You probably won't believe this, but it is true; I still have that cold to this day(see personal note below). It increases and lessens from day to day. I went to the doctor and received medicine, but that has only made it less severe. I have prayed for healing, but God has not sought fit to do that yet. So I wait and try to discern what He is trying to teach me. I haven't come to any conclusion yet and He has not sought fit to reveal the reason for it. Perhaps one reason is pride when I sing. I like to hear my voice which distracts from my worship. Instead of singing to Him I start listening to myself. I constantly fight that. I can't sing very well now with this cold. Lord break me. Yet even this is part of His marvelous grace, for when I glory in myself I miss the greater glory and satisfaction I find in Him!
August 28, 2015
Worship: The Lord is My Shepherd (old
children’s VBS song), Grace Greater Than All Our Sin by Julia H. Johnston; Grace That is Greater by Building 429
Grace Greater
Than Our Sin
Words: Julia H.
Johnston
Music:
"Moody" by Daniel B. Towner
Marvelous grace
of our loving Lord,
Grace that
exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on
Calvary's mount outpoured,
There where the
blood of the Lamb was spilled.
Sin and despair,
like the sea waves cold,
Threaten the
soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is
greater, yes, grace untold,
Points to the
refuge, the mighty cross.
Dark is the
stain that we cannot hide.
What can we do
to wash it away?
Look! There is
flowing a crimson tide,
Brighter than
snow you may be today.
Marvelous,
infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed
on all who believe!
You that are
longing to see His face,
Will you this
moment His grace receive?
(from Biblesoft
Hymnal, PC Study Bible electronic database Copyright © 2003-2006 by Biblesoft,
Inc. All rights reserved.)
- https://youtu.be/A-qLa_2GPcM - The Lords My Shepherd" by Ingrid DuMosch
Search me, Oh, God, and know my every thought
Discern my every way and speak into my soul
Point out to me my wrongs, convict me until
I follow down the path that leads me to Your will
Because my heart sometimes can wander
And my faith sometimes can stray
But I know that when I fix my eyes on You
That I will always remain safe in the shadow of Your
Grace, grace, God's grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace, grace, God's grace
Grace that is greater than all my sin
I praise You because I am fearfully made
You formed my frame in a secret place
All of my days ordained before I breathed
Written in Your book before I came to be
Because Your love I stand and wonder
You know I come to Thee
And knowing that when I fix my eyes on You
That I will always remain
Safe in the shadow of Your...
Discern my every way and speak into my soul
Point out to me my wrongs, convict me until
I follow down the path that leads me to Your will
Because my heart sometimes can wander
And my faith sometimes can stray
But I know that when I fix my eyes on You
That I will always remain safe in the shadow of Your
Grace, grace, God's grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace, grace, God's grace
Grace that is greater than all my sin
I praise You because I am fearfully made
You formed my frame in a secret place
All of my days ordained before I breathed
Written in Your book before I came to be
Because Your love I stand and wonder
You know I come to Thee
And knowing that when I fix my eyes on You
That I will always remain
Safe in the shadow of Your...
Personal: I am very tired. This cold
is dragging me down. The precious word is not being studied as I desire to do.
I won’t really get into it till Sunday. Tomorrow I am helping a brother move. I
love You Lord. Be my comfort and guide… my Shepherd.
Word: I am entering into familiar pastures. This
Psalm is probably one of the most well known passages in all the Bible. Believer
and non-believer, fervent worshiper and vilest villain, know this Psalm. It is
the text of many sermons and numerous books. Probably the most oft passage
recited at funerals. While this last circumstance is a wonderful time to share
this passage, it also has created a stereotype for many that this is a Psalm
about death. Nothing could be more far
from the truth than this. This psalm is
so full of life, grace, and God’s goodness! Moreover, rest… which is what I am
going to do right now.
A psalm of David. 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul.He guides me in paths of righteousnessfor his name's sake. 4 Even though I walkthrough the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,for you are with me;your rod and your staff,they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before mein the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow meall the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. NIV Ps 23 |
Ps 23:1-24:1
A Psalm of David. 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. A Psalm of David. KJV |
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