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Posted on 02/07/2013 6:07:33 PM PST by fatima
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Sometimes when the infinite God conveys His thoughts to finite man, mystery is the result. For example, there’s a profound verse in the book of Psalms that seems to present more questions than answers: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants” (116:15 niv).
I shake my head and wonder how that can be. I see things with earthbound eyes, and I have a tough time seeing what is “precious” about the fact that our daughter was taken in a car accident at the age of 17—or that any of us have lost cherished loved ones.
We begin to unwrap the mystery, though, when we consider that what is precious to the Lord is not confined to earthly blessings. This verse examines a heaven-based perspective. For instance, I know from Psalm 139:16 that Melissa’s arrival in God’s heaven was expected. God was looking for her arrival, and it was precious in His eyes. And think about this: Imagine the Father’s joy when He welcomes His children home and sees their absolute ecstasy in being face to face with His Son (see John 17:24).
When death comes for the follower of Christ, God opens His arms to welcome that person into His presence. Even through our tears, we can see how precious that is in God’s eyes.
Read: John 17:20-26
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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
Here’s a Ping:)
Roy Clark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx8x3LCnYZw
Great song but terrible engineering. Somebody pinned the VU meter throughout the song.
Thanks The Mayor.((((Hugs))))
Hello Goodbye; the Beatles
Beautiful pure voice.
Hi Hope and Glory ((((Hugs))))
“I’m Not Supposed To Care”
Gordon Lightfoot
I think you had somebody waiting outside in the rain to take you away
You got places to go, you got people to see, still I’m gonna miss you
But anyway
I wish you good spaces in the far away places you go
If it rains or it snows, may you be safe and warm and never grow old
And if you need somebody sometime, you know I will always be there
I’ll do it although I’m not supposed to care
I’ll give you the keys to my flying machine if you’d like
I will show you the light and when you call I’m gonna come to you
And when you find someone who loves you, I’ll know you would treat me the same
Just lie there, you’re not supposed to care
I think you have somebody waiting outside in the rain to take you away.
That’s some kind of a game, still I’m glad it came down to the final round
But anyway
If you think you need someone who needs you, you know I will always be there
I’ll do it although I’m not supposed to care
I’ll do it although I’m not supposed to care
“Bye Bye Love”
And away he goes on his horse. One of Schubert's last songs.
Cryin’ For Me (Wayman’s Song) – Toby Keith
Jimmy Wayne - Stay Gone
Mac Davis - (Happiness was Lubbock) Texas In My Rearview Mirror
Poco The Last Goodbye
One Less Set of Footsteps, Jim Croce.
Hiya Publius ((((Hugs))))
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