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November 29, 2011 at 12:32 am (Assurance, Bible study, Devotional Thoughts., Fear, Forgiveness, Grace, Guidance, Life, Lighter Burdens., Mercy, Our Unchanging God, Praise, Resting, Restoration, Salvation, Sovereignty of God, strengthening, Thanksgiving, Transformation., Trusting, When you are afraid, When You Feel Like Crying., Wisdom)

Scripture reference;

Psalm 3

 1Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

 2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

 3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of  head.mine

 4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

 5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

 7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

 8Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. Psalm 3 KJV

Lately I have been living on fumes…so to speak…and my heart has somewhat cooled, but there has still been that prompting little whisper that says,  “Theresa, you need to go pray and read the Bible.”  Today it spoke a little more loudly. Then this afternoon I called up an old friend. We had a really nice visit. She mentioned that the very same thing had happened to her, so she was reading a book by A.W. Tozer. She brought the subject up. When I got home I read a friends blog, and guess what? It addressed this same issue. Click here and see:  http://tonirand.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/why-do-you-cry/. It really is a great post. Then I went into the living room with a Bible and a hymn book and I lay down and read a couple sentences from Luke…and fell asleep, and woke, and prayed just a little and fell asleep, and repeated that process a few times, and finally got up. I then remembered the psalm above, and decided to look at it and share what it means to me.

1Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

David had his share of adversaries; both visible and invisible ones. Mine are more often the invisible ones. Recently my biggest adversaries have been fatigue, and distractions. I am so easily distracted. Then there is Satan and his agenda:

 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10

 Satan stays very busy using every trick and scheme he can to try to cheat God’s children out of precious time alone with the Lord. I am so thankful that the Lord is faithful and devoted to calling us, to drawing us to Himself:

 44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:44 KJV 

3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

See what I mean?

4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

The Lord hears everything; our cries, our groans, our murmurs, our complaints, but He also can hear our praises and the pondering of our minds as we take moments here and there to think about Him. He sees the bad and the good; the past, present and future. But He doesn’t merely see. He acts on our behalf:

5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

Even our sleeping and waking would not be possible without the Lord.

6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

There actually were many times in David’s life when he was afraid, but the Lord continually restored his courage, and it’s the same with all of the Lord’s children.

7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Isn’t that a great response? Each day has it share of troubles, and some days seem to have many. The answer has, is, and will continually be the same:

Do Not Be Anxious

 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?[g] 28And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

 34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:25-34 ESV

Below is the last verse in this psalm, and what a wonderful verse it is!

8Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

The Lord can save, and He does save:

20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

 21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.Matthew 1:20-21KJV

And who are “His People”? All who call on Him:

13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13 KJV 

Do you know Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord?  Please click here:https://pronetoponder.wordpress.com/category/about-salvation-very-important-words/ and make sure.

Do you have a Bible? If you don’t have one, you need not worry. Just click here:www.biblegateway.com They have many versions and translations of the Bible that you can read. Some of the best things in life are free!


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A Sense of Humor: A Laughing Matter? (Part 1)

November 24, 2011 at 4:39 pm (Devotional Thoughts., Grace, Guidance, laughter, Life, Lighter Burdens., Mercy, Resting, strengthening, When you are afraid, When You Feel Like Crying., Wisdom)

Scripture reference;

“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Proverbs 17:22KJV
 11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Proverbs 29:11 KJV

 10And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.

 11And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

 12And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

 13And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.

 14Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad: wherefore then have ye brought him to me?

 15Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house? 1Samuel 21:10:15 KJV

 1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

 2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

 3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

 4A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 KJV
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I had to write a definition essay for my composition class.  I enjoyed it so much that I decided to add some scriptures and post it here, as well.

A Sense of Humor:  A Laughing Matter?

“She had…the glimmerings of a sense of humor – which is simply another name for a sense of the fitness of things.”– L.M. Montgomery.

A sense of humor is the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous. It can be endearing or despicable. A good sense of humor is an attribute that people prize in each other and also like to claim as an inherent characteristic when they describe themselves. A sense of humor is often the underlying cause of countless antics in school, on the job, and in many other stations that people are obligated to occupy that would otherwise be dreary, tedious, and wearisome. It is versatile; can be both enabling and disabling at the same time. It might serve as the tool selected by a craftsman builder, or the weapon wielded by a fierce warrior, able to humiliate and annihilate even the most formidable foe.  In any case, it must be handled with the utmost care. A sense of humor cannot be overestimated.

When people are asked what qualities they like best in a person, a good sense of humor is almost always at the forefront of their lists.  Conversely, if they are asked what bothers them the most about a person they dislike, they will often complain that the person either lacks a sense of humor or possesses a type of sense of humor that is somehow unappealing; that it is dry, morbid, juvenile, corny, or perverse. Granted, these terms used to describe various kinds of sense of humor are relative, and therein lies the challenge in employing one’s sense of humor with any degree of success when the audience is made up of strangers.  If a person is told that they lack a good sense of humor he or she might become defensive. This is by and large, due to the fact that lacking a sense of humor often equates with poor sportsmanship, and even deficient coping skills.

In order to demonstrate the significance of a good sense of humor one might pose the following question at a gathering of family or friends:  “Who are Lucille Ball, Bill Cosby, and Robin Williams?”.  It is their appeal to the sense of humor of a multitude of viewers that has made them household names. If it were not for that characteristic referred to as “A Good Sense of Humor” those names would be forever lost in obscurity.  Each of those stars has appeared in television situation comedies and in movies where they often portrayed ordinary people. Although they occupied settings that were for the most part run-of-the-mill, such as at home, in school or the workplace, their outrageous antics had such a striking impact that those scenes are forever etched in the memories of all. Who can forget that famous scene from “I Love Lucy” where Lucy and Ethel were wrapping chocolates in a candy factory? People who have seen that episode will most likely be able to recall the humor it contained whenever they, too, find themselves in peculiar situations in which things run amok, and as a result, they find the humor needed to alleviate some of the stress that plagued those situations.

A bad sense of humor can be detrimental to a person’s reputation.  Crude, unkind, and ill-timed remarks are almost impossible to live down, and can change that person’s standing from famous to infamous.  Take Rosie O’Donnell, Joan Rivers, and David Letterman for examples. All three of them are bright and often generally amusing, but their wit has gotten them in trouble on a number of occasions, and they have had to either make apologies or repeatedly explain what they meant when they originally made certain remarks. Their poorly chosen words were costly. In fact, many years ago there was a phrase coined by Joan Rivers that was her trademark:  “Can We talk?”.

Just like those tools and appliances sold on infomercials, a sense of humor can serve many purposes.  When someone wants to cheer up a crestfallen friend who has suffered some form of humiliation,  a kind and light-hearted sense of humor can be used to comfort, soothe, and even to restore  much needed dignity so well that it might be called “The Quicker Picker Upper”. Then there are those times when the task at hand seems daunting. Like those wall hooks that are made for hanging the heaviest wall shelves, a good sense of humor will provide the support needed to bear up and get the job done no matter how weighty it may seem. Finally, there are those crucial moments when a weapon is the tool that is required to deal with a situation.  The battle of words can be one of the most exhausting battles that one will ever wage. An adversary will often pull out his or her weapon of choice, that self-guided missile, that seeks out every little thing a person has regretted and blows them way out of proportion.  When that happens, the targeted person can become immobilized, as they reel from its force. However, a healthy sense of humor can create a buffer zone that will ensure survival.

A good sense of humor is not merely functional; it is a resourceful, adaptable, and indispensable trait that is both appreciated and coveted by many. It is often used to alleviate the stress and boredom that is prone to accompany our routines.  It is also capable of diffusing many precarious situations.  If we can learn to use it with discretion and skill, it will serve us for a lifetime. A good sense of humor is no laughing matter.

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Works Cited

Dictionary.com  http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sense+of+humor

Do you know Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord?  Please click here:https://pronetoponder.wordpress.com/category/about-salvation-very-important-words/ and make sure.

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