From the Ponderings of an Everyday Guy...When I was a teenager, I sang in the high school choir. One of the songs we sang has stuck in my mind all these years. It is written by Henry Walford Davies titled God Be In My Head:
God be in my head,
And in my understanding;
God be in mine eyes,
And in my looking;
God be in my mouth,
And in my speaking;
God be in my heart,
And in my thinking;
God be at mine end,
And at my departing.
When I am discouraged or my mind is racing with worry - I still sing these words as a prayer. This is something very personal and very heartfelt. It's a relief to know God is there for us in troubling times.
Do you have a song you sing or a verse you can quote during those times? If not, know God does hear our prayers.
Have a great day,
CW
Monday, August 19, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Just Another Day...
or is it?...The Ponderings of an Everyday Guy...There are some days I wake up "ill as a hornet." You know those kind of days where you are angry and irritable and don't know why. It doesn't take much to set you off. I am an avid people watcher. (no worries...I'm not one of those creepy guys). I just observe people and behavior at the mall or anywhere else. I have noticed changes in behavior of the masses in the past few years. People seem to be more impatient and really angry. I wonder what may be going on in their lives to cause such personal chaos of hearts and minds. Then of course there are those delightful people who are "a breath of fresh air."
But I digress back to those "angry, unpleasant" folks. I suppose it is expected in the world we live, but the bothersome part of all this is I have seen it in many Christian Churches as well. Satan has done a number on many who are to be witnesses not only by words but deeds as well. Kind words and a genuine concern goes a long way in our witness to a lost and dying world. In my ponderings for today - Aren't God's children suppose to be the most joyful people on earth? Aren't we to let others see Jesus in our lives? If I may quote the fruit of the Spirit for us:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)
I still believe God's people can make a difference in our world today. Sure, there are times we wake up "ill as a hornet," but we need to get over it! Remember, we ought to be witnesses out there. Even when the world seems to be falling in around us!
Okay-Everyday is not just another day! It's the day the Lord has made, and God is still on the throne. And we who are born again, have an eternal home called Heaven. Oh, what a joyous day this can be!
Have a great one,
CW
But I digress back to those "angry, unpleasant" folks. I suppose it is expected in the world we live, but the bothersome part of all this is I have seen it in many Christian Churches as well. Satan has done a number on many who are to be witnesses not only by words but deeds as well. Kind words and a genuine concern goes a long way in our witness to a lost and dying world. In my ponderings for today - Aren't God's children suppose to be the most joyful people on earth? Aren't we to let others see Jesus in our lives? If I may quote the fruit of the Spirit for us:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)
I still believe God's people can make a difference in our world today. Sure, there are times we wake up "ill as a hornet," but we need to get over it! Remember, we ought to be witnesses out there. Even when the world seems to be falling in around us!
Okay-Everyday is not just another day! It's the day the Lord has made, and God is still on the throne. And we who are born again, have an eternal home called Heaven. Oh, what a joyous day this can be!
Have a great one,
CW
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