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Morning Devotional...


Thus shall ye do in the fear of the Lord, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. . . He did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart.
2 Chronicles 19:9; 25:2

The advice Jehoshaphat gave the Levites in Jerusalem is most appropriate for servants of the Lord today. The important issue is not so much what we do, but rather the heart attitude which motivates our service for Him.

He wants "to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him" (16:9).

Don't forfeit the blessing of the Lord because of a wrong heart attitude.
--Wm. Gustafson

Yayyyy! I'm gonna be first!!!!

Nards...........

You should be in bed.  You beat me.

I was writing to Liz in another forum and a thought came to mind that we might like to discuss.

Almighty God is in fact "Love,"  but we sometimes forget to speak of how He is a vengeful God, and His wrath should be spoken of, and how man should fear Him.  Some folks only speak of love, and this He is, but He's something to fear for sure.  

Pat...........

Where on earth do you get all of your devotionals?  You're quite a trooper, and a faithful child of our Lord.  "Ye shall know them by their fruits."

GOOD MORNING  10.52AM in Holland.

PAT thank you very much for your devotional i hope and pray that you have a safe trip to
LONDON.

Hi JENNY you are also online i talk you later.

SONJA where are your lovely graphics

ZACHERY nice to see you on CP i hope you are a little bit better but you are in my prayers boy.


ETTA SUE yesterday you are talking about young people in the church also i have writen about that problem. On this moment my son is going to a Bible club. That is he loving but to the church he is not going since his fahter is death he is still missing him his fahter was his greatest friend. But on the Bible club he is talking a lot also about the problem why his fahter so young must gone. That is he not doing to me.
But on the Bible club it so sad they are started with 18
young people from 20 - 30 years in may he is being 22
years the last time there has been 2 people.
It is terrible. But our pastor they are young are now 2
months busy with something news for young people
then they also use christian movies and others so they
are hoping that there more young people are coming.They are starting that in septembre
BUT IS IT ALSO IN AMERIKA AND CANADA SUCH A GREAT PROBLEM THAT THE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE NOT GOING TO CHURCH.
I am happy that my son Marcel is going to a Bible club
and i stay hope and pray that there is coming a day that he also is going to the church.

It is cold in Holland a little bit sunny


PSALM 118 : 24
This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

  GIFTS OF GOODNESS

    The landscape of a day
        is never barren...
    upon each hour is painted
 gifts of goodness and God's grace.

LOVE AND PRAYERS
love RIA            

     

       GARETHPARKES TO CP

                              RIA

10.20 am.U.K.

Ria Good morning sister.
Thanks re the "Landscape of the day."  It is not barren when we can keep in touch via C.P. and the web.  God is so good to us.

Pat Thankyou!  I pray that I may not "miss the moment" and that I may do and seek  God's will in my life.

"Do as I say and not as I do" would fit many in ministry today. We are  lucky to have Pastor Al on here.  He listens and gives us the benefit of his wisdom and sometimes he gives us the benefit of the doubt. .  We are all learning.  I love the Isaiah study, though we have journeyed about a bit beyond Isaiah.

It is very cold and something wet and icy is coming down from the sky.  Snow is forecast but it is too cold yet.

Prayers and blessings.
Jenny.

Good Morning Everyone...

Well, I'm rushing around here getting ready to travel to London.  It's snowing out quite heavily so I'd would covet your prayers on my behalf.  I've had an almost sleepless night.  Have you ever just laid there and sleep would not come?  Well, that's the kind of night I had so I prayed for each one of our CP peope that I could think of.

Not sure when I'll get home.  But it shouldn't be that late.  Then I go back on Thursday again!  

I've been singing this this morning as I've been getting ready.  Thought you might like to sing it too.








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   Thank you, Pat for the devotional and especially for the song!  I have enjoyed singing it.
I pray that your journey to London will be safe and that the snow does not hinder you.  If I lived up there in the snowy regions..I guess I would be a hermit and stay in all winter.  I just cannot handle that much snow.

It was good to see Zach writing here yesterday!  I am glad he feels better.

Hello to Ria and Jenny from across the big waters!  I guess it must be about 11:30 your time.  Are we 5 hrs away? or more?

May God bless and keep each of you in His special way today and may we as Christians give out the love of Jesus to all we see.

love, kathy

Hello Kathy..
Yes I am 5 hours ahead of  Canada. Ria is 1 hour ahead of me..God bless you sister.

Pat I needed those words from the hymn thanks sis. I din't sleep last night either and today I have dropped the milk and can't think straight..ha ha, what's new? I will pray you on your way to London, Ont.  Hope you are soon  sorted.  These journies are so trying aren't they?

Chris sees the specialist tonight, Please God get this sorted also.  He needs to get on with his life...oh dear, the Nat. health System!!!

Zach Hello my young pal! Glad you feel a bit better.  

'til later.
Jenny.

Goodmorning as I woke up to a beautiful blanket of snow.

Safe driving to all that must be out.


Ruth

God's hand around you Pat, as you drive.

I went to work today in freezing wet drizzle,
sat in the van, read my morning paper, and said to my son, " shall we go home and try again tomorrow"?
Needless to say he jumped at that with a "too right".
So I came home nodded off on the couch, and awoke to a nice dry day!!!!!
I hate it when it does that!
But the novelty had worn off by then, so a lazy day for me, and the rest will do me no harm .
Praise God,, for His ways are past finding out lol.
Who would be a roofing contractor in winter?
Well me I guess!

Pat You and Melaura could have talked last night.  She was up till after 4:00 am.

Yes I will be praying for you as you travel.

Ria I am emailing you .

We have beautiful sunlight here.  It is so bright as it reflects off the snow.  This is the second day of sun and tinted glasses are very much needed.  The only problem with the clear skies, there is no blanket of cloud to keep the heat in at night.  The temp is -18*C.  Seems we're into a deep freeze again.  I hope the temps don't go as low as they did in January.

We are taking a van to Sudbury tomorrow night to see the Passion of Christ.  I am so looking forward to it.  There will be 7 of us going all good friends and the trip each way will be one of fellowship.  

Well I just stopped in to say hello, so now I will say bye and be back later.

Love Judy

G'mornin' y'all.  It isn't raining at the moment!  Summer's just around the corner!
Ruth Ann - I have a question for you.  You speak of going to work, coming back from work, much work, little work - what is your work?  I'm so curious.  It will get me a cat's reward, I think.

I have a question:  Do any of you think on the fact that the end of your time is drawing closer and closer?  I guess that this question is directed more towards the older crowd, but not necessarily so.

CASE IN POINT:  My brother died last year at age 64.  Our relatives lived to their 80's & 90's.

With my brothers death, I find myself no longer thinking I will live to 80 or 90.  I realize that come October 2004, I could die at age 64, just like my brother did.

If that weren't bad enough, a very good friend died last week, he was 55.

So-oooo, am I the only one that thinks on this?

In recent years My wife and I have discussed who would go first and we feel very comfortable talking about it.

I haven't expanded on this as much as I could, but these are the basics.

Whatdaya think?

Fast Eddie, Yes, John and I have discussed this as well, and are really comfortable doing so.  It is a matter of dealing with our own mortality and knowing that when we do die we will go to be with our Lord and Saviour.  That is the comfort.  Our reason for such talk is the job John has.   There is always the possibility that there can be an accident and John will be killed.  So with us it isn't a matter of what has happened to others rather the reality that accidents occur every day.  That is precisely why I pray as he walks out the door I pray for his safety and protection.

We have in place what we want to happen when one of us goes.  so keep talking, and keep praying for one another.  Watch your diet, and exercise to stay as healthy as you can.  That will help lengthen your days.

God Bless you
Judy

I found the devotion in my Day of Praise booklet from the Institute of Creation Research quite interesting this morning considering that there are variouse interpetations going on in regards to the Prophecies in Isaiah in  the Manna folder.

February 24 - INTERPRETING THE BIBLE

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"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost" (II Peter 1:20-21).

One basic reason why so many people seem to have trouble understanding the Bible is that they try to "interpret" it to fit their private opinions. The Greek word for "private" (idios) is related to such English words as "idiom" and "idiosyncrasy," and this key passage warns us against any exposition of Scripture which is based on the teacher's pet doctrinal or behavioral prejudices. A reader or hearer of the Word of God whose "heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing" will be unable to "understand" (Matthew 13:15) because he comes with his mind and heart already bound to his own opinions.

The Bible does not need to be "interpreted" at all. In every other New Testament reference to "interpretation," except the one in our text (which means "explanation" or "exposition"), the meaning is simply "translation." The Bible does, of course, need to be correctly translated from Greek and Hebrew into English and other national languages, but that is all. God is able to say what He means, and He wants to communicate His authoritative Word to men and women of obedient hearts, who are willing to devote diligent study to all the Scriptures (II Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 5:12-14), to obey them (James 1:22), and then teach them to others (II Timothy 2:2,24-26), carefully, and clearly, and graciously.

To such students of the Word, the promise is: "Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God" (Proverbs 2:3-5). HMM
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"Do not wait for the hearse to take you to heaven"

Good Morning everybody!!!! How are you all doing this morning. I'm doing just about good.
I slept great last night and am glad to see everyone thinking of me.

Well to answer all your questions, I'm doing a little better from last night but just a teany bit better.


Zachery

Thank you, Judy, for the lovely comments about my posts but I can't do that today.  I am in a hurry.  Ivalou and I are going somewhere to eat...her day to choose.  So I have to make this short.

It is certainly getting close to seeing 'The Passion...' in its entireity (sp).  I am getting jazzed!!!!!

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"Lord, help me to be the kind of friend who makes my friends secure, that they may find new grace and strength, their trials to endure."

Eddie - I don't think your thoughts are at all unusual.  In fact, I think we ought to think those thoughts.  Psalm 90:12 says, "So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."  Our days on earth are definitely and exactly numbered.  While it is called today we need to apply our hearts to wisdom, for there will be no opportunity after some definite point, a point which we know not.  May our God bless you, and may He bless me as well as we seek to be right and do right will it is called today.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

welcome GARETHPARKS to CP!!

Eddie Not strange at all.  I have made and paid for my own burial arrangements. I have told my son where all my papers are.  My husband died aged 52.  three of my friends in their early 50s and my maternal grandfather  and one of my mother's sisters died very young..40s to 50s...My mother and her other sisters died early 60s.

My father is still alive at 87 and that with 10 years of bladder cancer and other related problems. His family was very long lived. 80s to 90s
and one dear old aunt...my Great, great Aunt Mercy died 107.  She was a wonderful lady and outlived her own sons.

   "In the midst of life we are in death"


Surely from the moment we come to life on this earth we are dying...it's the sin thing!

Not to worry if you haven't the cash to pay for the funeral...you already have life insurance....
             "Eternal Life Insurance"
The Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed at Calvary for your sins and mine...

Love you all.
Jenny

Fast Eddie, your question is an interesting one and one we all need to remember.  My Dad died at 53 and my older brother died when he was 54.  I will be 77 the 10th of May, if I am still here.  Life is so fragile we do not know what will happen today or tomorrow.  I had a close call last year with heart attack, cardiac arrest, colon cancer and surgery, six blood transfusions, in the hospital three weeks.  But I am still here and I thank God for his blessings.

James 4:13-15  Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money."
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.  Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." (NIV)

Good to see everyone today.



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Some wonderful replies to your question Eddie.  Papa John, you are such a comfort.

I expect most Christians think about this subject.  That is why I sold my Condo when the opportunity arose and invested the money in the kid's home...now my suite in their house.  Less problems now that I am at the stage in life where everything is becoming more difficult.  Also less loose ends for them to tie off ....

Judy B gave great advice.  Pray lots and eat & exercise wisely.  God will take care of the rest.  I am off to Victoria today.  Still not feeling great but things need doing.  So off I go to do them.

Have a great day all.  Liz

There's going to be a catastrophe on Thursday.  It will probably continue till Sunday.  

This is not a prophecy.  Just a prediction based on information.  

Hundreds of youth pastors are going to take their youth groups to see The Passion of the Christ.

That's good.  

Except....

They've forgotten that it's an R-rated movie.

A huge percentage of the people in a youth group are under 17.  The youth pastors aren't legal guardians or parents, and they're not taking the parents along....

That means the youth director is going to have to take those kids back home....

After all, the Christians are the ones who have raised Cain about the theatres letting underage people watch R movies.  

I would love to know the number of youth pastors that run in to this problem....

Thursday afternoon, three churches in our area reserved an ENTIRE theatre for one showing at 4 pm.  They are encouraging students to bring their friends and are "selling" tickets at $4 each "in advance"....

What do you all think?  Am I crazy?

EXERCISE....DIET......Yikes, now you've gone to meddlin'

Thank you all for the responses.  I knew that I wasn't alone in my thots, I just felt that a lota folks don't ever talk about it...AND don't want to.

The young don't like me talkin' bout it, but then they still think they are immortal and invincible.  Or that death is so-ooo far in the future that they've gotta lot a time left.

I can remember at age 10 when I thot the year 2000 was so-ooo very far in the future and I would be 60 IF I lived that long....Wow 2004 already.

Yes, I am very secure in position my with Jesus, but it wasn't always that way.   Most of us can probably say the same thing.

WORDS OF WISDOM: Keep on truckin'  The Son will burn away the mist, the clouds will clear and then "We shall be like Him." (Pat: There's a song in there somewhere.)

Bernard: Wow I think those youth Pastors have not really given that fact a thought. I saw some one on the  TV, maybe it was James Dobson who said that parents should go see the film first and then make the decision  if they wanted their children to see the film. Good advice in my humble opinion. This morning I heard that it is 2 hours of violence and that it was not a movie for children to see unless they are firmly grounded in their Christianity and then only with the parents present.

Nards ! ! !   WOW I had never thought of that.  I am personally so excited to see this movie.  What about calling the churches and warning them?  At least your own?  Don't know what else to suggest.

Well in Ontario we have to have our oil heating system certified by a qualified service man.  (John used to have his licencing, but let it lapse when he went into trucking)  John has called the Government body concerning this and found out the regs.  Companies are refusing to sell to the public as "this is the law", yet there is nothing in the law that says we cannot do our own work, we just need it checked by someone qualified.  We need a new oil tank.  Our service company said we cannot  buy one and install it ourselves yet they cannot produce the paperwork to back up their position.  As the Person in the government said this has turned into a money grab.  So a call to someone else, we can pick up the oil tank and install it, and the company delivering our oil will check the installation, and we will be away to the races.  

Our new water pump is great.  it seems to have two pressure points, and is not at full pressure all the time.  It is quiet and I think the 2 pressure levels are a protection mechanism.  I hope.  Heather was right when she said I have had no end of trouble with the water system in this place.  The joys of an old home.  The cement on the basement floor was poured on June 19th, 1940.  The house is much older than that.

"Teach us to number our days."  What an awesome verse to go with todays discussion.

Bye for now.
JudyB