The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. — Psalm 23:1-3
He makes me lie down to rest in green pastures.
God leads me beside quiet water.
He gives my soul refreshment.
And He guides me along the right paths.
All this for His name's sake.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. — 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Even those who hate us and want war instead of peace.
Thank you, Lord, for each person.
Everyone is valuable and precious in your sight.
We ask for your intercession that wars may cease and conflicts may end.
So your peace will cover the world.
And so all will live in godliness and holiness.
Worshiping you as Lord and King.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. — Psalm 23:1-3
The Lord Jesus is my shepherd.He guides me where I should go, when I let Him.
And He provides just what I need when I need it.
He leads me beside quiet waters and restores my soul.
When I get lost or mixed up along the way, he gets me back on the right path.
I live for His name's sake.
What a wonderful God we serve.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. — 1 Timothy 2:1-2
We are so blessed to live in a country where we have the opportunity to vote for our elected officials.
What a contrast to the Soviet Union and other countries where dialog and differences are stifled and people are jailed or killed for their beliefs.
Even though our family mailed our ballots in several weeks ago, we'll find out the results this evening.
Most of them, anyway.
Despite the results, God calls us to pray for all those in authority, even when we don't agree with them.
We can still intercede on their behalf so that God's will might be done in their lives and in our country.
God calls us to give thanks for them and their service.
I especially pray for the poll workers, that He will surround them with His protection and peace.
That He will keep them safe and help us thank them for their service.
That we may live peaceful lives in godliness and holiness.
So that everything I do may glorify Him.
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders. — 1 Thessalonians 4:11
We'll be celebrating her birthday.
Last time she took Abby to the beach, she mentioned that she didn't have a beach chair.
Abby wished she had thought to bring chairs for them to use.
But that gave her a great idea for a birthday gift.
Sure enough, Costco has beach chairs available online.
We haven't seen them in the stores for several months.
The beach reminds me of living a quiet life, enjoying the ocean, the waves, floating on the water, and drying off in the sun.
Lord, help me to win the respect of outsiders.
Let my every act glorify You.
And in fact, you do love all of God’s family. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life. — 1 Thessalonians 4:10
He urges us to love all people everywhere.
And to do so more and more.
To make it our ambition to lead a quiet life.
How can I do that when I want the attention and the focus to be on me?
Here's our hiking group celebrating Anne's birthday with cake pops at the top of Pyles Peak.
God asks me to focus on Him instead.
Help me, Lord, to obey You.
One of my college classmates sent me these Bible verses, and I love them. Thanks to Diana for this assurance from God's Word.
