It's thank God I'm forgiven Friday! Much to praise about that for sure! What amazing love and grace we know and get to share! Yes PTL!
Sarah update below
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Good Morning Praising Worshipers, faithful friends! Amen!
The hymn that goes, "I need you, oh I need you. Every hour I need You." Keeps rattling around in my head this very early morning. Yes we do need Him--every hour! And I keep singing "Peace like a river attended my way" As good as yesterday was, this day, so far, not so much. It's almost 3am and no sleep in sight. So I came down for quiet time and to write this before hopefully grabbing a few Z's before a doc appointment today. Please Lord!
It's so early the on line devos have not posted yet. I encourage you to engage with Our Daily bread and The Upper Room. They are speaking to my heart form God this morning! Thanks Lord! God does know best. We cannot see all he does nor the end like He does. We just have to trust and stay faithful. he is with us always and working all things together for good. Amen! And the UR discusses walking through those dark valleys like I've been trodding through with God by my side. PTL! I need Him--every hour and peace like a river can flow through that dark valley of we choose to keep our focus right. I'm trying! He is upholding me in His strong right hand and does have some great plans yet for me 9and for you too!)
He's looking at you and calling you by name to come abide in His love and rest. Do it! he will carry you or walk with you through whatever and peace and joy can be chosen as we cast all anxiety on Him. Amen!
Funny, God-thing, note: I pronounced that I was taking off for the month of May. I believe God is making sure I do. Just wish I was more refreshed to be still and abide and listen and receive. Seems almost everyday since our vacation (which was great and refreshing) has been a battle and very wearying---BUT GOD! Keep your eyes upon Jesus! There's just something about that name too! Jesus. Jesus. Jesus! Come! Fill us. refine us. prepare us and deliver us! Amen!
ODB just posted Find your Upper Room!
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San Fruttuoso Abbey is nestled in a cove off Italy’s northwest coast. Accessible only by boat or foot, it’s a secluded gem. But even more treasure hides in its bay. As divers venture into the sea and descend fifty feet down, the figure of a man starts coming into view. This is Christ of the Abyss, the world’s first underwater statue, placed in 1954. The bronze figure depicts Jesus in the depths, His hands raised to heaven.
The depths. Maybe you’ve experienced them. “I sink in the miry depths,” Psalm 69 says, “I am worn out calling for help” (vv. 2-3). Mocked by his foes and estranged from his family (vv. 4, 7-12), the psalmist found no comfort in others (v. 20) and feared his misery would “swallow” him up (v. 15). Whether it’s sin or sadness that takes us there, the depths are life’s moments of dark despair.
Thankfully this isn’t the last word on the depths. For while they’re cold and lonely, there is one who can be found in them (139:8). And He will rescue us from their chilly waters. “I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths” (30:1).
As that sculpture reminds us, when we’re sinking under the world’s weight, we’re not alone. Jesus by the Spirit is there in the depths, His hands raised high—ready to meet us and lift us out in time.
By Sheridan Voysey
REFLECT & PRAY
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How have you experienced “the depths” in the past? How might Psalm 69:15 be pivotal in getting through them?
Dear Jesus, thank You for meeting me in the depths. Please lift me out with Your love, grace, and power.
Gain more wisdom from the book of Psalms.
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SCRIPTURE INSIGHT
Psalm 69’s vivid description of a “servant” (v. 17) of God enduring unjust suffering parallels Isaiah’s description of a suffering servant (Isaiah 52:13-53:12). Although the psalmist refers to personal “guilt” (Psalm 69:5), this could be an indirect way of confessing general innocence—that is, God knows everything the psalmist is guilty of and knows none of it could justify such treatment.
In the New Testament, Psalm 69 is frequently quoted in reference to Jesus. He was hated without cause (Psalm 69:4; John 15:25), consumed by zeal for God’s house (Psalm 69:9; John 2:17), carried insults intended for God (Psalm 69:9; Romans 15:3), and given vinegar to drink as He neared death (Psalm 69:21; Matthew 27:34, 48; Mark 15:36; Luke 23:36; John 19:29). Jesus knew “the depths” as no one else could, and He helps us as we face them.
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Sarah Update
Good evening,warriors,
We were praying for Jim Handfest's friend Bruce who was battling cancer. They informed me today that Bruce has passed away today. They are
asking for prayer for his wife and their daughter during this difficult time.
Anna Mae Diefenderfer who is a homebound member of our church. She passed away on Tuesday. She was 92 years old.
Her service will be at the Trexler Funeral Home on Thursday June 5th, at 11:00am. There will be a calling period beginning
at 10:00am. Pastor Don will be officiating at the service.
Continue to keep Pastor Don and Karen in your prayers. He is feeling better and did get some sleep last evening.
Praise God!
Thank you everyone for praying for one another
Enjoy the rest of your week and weekend!
Blessings,
Sarah
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