Posted on 04/15/2007 5:54:55 PM PDT by The Mayor
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HALL OF FAME #19 THE WEEKEND THREAD T.G.I.F. at the Finest |
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Hi Mayor.
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Hi Feather!
Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say[a] to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
You will only look with your eyes
and see the recompense of the wicked.
Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge[b]—
no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the adder;
the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
April 16, 2007
READ: Proverbs 16:16-32
How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. —Proverbs 16:16
People all over the world are constantly looking for the better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, “I’m convinced this one is worse, so I’ll take it.”
The book of Proverbs is filled with comparisons that point us toward the right pathway in life. Because the book’s purpose is to give the reader knowledge and wisdom based on the fear of the Lord (Prov. 1:2,7), it’s not surprising to find statements saying, “This is better than that.”
In Proverbs 16, we read that it is better to get wisdom than gold or silver (v.16); better to be humble among the poor than to be proud among the wealthy (v.19); better to control our temper than to rule a city (v.32). Some people have the ability to be both wise and wealthy. But when faced with a choice between the two, Proverbs says wisdom is the better alternative.
As we read the book of Proverbs, let’s look for those signs that say, “This is better!” When God’s Word shapes our thinking and guides our choices, we’ll discover that His way is always better.
Good Morning!
Stopping by this morning in support of our awesome Military!
Morning Feather.. You got snow?
Morning!
Thank you.
Morning Mayor!
Yes, we have snow it’s wet, heavy stuff and falling fast. Must be 3 inches on the ground now. Sidewalk was just cleared of snow, don’t know how long that is going to last.
You got snow?
Yikes, I just saw a car go by on the street, it had 8 inches on the roof of the car. They are from outside the city.
Wind is howling, power is blinking on and off.
No snow but plenty of rain. It is worse the closer you get to NYCity. Boston Marathon is being run in the snow and wind. We are supposed to see 3” but nasty all day.
Keep safe.
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Prayers for my FRiends and all in the storms’ paths.
Thank You, Meg, all is safe now.
Good news.
Thank you Meg... Where or where is the global warming.
Indeed!
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