Posted on 12/17/2012 6:01:48 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Recently I was having trouble with my ears and decided to try a somewhat controversial treatment. It was supposed to melt the wax in my ears and clear out any impediments that might get in the way of the ability to hear. I have to admit that it sounded like a strange experience. But I was desperate to be able to hear clearly, so I was willing to give it a try.
As important as good hearing is in life, it is even more important in our walk with God. In Psalm 40:6, David declared, Sacrifice and offering You did not desire; my ears You have opened. Burnt offering and sin offering You did not require. The word opened in this verse can be translated cleared out, and it speaks of what God desires for us. He wants our ears to be open and ready to hear Him as He speaks to us through His Word. Sometimes, however, our spiritual ears may be blocked by the background noise of the surrounding culture or the siren songs of temptation and sin.
May we instead turn our hearts to the Lord in full devotion, keeping our ears open to Him so that we will be sensitive to His voice. As He speaks, He will put His Word in our hearts, and we will learn from Him to delight in His will (v.8).
Read: Psalm 40:1-10
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
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Thanks for yet another great road trip, Galz! This one isn’t too far away from where I live! :)
Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenanace for body and soul.
And that would be “sustenance”...darn fingers.
Canteen ping....."Road Trip: Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico".
Canteen ping....."Road Trip: Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico".
Out the door to get my Mom a new printer. Back later.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
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