@aanalyst50@RepMessmer@speakerwarroom@ChiPubSchools I can assure you there is so much going on in our education system that needs fixing. Sure some teachers need to find other professions. However, requiring teachers to not enter grades below 60 only looks on paper as the child is improving.
“Why should I fear in days of adversity, when the iniquity of my foes surrounds me, even those who trust in their wealth and boast in the abundance of their riches? … Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house is increased; for when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not descend after him” (Psa 49:5-6, 16-17).
Psalm 49 is a wisdom psalm that calls us to reorient our priorities by pondering the inevitable fate of every human being. In the previous psalms (Psalms 45-48), the sons of Korah present the Messianic King and the renewed Jerusalem as their most valued treasures. Until this hope is fully realized, God’s people must trust in Him and find refuge in Him. These are the values that sustain them through life, even “until death” (Psa 48:14).
In Psalm 49, the final verse of Psalm 48 comes into focus as the central theme of the entire psalm. “Death” is mentioned three times (Psa 49:10, 14, 17), as is “Sheol” (Psa 49:14-15); “perish” appears twice (Psa 49:12, 20), and the “decay” of the human body is mentioned once (Psa 49:9).
The psalmist encourages God’s people not to fear (vv. 5-6, 16-17) those who amass riches and wield abusive power in this life, since none can redeem his life from Sheol, that is, prevent the day of death (vv. 12, 20). These foolish people, who seem to enjoy everything this life offers, cannot take anything with them to the grave (v. 10).
Herein lies the message of Psalm 49: by making God, and not the riches of this world, our refuge (Psa 46:7, 11; 48:3), and by making our hope in the coming Messiah dwelling in the renewed Jerusalem our greatest treasure (Psa 45:1-2; 48:2), we are wealthy beyond imagination. These treasures are the inheritance of God’s people, the blessings of eternal life as our reward.
“You are more beautiful than the sons of men; grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever” (Psa 45:2). “Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion in the far north, the city of the great King” (Psa 48:2). “But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for He will receive me. Selah” (Psa 49:15).
Here's the deal... God lets us make decisions. Those decisions have consequences and ramifications. However, those decisions have also led you to where you are right now, which is right where God wants you to be. So, you aren't perfect, just forgiven. Stay focused on what's ahead.
Bad things happen in this world because people use their free will to make bad decisions while being manipulated by the enemy. Blame the devil. Blame the culture. Blame the media. But don't blame God. He is as heartbroken as you are.
Seven Things to Tell God Every Morning
1. Thank You for giving me a new day.
2. Guide my thoughts and words today.
3. Help me love others as You do!
4. Protect my family and home.
5. Give me peace in the midst of chaos.
6. Remind me You are in control.
7. I surrender everything to You.
If this is your prayer too, put Amen and share it in faith.
@aanalyst50@RepMessmer@speakerwarroom@ChiPubSchools Not so. As a retired math teacher the issues are much deeper. Yes the system has good and bad teachers across all subjects. Start a post for the “good” teachers to tell what they witnessed - you would be shocked!
@VELVAVOID1@FoxNews God! When Jesus returns all good (light) beats all evil (darkness). The Old Testament and New Testament explains all. Including the evil and chaos occurring now. ❤️🙏🏻
Goals for June
1. Pray for someone else everyday
2. Listen to only Christian music all month
3. Trust God with any big decisions
4. Cut one worldly distraction out
5. Open the Bible before social media