Still chewing on those 15 Ebenezers and 5 Charges he gave us. That will be another post.... LOL.
"A Christian Home" Hymn
A Christian Home Hymn
O give us homes built firm upon the Saviour,
Where Christ is Head, and Counsellor and Guide;
Where ev'ry child is taught His love and favor
And gives his heart to Christ, the crucified:
How sweet to know that tho' his footsteps waver
His faithful Lord is walking by his side!
O give us homes with godly fathers, mothers,
Who always place their hope and trust in Him;
Whose tender patience turmoil never bothers,
Whose calm and courage trouble cannot dim;
A home where each finds joy in serving others,
And love still shines, tho' days be dark and grim.
O give us homes where Christ is Lord and Master,
The Bible read, the precious hymns still sung;
Where prayer comes first in peace or in disaster,
And praise is natural speech to ev'ry tongue;
Where mountains move before a faith that's vaster,
And Christ sufficient is for old and young.
O Lord, our God, our homes are Thine forever!
We trust to Thee their problems, toil, and care;
Their bonds of love no enemy can sever
If Thou art always Lord and Master there:
Be Thou the center of our least endeavor:
Be Thou our Guest, our hearts and homes to share.
Revelations about Love Pt 3: Well That's Not Loving!
Linky by my spiritual niece! Good good stuff.
God, give us grace to truly and deeply love people...as You did and do....
Revelations about Love Pt 2: Asking for Forgiveness
Lord, please forgive me.
As I consider the last 15 years, there is SO much to be thankful for and celebrate....and we will certainly do that. But first...please forgive me. For any times that I misrepresented You. For any times I failed to help a sinner see his/her need for grace because I didn't use a biblical method. For failing to see the connection between Law, grace, and evangelism. For any times that I was prideful. For the many times I allowed pragmatism and cultural norms to trump the precepts, principles, and patterns of Your holy Word....
I ask for Your forgiveness and for the forgiveness of the saints of God.
As we go into the next 15 years, by Your grace, help us to bear more true fruit...fruit that remains....fruit born of Your Spirit and Your Word.
In Jesus Name.
Amen.