound to it! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In return, God allowed David to be triumphant in all of his battles, and gain strength even at his weakest. God always provided a means for David regardless of the odds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">David's God and mine are the same, and as I read about David's steadfast love for God, I am growing in Him. David's main goal in life was to please Him! Wow, all of these years I have been trying to please everyone else, including myself! It reminds me I still have lots of room for growth! I need to go to Him for everything, as David did, and I need to do what pleases Him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God gave me Psalm 119 today! Be patient, it's a long one, but so awesome!</span><br />
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<span class="text Ps-119-1"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>א <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Aleph</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="chapter-3"><span class="text Ps-119-1" style="position: relative;"><span class="chapternum" style="bottom: 0.1em; font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: bold; left: -3em; line-height: 0.8em; position: absolute;">119 </span>Blessed are the undefiled in the way,</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-1" style="position: relative;">Who walk in the law of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-2" id="en-NKJV-15901" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">2 </sup>Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-2" style="position: relative;">Who seek Him with the whole heart!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-3" id="en-NKJV-15902" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">3 </sup>They also do no iniquity;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-3" style="position: relative;">They walk in His ways.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-4" id="en-NKJV-15903" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">4 </sup>You have commanded us</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-4" style="position: relative;">To keep Your precepts diligently.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-5" id="en-NKJV-15904" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">5 </sup>Oh, that my ways were directed</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-5" style="position: relative;">To keep Your statutes!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-6" id="en-NKJV-15905" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">6 </sup>Then I would not be ashamed,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-6" style="position: relative;">When I look into all Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-7" id="en-NKJV-15906" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">7 </sup>I will praise You with uprightness of heart,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-7" style="position: relative;">When I learn Your righteous judgments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-8" id="en-NKJV-15907" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">8 </sup>I will keep Your statutes;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-8" style="position: relative;">Oh, do not forsake me utterly!</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-9" id="en-NKJV-15908"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ב <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Beth</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-9" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">9 </sup>How can a young man cleanse his way?</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-9" style="position: relative;">By taking heed according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-10" id="en-NKJV-15909" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">10 </sup>With my whole heart I have sought You;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-10" style="position: relative;">Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-11" id="en-NKJV-15910" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">11 </sup>Your word I have hidden in my heart,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-11" style="position: relative;">That I might not sin against You.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-12" id="en-NKJV-15911" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">12 </sup>Blessed are You, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-12" style="position: relative;">Teach me Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-13" id="en-NKJV-15912" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">13 </sup>With my lips I have declared</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-13" style="position: relative;">All the judgments of Your mouth.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-14" id="en-NKJV-15913" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">14 </sup>I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-14" style="position: relative;">As much as in all riches.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-15" id="en-NKJV-15914" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">15 </sup>I will meditate on Your precepts,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-15" style="position: relative;">And contemplate Your ways.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-16" id="en-NKJV-15915" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">16 </sup>I will delight myself in Your statutes;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-16" style="position: relative;">I will not forget Your word.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-17" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">17 </sup>Deal bountifully with Your servant,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-17" style="position: relative;">That I may live and keep Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-18" id="en-NKJV-15917" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">18 </sup>Open my eyes, that I may see</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-18" style="position: relative;">Wondrous things from Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-19" id="en-NKJV-15918" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">19 </sup>I am a stranger in the earth;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-19" style="position: relative;">Do not hide Your commandments from me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-20" id="en-NKJV-15919" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">20 </sup>My soul breaks with longing</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-20" style="position: relative;">For Your judgments at all times.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-21" id="en-NKJV-15920" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">21 </sup>You rebuke the proud—the cursed,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-21" style="position: relative;">Who stray from Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-22" id="en-NKJV-15921" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">22 </sup>Remove from me reproach and contempt,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-22" style="position: relative;">For I have kept Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-23" id="en-NKJV-15922" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">23 </sup>Princes also sit and speak against me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-23" style="position: relative;">But Your servant meditates on Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-24" id="en-NKJV-15923" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">24 </sup>Your testimonies also are my delight</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-24" style="position: relative;">And my counselors.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-25" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">25 </sup>My soul clings to the dust;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-25" style="position: relative;">Revive me according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-26" id="en-NKJV-15925" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">26 </sup>I have declared my ways, and You answered me;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-26" style="position: relative;">Teach me Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-27" id="en-NKJV-15926" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">27 </sup>Make me understand the way of Your precepts;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-27" style="position: relative;">So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-28" id="en-NKJV-15927" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">28 </sup>My soul melts from heaviness;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-28" style="position: relative;">Strengthen me according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-29" id="en-NKJV-15928" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">29 </sup>Remove from me the way of lying,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-29" style="position: relative;">And grant me Your law graciously.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-30" id="en-NKJV-15929" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">30 </sup>I have chosen the way of truth;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-30" style="position: relative;">Your judgments I have laid before me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-31" id="en-NKJV-15930" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">31 </sup>I cling to Your testimonies;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-31" style="position: relative;">O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, do not put me to shame!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-32" id="en-NKJV-15931" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">32 </sup>I will run the course of Your commandments,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-32" style="position: relative;">For You shall enlarge my heart.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-33" id="en-NKJV-15932"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ה <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">He</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span class="text Ps-119-41" id="en-NKJV-15940"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ו <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Waw</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-41" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">41 </sup>Let Your mercies come also to me, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>—</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-41" style="position: relative;">Your salvation according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-42" id="en-NKJV-15941" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">42 </sup>So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-42" style="position: relative;">For I trust in Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-43" id="en-NKJV-15942" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">43 </sup>And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-43" style="position: relative;">For I have hoped in Your ordinances.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-44" id="en-NKJV-15943" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">44 </sup>So shall I keep Your law continually,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-44" style="position: relative;">Forever and ever.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-45" id="en-NKJV-15944" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">45 </sup>And I will walk at liberty,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-45" style="position: relative;">For I seek Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-46" id="en-NKJV-15945" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">46 </sup>I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-46" style="position: relative;">And will not be ashamed.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-47" id="en-NKJV-15946" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">47 </sup>And I will delight myself in Your commandments,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-47" style="position: relative;">Which I love.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-48" id="en-NKJV-15947" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">48 </sup>My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-48" style="position: relative;">Which I love,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-48" style="position: relative;">And I will meditate on Your statutes.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-49" id="en-NKJV-15948"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ז <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Zayin</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-49" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">49 </sup>Remember the word to Your servant,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-49" style="position: relative;">Upon which You have caused me to hope.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-50" id="en-NKJV-15949" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">50 </sup>This is my comfort in my affliction,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-50" style="position: relative;">For Your word has given me life.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-51" id="en-NKJV-15950" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">51 </sup>The proud have me in great derision,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-51" style="position: relative;">Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-52" id="en-NKJV-15951" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">52 </sup>I remembered Your judgments of old, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-52" style="position: relative;">And have comforted myself.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-53" id="en-NKJV-15952" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">53 </sup>Indignation has taken hold of me</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-53" style="position: relative;">Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-54" id="en-NKJV-15953" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">54 </sup>Your statutes have been my songs</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-54" style="position: relative;">In the house of my pilgrimage.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-55" id="en-NKJV-15954" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">55 </sup>I remember Your name in the night, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-55" style="position: relative;">And I keep Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-56" id="en-NKJV-15955" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">56 </sup>This has become mine,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-56" style="position: relative;">Because I kept Your precepts.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-57" id="en-NKJV-15956"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ח <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Heth</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-57" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">57 </sup>You are my portion, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-57" style="position: relative;">I have said that I would keep Your words.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-58" id="en-NKJV-15957" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">58 </sup>I entreated Your favor with my whole heart;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-58" style="position: relative;">Be merciful to me according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-59" id="en-NKJV-15958" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">59 </sup>I thought about my ways,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-59" style="position: relative;">And turned my feet to Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-60" id="en-NKJV-15959" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">60 </sup>I made haste, and did not delay</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-60" style="position: relative;">To keep Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-61" id="en-NKJV-15960" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">61 </sup>The cords of the wicked have bound me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-61" style="position: relative;">But I have not forgotten Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-62" id="en-NKJV-15961" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">62 </sup>At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-62" style="position: relative;">Because of Your righteous judgments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-63" id="en-NKJV-15962" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">63 </sup>I am a companion of all who fear You,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-63" style="position: relative;">And of those who keep Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-64" id="en-NKJV-15963" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">64 </sup>The earth, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, is full of Your mercy;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-64" style="position: relative;">Teach me Your statutes.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-65" id="en-NKJV-15964"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ט <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Teth</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-65" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">65 </sup>You have dealt well with Your servant,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-65" style="position: relative;">O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-66" id="en-NKJV-15965" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">66 </sup>Teach me good judgment and knowledge,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-66" style="position: relative;">For I believe Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-67" id="en-NKJV-15966" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">67 </sup>Before I was afflicted I went astray,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-67" style="position: relative;">But now I keep Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-68" id="en-NKJV-15967" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">68 </sup>You are good, and do good;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-68" style="position: relative;">Teach me Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-69" id="en-NKJV-15968" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">69 </sup>The proud have forged a lie against me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-69" style="position: relative;">But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-70" id="en-NKJV-15969" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">70 </sup>Their heart is as fat as grease,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-70" style="position: relative;">But I delight in Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-71" id="en-NKJV-15970" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">71 </sup>It is good for me that I have been afflicted,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-71" style="position: relative;">That I may learn Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-72" id="en-NKJV-15971" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">72 </sup>The law of Your mouth is better to me</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-72" style="position: relative;">Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-73" id="en-NKJV-15972"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>י <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Yod</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-73" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">73 </sup>Your hands have made me and fashioned me;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-73" style="position: relative;">Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-74" id="en-NKJV-15973" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">74 </sup>Those who fear You will be glad when they see me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-74" style="position: relative;">Because I have hoped in Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-75" id="en-NKJV-15974" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">75 </sup>I know, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, that Your judgments are right,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-75" style="position: relative;">And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-76" id="en-NKJV-15975" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">76 </sup>Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-76" style="position: relative;">According to Your word to Your servant.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-77" id="en-NKJV-15976" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">77 </sup>Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-77" style="position: relative;">For Your law is my delight.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-78" id="en-NKJV-15977" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">78 </sup>Let the proud be ashamed,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-78" style="position: relative;">For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-78" style="position: relative;">But I will meditate on Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-79" id="en-NKJV-15978" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">79 </sup>Let those who fear You turn to me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-79" style="position: relative;">Those who know Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-80" id="en-NKJV-15979" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">80 </sup>Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-80" style="position: relative;">That I may not be ashamed.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-81" id="en-NKJV-15980"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ך <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Kaph</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-81" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">81 </sup>My soul faints for Your salvation,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-81" style="position: relative;">But I hope in Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-82" id="en-NKJV-15981" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">82 </sup>My eyes fail from searching Your word,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-82" style="position: relative;">Saying, “When will You comfort me?”</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-83" id="en-NKJV-15982" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">83 </sup>For I have become like a wineskin in smoke,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-83" style="position: relative;">Yet I do not forget Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-84" id="en-NKJV-15983" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">84 </sup>How many are the days of Your servant?</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-84" style="position: relative;">When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-85" id="en-NKJV-15984" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">85 </sup>The proud have dug pits for me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-85" style="position: relative;">Which is not according to Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-86" id="en-NKJV-15985" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">86 </sup>All Your commandments are faithful;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-86" style="position: relative;">They persecute me wrongfully;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-86" style="position: relative;">Help me!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-87" id="en-NKJV-15986" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">87 </sup>They almost made an end of me on earth,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-87" style="position: relative;">But I did not forsake Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-88" id="en-NKJV-15987" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">88 </sup>Revive me according to Your lovingkindness,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-88" style="position: relative;">So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-89" id="en-NKJV-15988"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ל <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lamed</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-89" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">89 </sup>Forever, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-89" style="position: relative;">Your word is settled in heaven.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-90" id="en-NKJV-15989" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">90 </sup>Your faithfulness endures to all generations;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-90" style="position: relative;">You established the earth, and it abides.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-91" id="en-NKJV-15990" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">91 </sup>They continue this day according to Your ordinances,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-91" style="position: relative;">For all are Your servants.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-92" id="en-NKJV-15991" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">92 </sup>Unless Your law had been my delight,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-92" style="position: relative;">I would then have perished in my affliction.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-93" id="en-NKJV-15992" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">93 </sup>I will never forget Your precepts,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-93" style="position: relative;">For by them You have given me life.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-94" id="en-NKJV-15993" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">94 </sup>I am Yours, save me;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-94" style="position: relative;">For I have sought Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-95" id="en-NKJV-15994" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">95 </sup>The wicked wait for me to destroy me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-95" style="position: relative;">But I will consider Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-96" id="en-NKJV-15995" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">96 </sup>I have seen the consummation of all perfection,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-96" style="position: relative;">But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-97" id="en-NKJV-15996"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ם <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Mem</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-97" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">97 </sup>Oh, how I love Your law!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-97" style="position: relative;">It is my meditation all the day.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-98" id="en-NKJV-15997" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">98 </sup>You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-98" style="position: relative;">For they are ever with me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-99" id="en-NKJV-15998" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">99 </sup>I have more understanding than all my teachers,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-99" style="position: relative;">For Your testimonies are my meditation.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-100" id="en-NKJV-15999" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">100 </sup>I understand more than the ancients,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-100" style="position: relative;">Because I keep Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-101" id="en-NKJV-16000" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">101 </sup>I have restrained my feet from every evil way,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-101" style="position: relative;">That I may keep Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-102" id="en-NKJV-16001" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">102 </sup>I have not departed from Your judgments,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-102" style="position: relative;">For You Yourself have taught me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-103" id="en-NKJV-16002" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">103 </sup>How sweet are Your words to my taste,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-103" style="position: relative;">Sweeter than honey to my mouth!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-104" id="en-NKJV-16003" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">104 </sup>Through Your precepts I get understanding;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-104" style="position: relative;">Therefore I hate every false way.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-105" id="en-NKJV-16004"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ן <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Nun</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-105" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">105 </sup>Your word is a lamp to my feet</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-105" style="position: relative;">And a light to my path.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-106" id="en-NKJV-16005" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">106 </sup>I have sworn and confirmed</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-106" style="position: relative;">That I will keep Your righteous judgments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-107" id="en-NKJV-16006" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">107 </sup>I am afflicted very much;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-107" style="position: relative;">Revive me, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-108" id="en-NKJV-16007" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">108 </sup>Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-108" style="position: relative;">And teach me Your judgments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-109" id="en-NKJV-16008" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">109 </sup>My life is continually in my hand,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-109" style="position: relative;">Yet I do not forget Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-110" id="en-NKJV-16009" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">110 </sup>The wicked have laid a snare for me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-110" style="position: relative;">Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-111" id="en-NKJV-16010" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">111 </sup>Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-111" style="position: relative;">For they are the rejoicing of my heart.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-112" id="en-NKJV-16011" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">112 </sup>I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-112" style="position: relative;">Forever, to the very end.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-113" id="en-NKJV-16012"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ס <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Samek</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-113" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">113 </sup>I hate the double-minded,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-113" style="position: relative;">But I love Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-114" id="en-NKJV-16013" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">114 </sup>You are my hiding place and my shield;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-114" style="position: relative;">I hope in Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-115" id="en-NKJV-16014" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">115 </sup>Depart from me, you evildoers,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-115" style="position: relative;">For I will keep the commandments of my God!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-116" id="en-NKJV-16015" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">116 </sup>Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-116" style="position: relative;">And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-117" id="en-NKJV-16016" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">117 </sup>Hold me up, and I shall be safe,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-117" style="position: relative;">And I shall observe Your statutes continually.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-118" id="en-NKJV-16017" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">118 </sup>You reject all those who stray from Your statutes,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-118" style="position: relative;">For their deceit is falsehood.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-119" id="en-NKJV-16018" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">119 </sup>You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-119" style="position: relative;">Therefore I love Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-120" id="en-NKJV-16019" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">120 </sup>My flesh trembles for fear of You,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-120" style="position: relative;">And I am afraid of Your judgments.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-121" id="en-NKJV-16020"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ע <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Ayin</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-121" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">121 </sup>I have done justice and righteousness;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-121" style="position: relative;">Do not leave me to my oppressors.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-122" id="en-NKJV-16021" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">122 </sup>Be surety for Your servant for good;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-122" style="position: relative;">Do not let the proud oppress me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-123" id="en-NKJV-16022" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">123 </sup>My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-123" style="position: relative;">And Your righteous word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-124" id="en-NKJV-16023" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">124 </sup>Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-124" style="position: relative;">And teach me Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-125" id="en-NKJV-16024" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">125 </sup>I am Your servant;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-125" style="position: relative;">Give me understanding,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-125" style="position: relative;">That I may know Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-126" id="en-NKJV-16025" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">126 </sup>It is time for You to act, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-126" style="position: relative;">For they have regarded Your law as void.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-127" id="en-NKJV-16026" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">127 </sup>Therefore I love Your commandments</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-127" style="position: relative;">More than gold, yes, than fine gold!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-128" id="en-NKJV-16027" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">128 </sup>Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-128" style="position: relative;">I consider to be right;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-128" style="position: relative;">I hate every false way.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-129" id="en-NKJV-16028"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>פ <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Pe</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-129" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">129 </sup>Your testimonies are wonderful;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-129" style="position: relative;">Therefore my soul keeps them.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-130" id="en-NKJV-16029" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">130 </sup>The entrance of Your words gives light;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-130" style="position: relative;">It gives understanding to the simple.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-131" id="en-NKJV-16030" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">131 </sup>I opened my mouth and panted,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-131" style="position: relative;">For I longed for Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-132" id="en-NKJV-16031" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">132 </sup>Look upon me and be merciful to me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-132" style="position: relative;">As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-133" id="en-NKJV-16032" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">133 </sup>Direct my steps by Your word,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-133" style="position: relative;">And let no iniquity have dominion over me.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-134" id="en-NKJV-16033" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">134 </sup>Redeem me from the oppression of man,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-134" style="position: relative;">That I may keep Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-135" id="en-NKJV-16034" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">135 </sup>Make Your face shine upon Your servant,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-135" style="position: relative;">And teach me Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-136" id="en-NKJV-16035" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">136 </sup>Rivers of water run down from my eyes,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-136" style="position: relative;">Because men do not keep Your law.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-137" id="en-NKJV-16036"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ץ <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Tsadde</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-137" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">137 </sup>Righteous are You, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-137" style="position: relative;">And upright are Your judgments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-138" id="en-NKJV-16037" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">138 </sup>Your testimonies, which You have commanded,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-138" style="position: relative;">Are righteous and very faithful.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-139" id="en-NKJV-16038" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">139 </sup>My zeal has consumed me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-139" style="position: relative;">Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-140" id="en-NKJV-16039" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">140 </sup>Your word is very pure;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-140" style="position: relative;">Therefore Your servant loves it.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-141" id="en-NKJV-16040" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">141 </sup>I am small and despised,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-141" style="position: relative;">Yet I do not forget Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-142" id="en-NKJV-16041" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">142 </sup>Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-142" style="position: relative;">And Your law is truth.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-143" id="en-NKJV-16042" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">143 </sup>Trouble and anguish have overtaken me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-143" style="position: relative;">Yet Your commandments are my delights.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-144" id="en-NKJV-16043" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">144 </sup>The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-144" style="position: relative;">Give me understanding, and I shall live.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-145" id="en-NKJV-16044"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ק <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Qoph</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-145" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">145 </sup>I cry out with my whole heart;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-145" style="position: relative;">Hear me, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>!</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-145" style="position: relative;">I will keep Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-146" id="en-NKJV-16045" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">146 </sup>I cry out to You;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-146" style="position: relative;">Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-147" id="en-NKJV-16046" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">147 </sup>I rise before the dawning of the morning,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-147" style="position: relative;">And cry for help;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-147" style="position: relative;">I hope in Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-148" id="en-NKJV-16047" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">148 </sup>My eyes are awake through the night watches,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-148" style="position: relative;">That I may meditate on Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-149" id="en-NKJV-16048" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">149 </sup>Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-149" style="position: relative;">O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, revive me according to Your justice.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-150" id="en-NKJV-16049" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">150 </sup>They draw near who follow after wickedness;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-150" style="position: relative;">They are far from Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-151" id="en-NKJV-16050" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">151 </sup>You are near, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-151" style="position: relative;">And all Your commandments are truth.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-152" id="en-NKJV-16051" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">152 </sup>Concerning Your testimonies,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-152" style="position: relative;">I have known of old that You have founded them forever.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-153" id="en-NKJV-16052"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>ר <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Resh</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-153" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">153 </sup>Consider my affliction and deliver me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-153" style="position: relative;">For I do not forget Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-154" id="en-NKJV-16053" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">154 </sup>Plead my cause and redeem me;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-154" style="position: relative;">Revive me according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-155" id="en-NKJV-16054" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">155 </sup>Salvation is far from the wicked,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-155" style="position: relative;">For they do not seek Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-156" id="en-NKJV-16055" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">156 </sup>Great are Your tender mercies, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-156" style="position: relative;">Revive me according to Your judgments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-157" id="en-NKJV-16056" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">157 </sup>Many are my persecutors and my enemies,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-157" style="position: relative;">Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-158" id="en-NKJV-16057" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">158 </sup>I see the treacherous, and am disgusted,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-158" style="position: relative;">Because they do not keep Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-159" id="en-NKJV-16058" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">159 </sup>Consider how I love Your precepts;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-159" style="position: relative;">Revive me, O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, according to Your lovingkindness.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-160" id="en-NKJV-16059" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">160 </sup>The entirety of Your word is truth,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-160" style="position: relative;">And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-119-161" id="en-NKJV-16060"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>שׁ <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Shin</span></i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="text Ps-119-161" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">161 </sup>Princes persecute me without a cause,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-161" style="position: relative;">But my heart stands in awe of Your word.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-162" id="en-NKJV-16061" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">162 </sup>I rejoice at Your word</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-162" style="position: relative;">As one who finds great treasure.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-163" id="en-NKJV-16062" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">163 </sup>I hate and abhor lying,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-163" style="position: relative;">But I love Your law.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-164" id="en-NKJV-16063" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">164 </sup>Seven times a day I praise You,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-164" style="position: relative;">Because of Your righteous judgments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-165" id="en-NKJV-16064" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">165 </sup>Great peace have those who love Your law,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-165" style="position: relative;">And nothing causes them to stumble.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-166" id="en-NKJV-16065" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">166 </sup><span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, I hope for Your salvation,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-166" style="position: relative;">And I do Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-167" id="en-NKJV-16066" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">167 </sup>My soul keeps Your testimonies,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-167" style="position: relative;">And I love them exceedingly.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-168" id="en-NKJV-16067" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">168 </sup>I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-119-168" style="position: relative;">For all my ways are before You.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Our God is sooooooo awesome!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Blessings to all!</span>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-71874868855684499182012-04-17T15:28:00.000-07:002012-04-17T15:28:57.564-07:001 Sam 22:1-2, Psalm 57 & 142, 1 Chronicles 12:8-18, 1 Sam 22:3-23, Psalm 52, 1 Sam 23:1-12 &I Sam 23:13-29, Psalm 54, I Sam 24:1-25:44<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>God delivered David from is enemies, delivered Noah from the flood, delivered Daniel from the lions den, delivered demons from those afflicted, delivered His people from Israel, delivered Moses His commandments, He delivered us from sin.......I could go on, and on.....</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>If God make a promise, He delivers ! The fee for us?,... no charge!.......</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>His son paid the price with his blood on the cross.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>Nothing more to say after that sobering fact, but I included some verses I thought were good concerning how He delivers us from trials and afflictions.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Ps-91-1" style="position: relative;"><span class="chapternum" style="bottom: 0.1em; font-weight: bold; left: -3em; line-height: 0.8em; position: absolute;">91 </span>He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-1" style="position: relative;">Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-2" id="en-NKJV-15398" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">2 </sup>I will say of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, “He is my refuge and my fortress;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-2" style="position: relative;">My God, in Him I will trust.”</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="text Ps-91-3" id="en-NKJV-15399" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">3 </sup>Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler<sup class="footnote" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="[<a href="#fen-NKJV-15399a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+91&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-15399a" style="color: #b37162; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup></span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-3" style="position: relative;">And from the perilous pestilence.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-4" id="en-NKJV-15400" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">4 </sup>He shall cover you with His feathers,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-4" style="position: relative;">And under His wings you shall take refuge;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-4" style="position: relative;">His truth shall be your shield and buckler.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-5" id="en-NKJV-15401" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">5 </sup>You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-5" style="position: relative;">Nor of the arrow that flies by day,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-6" id="en-NKJV-15402" style="position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">6 </sup>Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-91-6" style="position: relative;">Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.</span></span></i></div>
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</div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-70845495187535340782012-04-15T23:54:00.000-07:002012-04-15T23:54:03.075-07:00I Sam 20:1-21:15, Psalm 34<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God places people in our lives for a reason. David had Jonathan as his most trusted friend. There were an unlikely duo considering Jonathan's father plotted to kill David on numerous occasions. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Indeed, Jonathan was no "fair weather friend", and the value of it for David was immeasurable, as it literally saved his life when it was in jeopardy. God definitely had His hand there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Friends are important, and God places significant people in our lives so we can help each other grow in Him as we face life's challenges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Just like one piece of iron can make the other piece of iron extremely sharp by rubbing up against it, two solid Christian friends can also have the same type of positive effect on one another</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"> by sharing their own personal walks in the Lord with one other.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The friends I have encountered in my life have all played a pivotal role in His vision. Even the friends I only had for a season served a purpose, and I know God put them there. Whether it was to teach me a lesson, or help them through a difficult time, He had a reason, for us to learn together, and to lean on each other. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God has his hand on me and is continually molding and shaping me into His vision. He is not a "fair weather friend" as He stands by me through all my trials, sorrows and triumphs! He gave His life for me! </span></div>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; margin-top: 1em;"><i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have we trials and temptations?<br />Is there trouble anywhere?<br />We should never be discouraged—<br />Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br />Can we find a friend so faithful,<br />Who will all our sorrows share?<br />Jesus knows our every weakness;<br />Take it to the Lord in prayer.</span></i></li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; margin-top: 1em;"><i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Are we weak and heavy-laden,<br />Cumbered with a load of care?<br />Precious Savior, still our refuge—<br />Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br />Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?<br />Take it to the Lord in prayer!<br />In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,<br />Thou wilt find a solace there.</span></i></li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; margin-top: 1em;"><i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised<br />Thou wilt all our burdens bear;<br />May we ever, Lord, be bringing<br />All to Thee in earnest prayer.<br />Soon in glory bright, unclouded,<br />There will be no need for prayer—<br />Rapture, praise, and endless worship<br />Will be our sweet portion there.</span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I know that God has brought all of us together through Deby, and what a blessing it is to be able to share His Word with my friends and sisters in Christ! Thank you Deby, and I thank God He has allowed us to reconnect!</span></div>
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</div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-26107537176909349442012-04-14T07:42:00.001-07:002012-04-14T07:42:38.129-07:001 Sam 15:1-17:31 and I Sam 17:32-19:17, Psalm 59, I Sam 19:18-24<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The story of David and Goliath has always been a favorite of mine.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">As a grow in God's Word it means so much more to me now than ever before.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">David was more than just a great warrior, he was a good and faithful servant to God, obeying His every command!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Though David was slight in stature, his faith in the Lord was mightier than any giant! He did not need the conventional weapons or protection other soldiers used, for he had "the armor of God" to keep him safe.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">How ironic that David, the person Saul despised and wanted dead was the one person who could calm his "distressing spirit."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> By His saving grace I have been able to conquer many Goliath's in my life! Even though they were not literally 9 foot tall, at the time I faced those trials they sure felt like a Goliath!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God is my salvation against all foes!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Ps-27-1" style="position: relative;"><span class="chapternum" style="bottom: 0.1em; font-weight: bold; left: -3em; line-height: 0.8em; position: absolute;">27 </span><span style="font-size: large;">The </span><span class="small-caps" style="font-size: large; font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span><span style="font-size: large;"> is my light and my salvation;</span></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-1" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">Whom shall I fear?</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-1" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is the strength of my life;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-1" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">Of whom shall I be afraid?</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-2" id="en-NKJV-14288" style="font-size: large; position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">2 </sup>When the wicked came against me</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-2" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">To eat up my flesh,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-2" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">My enemies and foes,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-2" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">They stumbled and fell.</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-3" id="en-NKJV-14289" style="font-size: large; position: relative;"><sup class="versenum" style="display: block; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">3 </sup>Though an army may encamp against me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-3" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">My heart shall not fear;</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-3" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">Though war may rise against me,</span><br /><span class="text Ps-27-3" style="font-size: large; position: relative;">In this I will be confident.</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-58754640817788802182012-04-12T10:30:00.001-07:002012-04-12T10:30:11.087-07:001 Chronicles 9:35-39, 1 Sam 13:1-5,1 Sam 13:6-18,1 Sam 13:19-23,1 Sam 14:1-52<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In Saul I can see a bit of myself as he was a "people pleaser" as well. Instead of doing what God commanded him, he did what he thought the people wanted in order to cast a good light upon himself . In the end he looked foolish as the people overruled him to save Jonathan.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Over the years I have struggled with that as well. When I was younger I did it so people would like me. Thankfully I have matured into the "either you like me the way I am, or you don't", sort of attitude. Really the "pleasing" part is more that I do not want to let people down, but in the process I end up letting myself down and ultimately letting God down.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Guilt, hurt and anger I think is where it all stems from, and I am still struggling with it. I need to give it over to Him, relinquish the feelings of old once and for all, "let go and let God"! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Sort of like hanging on to the "stuff" we have in our closets that Deby spoke about in her blog. I think most of us have emotional "stuff", or "baggage" that we carry around for security reasons. I have it stuffed down so deep I forget it's there sometimes. When it rears it's ugly head I just stuff it down some more so I don't have to deal with it. Usually, I am "stuffing it down", literally, with food, which I might add is a whole other problem. I warned you I was a work in progress!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Wow, I think this blog is turning into some sort of therapy session! Sorry for the ramblin</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">gs, but for some reason it was destined to come out! Thanks for letting me spew my insecurities for all to see! Just send me the bill! LOL! :) Thanks to God His Word is free for all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> God's people asked for a king when they already had the King of Kings! God gave them what they asked for and Saul was anointed as their king . I think we are in for a lesson, and have a bad feeling about this one.....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Even though Samuel knew the people were wrong in asking for a king, he did not judge them, but prayed for them instead and tried to lead them in the right way. </span><br />
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</div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-29226392496924746732012-04-10T09:32:00.000-07:002012-04-10T09:32:34.737-07:00Ruth 4:13-22, 1 Chronicles 2:9-55, 1 Chronicles 4:1-23, 1 Sam 1:1-8, 1 Sam 1:9-4:12 , 1 Sam 4:12-8:22<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Playing catch-up.. starting to become a theme for me! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Wow, Naomi, Ruth and Hannah three strong and faithful woman of God! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Naomi's inner strength was evident even in the midst of losing her sons and a husband. Instead of turning away from God in her suffering, she remained faithful and saw God as good and full if mercy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Ruth, after losing her husband and leaving her heritage behind to follow Naomi, showed her commitment not only to Naomi, but ultimately to God.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hannah thought she was destined to be barren, but in her bitterness she turned to the Lord, instead of turning away. Hannah's faithfulness to the Lord brought her a much desired son, Samuel, and he found favor with the Lord and men. Even though Hannah only had Samuel a short time, her influence was significant and played a vital role in his success. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I am so blessed to have my two sons, Blake and Garrett, who are now both in college. I continually pray God's blessing on them, and will till my days on this earth end. They were raised in the church, have been saved, but as a mother I wonder have I played a vital role in their success? Could my faith ever be as strong as these woman? I pray I never have to endure what these woman experienced for my faith to be tested. I cling to the following verse and pray I have been a significant and positive influence to each of my sons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Naomi felt that God had gone against her in some way, and that this was God's punishment for her own sins. This is sounding so familiar to me....</span><br />
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</div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-51164707173311573902012-04-07T10:58:00.003-07:002012-04-07T10:58:57.689-07:00Judges 19:1-21:25<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The end of the book of Judges for me is dark, full of morally bankrupt ways of thinking and living. Everyone had their own agenda and doing as they pleased. Sounds familiar to me.....</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>v25</b></span><i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">"Everyone did what was right in their own eyes." </span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">When left to our own devices and without direction from God, our lives can just as easily become morally and spiritually bankrupt. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thankfully we have God's Word, and it is filled with life lessons regarding any subject we seek answers to, and I have so many to learn. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">Matthew 7:7-8</span> <b>7</b><span style="font-size: large;">"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened for you. </span><b>8 </b><span style="font-size: large;">For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This verse was a hard lesson to learn for me, and I am still learning. When I was a young child I remember praying so hard for my mother's illness to be taken away from her, I was seeking an answer. When my prayer was not answered, (at least not to my liking), I became so angry with God. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After that, my life started a downhill spiral. I had my own agenda and my own devices and became morally and spiritually bankrupt. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I was raised in the church and knew right from wrong, but could not see past my hurt and anger and felt so betrayed by God! I felt my behavior was justified!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In short I am lucky to be alive, and it is only by the grace of God that I am! </span><span style="font-size: large;">It was not until years after she died, (</span>which I was 21 at the time<span style="font-size: large;">),</span><span style="font-size: large;"> that I began seeing His plan. How could I even compare what He did for me?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Imagine paying the ultimate price for our sins in the name of your Father? The pain and suffering He bore for us, and the blood that covers us. Jesus felt forsaken when dying on the cross and cried out to His Father. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">It is easy to lose sight-(no pun intended) of where our strength lies. Samson thought his was in his locks of hair. Some of us see strength as physical beauty, powerful positions, control, money, possessions etc. and can/have all be seduced by these things, and Lord knows I have!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am so thankful that I did not have to endure what Samson did to realize that </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">the only true strength comes from God! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Praying for God's strength for each if you today!</span></span></div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08632202460142525009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123492998286994750.post-34850790885139167342012-04-05T09:42:00.002-07:002012-04-05T09:42:45.025-07:00Judges 11:29-15:20<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">When left to our devices, things often do not turn out well, much like what happened between Samson and his bride. Samson saw only her superficial beauty and acted upon his desires. He did not obey God's explicit command which was not to intermarry with the Canaanites. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In the midst of falling in love, emotions, physical attraction, we can't see past the superficial...hence the saying..."love is blind!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">When our focus is on God, and we are truly listening to His voice, our path will be so much sweeter. This transcends not just in our marriages, but to every part of our lives. Life and marriage can be full of trials and turmoil yet God will use us in the midst of it all.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">"If He brings you to it, He will bring you through it." Although this is not an exact biblical quote, there are many verses that speak to that very statement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Isaiah 40:28-31</strong> </span> <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint,and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary,and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary;they shall walk and not faint.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">Isaiah 41:10 </span> </strong><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">Philippians 4:13</span> </strong><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I can do all things through him who strengthens me.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">Psalm 18:32-34 </span> </strong><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless. He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">1 Corinthians 10:13</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </em></strong><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">God knew what I needed and when I needed it, and Joel was always in HIS plan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Thank you God for bringing me just what I needed! :)</span></div>
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