Hey normally I am rather loathe to spend time posting on the Lords day but I was pointed to this wonderful version of Oceans performed by Youngin Yo and wanted to share it with you. I pray that as you set aside some special time for Jesus today in prayer and worship that you quietly listen to this astonishing presentation that gives him glory on a grand piano in this frozen and beautiful setting.
Consider the Sparrows
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31
Anxious for nothing
Be anxious for nothing
Remember to pray
Your Father is watching by night and all day
He gave every sparrow
Two wings so he’ll fly
With no worry of falling from up in the sky
And the lily’s white bloom
In the deep valley dark
Reflects in the night the pure light from God’s star
Anxious For Nothing by Peter Caligiuri © 2020 All rights reserved
I Still Hate to Edit!
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 KJV
I love to write (usually) but oh how I hate to edit (Always!) Writing fulfills a basic longing to try communicating with others things that are precious to me. Editing on the other hand simply reminds me detail by painful detail how I have fallen short. Maybe when God created us He feels a bit the same way. Do you remember how back in the garden of Eden God said, “Let us make man in our own image.” and then He formed and breathed life into Adam? At the end of the day He stepped back and maybe even smiled and said, “It was good!”
But soon after God began writing the story of Adam’s life, Adam and Eve sinned. From that very moment God’s editing work began. How it must have pained the heart of God to see His perfect children darkened by selfishness, rebellion and pride. But thankfully God does not hate editing like I do. In fact the greatest expression of His love came on the day of His harshest edit yet. That happened on a hill called Calvary where on the cross Jesus erased all the crimes of my previous chapters and then wrote in His blood the new and amazing story of His grace! Oh how thankful I am that Jesus is not only the author of my faith; but He is also the finisher (editor). He rewrites the final chapter of every one of our lives when we put our faith in Him and then turns out a masterpiece that will never need editing again!
The Lord is My Editor
The Lord is my editor – He checks every word
He calls me to follow ‘cause I’m seen not just heard
He leads me through valleys with shadows and strife
And comforts my fears with His promise of life
He makes me a banquet though my enemy knows
Then He fills up my cup till His grace overflows
When I look back behind me I see mercy and care
In His every correction He gave hope I could share
Then he left me a note,
“Why not stay at my home
When you come to my city
And your writing’s all done?”
The Lord is My Editor by Peter Caligiuri © 2020 All rights reserved
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