"But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work." 2 Timothy 2:20-21
Monday, March 21, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Prov 19:21 The Counsel of the Lord
Weekday mornings at breakfast, David reads a chapter out of Proverbs to the family. Recently he read Proverbs 19, then elaborated on verse 21 using a book by George F Santa called A MODERN STUDY IN THE BOOK OF PROVERBS (copyright 1978). Meaty stuff. I thought I'd share it with you.
Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but the counsel of the LORD, it will stand."
"Here's the striking contrast between man and God, illustrated in a limited way by the vast disproportion seen between the 'worm' and his Maker. Man's most serious, well-digested thoughts are only - imagination - uncertainty - of little importance. But God's mind is counsel (Eph 1:11), firm and full purpose. Man's plans are many; God's counsel is like Himself - Unity. Man's plans are full of anxiety. Many are eventually fruitless (Ps 2:11). All of them are vain (Ps 94:11). God's counsel is unchanging, and shall stand forever (Ps 89:2; 119:89). 'I act and who can reverse it!' and 'My purpose will be established. And I will accomplish all My good pleasure" (Isa 43:13; 46:10).
"Now when God and man were as one, man's plans were identified with God's counsel. Then it was as the days of heaven upon earth. But ever since the fall, man's plans and God's counsel have been in opposition. Which will triumph, who can doubt? "There is no wisdom and no counsel against the Lord" (Prov 21:30; Heb 6:17). . . . [He mentions Lamentations 3:37].... How vain the impious attempt to fight 'against God'! (Acts 5:39) 'Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker'! (Isa 45:9) Our liberty does not interfere with His secret purpose. But let us be careful that it does not resist his declared will. As His wisdom chooses our lot, let His Word discipline our desires as the best means of bringing them to a prosperous end. After all, it is a cheering hope. All is clear above, however cloudy it might be below. All is calm in heaven, no matter how stormy it might be on earth. There is no confusion there. God reigns alone. His very purpose reaches its appointed end. 'But He is unique and who can turn Him? And what His soul desires, that He does' (Job 23:13)."
Motivated by His Sovereign love,
Julia
Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but the counsel of the LORD, it will stand."
"Here's the striking contrast between man and God, illustrated in a limited way by the vast disproportion seen between the 'worm' and his Maker. Man's most serious, well-digested thoughts are only - imagination - uncertainty - of little importance. But God's mind is counsel (Eph 1:11), firm and full purpose. Man's plans are many; God's counsel is like Himself - Unity. Man's plans are full of anxiety. Many are eventually fruitless (Ps 2:11). All of them are vain (Ps 94:11). God's counsel is unchanging, and shall stand forever (Ps 89:2; 119:89). 'I act and who can reverse it!' and 'My purpose will be established. And I will accomplish all My good pleasure" (Isa 43:13; 46:10).
"Now when God and man were as one, man's plans were identified with God's counsel. Then it was as the days of heaven upon earth. But ever since the fall, man's plans and God's counsel have been in opposition. Which will triumph, who can doubt? "There is no wisdom and no counsel against the Lord" (Prov 21:30; Heb 6:17). . . . [He mentions Lamentations 3:37].... How vain the impious attempt to fight 'against God'! (Acts 5:39) 'Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker'! (Isa 45:9) Our liberty does not interfere with His secret purpose. But let us be careful that it does not resist his declared will. As His wisdom chooses our lot, let His Word discipline our desires as the best means of bringing them to a prosperous end. After all, it is a cheering hope. All is clear above, however cloudy it might be below. All is calm in heaven, no matter how stormy it might be on earth. There is no confusion there. God reigns alone. His very purpose reaches its appointed end. 'But He is unique and who can turn Him? And what His soul desires, that He does' (Job 23:13)."
Motivated by His Sovereign love,
Julia
Friday, March 11, 2011
Pioneerin'
Yesterday, Phoebe and Jaden set-up a little "pioneer camp" in our backyard. So, Jaden and I decided this was the perfect time to dress-up in costumes. :) Phoebe read to us one of the books from the Farm Mystery series, called "Trapped". I wrote a letter to a friend listened with Jaden to the story. Although we did not really "play", we still had fun! :)
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| The two "gold-miners" :) |
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| I wore a pretty dress that Abby got from a thrift store for a few dollars. I also wore my high-top, lace-up boots. Even though the boots are too small for me, I still love wearing them! :) I think, though, that I will have to get a new pair soon. |
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| Jaden-bug |
Monday, March 7, 2011
Photos of Late
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| Art |
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| Ultimate Frisbee with friends |
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| Bible study |
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| Mediterranean flat bread |
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| Balsamic/Mediterranean flat bread |
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| Farm-fresh eggs |
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| Can you spot the heart? |
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| Abby |
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| Abby and Hannah |
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| Lunch with a friend |
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| Art |
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| This sign says, "Stop on read. The life you save may be your own". |
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Texas
Today marks the 175th anniversary of Texas' declaration of Independence, thus it is Texas Independence Day! It was on this day in March 1836, that Texas officially broke from Mexico, declaring itself an independent and separate nation.
Happy Birthday Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| The Texas Declaration of Independence |
Somebody's Birthday - Part Two
Hannah and Allison guessed correctly-- yesterday was Abby's Birthday! "Happy 21st Birthday, Abby!" I am posting a few photos of the special occasion.
Some photos of Abigail Charisse:
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| Cheesecake: courtesy of Phoebe and Abby |
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| The Birthday "girl" - And, she was not turning one! :) |
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| Dessert |
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| The pretty table-setting |
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