Love the Lord Your God

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. — Matthew 22:37

God commands us to love each other.

But not to just acknowledge others.

Instead, to love and care for them.

With all of our heart, soul, and mind.

With all we have, we are to love them.

That is often easier said than done.

It's probably not even possible without His help and guidance. 

Blessed Is the Man Whose Delight Is in the Law of the Lord

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. — Psalm 1:1-2

Today we had a fun potluck at work to celebrate Thanksgiving.

I made party potatoes, and they were a hit.

We also had turkey, stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread, rolls, mac 'n cheese, salad, cranberry sauce, and lots of desserts plus sparkling cider.

Our social committee did a great job setting up the event.

Everyone had a wonderful time eating and laughing together.

God asks us to put our delight in Him and His law.

He calls us to meditate on His Word day and night.

Your Word Is Truth

Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. — John 17:17

Pilate asked Jesus, What is Truth?

Jesus explained that He is the way, the truth, and the life.

God's Word is truth.

Jesus is the bread of life.

He is the way and the truth.

He sanctifies us with His blood.

Having sacrificed himself and given His life for me.

You Were Sanctified

You were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. — 1 Corinthians 6:11

We were washed and sanctified.

We were justified in the name of Jesus.

And we have been filled by the Spirit of our God.

Today Kirk was out in the yard.

Our neighbor took this great picture of him.

And he even got the full moon in the background.

Soaring high above Cowles Mountain.

Amazing.

Open My Eyes

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. — Psalm 119:18

God has opened my eyes to His Word.

His law is sweeter than honey.

It is my guide and path for right living.

It is my compass and the guidebook for my life.

God is opening my eyes to see more and more of Him and His Son, Jesus.

His law is perfect.

God's Commands Give Me Delight

Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight. — Psalm 119:143

My friend's sister died last week after a long struggle with cancer.

Another friend lost her brother earlier this month.

Another had to put her father-in-law in hospice - he fell while in the hospital.

Grief is all around us.

Trouble and distress surround us.

But God's commands give us delight.

Tonight we used these small pumpkins to create succulent gardens.

God's creation gives us delight.

Like Living Stones

You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. — 1 Peter 2:5

Today I met my friend Lainie for lunch.

She treated me to Greek food at cafe Athena. Yum.

Then we walked around her neighborhood, admiring the new construction.

And the tangerines on her tree.

She has a green thumb.

Here are some of the air plants she grew.

We are being build into a spiritual house.

To be a royal priesthood, offering sacrifices to God.