Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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This is possibly one of the most reassuring and hopeful passages I’ve ever read. I hope others find it so as well.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
CS LEWIS…who did just that.
The Ambulance Down in the Valley Joseph Malins (1895)
‘Twas a dangerous cliff, as they freely confessed,
Though to walk near its edge was quite pleasant
But over the side slipped a duke and a prince
And it had fooled many a peasant
The people all said something had to be done
Though their projects did not at all tally
Some said – Put a fence round the edge of the cliff,
Others – An ambulance down in the valley…
http://tritorch.com/safety.jpeg
Thinking of “today”, thinking of “now”:
2 Cor. 6:2 (cf. Isaiah 49:8)
“For He says: “In the acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Isaiah 55:6-7
“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.”
Hebrews 3:15a (cf. Psalms 95:7-8)
“As it has been said: “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts…”
Revelation 22:17 (cf. Isaiah 55:1)
“The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.”
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Thinking of why:
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
John 5:24
“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.”
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Thinking of how:
Luke 18:13
“And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’”
James 4:8a
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
John 6:28-29
“Therefore they said to Him, “What must we do, that we may be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you should believe in Him whom He has sent.””
Mark 9:24b
“‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.'”
Acts 16:30-31
“Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.””
From memory – loose translation , but one of my favs….
” The Lord WILL Provide ”
” See the beasts of the field and birds of the air , they neither sow ,nor reap, yet GOD feeds them !
How much more does GOD love you , his children , ?
Why would you think he would not provide for you also ? ”
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I am unselfconsciously celebrating Texas and Texas culture tonight. Been thinking about this for awhile. When the hurricane hit Houston the rest of the country watched in amazement as hundreds of bass boats showed up who’s owners— on their own and without invite—simply showed up and started rescuing stranded people. One of my friends saw what was happening and, despite not being a fisherman, went out, bought a bass boat, towed it to Houston and started rescuing stranded people.
What we witnessed was pure Texas culture. It’s what we do. I thought it was a fine example of people taking their individual responsibility and doing what was right. What we saw happening was a set of cultural rules that date back over decades. It just what we do when when we are needed.
One more . . . Gotta’ love Sonny’s brutal honesty . . . 🙂
You might like this:
God’s Own Country.
If a man’s from Texas, he’ll tell you.
If he’s not, why embarrass him by asking ?
John Gunther.
b- 1902.
Leave it to you to know that! Just perfect. Gracious good morning, good sir.
That delivered a smile from me?.
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Hauntingly beautiful Lyle Lovett song “This Old Porch”
I think so too. 🙂
I am very very concerned.
Prices at the grocery store going up to astronomical levels.
Then reading SD’s article of the 37% of truckers could cause even more disruption to the supply chains, and now I read an article at GWP, sorry don’t know how to add links, that the illegal occupant of the WH is selling our oil reserves to Asia.
This is when it’s the beginning of winter!!
What in the hell are they doing?
My anxiety level is going into the upper stratosphere.
Even if they 25th amendment him and harris
every single one in the line of succession is a filthy traitor to this country.
Sorry to be a downer but Everytime I think it can’t get worse, it does.
God help us all.
Your last line points to what is needed.
Hebrews 4:14-16
“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet is without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Thanks TMonroe
It just gets so overwhelming at times.
It does. You’re not alone. Whistling Past, TMonroe, Sepp, Just Stevie and others lead, guide and support us here with His Words. Garrison sets it all to music. A refuge for sure.
Be still and know He is with us.
Thank you all and praise God we are sharing another day together.
There are times, Scepticalcooper, when what we’re going through blindsides me as well. And it is purposely orchestrated. You are in a place of friendship and empathy with many fine people to unload your anxiety and worries amongst. Because all of us here have them as well.
But most calming is the knowledge that God is here, on this site with us.
“When two or three are gathered….”
There are untold numbers who gather here in His Name. We will get through this with His help, make no mistake.
Where two or three are gathered….CHURCH! Upholding the Faith and encouraging one another ??
Yes!! Oh YES! Exactly so?
One that I have on my kitchen windowsill is one of my favorites, and maybe it will help you scepticalcooper:
”the past does not belong to me; the future is not mine; with all my soul I try to make use of the present moment”
St. Faustina
TMonroe and scepticalcooper,
Yes. True. Pray often. Pray always.
As we cry out to the Lord let’s remind ourselves that when He is evidently doing one thing, He’s doing a multitude of other things simultaneously.
I believe one of His current purposes for Christians in America is to put and/or allow these various pressures upon us to cause us to call upon Him more. When we do so, He is more glorified, and our joy expands as we face the future knowing we WILL experience the ultimate victory over suffering, death, hell…in and through CHRIST!
We are weak but He is strong, so pray indeed!
Who knows!!?? Perhaps He will send a great revival throughout our land!
As each of us pray for our immediate situations, let’s also be on the lookout to help others also.
As I pray about my squeaky hinges I apply oil, then ask if anyone in sight needs some.
People need the gospel. Only Christians can deliver the goods.
Amen Frank. Thank you.
Frank, in my moments of solitude and musings, when I’ve tried to make sense of all this, I’ve come to the hopeful conclusion which you mention.
We, as a country, have turned our faces from God. There are those who wish to deny He is. I believe this wretched path we find ourselves on does lead us to a reconciliation with Him. I pray so anyway.
And as with all life’s paths, the twists, the dark valleys we go through, the wrong turns must be negotiated to reach our destination. There are no straight roads. This is our awakening when it is with deep hope that I believe we are being called back. Personally, I’ve heard that Voice which cannot be ignored. We just have to keep going through the worst to get to the place He wants us. I pray this country will hear it as well.
I know this as well…on this path I’ve been joined by so many new friends I would not have met otherwise. I don’t know their faces, but I know their hearts. Yours is one. What a blessing!!
Yes. As you have pointed out and as Betsy has agreed, I believe we are definitely under Divine Discipline, because of our nation’s rejection of God and overwhelming amount of unabated corruption and evil.
Where are you? Do you have family around or a church family. Now is the time to strengthen those bonds.
I will pray for you. (Hugs)
That is good advice Lizzie.
It is good to try to find good friends and not be alone.
Yeah, prices are heading up up up. It’s quite normal to be anxious about it. Anxiety, after all, is the price we pay as humans for being able to anticipate the future. But “the future” invariably turns out to be halfway between best case and worse case. In any case we are stuck in the present; it’s always now. It is impossible to experience anxiety in the present, by definition anxiety is anticipatory and we always anticipate the worst. Mark Twain said it best: “I have experienced many terrible things in my life, most of which never happened.” You aren’t going to starve today or for the foreseeable future. We still live in relative luxury. For perspective remind yourself that over half of the people alive today in the world have never made a phone call. When I get anxious, when fear gets the upper hand on faith, I read scripture and it drives out fear. Amazing
Yes, Will. Now that’s a prescription where one size does fit all.
Lovely Twain quote. I learned one during my time in Wales.
What you don’t know you make up. Oh how true in my case.
Our imaginings are so often much worse than they eventually turn out to be. Hope for the best, plan for the worst, and accept what comes.
2 Corinthians 10:5
5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
Doing so is a journey, isn’t it? But, oh the joy when we reach the destination, as promised.
Dear Cooper, please read this. I found it a while ago and it gives me strength and courage.
https://www.gotquestions.org/faith-vs-fear.html
Is there any question that this Psalm refers precisely to what we are living through now?
Psalm 2: v 1-4 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together,
against the Lord and against His anointed. Saying, let us break their bands asunder,
and cast away their cords from us.
He that sitting in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
The age old war in the heavens has come down to the people of earth with a vengeance
and as the fear and rage in the hearts of the unbelievers increases..so WILL the Faith
of those who simply trust in a promise made long ago be strengthened and fortified.
Faith over Fear. Dear God help us.
Already two posters today have pleaded for God’s help…which is desperately needed and shows that we understand the times! God has basically been silent for over two thousand years as we have not seen His heavenly works as in the days of the early church. Today, we see the state of the world, globally, and Satan rules, and probably laughing. But, there will come a time when God rises from His throne and thunders that ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We are hoping for that, for help from the Sanctuary, but it is a fearful thing to live through a judgment of God. America has her sins and has kicked God out of her house and a reckoning is coming. Each of us that believe in the Lord God and His son Jesus Christ…should be finding that inner circle of God and shelter there! That’s where we will be strengthened and fortified. ? ? ? Thank you Clay for your post!
As Frank said above, and now you…we here are all on the same glorious page. God is working His will. I see the world as it is now and as you do. Just when I think I can weep no more tears, they come again.
But his Grace is still, miraculously, with us, even while evil works its black and destructive cruel way through so many. I give boundless thanks to Him for that mercy. He has not abandoned us. Deo gratias.
It is impossible to see our circumstances as anything but the long promised and prophesied spiritual war. There are sides to be chosen. We here have chosen ours.
I like our chances.
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
Amen ?
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
The Trisagion Hymn
and the
50th Psalm (Septuagint)
Saint John of Kronstadt (+ 1908)
“My Life in Christ”
page 508
“What do we love most in the world? Life and health. Who is our life and health? Jesus Christ. Therefore, if you wish to live, and to eternally live and be blessed, believe in Jesus Christ, and please Him by living in accordance with His Gospel.”
Another lie by the Rittenhouse trial prosecutor…
Click>>>Starnes Debunks Rittenhouse Prosecutor’s Claim Nobody’s Died from Skateboard – Todd Starnes
WHEN HE IS COME
“And when He is come, He will convict the world of sin…” John xvi. 8. R.V.
Very few of us know anything about conviction of sin; we know the experience of being disturbed because of having done wrong things; but conviction of sin by the Holy Ghost blots out every relationship on earth and leaves one relationship only – “Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned!” When a man is convicted of sin in this way, he knows with every power of his conscience that God dare not forgive him; if God did forgive him, the man would have a stronger sense of justice than God. God does forgive, but it cost the rending of His heart in the Death of Christ to enable Him to do so. The great miracle of the grace of God is that He forgives sin, and it is the death of Jesus Christ alone that enables the Divine nature to forgive and to remain true to itself in doing so. It is shallow nonsense to say that God forgives us because He is love. When we have been convicted of sin we will never say this again. The love of God means Calvary, and nothing less; the love of God is spelt on the Cross and nowhere else. The only ground on which God can forgive me is through the Cross of my Lord. There, His conscience is satisfied.
Forgiveness means not merely that I am saved from hell and made right for heaven (no man would accept forgiveness on such a level); forgiveness means that I am forgiven into a recreated relationship, into identification with God in Christ. The miracle of Redemption is that God turns me, the unholy one, into the standard of Himself, the Holy One, by putting into me a new disposition, the disposition of Jesus Christ.
Oswald Chambers
November 19th Devotional
A quiet little tune from the past from ol’ Lew …. , 1930 .. “It don’t do nothin but rain..”
Just want to acknowledge the tenth anniversary of Seal Team 6 being killed due to biden and his big effing mouth. They wanted them dead because they knew their mission to “get Bin Laden’ was political theater to let Hussein score political points. OBL died in December of 2001 of kidney failure. So just one more reason to despise the traitorous make believe president. As if we need another reason “[They] were positioned in a tower in a building at the perfect place and the exact time to launch an attack on the CH-47 when it was most vulnerable,” said Doug Hamburger, father of Army National Guard Sgt. Patrick Hamburger, a gunner and flight engineer. “How can anyone justify putting our troops in that type of danger? Mr. Strange said his son’s code was “serve in silence.” He said that code was violated by Vice President Joseph R. Biden and other White House officials when they identified bin Laden’s killers as SEAL Team 6.”
Head wagging with clenched teeth.
Verse of the Day for Friday, November 19, 2021
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“Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”
Luke 6:28 (KJV)
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/verse-of-day.php
BE MY VOICE
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.
Mornin’ infidels!
Fauci finally admits that the vaccines do not prevent serious illness or death from Covid 19.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/11/fauci_finally_admits_vaccines_dont_protect_against_serious_covid_or_death.html
You will also see he admits that the vaccinated are potential carriers.
13,000 doctors & scientists represented in Florida Covid-Summit last week gave a 7 hour presentation of facts on all things Covid/SARS .
Transmission by the Vaxed was among them.
The Q + A session is less technical , and covers a lot of ground.
It is their work that is keeping the pressure on Fauci and ‘ the narrative ‘.
Global Covid Summit . org
@RWMaloneMD
https://247sports.com/college/usc/Board/59419/Contents/History-of-the-World-Beer-made-liberals-and-conservatives-50311823/
My husband sent me this. I laughed outloud. First time in awhile at something I read. I hope you do too.
My favorite is how they’re defining as first vegetarians.
Cheers!
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RED HAG, I mean FLAG ALERT. No I don’t. Hillary is in a Winnie the Xi-esque screen https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/us-reviewing-punitive-trade-tariffs-on-china-hillary-clinton-at-bloomberg-forum
Have you guys see this story? Sheronna Bishop, a mother of 3 from Colorado, had her house raided by SWAT in a clear and overt attempt to intimidate her and others like her into ceasing protests and expressions of free speech. So Merrick Garland delivers on his threat to treat parents as Domestic Terrorists!
https://www.technocracy.news/it-begins-fbi-swats-mom-who-protested-colorado-school-board-terrorizes-family/
Yikes. Awful, and could have been any one of us who speak up about the government misbehaviors we see.
✝️ PRAISE THE LORD!! THANK YOU JESUS FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS!!! ✝️
I put this on the thread about the “Not Guilty” verdict being read today to Kyle Rittenhouse but thought perhaps I might put it over here on the Open Thread as this is a very important day to remember; today’s reading from Psalms seemed awesomely perfect.
My Mom and I each have the “One Year Bible” on our Kindles – each day has a reading from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs.
This is today’s reading from Psalms and I think it is pretty “on point” in giving thanks for today:
Psalm 118:1-18
1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD
6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
Tyndale. The One Year Bible KJV . Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
There is an ivermectin panic on the big tech and MSM right now. Massive articles from MSM on Ivermectin trying to push a danger narrative and also negative press on Americans Frontline Dr’s, again, to keep the Covid narrative alive… Just go to the Goog and type ivermectin then look at all the panic news articles. We are over the target. Big-Pharma is panicking. This medicine has been widely used by humans without any problems for 40 years. It’s inventor won a Nobel Prize after 20 years of successful use and after 100 million people were cured of a broad spectrum of problems without any side effects…. Get your Ivermectin while you still can !!!!!!!!! https://ivmpharmacy.com
American Underdog, Kurt Warner
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11729298/
The Carpenters – There’s a kind of hush
lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and his family as they seek to lead America back to You. Also, we pray for Angels to protect and support our Sundance as he works for justice and peace.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
Amen
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
One of my most beloved elders has passed this day, the last email from her was in answer to my message from Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renewtheir strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Go With God Aunt Sammie 🙂
One of my anthem songs from my freshman year in high school.
And yes, I still have this album.
Amazing…
Just as fresh and real to me as it always was.
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For all you Pink Floyd fans. David Gilmour was the guitar lead of the band.
And just so you know, my first Pink Floyd album was Saucerful Of Secrets.
Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
And I still have that album too. 😛
No more friends? Pass the milquetoast and Blink https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-warns-china-after-south-china-sea-standoff-philippines-2325716
Just an 80s song.
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