#Daniel6#cLectio "For he is the living God, enduring for ever. His kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion has no end.He delivers and rescues, he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth;for he has saved Daniel." said King Darius as Daniel survived the lions.
#Daniel4#cLectio " I was re-established over my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me. Now I, N. praise and extol and honour the King of heaven,
for all his works are truth,
and his ways are justice;
and he is able to bring low
those who walk in pride."
#Isaiah35#cLectio For those who feel weary and worried today. "Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.Say to those who are of a fearful heart,‘Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God."
#Daniel1#cLectio Daniel and his mates blessed by God as they chose not to compromise and sought to serve God by not eating meat offered to gods. Now they became influencers.
#2Kings19#cLectio "Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers and read it; then Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord and spread it before the Lord. And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord....' Helpful prayer thought.
@Primark Went shopping today. Not much for older boys in Exeter unless you want trackies. Also do you train your staff how to fold clothes into a bag? Assistant didn't seemed bothered when I asked as she just stuffed them in a bag. I took them out and folded them.😳
#2Kings17#cLectio Backing all the family gods including God himself in a mix of worship goes against God's covenant but it can be hard to let go of the gods in our lives.
Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
help us so to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the hope of everlasting life
#Isaiah55#cLectio It's a good reminder when we perplexed and puzzled. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
#2Kings5#cLectio Naaman having taken umbrage at Elisha's instructions listens to his servants and accepts their wisdom and is healed. Choosing the way of arrogance or humility lays before us and especially in any kind of leadership.
Just so you know what the Government's view is of how to pay increasing bills - cut consumption or get a better paid job. (The interview below 👇 was on Sky this morning with the Chairman of the Conservative Party, Jake Berry)
Cruel beyond belief. https://t.co/Avqe2vfnf6
😮 There was a row of horse chestnut trees on The Lawn in Dawlish, but one of them became ill and had to be cut down. The stump was later turned into a beautiful carved seat, featuring the town's famous black swans!
Photo credit: Eyes of Dawlish via Facebook