See if you can find ONE of these words in EVERY verse of Psalm 119: Law, Testimonies, Ways, Precepts, Statutes, Commandments, Judgements, Ordinances, and Word.
That’s 176 verses that say something about God’s Word. It shows me that God says His Word is important. Just amazes me.
In the Bible, leprosy is a symbol of sin. 2 Kings chapter 5 tells the account of how the leper Naaman had to wash himself seven times in the Jordan River. Now, the Jordan River is known for its filth. Naaman questions the messenger how washing in the Jordan would cleanse him of his leprosy. Just as many question, how can Christ cleanse us from our sin. Notice that The Bible states Naaman was CLEANSED of his leprosy; not healed. Jesus healed many, many folks in the Bible. They never suffered from this ailment again. But since Leprosy is symbolic of our sin, we are cleansed, or made clean from sin. Because are humans we will sin again, thus the need for cleansing again. I want to thank Jesus for Him continuing to CLEANSE me from my own sin. We are cleansed and not healed of sin, which means Jesus knows we are susceptible to sin. I think HE is just awesome!!!
Reading
I love to read
I love words
I have always had a infatuation with letters, writing, words, and books. I love books because ….
when I open a book I am swept away from this weary world into my book world, limited only by its authors imagination. When I read a book, I feel as if I am actually inside the book, living out the actions of its characters. Sometimes, I am unashamed to say, I imitate the characters in my storyline. For example, the characters may be having savory beef stew for dinner. Guess what we are having for dinner?
If I could marry a book, I wonder what would his vow read? O yes, my true love affair with books. Something like, I promise to always give you exciting and enthusiastic stories to read, and mysteries to solve. I promise never to misspell a word. Or never to misuse your, or you’re. I will only let YOU read the words printed on my paper, that has that smell, that oh so sexy smell, when I am brand new right from the bookstore with the receipt still being used as a marker. I sit with many, many books surrounding me, each carefully within reach, so I can reach out and touch them or open them and quickly read their words of affirmation. ( none of these books are Textbooks). I loathe textbooks. Does that make me a textbook racist? Surely, I have read a few in which I was very interested in, but when it was time for the “lets talk about the book”, quiz….the words left me. I seriously consider textbooks, unfaithful because their words leave me.
My other favorite date night with my book is to finish reading the book then watch its movie. Then of course I proceed to criticize the film makers about how they left the best parts out OR worse rewrote a segment altogether.
So when I want to escape this world and its troubles I run to open a book!!
I anxiously approach the cold window, holding you close once more, I open my palms to the heavens and set you free. Your carefulness and attention to detail have revealed your responsibility. The horrendous thoroughfare is yours to conquer and your journey will be an adventure. Be vigilant, be watchful with eyes peeled, and carry on, my Son! Drive that nasty Interstate!!
TEN THINGS MY CHIHUAHUA IS AFRAID OF.
1. Any human that is not a part of my doggie pack.
2. The BAD, bad place. (A.K.A the vets office).
3. Any loud noise like firecrackers, guns, or thunder; causes me to shake nervously and hide in the closet.
4. Sprinklers that innocently water my parents’ garden.
5. Big, scary kitties that don’t run from me.
6. Little, scary kitties that don’t run from me.
7. Vacuum cleaners
8. Blood pressure monitors.
9. Velcro sounds
10.Although I sleep on my very own heating pad; I run and hide in the closet when my parents plug theirs up.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people which are called by my name will Humble themselves, and Pray, and Seek my face, and Turn from their wicked ways; then will I Hear from heaven, and will Forgive their sin, and will Heal their land.
Humble (on my knees)
Pray (not aimlessly, w/o distraction)
Seek my face (presence/ will of the Lord)
Turn from my wicked ways (name specific sin)
Hear from heaven
Forgive their sin
Heal their land
1.) Unemployed Americans since President Obama took office……Up by almost half a million people
2.) Unemployment rate is up by 3.4% since President Obama took office
3.) Long term unemployment is up by 87% since Obama took office
4.) Middle class income is down by $3,960.00
5.) Gas prices up 107%
6.) Home values down by 11% since Obama took office
7.) Worker health insurance costs up 23% since Obama took office
8.) Sending your kids to college since Obama was inaugurated….up 25%
9.) Americans living in poverty increased by 6.4 million since Obama took office
10.) Food stamp recipients increased by 46% since President Obama took office
11.) Consumer price index (inflation) is up 9.1% since Obama took office
12.) Federal debt is up 51% since Obama took office
13.) The United States ranked #1 in Global Competitiveness the day Obama walked into office. Since his inauguration….we have declined to #7
