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Posted on 09/28/2020 5:47:40 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Howdy everyone!
Super wacky internet connection today, not working well at all. Yikes!
Hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday!
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Bible in a Year:
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
I recently discovered the wonder of anamorphic art. Appearing at first as an assortment of random parts, an anamorphic sculpture only makes sense when viewed from the correct angle. In one piece, a series of vertical poles align to reveal a famous leader’s face. In another, a mass of cable becomes the outline of an elephant. Another artwork, made of hundreds of black dots suspended by wire, becomes a woman’s eye when seen correctly. The key to anamorphic art is viewing it from different angles until its meaning is revealed.
With thousands of verses of history, poetry, and more, the Bible can sometimes be hard to understand. But Scripture itself tells us how to unlock its meaning. Treat it like an anamorphic sculpture: view it from different angles and meditate on it deeply.
Christ’s parables work this way. Those who care enough to ponder them gain “eyes to see” their meaning (Matthew 13:10–16). Paul told Timothy to “reflect” on his words so God would give him insight (2 Timothy 2:7). And the repeated refrain of Psalm 119 is how meditating on Scripture brings wisdom and insight, opening our eyes to see its meaning (119:18, 97–99).
How about pondering a single parable for a week or reading a gospel in one sitting? Spend some time viewing a verse from all angles. Go deep. Biblical insight comes from meditating on Scripture, not just reading it.
Oh, God, give us eyes to see.
What do you think the difference is between reading Scripture and meditating on it? How will you spend time meditating on today’s verse?
God, open my eyes to see each wonderful thing within the Scriptures. Guide me down the paths connecting each one.
Hi!
Stand strong and stay safe!
tactical electronic warfare? Muhh..?
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Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you have had a better day. Did you and Blue get out and about?
Mostly light rain here today.
Howdy, lauren.
Bummer about your whacky ‘net connection. Been there, done that, have a few t-shirts, and you have my sympathies. I hope it gets straightened out soon!
Howdy, PRO!
Were you able to get the mowing dealt with over the weekend?
Howdy, Kathy.
I hope there weren’t too many monkey wrenches tossed in the cogs today.
Howdy do, Conor! *HUGZ*
How are things up your way? Are y’all expecting the cold front that’s racing across the country? It went through here this afternoon.
At least we got some rain this time. LOL We’ve been left out so many times this summer.
~ Just Hangin' ~
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Good evening, Pro...are you staying warm as the seasons turn?
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