“…but man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upward. “As for me, I would seek God, and to God would I commit my cause.” Job5.7-8 ESV
Life in this place is somewhat predictable. And, what is the expected forecast? Trouble of course! Life is full of problems, difficulties, dilemmas, and snags. You may remember that a law has been formulated to describe it. I am referring of course to Murphy’s Law. Simply stated this adage says, “If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong.”
Now to acknowledge that “man is born to trouble as sparks fly upward,” does not necessarily imply that we are to adopt a negative attitude about each day, just a realistic one. And with it, we may certainly adopt a good attitude about the expected troubles of life. Another adage that I have come to appreciate seeks to encourage such, “Pain and suffering are inevitable, misery is optional.” This is especially true when we consider yet another law set in motion by our creator. “God works all things together for good to those who love Him, to those called according to His purpose.” Rom8.28
While we are at it, here’s another appropriate adage, "There's no such thing as bad weather... only inappropriate clothing." Are we adequately dressed for today’s weather?
Just me trying to be honest with God.
Weather Report
“…but man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upward. “As for me, I would seek God, and to God would I commit my cause.” Job5.7-8 ESV
Life in this place is somewhat predictable. And, what is the expected forecast? Trouble of course! Life is full of problems, difficulties, dilemmas, and snags. You may remember that a law has been formulated to describe it. I am referring of course to Murphy’s Law. Simply stated this adage says, “If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong.”
Now to acknowledge that “man is born to trouble as sparks fly upward,” does not necessarily imply that we are to adopt a negative attitude about each day, just a realistic one. And with it, we may certainly adopt a good attitude about the expected troubles of life. Another adage that I have come to appreciate seeks to encourage such, “Pain and suffering are inevitable, misery is optional.” This is especially true when we consider yet another law set in motion by our creator. “God works all things together for good to those who love Him, to those called according to His purpose.” Rom8.28
While we are at it, here’s another appropriate adage, "There's no such thing as bad weather... only inappropriate clothing." Are we adequately dressed for today’s weather?
Life in this place is somewhat predictable. And, what is the expected forecast? Trouble of course! Life is full of problems, difficulties, dilemmas, and snags. You may remember that a law has been formulated to describe it. I am referring of course to Murphy’s Law. Simply stated this adage says, “If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong.”
Now to acknowledge that “man is born to trouble as sparks fly upward,” does not necessarily imply that we are to adopt a negative attitude about each day, just a realistic one. And with it, we may certainly adopt a good attitude about the expected troubles of life. Another adage that I have come to appreciate seeks to encourage such, “Pain and suffering are inevitable, misery is optional.” This is especially true when we consider yet another law set in motion by our creator. “God works all things together for good to those who love Him, to those called according to His purpose.” Rom8.28
While we are at it, here’s another appropriate adage, "There's no such thing as bad weather... only inappropriate clothing." Are we adequately dressed for today’s weather?
For anyone at anytime and for anything
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Mt11.28 ES
What burdens your soul? There is no burden that He cannot bear for you. What cares rob you of joy and peace. Cast them on Him for He cares for you. His invitation to rest is for anyone at anytime and for anything. Are you tired? He is rest. Are you weary? He is refreshment. Do you wonder if you measure up? Come to Him and find the full measure of His unassuming grace. Let Christ be your minister. Let Him sing you to sleep in the night and serve you when you wake in the morning. He will fill your cup in the desert sun and cover you with His warmth when it is cold.
Where are you now that He is not with you? Where will you be that He has not already made provision for it? He is Lord of the drought and of the flood. The day is His, the night also. Rest my soul. Rest in His love.
What burdens your soul? There is no burden that He cannot bear for you. What cares rob you of joy and peace. Cast them on Him for He cares for you. His invitation to rest is for anyone at anytime and for anything. Are you tired? He is rest. Are you weary? He is refreshment. Do you wonder if you measure up? Come to Him and find the full measure of His unassuming grace. Let Christ be your minister. Let Him sing you to sleep in the night and serve you when you wake in the morning. He will fill your cup in the desert sun and cover you with His warmth when it is cold.
Where are you now that He is not with you? Where will you be that He has not already made provision for it? He is Lord of the drought and of the flood. The day is His, the night also. Rest my soul. Rest in His love.
For anyone at anytime and for anything
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Mt11.28 ES
What burdens your soul? There is no burden that He cannot bear for you. What cares rob you of joy and peace. Cast them on Him for He cares for you. His invitation to rest is for anyone at anytime and for anything. Are you tired? He is rest. Are you weary? He is refreshment. Do you wonder if you measure up? Come to Him and find the full measure of His unassuming grace. Let Christ be your minister. Let Him sing you to sleep in the night and serve you when you wake in the morning. He will fill your cup in the desert sun and cover you with His warmth when it is cold.
Where are you now that He is not with you? Where will you be that He has not already made provision for it? He is Lord of the drought and of the flood. The day is His, the night also. Rest my soul. Rest in His love.
What burdens your soul? There is no burden that He cannot bear for you. What cares rob you of joy and peace. Cast them on Him for He cares for you. His invitation to rest is for anyone at anytime and for anything. Are you tired? He is rest. Are you weary? He is refreshment. Do you wonder if you measure up? Come to Him and find the full measure of His unassuming grace. Let Christ be your minister. Let Him sing you to sleep in the night and serve you when you wake in the morning. He will fill your cup in the desert sun and cover you with His warmth when it is cold.
Where are you now that He is not with you? Where will you be that He has not already made provision for it? He is Lord of the drought and of the flood. The day is His, the night also. Rest my soul. Rest in His love.
Die with your boots on
“…for this is no place to rest…” Mic2.10 ESV
We are given many reasons to live as pilgrims in this world. “Moth and rust doth corrupt…” is one of them. No matter how hard we try to delay it, nothing in this place will survive. It is foolish to build a mansion in what is clearly a campground, yet most of us tie up our time and money paying the mortgage on our possessions and even our physical health. It is poor economics to invest in this place as though you plan to retire here. This is truly no place to rest.
This is not to say that health, money, and possessions have no value. They certainly do but only in so far as we use them for eternal purposes and to insure that when we actually do retire we will have laid up for ourselves treasure in Heaven. I think it is best then to make plans, as they say, “to die with your boots on,” ‘having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace…”1/4/2008
We are given many reasons to live as pilgrims in this world. “Moth and rust doth corrupt…” is one of them. No matter how hard we try to delay it, nothing in this place will survive. It is foolish to build a mansion in what is clearly a campground, yet most of us tie up our time and money paying the mortgage on our possessions and even our physical health. It is poor economics to invest in this place as though you plan to retire here. This is truly no place to rest.
This is not to say that health, money, and possessions have no value. They certainly do but only in so far as we use them for eternal purposes and to insure that when we actually do retire we will have laid up for ourselves treasure in Heaven. I think it is best then to make plans, as they say, “to die with your boots on,” ‘having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace…”1/4/2008
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