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Happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2022

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“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.” John 6: 27

Happy Thanksgiving! I pray that you and your family have a great holiday and can enjoy the many wonderful things that come with it. At some point reflect on the many things that you have to be thankful for; and realize that there are many all around us that are less fortunate than we are. Many are struggling for any number of reasons.
 
When we think of others that don’t have what we have been blessed to have or have the good health that we have; that may allow us to even be more grateful for where we are. It may be also, allow us to be more appreciative of the small gifts of life, that are all around us that we often miss; especially, when we are too hung up on all of the material stuff that society and mass media throws our way.
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Also reflect on these words from the Gospel of John, where the only thing that will last into the next life is God’s love, and what is done for God’s kingdom.

This picture is from this summer when Shirley and I were in the Rocky Mountains for a few days, here we are at Sapphire Point overlooking Lake Dillion! 

May God’s peace and love be with you and your family! Vernon T., Shirley, and our blended/extended family.

Copyright © 2022 Vernon T. Jones, All Rights Reserved


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Praising God

11/17/2022

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"Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." Matthew 6: 9

Jesus was talking to his closet disciples when he taught them about prayer in this passage that has come to be called the Sermon on the Mount. He also relates the proper attitude and place for praying. This prayer has come to be known as the Lord’s Prayer and is considered a perfect prayer because it covers important areas that need to be prayed for. Please think of including the Lord’s Prayer in your spiritual practices, and even if you can’t do anything else pray this prayer on a daily basis.

In this verse Jesus wants us to praise God. There are countless books that have been written over the centuries about the need to praise God; the book of Psalms is full of verses doing just that. Praising God doesn’t have to be just for the major things in life, but the small things as well.

My late wife, Judy, had two operations to remove a brain tumor. The first surgery basically went fine, however, after the second she couldn’t walk, talk, or move her right side. It took a long time before she relearned these basic skills. During that time, I obtained a new appreciation for how wonderful this human body is that God created. I began to give thanks for being able to wake up in the morning and put my feet on the ground and walk. Being able to feed myself, being able to walk up and down the stairs, and to get in and out of a car, etc., were things that I began to praise God for. All of this reinforced in me about how amazing the human brain is, and how it can function the way it does and cause our body parts to operate as they can, almost without us thinking about it. I have been very fortunate to be as heathy as I am, however, going through the experience with Judy gave me reason to praise God for the large and small gifts of life that come my way on a daily basis.

Today, praise God for some gift of life that comes your way, and this can be done at any time or place, or for any reason! Peace, Vernon T.

Copyright © 2022 Vernon T. Jones, All Rights Reserved
 
Picture is “The Sermon on the Mount by Henry Wolf,” 1899. Smithsonian Art American Museum. Public Domain 

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​Prayer for our Government Leaders

11/10/2022

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O Lord, our governor, your glory shines throughout the world.
We commend our nation to your merciful care, that we may live securely in peace
and may be guided by your providence.
Give all in authority the wisdom and strength to know your will and to do it.
Help them remember that they are called to serve the people as lovers of truth
and justice; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
“Book of Common Worship---Daily Prayer” Westminster/John Knox press
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​Prayer at the Time of an Election

11/3/2022

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Under your law we live, great God, and by your will we govern ourselves.
Help us as good citizens to respect neighbors whose views differ from ours,
so that without partisan anger, we may work out issues that divide us,
and elect candidates to serve the common welfare;
through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
 
“Book of Common Worship---Daily Prayer” Westminster/John Knox press
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    Vernon T. Jones earned his Master of Theological Studies Degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary after a lengthy insurance industry career. Jones has assisted people with incorporating into their faith journey the discipleship practices that are outlined in his upcoming book and his presentations. 

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