Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive blessing from the LORD, And righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face.
Found this verse today in my new copy of the Amplified Bible*, and it really struck me:
Or do you suppose that the Scripture is speaking to no purpose that says, The Spirit Whom He has caused to dwell in us yearns over us and He yearns for the Spirit [to be welcome] with a jealous love? (James 4:5, Amplified Bible)
I'm still learning to grasp the concept that the Holy Spirit has deeply profound emotions. Meditating on that will be life-changing.
*the guy at the Canadian Bible Society asked me if I had had an Amplified Bible before and I told him no, but that I'd heard many people refer to it a lot lately. He told me I was in for a treat. He wasn't kidding! I got a $15 paperback version on sale and I can see I'll have it falling apart in no time. The next one will be in leather for sure.
"In many churches you can find a plethora of twelve step programs. But in many churches, the one who really needs a twelve step recovery program is the pastor because he has lost sight of what he should be doing and become addicted to marketing cultural relevance, politics, social reform and other substitutes for the real thing." ~ John MacArthur
I just heard this song for the first time a few minutes ago (while painting my daughter's room!). I find the video below extremely distracting and wish I could find a version with just the album cover, but it's worth listening to if you close your eyes or scroll below the video. Nothing wrong with the video, but in my opinion it takes away from it! I posted the lyrics below.
Brothers, let us come together Walking in the Spirit, there's much to be done... We will come reaching, out from our comforts And they will know us by our love...
Sisters, we were made for kindness We can pierce the darkness as He shines through us... We will come reaching, with a song of healing... And they will know us by our love!
The time is now Come Church arise... Love with His hands See with His eyes... Bind it around you, Let it never leave you, And they will know us by our love...
Children, You are hope for justice, Stand firm in the Truth now, set your hearts above You will be reaching, long after we’re gone, And they will know you by your love!
All photos and words are my own, unless otherwise noted.
things i like
dark chocolate, european films, indie music, red wine, strong black coffee, natural lip balm, the smell of autumn, butter tarts, open flames, summer electrical storms, exotic teas, the colour periwinkle, jeans, lilacs, captain crunch, bermuda, chris botti, bailey's irish cream, acoustic guitar music, fries & gravy, a warm breeze, modern european interiors, old land rovers, macro photography, escargot in mushroom caps, spiced rum, knitting, Debussy, green, ambient music, the smell of pipe tobacco, sherbet, jazz music, vacant apple orchards, fireflies, artists, loft apartments, smoked salmon, oak trees, beer, staying up late, imperfect people, vodka, wool, sunflower seeds, exploring, drawing, watercolours, unconditional love, agendaless people, coconut body butter, breezy summer nights, spontaneousness, cheese, kayaking, really good whiskey, coconut oil, swedish berries, bamboo knitting needles, LOST, dumbbells, heart's "barracuda" song, gelato, toddlers, sheepskin boots (I have 3 pairs!), loose mineral eye shadow, thrifting, silver nail polish, deep fried zucchini sticks, brie (oh how i love thee!!)....
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