Deep Thoughts

Admit it...you just said, "by Jack Handy" in your head...didn't you? DIDN'T YOU? It's okay...no shame in your game.

Here are some verses from my neighbor that I'd like to share with you today. I was channeling Mr. Rogers and was thinking, "Won't you be my neighbor" so I took him some Amish Friendship Bread to be friendly. I also needed to talk to him about "the fence that we share and inquire as to what we should do since it has FALLEN OVER. Did you notice that? And since I am a 27-year-old single girl, might you have any experience with a FALLEN OVER fence as a rugged 55-year-old man?" I also felt obligated to throw in, "No, I am not Amish. I just make dang fine Amish bread. I stole the recipe. The secret ingredient is Jell-O Instant Pudding and do you think the Amish folk way-back-when used pudding...instant pudding at that? I think not." I kid you not, that was what came out of my mouth. After he closed his eyes, and shook his head as if to dispel the nonsense that his brain just absorbed from the words I had just spoken, we started talking about our faith. He was such a blessing to me. I hope these verses can expand upon a glorious day or give you a little 'umph' to get you through it.

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. ~Psalm 105:4. I follow this up with, "even when I don't want to." Do you ever feel that, or is it just me? I mean, sure, I want to...in theory...when it's easy. But I occasionally think that I'll get around to it later or I can do it myself. But no. God wants us to seek his face because he DESIRES us to long for him. Have you desired God today?

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. ~Matthew 28:20b. Couple this with all the other promises God gives us: Psalm 37:4, Phillipians 4:13; Proverbs 3:5-6; insert your favorite promise from God here. I'm not alone. No matter how hard it gets. I don't have to understand it because the Lord has provision for what we don't perceive and comprehend.

And lastly: This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. ~Romans 13:6-7. Ah yes. I needed that reminder. I e-filed last night just before midnight. A day earlier than required, I might add.