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Scripture Reflection: God wants to dwell with us!

8/27/2015

"I [the Lord God] dwell . . . with those who are contrite and humble in spirit." Isaiah 57:15b

When we think of dwelling with someone, we often think of people that are close to us, for the most part those who love us and want to be around us. Of course there are other situations where we dwell with people that share a common goal or task, like those in the military or in a college dorm. They may not love us or want to around us, but they do so for the sake of the common goal.

The dwelling that is referred to in this verse is more like those who love us and want to be around us. It is written countless times that dwelling with and being with humankind is something God wants to do and in fact loves to do. Our part is to have a contrite, and humble heart and spirit to be able to receive this gift. May your spiritual pilgrimage prepare your heart and spirit to receive this indwelling of the Lord God! Vernon T.

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Scripture Reflection: Meditating day and night!

8/20/2015

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"Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, . . . but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night." Psalm 1: 1-2

I am a fairly big sports fan, and have also read my fair share of sport stories and biographies. One of the common themes that has appeared is that the very best in any field, devotes a great amount of time in developing their abilities. A person can’t rely solely on their natural gifts, a great amount of hard work is also required.

Likewise, if a person who proclaims that Jesus Christ is Lord of their life, and then wanted to develop a closer loving relationship with Jesus, it seems that they would also need to devote time in studying the Bible in order to develop this relationship. This verse mentions meditating day and night, which could be interpreted as this practice becoming part of the very fiber of ones life. For those on this spiritual journey may you find the time, every day, to meditate! Vernon T.

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Scripture Reflection: Trust in the Lord!

8/13/2015

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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

This is one of my favorite Bible verses, which has helped me over the years. I have memorized Bible verses to help me cope with the challenges of life. While traveling in my marketing job, (before going to the seminary) I would write a verse on an old business card and then place it on my car dash. This helped me try to keep a positive attitude as I went from one agency visit to another. These verses were there to help with my attitude.

Later on I would write Bible verses on a white board in my office for my support, but it also helped others who saw it. Thus, memorizing and reciting Bible verses are very much who I am and help me keep my focus on God's kingdom and this spiritual pilgrimage. Think of doing something similar to assist you on your journey. Vernon T.

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Scripture Reflection: The Lord’s Help!

8/6/2015

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"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain." Psalm 127:1

My late wife, Judy, did a cross stitch with the first half of this verse on it. She did it many years ago, and even after several moves and my remarriage it still found a place on my walls.

When Judy and I were first married, we had many of the same challenges that young couples have, with a few more thrown in. We felt that we had to include the Lord in our marriage as much as possible in order to make it. Having this verse on our walls helped keep God always before us, we were fortunate to have been married for twenty-eight years when she passed away. Vernon T.

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