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 "Posture in worship is too often imposture."
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Morning Devotional...



When He bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, He saith, And let all the angels of God worship Him.
Hebrews 1:6

They...fell down, and worshiped Him. Matthew 2:11


What does it mean to worship?

Originally the Greek word had the thought of prostrating oneself and kissing the feet or kissing the ground at the feet. It symbolized appreciation, loyalty, and submission to the person being worshiped.

Jesus accepted such when He was here. It is still our privilege to worship Him.

Let us do so in spirit and in truth today.
--Donald Norbie

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Hi everyone.  Busy, busy, busy day at the Shuford house.  Now, it is time for bed!

I hope everyone has an awesome God-filled service at your church/place of worship.

Take care, and good night!

Goodnight, Karma!

Thirteen is such a wonderful time of life!  ENJOY every moment of it, Melaura!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELAURA

On this day, December 7, 1941 over two thousand Americans lost their lives resulting from a sneak attack by the Japanese Empire against our Army and Navy based in Oahu, Honolulu.  I'll remember it as long as I live.  Thousands of mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and other relitives lost their loved ones on that day.

Do you remember where you were on 12-7-41?  I do.  I was living in Wilmington, California aged 14.  Many of my Japanese schoolmates and their families were uprooted from their homes and taken to Manzanar in the desert.  I went into the Service a little over a year and a half later (age 16).

Pat..........

When we think about it, the song......."Hail, Thou once despisèd Jesus!"(Name only), isn't really up to date.  Our Jesus is hated more today, and by millions more than He was then.  Pity.

Lee, you are so right,  " pity"  this word you have used brings to mind Psalm 69 v 20-21, which links in with that solemn and yet joyful Hymn which Pat has posted.

"Reproach has broken My heart,and I am full of heaviness,
I looked for someone to take pity, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none,
They also gave Me gall for my food,
and for my thirst they gave Me vinegar to drink."

"Therefore, let us go forth to Him,  outside the camp bearing His reproach.
For here we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come." Hebrews ch 13 v 13-14.

To those outside the Kingdom, He is an enemy, but to we, who love Him, He is our Beloved, our all in all.
Merciful, gracious, loving, if only they knew.
Have a great Lord's day,
regards Chris.

Yes INDEED.

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December 7    

Trials and Pain: Criticism and Abuse

But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel,
even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.  
--1 Thessalonians 2:4

"Let not thy peace depend on the tongues of men," said the wise old
Christian mystic, Thomas a Kempis; "for whether they judge well or
ill, thou art not on that account other than thyself."

One of the first things a Christian should get used to is abuse....

To do nothing is to get abused for laziness, and to do anything is
to get abused for not doing something else.

Was it not Voltaire who said that some people were like insects,
they would never be noticed except that they sting? A traveler must
make up his mind to go on regardless of the insects that make his
trip miserable....

One thing is certain, a Christian's standing before God does not
depend upon his standing before men. A high reputation does not
make a man dearer to God, nor does the tongue of the slanderer
influence God's attitude toward His people in any way. He knows us
each one, and we stand or fall in the light of His perfect
knowledge.  
The Next Chapter After the Last, pp. 94-95

"Lord, I know this truth, but it's so hard to 'let not thy peace
depend on the tongues of men.' The stinging insects are so annoying!
Give me peace in Your approval today. Amen."
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Good Morning Dear Ones.

A Blessed Lord's Day to all and each..

Chris thank-you for a nudge, I am going to get my Thomas a Kempis out and read today. I love his words.  I have used this book many, many times., second to the Bible it is my inspiration.

The sun is shining here in the centre of England. There is a hard frost on the ground however., a wiping the windows morning.  
double glazing is only on the front windows and that needs some repair.,  The landlord won't wqant to do that I am certain.  However, I have the heating on and a nice fire on in this room so I praise God for His goodness to me and mine.

Still problems with puter.  The new update doesn't do "photographs" or "tap-in" pictures.  I can't download your profile photographs folks. , Can't afford to spend any more money on this machine so it's upto the Father.

Second Sunday in Advent., I have much reading to do and praising.,  Yes Pat "posture" is important, but the "posture"of the heart towards God is all that really matters.  We can kneel and lift our hands to Heaven to no avail if our love and our thoughts are not directed to Jesus Christ., Thanks Chris also for the scripture references.

"Come into My heart Lord Jesus,
Come into My heart to stay"..

"Stay by me Jesus,
That I may always stay by Thee"...St.Pio.
Peace and Joy
Advent Promise.
Jenny.

               

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELAURA.  GOD BLESS DEAR ONE.

Good morning all The day of our Lord  11.14AM

Pat thank you for your devotional this day very good

I have been to the church this morning but my chair was away i have ask for a chair but the answer was you have now medicines you can sit on the bench but i have now pain low in my back and it was going so good. I call this week when i must sit every week on the bench then i go no more.
Last i have been with friends to the Baptist that was so
nice. There was musik i love that. But now i am very sad weeks i have had no pain  but i have now 1 1/2
month medicines they are on this moment not good working.

For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son. To die on Calvary's tree, from sin to set me free; Someday He's coming back,what glory that will be!
Wonderful His love to me
                                         Smith

I wish you all a BLESSED SUNDAY.
BYE FOR NOW
LOVE RIA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELAURA
NOW YOU ARE 13 YEARS.
I WISH YOU A NICE DAY
    LOVE RIA

Hello every one   I miss you all.

A happy birthday wish for Ms Melaura today !

Ms Soni, I wish you well today, you are in my prayer each day.

I am far from my home today   and far from my other home too   . It is my hope to be back to the Lhasa home today again. It was my hope to get some of my things to bring with me today, but they did not get here and soon I must leave again.  . but i did get to shop   and I have a new funny shoes now  

I do not have much time to be here today so I hope it is ok to only say a hi to everyone. I get a kick off every time and i lose my post. It is 4:20 in the PM and every one is asleeping on the CP  

I pray you are all well and I take you with me in my heart.
a BIG hug for mr Moak today.   and for my Mum too.
Hi ms Janet and Ms Karmat too.
and a BIG (((HUG))) to my new friend Ms Suzanne. I know you will like the CP.
Hi ms Sue and Ms Etta Sue and Ms Bice and mr Boots and Mr Lee too   and ms Nita   Hi ms Jane   and Ms Karmat. and everyone else will get two (((hug HUG)))'s

I wish for you all a most wonderful day with God.
(He is here with me. He did say a Hi)  

I love you all, and I love you God.

Hi Mieka!!!!!!!!  It is so good to see your posts!!!!!

Happy Birthday Lila Mae and Melaura!!!  

I am in a hurry.  We all had a wonderful time at the Victorian Dinner.  I took lots of pictures and will post them on CP so my church members and CP members can see them.  I even took a picture of the pianist playing the piano....

I am all ready to head for church this morning.  I know the church has been transformed back so we can worship God this morning.

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"I'm going to celebrate a traditonal American Christmas-the tree comes from Canada, the ornaments from Hong Kong, the lights from Japan, and the idea from Bethlehem."

Hi everyone.  Mieka, so good to see you were able to post.  We have missed your postings.

Happy 13th Birthday Melaura.

Ria, what a shame that someone would not do the simply act of kindness in getting you a chair to sit in at your church and making the decision for you that you didn't need it.  Sorry about the added pain, which you certainly do not need.  Take care.

Jenny, you mentioned the second Sunday in Advent.  My wife and I have the priviledge of lighting the 2nd Advent candle as a part of our worship service this morning.  We have never done that before.  I will have to not go in with the choir but join them following this part of the service.  I am so excited about singing the "Gloria" this morning.  Can't remember when I have looked forward to anything with such anticipation.

Chis, I don't often comment about it but do enjoy reading the items you post for our consideration.  Are you a minister?

Lee, you comments on "pity" are certainly true.  With regard to 1941, I really have no memory of that day as I was only about 10 months old.  

Etta Sue, am looking forward to seeing those pictures from your dinner last night.

It will soon be time to head to church.  The choir is meeting at 9:30 for a quick run through and working on a couple of things before we sing about 11:30 this morning.

Hope everyone has a great Lord's Day.

I would be getting ready for church but my cough and scratchy throat are giving me fits this morning.  So, I will just do some contemplative reading later.  

Happy Birthday to Melaura!  For Lila Mae also!

We have a wooden painted advent candle holder and I forgot to get it ready last week but it is always so special to bring out of storage.  

Ria:  Sorry that someone isn't helping you with a chair at church as that is such a small offering that they can do for you.  

Nice notes from all - I am just coughing away this morning.  Have a good Sunday.  Carol

Father I pray that You will be pleased today with the hearts of the singers at Larry's church, as well as with their voices (that You have made) and their skills (that You have blessed and nurtured).  I pray that You will come by Your Spirit to that congregation today, and I pray You'll bless each listener with a worshipful heart.  Oh make Your Presence known, blessed Christ.

Good Morning, I love coming here each morning to read the devotional that Pat posts and today Chris has shared with us also. Thank you Chris and Pat.

I have been fighting catching a cold all week and this morning when I woke up I was hurting in the bronchial area of my chest.  After a hot cup of coffee it is subsided somewhat. I haven't made up my mind whether or not I am going to church in this rain as I have been out in the rain every day this week. The nights have been spent with me trying to breathe through my nose and sleepless. So I just may spend the day resting and drinking lots of hot lemon and honey tea.

Mieka: So nice to see your post this morning, I think of you so often. and wonder where and how you are.

Ria, I am so sorry that your church would not give you a niced chair to sit in rather than on the hard bench.

Jenny: Can you receive email yet? I miss our correspondence every day.

Lee, on Dec. 7, 1941 I wasn't quite 2 years old so I don't remember where I was but I was in Lodi, California at my grand parents house.

WEll I will go read the other forums here and then checkm my email.

TTYL

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I pray You'll be able to look in here again very, very soon and see how much love there is for you in our hearts!

Happy birthday, Melaura!!!

Lee - I was in San Carlos, California on 12/7/41.  I was only 8 years old, but I will never forget listening to President Roosevelt broadcasting his message.  If the war had gone on another year and a half I would probably have been in it.  Thanks be to our God that we have no war at the moment.  May He keep us from it, but may He also make us brave and righteous as a nation, always ready to stand for Him and for the nation He's given us.

I had the biggest post ever.    And lost it.  

Oh well.  

Happy birthday, Melaura and good morning to everyone.

Got to go.
Soni

THIS AFTERNOON AT 5.01PM
THERE IS BORN A NEW LITTLE CROWN PRINCESS
DAUGHTER FROM CROWN PRINCE WILLEM ALEXANDER AND CROWN PRINCESS MAXIMA.

ON THIS MOMENT 101 SALUTES  ON DIFFERENT PLACES IN HOLLAND.

MOTHER AND CHILD ARE VERY GOOD.

Congratulations Prince Willem and Princess Maxima

I am a Royalist and proud to be so, just like you dear Ria.

It's icy cold here.  I intended going for a ride but after testing the "waters" my body told me not today.  The Heavens look glorious here tonight. I am looking for that special star to guide me to Bethlehem.

Brian I hope you do pop in to see us again brother and introduce yourself next time.  You said what a lovely Christian site this is.....Everyone would love to meet you.

Love Jenny X

Wonderful news, RIA!  I salute the new little crown princess, too!  

Thank you Jenny and Jane

The baby is 3310gram and long 52cm.

101 salutes trough hole Holland  some people say aah it is a girl but i say they are very happy with their daughter and the baby is in a good health and then you can say THANK GOD.THANK YOU FOR THE NICE PICTURE JANE
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Hello Everyone!

Just popping in to say "Hi" and not much more.  I'm going to my son's for the afternoon.  Janice, my daughter and her family will also be there.  (I might get some photos!)

Congratulations Holland!  What a lovely announcement, Ria.  I'm also a Monarchist. This little girl sounds healthy and it will be nice to see a photo of her when it's in the paper, Ria.  Maybe you could put a link in when you see one online.  I bet she's beautiful.

It was so nice to see Mieka's post.  This was the biggest surprise of the day!  Let's remember to pray for our sister on a daily basis.

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Fun at the Fun House

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Something to reflect on...



Jenny, who's Brian?

Hi everyone!!  Trying to quickly put the finishing touches on the church's Christmas program.  Every year, I say, "Never again will I be in charge of a program" and every year (excpet for last year) there I am.   Oh well.  

Etta -- Can't wait to see the pianist playing the piano!   hahahha

Congrats, Holland, on "your" new baby.

Lee --  Let's see, in 1941, I wasn't even a twinkle in my parents' eyes yet because my daddy was only a year or so old, and my mom wouldn't be born for 4 more years.  BUT, I "remember" it in the sense that it was a tragic day for many people, and I regret that our "patriotism" today isn't as strong as it was then.  Of course, many areas in our country aren't as strong.

Al, you said

QuoteThanks be to our God that we have no war at the moment.

Did I miss something?