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Morning Devotional...

Psalm 34

Our Lord really, really hears us when we pray - as long as we meet a certain well-defined condition. 

David begins this psalm by saying, "I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears . . . this poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.  The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them!"

A little later he says, "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!  Oh fear the Lord, you His saints!  There is NO want to those who fear Him!"

But we need to know the meaning of this all-important "fear." David has them sing about what it is.  He says, "Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.  Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good?  Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." Real "fear of the Lord" is just living a life of righteousness as the result of being aware of living in His holy and majestic presence.

He says, "the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry! . . . the righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles."  The fear of the Lord, which shows itself in righteous living - is the condition for answered prayer. 

What a wonderful promise comes along with this fear of God.  The song closes with it.  They sing, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all . . . and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned."

So, brother or sister in Christ our King - will you sing this song about answered prayer?  Do you experience answered prayer in your life? There's a condition you have to meet to experience it: you must fear the Lord.  That is, realizing that He is the God Who sees, you must purpose to continually live in a way that pleases Him, and, when you stumble, you must confess it to Him.  In other words, you have to have a real and living relationship with Him each day, all day.  It's from such a life that prayer and answers to prayer flow.
 
Al Moak

Here's a hymn that reflects these thoughts.  Just click to hear the music.

Well, thank you Alan for the wonderful devotional on Psalm 34.  What a great way to start the week!

As you know, Paul and I have been going through your Songs of Worship devotionals right here on CP every night as we do our evening devotionals and what a blessing they have been to us.

Thanks so much!

Ready for some Trivia?  Thanks to Janice for this week's trivia questions.   You have a week to complete it!    Just click on the "Quote" button and this whole post will appear in your posting box.  Just delete everything except the questions!




1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior?

2.   What age is your oldest child?

3.   Year, make and model of your car?

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it? 

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it?

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet?

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class?

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church?

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today?

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.

  Good morning or good night.  I have not been on the site for a few days as I ended up in the hospital on Wednesday morning with some major pains in my arms and my chest.  I called my son as I new he would be on his way to work and he told me to call our medical help system and they sent an ambulance and I was in the hospital very soon.  They did lots of test and then the doctor sent me to have an angiogram in the heart hospital called Hamilton General which is hooked up with the McMaster University and the treatment is great.  So Praise the Lord they never found any problems and the artery that was blocked in April is also totally clear and no plaque.

I have looked at a lot of the posts and now am very tired and my incision is very sore to so must go to bed.

Please pray for us both and may the Lord give you all a wonderful week.   Gord and Noreen

Quote from: Pat on November 10, 2008, 01:09:52 AM

Age or Years

1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior? 58

2.   What age is your oldest child? 51

3.   Year, make and model of your car? 1988 chevy Celebrity

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it?   16  a 1946 ford

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it? don't know

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet? Levis

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class? 1957 don't know the size

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church? Mix

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today? Today

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.The old Rugged Cross

Hi everyone.  It is really chilly but very sunny here today.  The housekeeper is coming about 10 am.  Pat has a doctor's appointment at noon to see about her leg and knee that is giving her so much pain and problem.  I have a luncheon to attend at 1 pm and that is our day.

I have misplaced a lightweight jacket and gloves.  I wore it Saturday morning so I had to have left it somewhere on Saturday.  I thought maybe I left it at our daughter's apartment but she said this morning it isn't there.  I will make a couple of calls a little later to see if I left it there.  I don't mind losing the jacket as much as the driving gloves but won't lose any sleep if I can't locate them.

Gord, sorry to hear you have had another scary episode.  Once we have had the heart problems we just can't take the chance when we have the chest and arm pains.  My last hospitalization occurred when I had a similar incident.  Glad your tests came out well. 

Marilyn, I will send you an e-mail about your computer question.

Pat, it is not a good sign if SeniorNet is not keeping Marcie informed as she is one of their employees or at least I assume she still is employed with them although I know she works from home a lot.  I just follow a few discussions on SN anymore and seldom post.  However, I do like to keep up with some of our friends we have made over the years. 

Al, thanks for the fine devotional on Psalms 34. 

Janet, good to read that the stroke didn't do the damage you had feared for Darrel's sister.  Glad you were able to celebrate your mother-in-law's birthday.  Hope you have been able to get rested up by today.

Liz, glad to read that you are feeling better.  Some of these medicines can certainly cause problems on their own.  I often shake my head when I listen to drug company advertisements and they talk about all of the awful side effects that may happen if you take that medication.  I haven't watched the Hour of Power program for sometime and didn't realize there were problems.  The last time I watched Dr. Schuler's son was preaching.

Judy, did you get your computer at home as you thought would happen by the weekend? 

Melody, thanks for remembering my wife in prayer.  It sounds like it is rather soggy up your way.

1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior? I came into true relationship to Christ at age 25.

2.   What age is your oldest child? 53

3.   Year, make and model of your car?  '98 Camry

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it?  '42 DeSoto Club Coupe

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it? Don't know

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet?  the sweater I've got on

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class? 1951, about 120

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church? Mix

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today? Both

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.  The Sands of Time are Sinking

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Pat received this from a friend and I thought it was worth sharing here. 

    GOD LIVES UNDER THE BED

    I envy Kevin. My brother, Kevin, thinks God lives under his bed. At least that's what I heard him say one night.He was praying out loud in his dark bedroom, and I stopped to listen, 'Are you there, God?' he said. 'Where are you? Oh, I see. Under the bed...'I giggled softly and tiptoed off to my own room.

Kevin's unique perspectives are often a source of amusement. But that night something else lingered long after the humor.  I realized for the first time the very different world Kevin lives in.He was born 30 years ago, mentally disabled as a result of difficulties during labor. Apart from his size (he's 6-foot-2), there are few ways in which he is an adult. He reasons and communicates with the capabilities of a 7-year-old, and he always will.

He will probably always believe that God lives under his bed, that Santa Claus is the one who fills the space under our tree every Christmas and that airplanes stay up in the sky because angels carry them.

I remember wondering if Kevin realizes he is different. Is he ever dissatisfied with his monotonous life? Up before dawn each day, off to work at a workshop for the disabled, home to walk our cocker spaniel, return to eat his favorite macaroni-and-cheese for dinner, and later to bed.The only variation in the entire scheme is laundry, when he hovers excitedly over the washing machine like a mother with her newborn child.

He does not seem dissatisfied. He lopes out to the bus every morning at 7:05, eager for a day of simple work.He wrings his hands excitedly while the water boils on the stove before dinner, and he stays up late twice a week to gather our dirty laundry for his next day's laundry chores. And Saturdays - oh, the bliss of Saturdays! That's the day my Dad takes Kevin to the airport to have a soft drink, watch the planes land, and speculate loudly on the destination of each passenger inside. 'That one's goin' to Chi-car-go! ' Kevin shouts as he claps his hands. His anticipation is so great he can hardly sleep on Friday nights.

And so goes his world of daily rituals and weekend field trips.He doesn't know what it means to be discontent. His life is simple. He will never know the entanglements of wealth of power, and he does not care what brand of clothing he wears or what kind of food he eats. His needs have always been met, and he never worries that one day they may not be.

His hands are diligent. Kevin is never so happy as when he is working.  When he unloads the dishwasher or vacuums the carpet, his heart is completely in it. He does not shrink from a job when it is begun, and he does not leave a job until it is finished. But when his tasks are done, Kevin knows how to relax. He is not obsessed with his work or the work of others. His heart is pure. He still believes everyone tells the truth, promises must be kept, and when you are wrong, you apologize instead of argue. Free from pride and unconcerned with appearances, Kevin is not afraid to cry when he is hurt, angry or sorry. He is always transparent, always sincere. And he trusts God.

Not confined by intellectual reasoning, when he comes to Christ, he comes as a child. Kevin seems to know God - to really be friends with Him in a way that is difficult for an 'educated' person to grasp. God seems like his closest companion. In my moments of doubt and frustrations with my Christianity, I envy the security Kevin has in his simple faith. It is then that I am most willing to admit that he has some divine knowledge that rises above my mortal questions. It is then I realize that perhaps he is not the one with the handicap. I am. My obligations, my fear, my pride, my circumstances - they all become disabilities when I do not trust them to God's care.

Who knows if Kevin comprehends things I can never learn? After all, he has spent his whole life in that kind of innocence, praying after dark and soaking up the goodness and love of God. And one day, when the mysteries of heaven are opened, and we are all amazed at how close God really is to our hearts, I'll realize that God heard the simple prayers of a boy who believed that God lived under his bed. Kevin won't be surprised at all! When you receive this, say a prayer. That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. This is powerful.  Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost, but a lot of rewards.

    FRIENDS ARE ANGELS WHO LIFT US TO OUR FEET WHEN OUR WINGS HAVE TROUBLE REMEMBERING HOW TO FLY

Quote from: Marilyn on November 10, 2008, 08:27:30 AM

Quote from: Pat on November 10, 2008, 01:09:52 AM

Age or Years

1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior? 16, came into full relationship with Christ at 26

2.   What age is your oldest child? 13

3.   Year, make and model of your car? 2007 Ford Explorer Sporttrac Truck

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it?   19, 80 Olds cutlass supreme

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it? I have a really ugly dress that is about 10 yrs old

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet? Levi Cords and a new dress

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class? 1984   34

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church? Mix

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today? Today

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.Through the Years by Kenny Rogers

Age or Years

1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior?  56

2.   What age is your oldest child?  47¾..he's still my baby!

3.   Year, make and model of your car?  2002 Chevy Malibu

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it? 1967 Chevy Nova....RED

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it?  40 years old...my wedding dress when I married Bud in '69.

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet?  Pants and top purchased in Greensburg

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class?  1960 and there were 54 of us.

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church?   Mix

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today?   Today

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.   Old Rugged Cross

Busy morning and just discovered I had run my dryer for an hour.....on AIR!!!!!  GRRR!!

Tonight is Photo Guild.  I am hoping they are impressed by a run down barn I photographed north of Greensburg! 

Busy week this week.  Second week of the month is always busy for me. 

Love the answers you have for the Age and Years.

Good day. Sunny and the temperatures are gone  up here today and it is warm.

Had a great day yesterday in the house of God.

I loved that devotional AL -a lot to draw from there.
Have a blessed day all

Age or Years

1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior?

About 5 I think.

2.   What age is your oldest child?

36

3.   Year, make and model of your car?

1997 Dodge Town and Country

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it? 

21 after marriage and it was a 1973 Satellite Sebring

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it?

It is a dress I made Mother, it is as old as the number of years my neice has been married.....Not sure how long that is.

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet?

It isn't in my closet yet but will be this week  It is a skirt and top that I have made.

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class?

1969 and there were 35 in my class

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church?

I love a nix, but there are times I would love to hear more of the golden oldies.  More often than not I wake up singing the new ones.

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today?

The good old days I would love to be 18 and know what I know now!

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.

Standing On the Promises of Christ My King

These trivia quizzes are fun aren't they?

We have snow today.  Indian Summer is officially over.  Al Thank you for the devotional.  I love learning about the old hymns,

Kass slept 15 hours last night she is feeling somewhat better today.  This bug her and I have really doesn't want to give up.

Gord I got your email.  I am praying for you.  You have to take care and do what the doctor says. 

I was expecting to get my computer on the errkend, but we have four seasons here in the north.  Hunting season is a biggie with then locals.  The chap who has the computer is out hunting so I will get it when he is back.

Must run  be back later
JudyB

I have just returned from Tai Chi, I don't have to go to work today as it is her birthday and her daughter from Washington is here and will take her and the dogs for their walk.

I trying to think of something to do her today  I would like to mow if the sun was out. oh well.

Sign of the times

   Letter to bank as follows:
         
            'Dear Sirs,

            In view of what seems to be happening internationally with banks at the moment, I was wondering if you could advise me... If one of my checks is returned marked 'insufficient funds,' how do I know whether that refers to me or to you?'

             

  Jeanne I like that one!   

Ohhh, good one, Jeanne! 

1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior?
   7yrs.  I am on a continuing journey with Him!

2.   What age is your oldest child?
   Jean was born in 1953 ... she would have been 55 now.
   Joy is 52.

3.   Year, make and model of your car?
   1995 Dodge Neon

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it?
   The first car I had of my own was the Dodge Colt I bought   after  totalling the Toyota Corolla --- In 1978, so I was 43.

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it?
   A black knit dress, with a cowel neck, and many sizes too small.   It must be at least 20+ years old but I keep it hanging there .... nostalgia maybe?

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet?
   Newest in age: a couple sweatshirts  ($5 at Wal-Mart)
   Most recently acquired: a shirt I bought at a Thrift Store this summer.

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class?
   1952 ... there were 600 in my class.  That year a new high school was built and the classes were smaller after that.

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church?
   A mix ... depends on a lot of things.

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today?
   All days are good --- Life is good!

10.   Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.
   My first thought was The Old Rugged Cross ... Next is Rock of Ages.

Good to know you all with these fun questions!

Sigh..........back to work for me tomorrow.  They just called to ask if I can cook in the morning.  Not sure if I am happy about that, I had other plans.

I went to Dodge City with my buddy Pat today.  We had a pretty fun time, walked a lot, bought a little.  Anyway I didn't buy much, I don't need much.  Plus, we didn't find any good sales! 

I will see if I can come up with some answers for the trivia, then must go wash my hair, since I have to be at work at 6:30 AM.

1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior?  17 years

2.   What age is your oldest child?  49

3.   Year, make and model of your car?  2003 PT Cruiser

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it? 
         The first car I owned in my own name was a 1981 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon Darrel bought me as an engagement gift.

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it? 
        I have several garments that are 15 or more years old.  Why?  I don't know!

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet?
        I have a new pair of pants and top that haven't made it to the closet because I haven't
        gotten them pressed yet.

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class?
         1958 with 10 members

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church?
        I love both, but we rarely get to sing any of the old ones. 

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today?
         Lots of good and bad in both, but I love my life.

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.
         The Chimes of Time (ring out the news, another day is through....)  That might not be the
         proper title.



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   Actually, Janet, the title is "It Is No Secret" ... but who's taking notes, anyway?

Well, I went down to the CP Basement and did some rummaging around and found this hymn and noticed we hadn't played it for over four years on CP!!!  So...


This is for Janet...







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I  have enjoyed reading all the answers to these questions.  Yes, JudyB, a good way to get to know each other. 


1.At what age did you accept Christ as Savior?
 
I was very young, less than school age, when I first said yes to Jesus, under my Aunt's teaching in Sunday School.  Later on, I realized I had not understood the meaning of repenting, and then I accepted Christ and was baptized at age 16.     
   
2.What age is your oldest child?

Elaine is 50.

   
3.Year, make and model of your car?

2002 Mercury Sable.
   

4.At what age did you get your first car, and what was it?

I bought my first car when I was about 21.  1951 Ford.
   

5.How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it?

I have a real old dress in there, maybe 30 yrs old.  Don't know why I kept it!  It is not even pretty.
   

6.What is the newest garment in same closet?

I went to a clearance sale recently and bought several tops.
   

7.What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class?

1950.  There were 39 in my class. 
   

8.Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church?

I prefer the old hymns, showing my age, aren't I? 
   

9.Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today?

Each has its own worth, but all in all, today is better.  I wouldn't want to be a teenager again!
   

10.Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.

"Time in a bottle".
   

Got another one in today's email.


*Missing Bags*

I couldn't find my luggage at the airport baggage area so I went to the lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up. She smiled and told me not to worry because they were trained professionals and I was in good hands.

"Now," she asked me, "has your plane arrived yet?"

Where are all the East coasters this morning?

Good Morning.  Not much is new here, I'm just checking in now instead of continuing to lurk and only read. It is raining here still.

I may not get to work tomorrow or Thursday  as the client's daughter who is here visiting from Washington called last night and said she would do the walks the rest of the week after today. She is having oral surgery today and thinks she will be felling well enough to do the walks.

If that is the case I will be leaving for Oregon tomorrow morning instead of Thursday after work. I am anxious to get up there to get that room cleaned out and all those toys boxed up and brought  down her to Forest. That will be the guest room when we finish.

I also want to do some touch up cleaning in my bedroom and bathroom before I move my own things in there. So that extra day will be a welcome  gift.

Hi everyone.  Just back from a meeting and stopping to fill up the cars with gas.  My wife is having lunch with a friend and I am just now eating my lunch.  Not much else on the schedule for today.  It is overcast and rather chilly here today.

Marilyn, hope you enjoy the time off.

Jeanne, I enjoyed your funny postings.  I got a chuckle from them. 

Janet, hope you enjoy your day back at work.  I thought maybe you had decided not to work there anymore.  Of course, I know you have been away.

Judy, hunting over getting your computer fixed--where are that man's priorities.    Glad you daughter had a good nights sleep.

 

1.   At what age did you accept Christ as Savior? I came into true relationship to Christ at age 12 although was raised attending church

2.   What age is your oldest child? 45

3.   Year, make and model of your car?  '2005 Hyundai and 2000 Saturn

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it?  21--got a used '98 Olds that cost $600 right before leaving home to go to my first job after college

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and what is it? Pretty old

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet?  A couple of fleece pullons that are nice and warm

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was your class? 1959, 6 seniors (1 girl and 5 boys)

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in your church? My preference is for the old songs

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today? I am just thankful to be alive today--God provides

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or Old " in the title.  "As Time Goes By"

  

1.  At what age did you accept Christ as Savior?
      Age 40
       
2.   What age is your oldest child?
       51

3.   Year, make and model of your car? 
       No longer drive....no car!

4.   At what age did you get your first car, and what was it? 
       Came with the husband....1955 Chev.

5.   How old is the oldest garment hanging in your closet, and
       what is it?   
      I tend to mostly buy classic clothes that stay in style.                 
        Have a couple of suits that are about 12 yrs. old.

6.   What is the newest garment in same closet?   
        Two wool sweaters.

7.   What year did you graduate from high school and what size was
       your class?
         1949...small, can't remember the number.

8.   Do you prefer the age-old songs, or the new songs, (or a mix) in
       your church?
       I like a mix.  Love the old songs best.

9.   Which is better, the Good Old Days, or Today?
        Less pressure in my life now...sometimes.  Miss the values of
        the old days. 

10.    Name one song, any type, with the word 'Age, Time, Years, or
          'Old' in the title.
          Time After Time, by Sammy Cahn and Jule styne.
   

Yes Janet, I got your e-mail.  Thanks.

God Bless,

Liz