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2018, Just Chatty Today, Psalms

That’s No Bull

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She was a trusted employee. She failed; a big, big business sin. The Boss trusted her no more.  She was fired. Someone New was hired. Very soon Someone New ran into bigger challenges than he could meet. He asked her for help. She agreed with one condition. Someone New said your secret is safe with me. Very soon, her expertise saved the day!
Former Boss came to call. She said I told him not to tell. He said he didn’t, you just did; want your job back? She nodded. See you in the morning.

Then I said to JT that is grace.  Folks who think Salvation Grace is a license to sin are full of bull – they have not experienced grace!
She will be his best employee now – that’s what received grace does. And JT said, and that’s no bull.  :)

Okay. I guess you had to be here – it tickled us!  :)

Enjoy the day. Look for positives and repeat after me:

Psalm 118: (KJV) 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.  source

Selah ~ ~ ~
2018, Psalms, Revelation

A KWT Look at Psalm 23

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May I share my personal paraphrase of Psalm 23 with you this morning?

Psalm 23  (KJV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

MY. He must be MY Shepherd for me to be not in want; not in want for a Savior; not in want for peace; not in want for purpose; not in want for joy, satisfaction.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

And when He is my Shepherd, I rest. First I have rested from trying to save myself. I rest in His provision. His Way of Salvation and out of that resting I learn to feed on what He provides and I find it full of peace; I find it as nourishing as sheep find green pasture nourishing, as life-giving as they find still waters. 

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

This resting in Him, this feeding on what He provides, this heals my sin-affected soul.  He does this with right living; when I rightly follow my Shepherd, living as His sheep, my soul is restored; my being is made whole and He is glorified. Which is the purpose of this life anyway. 

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

It is not easy this living as His sheep; it kills my flesh.  But as long as I stick with Him I am not consumed with fear. He is my counsel and my comfort as my flesh is crucified and my spirit blossoms; kinda like Aaron’s rod that budded (click to see) – it’s not a  natural thing, it’s a GOD THING. 

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Even in the midst of evil so prevalent on this planet, He blesses me and abundantly provides and cares for me. His Spirit anoints, heals and keeps my mind at peace; I have more than I need; thus I must give – that’s His plan. 

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.  source

His goodness and lovingkindness will NEVER fail me or leave me from here into and through eternity. 

This is MY Shepherd.  Is He your Shepherd? 

Revelation 3:20  (YLT) 20 lo, I have stood at the door, and I knock; if any one may hear my voice, and may open the door, I will come in unto him, and will sup with him, and he with me.  source

Selah ~ ~ ~
2018, Psalms

Praying

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So that glory may dwell in our land. _______ especially as this day begins to close, oh don’t we want that?! For the glory of the LORD to dwell in this land.

Yet, for the glory of the LORD to dwell in our land the people of this land must hear what the LORD speaks.

Psalm 85:8-9  (KJV) 8 I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. 9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.  source

Selah ~  ~ ~