Monday, March 9th, 2020
The photo word of the day is JOURNEY.
“Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny.”
~C.S.Lewis~
“Our Father refreshes us on the journey with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to mistake them for home.”
~C.S.Lewis~
ειρήνη – “Peace” in Greek, reference listed below.
~Peace~ειρήνη~Charlotte 🌻
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Sunday, March 8th, 2020. The Second Sunday of Lent
Today’s scripture is Matthew 17:5, “While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!”
The scripture passage today tells us about Jesus going to the mountaintop. He took His inner three, Peter, James and John with Him. It is upon this mountain that Jesus is TRANSFIGURED! Jesus is joined by Moses and Elijah. I can’t even try to imagine what that moment was like. The Bible also tells us that Jesus, Moses and Elijah struck up a conversation.
What do you suppose they talked about?
I am only speculating but perhaps Moses and Elijah came to speak to Jesus about His current ministry, preparation for Jesus’ impending death sentence.
Or perhaps it was a lesson for Peter, James and John and ourselves that we are not to build up treasures for ourselves on earth and we are not to construct things that take away from the glory meant for God.
Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Leviticus 26:1-2
“You shall make for yourselves no idols and erect no carved images or pillars, and you shall not place figured stones in your land, to worship at them; for I am the Lord your God. You shall keep my sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.”
This week we will focus on “REMEMBER”
• Do you recall where you last encountered God in a transformational way?
• What did it feel like?
• How did it change you?
As Rev. Sam Grothlin writes in the pamphlet, “High on the mountain we experience God in palpable ways. It is good for us to be there. And it is good for us to return home.”
ειρήνη – “Peace” in Greek, reference listed below.
~Peace~ειρήνη~Charlotte 🌻
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Saturday, March 7th, 2020
Dear Friends, I am so sorry this post is a day late. I was not feeling well yesterday and slept most of the day away. I trust you are all doing well and are in full “RECOVER” mode. We are finishing up the week and our topic of recover.
The scripture reading for today is Psalm 63:5-7.
Psalm 63:5-7, “My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips when I think of you on my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.”
David wrote this Psalm while in the wilderness of Judah, it is a song of comfort and assurance. Whatever David was facing he was placing himself in God’s care. Sometimes a song may not be the best choice when facing trials or despair, we all react to situations differently. Some people react with laughter, not a joyful noise but rather a “nervous, I don’t know what to do laugh.” They are quick to apologize but it is a coping mechanism that takes over. Others might be totally calm in the face of danger, they methodically map out steps that need to be taken and when. No judgment here, my only advice would be to recognize your emotions and practice some scenarios so you will be better prepared in the future. Songs, writing and singing them was what worked for David.
How about you? Are there things you do or a song that comforts you?
Here’s my “go to” song.
If you are interested in the author of the song here’s a link to find out more:
https://www.staugustine.com/article/20150305/LIFESTYLE/303059925
Practice for today and any day: Sing over you pain with a song or a hymn that brings you comfort.
ειρήνη – “Peace” in Greek, reference listed below.
~Peace~ειρήνη~Charlotte 🌻
References:
https://www.staugustine.com/article/20150305/LIFESTYLE/303059925
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