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In God's Care

"My eyes will watch over them for their good, and I will bring them back to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down, I will plant them and not up root them. I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God for they will return to me with their whole heart." Jeremiah 24:6-7

A Prayer for Little Man David

I am asking anyone who reads this post to pray for David who was born on April 15. Birth mom wants to place him for adoption with a good family, but the birth dad wants to have full custody. Pray God's will be done for this little boy, and that wherever he goes, God's grace and protection will be upon him. All involved need God's wisdom and grace to accept the outcome. I pray that only God's will be done, whatever that maybe. Court date is Wednesday April 27, 2005. Thank you for your prayers.

Tantum Ergo

Tantum Ergo Down in Adoration Falling Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui: Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui. Genitori, Genitoque Laus et iubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio. Amen. V. Panem de coelo praestitisti eis. R. Omne delectamentum in se habentem. Oremus: Deus, qui nobis sub sacramento mirabili, passionis tuae memoriamreliquisti: tribue, quaesumus, ita nos corporis et sanguinis tui sacramysteria venerari, ut redemptionis tuae fructum in nobis iugiter sentiamus.Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. R. Amen. Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred Host we hail, Lo! oe'r ancient forms departing Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail. To the everlasting Father, And the Son Who reigns on high With the Holy Spirit proceeding Forth from each eternally, Be salvation, honor blessing, Might

Angus Dei

Alleluia alleluia For our lord God almighty reigns Alleluia alleluia For our lord God almighty reigns Alleluia Holy holy Are you lord God almighty Worthy is the lamb Worthy is the lamb You are holy Holy Are you lord God almighty Worthy is the lamb Worthy is the lamb Amen Michael W. Smith In my research travels, all I could find were these words from Michael W. Smith. The version I have is done in Latin, it is totally beautiful. The meaning for Angus Dei is, "Lamb of God." During worship this morning, I mediated on these English words they are simple, but heart searching. I really enjoy the sacramental songs done in Latin, this is what I love about the traditional churches, the wonderful instrumental music and deep meanings to hymns. A few more favorites are Pange Lingua, Laudate Dominum, Ave Verum Corpus, and Tantum Ergo. These classical worship songs send my heart and spirit soaring to heavenly places.

Prayer

Time this week seems to have gone by way to fast, with Sasha having baby David, to adopted family taking him home, birth dad still wanting baby, to painting my husbands new office, and now packing to camp out at the hospital once again, I am tried just reviewing my list. Praise You Lord for hearing our prayers, for being with Sasha every step of the way. Thank you that you are with Tamara surrounding her and guiding the surgeon's hands. Praise You Father for all that you have done for us through the blood of Christ, and thank you for strength to carry on. Amen. My daughter is having reconstructive knee surgery tomorrow, we have waited almost a year for this operation. Last year she dislocated her knee, (this really is a painful thing to do), every day brings much pain for my young teen. Please pray for my daughter and our family as we go through another few days up at the hospital. My daughter is nervous, but she knows it could bring healing. I am tried, it is late, and 5:00 a.m. w

Gracious

Graciousness was the attribute of God, I was meditating upon today. Here is websters definition of gracious: having or showing kindness, courtesy, charm, etc 2. compassionate 3. polite to supposed inferiors 4. marked by luxury, ease, etc. "Polite to supposed inferiors," is a curious thought, and one our God is good at. Thank goodness for His compassion and mercies that are new each day. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4:15 For the Lord God is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. 2 Chrionicles 15:2 Father, that you that you are kind, and compassionate to all who seek you. At times I am so ignorant to how gracious and kind you are to me. I do not appreciate all that you have done or given forgive my selfishness and for not realizing your kindness, love, and mercy. In Jesus na

Watch O'er My Flock

Like oher shepherds help me keep watch o'er my flock by night; mindful of each need, each hurt, which might lead one to stray-- each weakness and each ill-- while others sleep teach me to pray. At night the wolves and leopards, hungry and clever, prowl in search of strays and wounded; when they howl, Lord, still my anxious heart to calm delight-- for the Great Shepherd watches with me over my flock by night. Ruth Bell Graham, 1978 Prodigals [and Those who Love Them] As I read Mrs. Graham's peom today, it spoke to my mother's heart. At times I feel helpless concerning my teenagers and all that they encounter, but God is constantly drawing me to my knees. He knows all that comes against them daily, I am thankful that He calms my anxious thoughts as I hand each child to Him.

Sweet Hour of Prayer

I really enjoy reading the old hymns, they immediately place my spirit in a position of prayer. "They all joined together constantly in prayer" -- Acts 1:14 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, that calls me from a world of care and bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known! In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter's snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, they wings shall my petition bear to Him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless: and since He bids me seek His face, Believe His word and trust his grace, I'll cast on Him my every care and wait for they, sweet hour of prayer. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, May I they consolation share, till, from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, I view my home and take my flight: This robe of flesh I'll drop and rise to seize the everlasting prize; and shout, w

Walking with Jesus

I decided in 1994 to follow Jesus with all my heart, mind, and body. It was not easy then, and it still is not easy. I have noticed the longer I walk with Christ, if I am not alert and intentional about surrendering daily to Him, it is easy to let the world take over or even let my selfish desires take the place of totally following Jesus. Walking with Yeshua will be home to gleanings I gather, as I walk trying to follow Jesus.