A Knock on the Head

Yesterday while reading some passages in The Old Testament, I got a knock on the head or a sort of a wake up call from God’s word.

In Jeremiah 2:29-32 it speaks about God’s children thinking they can live independently of Him.

It states in The Message: “Young women don’t forget their jewelry, do they? …… But my people forget me. Day after day they never give me a thought.”

I realized that on many days, I too, never give Him a thought. How many things do I remember to do that are not absolutely necessary for my survival? Do I turn on the news or entertainment on TV? Get on the Internet for personal reasons? Go shopping for items I don’t need? Make phone calls or text others to communicate with them?

What about my communication with Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Is it first? Is it an afterthought? Does it happen at all?

I am an imperfect human being who does not always do things right, but I can always do better. Lord, I pray for help to do a better job at being your child!

In my series, 40 Songs for 40 Days – Day 16, I included a song called Never Alone FSFD016 For this post I would change the words to:

I’ll stay with you, Lord, stay with you, Lord.

When I leave worship, stay with you, Lord.

I’ll follow you, Lord. Follow you, Lord.

Throughout my whole life, follow you, Lord.

Be with you, Lord. Help me be with you, Lord.

Never forgetting to be with you, Lord.

Never alone, never alone, be with you Lord.

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 22

The Fourth Week in Advent – Waiting and praying for God’s presence and peace

Thursday: Listen to Song 26 – Rain Your Spirit

Rain, rain, rain Your Spirit on my life, Lord. Rain, rain, rain Your Spirit on my life. (Repeat line)

Chorus: Fill me with Your precious Word. Guide me Lord in every way.                         Hide me safely from the world. Hold me in Your arms I pray.

Burn, burn, burn Your Word into my heart, Lord. Burn, burn, burn Your Word into my heart. (Repeat line)

Chorus

Move, move, move Your presence in my soul, Lord. Move, move, move Your presence in my soul. (Repeat line)

Your  presence in my soul … Your Word into my heart … Your spirit in my life.

Scripture – Exodus 31:3    1Samuel 7:10-12, 10:6   Psalms 51:10; 143:10  Isaiah 59:21; 61:1

Thought – Samuel placed a stone he named Ebenezer (Rock of Help) in the place where God helped them in battle. Has God been there for you at any certain time or place? Where could you place an Ebenezer stone?

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 21

The Fourth Week in Advent – Waiting and praying for God’s presence and peace

Wednesday: Listen to Song 25 – Look Up For Salvation

Look up, look up for salvation. Look up, look up for salvation.

Focusing on earthly goals, focusing on earthly gain,

Doesn’t win your heart for God, Doesn’t give your life for Him.

Do all for the glory of God! Do all for the glory of God!

Trust His Word, His Word for salvation. Trust His Word, His Word for salvation.

Focusing on earthly goals, focusing on earthly gain,

Doesn’t win your heart for God, Doesn’t give your life for Him.

God’s Word goes on forever! Do all for the glory of God!

Give praise, give praise with joy and singing.

Give praise, give praise with joy and singing.

Focusing on earthly goals, focusing on earthly gain,

Doesn’t win your heart for God, Doesn’t give your life for Him.

To God alone is worship due! Do all for the glory of God! Do all for the glory of God!

Scripture – Isaiah 26:3-4, 12   Luke 7:44-50; 21:27-28   1Corinthians 10:31                        2 Corinthians 4:15   Colossians 3:1-2

Thought – It makes us feel good to accomplish something, but God gave us the ability, strength, and help to do it. Do you agree?

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 20

The Fourth Week in Advent – Waiting and praying for God’s presence and peace 

Tuesday: Listen to Song 24 – Who Am I?

Who am I? Who am I? I am a baptized child of God. (Repeat line)

I may be a sibling or a parent. And belong to family, church and country. But really,

Who am I? Who am I? I am a baptized child of God. (Repeat line)

I am a baptized child of God!

Scripture – Matthew 3:13    Mark 1:4-8   Ephesians 4:1-6

Thought – We all wear many hats that could define our identities, but who does God want us to be? Who are you?

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 19

The Fourth Week in Advent – Waiting and praying for God’s presence and peace 

Monday: Listen to Song 23 – Please, Lord Forgive Me

Chorus: Please, Lord forgive me for not always having You, in my heart, in my heart.

Please, Lord forgive me for not always having You, in my mind, in my mind.

Please, Lord forgive me for not always having You, filling my soul.

Verse 1: For You are the only One, that can do for me, what You do, what You do. (Repeat w/o For)

Chorus

Verse 2: Oh You are the only One, that can give to me, what You give, what You give. (Repeat w/o Oh)

Chorus

Verse 3: And You are the only One, that can be for me, Who You are, Who You are. (Repeat w/o And)

Scripture – Psalm 130:4    Acts 2:38    2Corinthians 5:5-8    Ephesians 1:3-7

Thought – What does God do for you and give to you? Who is He to you?

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