Hello world-wide-web,
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the states. Lord, bless us to always be thankful for everything you send our way; yes, even for the bad stuff. Because ultimately, Lord, You have our backs - especially during the difficult times; help us to remember that. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Dear Reader, if you have not read the Song of Songs in the bible, what are you waiting for??!! It is the most delicious, romantic, lyrical, and loving songs I have ever read.
I learned tonight that there are three ways to look at this particular book in the bible: literally, spiritually, and physically.
It was fairly controversial at the time it was written because the language was considered sexual and, quite frankly, people didn't know how to read it, much less understand it.
I do hope you take the time to read it and make a journal entry of some of the verses you like.
I found these sentences most memorable and the words that are italicized are my comments on the sentences chosen:
Chapter 1 - Love's Desires A wooing of sorts...
Love's Boast (these are subtitles beneath the main title) - "My own vineyard I have not cared for."I was not caring for my own vineyard. I am changing that as you read this...
Love's Inquiry - "Follow the tracks of the flock and pasture the young ones near the shepherd's camp." God-Jesus is the shepherd and He has asked us to help others get closer to Him, thus the phrase, "pasture the young ones near the shepherd's camp."
Love's union - the word "nard" was used and I was curious about what this meant; turns out a nard is a precious perfume, a figure of the bride.
"While the King sat at his table, my nards sent forth a fragrance." Christ is the King, of course, and we, His lovers, want to entice Him with a delicious odor, in order for Him to be closer to us.
"My lover is for me a sachet of myrrh that rests between my breasts." This is certainly racy words for the bible! Alas, in our 'modern times,' we have lost the fine art of seduction. By the way, Myrrh is also a sweet-smelling perfume.
I am only posting parts of the SoS, so as to hopefully inspire you to read more.
God bless you, each and every day, and know that with every step you take, God walks with you.
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Mother Theresa
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
My Advent Journey - the Beginning
Hello world-wide-web,
Heavenly father, thank you for always being with us, for all the blessings you shower us with, and for all answered prayers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
The "Season of Prayer," (this 'Season' being Advent) began officially on November 15th, which was a perfect day for me: celebrating my mom's birth AND my last Final of 2010.
Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
The "Season of Prayer," journey entails (1)praying and studying scripture, (2)attending The Well (a closer look at the previous Sunday's readings) (3)taking a class entitled, "Intimacy with God," and (4)spending five hours in Adoration a week.
I can't remember, and I'm too lazy to check, but I think I've written about Adoration before, if so, my apologies for the redundancy.
Adoration is a tremendously powerful time with our Lord. I love the way it is described on the website http://www.catholicbible101.com/,"Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is one of the best ways to spend time with Jesus. There is so much noise around us these days. Spending a quiet hour with Jesus in humble adoration will bring many graces and blessings to you. Things that you have never even considered before will now be made present to you. Bad things that would have happened to you will now not happen. As He told Peter, "Could you not spend one hour with me?"
I will mention, briefly, how it has been a struggle to reach the five hours this week: temptations abounded. A good trait God has blessed me with, though, is that of commitment. I know the Almighty would not 'disown' me, or be disappointed that I didn't make my goal, but I would be disappointed in myself. Thanks be to God, for He has put others in my life who are on this journey (the journey of life and the journey in this "Season of Prayer.") - they have been my comfort, strength, and inspiration. Jesus with skin. Their support has helped me get closer to my goal; I have one hour left, which I hope to reach tomorrow, God willing.
Dear Reader, I want to take you on this "Season of Prayer," journey with me. I pray that you receive all the blessings I receive from being in Adoration, and that this blog will give you hope, love, faith and peace as you walk with Jesus and me, as well as inspire you to 'step up' your prayer life; goodness comes from praying.
Jesus has paid our tab: a round of blessings for everyone!
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Mother Theresa
Heavenly father, thank you for always being with us, for all the blessings you shower us with, and for all answered prayers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
The "Season of Prayer," (this 'Season' being Advent) began officially on November 15th, which was a perfect day for me: celebrating my mom's birth AND my last Final of 2010.
Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
The "Season of Prayer," journey entails (1)praying and studying scripture, (2)attending The Well (a closer look at the previous Sunday's readings) (3)taking a class entitled, "Intimacy with God," and (4)spending five hours in Adoration a week.
I can't remember, and I'm too lazy to check, but I think I've written about Adoration before, if so, my apologies for the redundancy.
Adoration is a tremendously powerful time with our Lord. I love the way it is described on the website http://www.catholicbible101.com/,"Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is one of the best ways to spend time with Jesus. There is so much noise around us these days. Spending a quiet hour with Jesus in humble adoration will bring many graces and blessings to you. Things that you have never even considered before will now be made present to you. Bad things that would have happened to you will now not happen. As He told Peter, "Could you not spend one hour with me?"
I will mention, briefly, how it has been a struggle to reach the five hours this week: temptations abounded. A good trait God has blessed me with, though, is that of commitment. I know the Almighty would not 'disown' me, or be disappointed that I didn't make my goal, but I would be disappointed in myself. Thanks be to God, for He has put others in my life who are on this journey (the journey of life and the journey in this "Season of Prayer.") - they have been my comfort, strength, and inspiration. Jesus with skin. Their support has helped me get closer to my goal; I have one hour left, which I hope to reach tomorrow, God willing.
Dear Reader, I want to take you on this "Season of Prayer," journey with me. I pray that you receive all the blessings I receive from being in Adoration, and that this blog will give you hope, love, faith and peace as you walk with Jesus and me, as well as inspire you to 'step up' your prayer life; goodness comes from praying.
Jesus has paid our tab: a round of blessings for everyone!
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Mother Theresa
Sunday, November 7, 2010
How to stay young
Hello world-wide-web,
Heavenly Father, we mostly come seeking things from you, but I also want to take the time to thank you for everything in my life: my family and friends, for their health and mine, for a roof over my head, for clothes on my back, for a car that brings me and takes me safely to and from my destinations. In all that I do and say, may I have a Greater Faith in You today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
The title is "How to stay young." It doesn't say How to Look Young - you're on your own there. ;)
I got this in an email, and you've probably received it as well, but I like it enough to share:
1. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)
2. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever...
Never let the brain get idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!
3. Enjoy the simple things.
4. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.
5.The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves.
LIVE while you are alive.
6. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever...Your home is your refuge.
7. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
8. Don't take guilt trips...Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
9. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. I love you, my special friends.
10. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second chance...
Remember! Lost time can never be found.
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
God bless us, everyone!
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Mother Theresa
Heavenly Father, we mostly come seeking things from you, but I also want to take the time to thank you for everything in my life: my family and friends, for their health and mine, for a roof over my head, for clothes on my back, for a car that brings me and takes me safely to and from my destinations. In all that I do and say, may I have a Greater Faith in You today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
The title is "How to stay young." It doesn't say How to Look Young - you're on your own there. ;)
I got this in an email, and you've probably received it as well, but I like it enough to share:
1. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)
2. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever...
Never let the brain get idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!
3. Enjoy the simple things.
4. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.
5.The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves.
LIVE while you are alive.
6. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever...Your home is your refuge.
7. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
8. Don't take guilt trips...Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
9. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. I love you, my special friends.
10. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second chance...
Remember! Lost time can never be found.
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
God bless us, everyone!
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Mother Theresa
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