“As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai.” Numbers 1:19 KJV
I then bowed my head to pray. Tears filled my eyes. At times I felt I was battling it alone.
“The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun.” Psalm 74:16 KJV
After getting ready, I left the house and I closed the door, just like any other day. No, it was far from just another day.
“He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto God the Lord belong the issues from death.” Psalm 68:20 KJV
I then headed to one of those inexpensive stores where you can find all kinds of treasures for a dollar. You really can’t put a price tag on that.
“And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.” Luke 24:51 KJV
I looked around the room and saw all the historic pictures of this establishment over the years. I’m not sure which is harder: having someone close to you slip out of your life or having someone close to you slip out of your life, only to return and then slip out of your life again.
“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.” John 4:21 KJV
As I was heading down a country road this morning, I came across a farm. Everyone, loudly and proudly, without the words or sheet music, sang the first verse.
God of our weary years,
God of our silent tears….
“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” Psalms 47:1 KJV
As the new entry into the world gets tossed from arm to arm, the eyes of those holding this gift are opened to the vast potential before them. Thank you for giving me great parents that encouraged me to learn, even when I fussed.
“When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.” Matthew 8:10 KJV
Sometimes we feel life is all about control. They both had their pistols pointed at the other’s head. They were fully cocked and ready to fire off at a deadly force. The man, who with the push of a button or the stroke of a pen, could send a nuclear missile toward an enemy or just as easily could send that missile to the scrapyard, was helpless….
“Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.” Psalm 142:7 KJV
Have you ever worked so hard on doing something right only to have really bad results come from it? It very well may be that it is the right direction, but the results don’t make us feel very good.
“I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.” Psalm 30:1 KJV
Have you ever had one of those cases where you work so hard on something, only to have someone else take credit for your work? The bells of America’s freedom rang loud and nation after nation heard the clang.
“And I will break the pride of your power; and I will make your heaven as iron, and your earth as brass: And your strength shall be spent in vain: for your land shall not yield her increase, neither shall the trees of the land yield their fruits”. Leviticus 26: 19-20 KJV
It was called the Dream Team. It is unbeatable.