Forbearance

Life is boring without anyone to
appreciate our surroundings.

I finally got the blog set up the way I want. I would not have succeeded without the Lord; things fell into place without much struggle, and that is a blessing.

As near as I can tell, night was invented for torture, but out of the tumbling and yelling, the answers to questions appear. It is like a rock collector putting promising stones into a tumbler to tumble for hours and hours. The result is smooth and shiny and beautiful; beautiful enough to make them worth quite a bit of money. Sometimes, though, it is hard at first, to appreciate being in the tumbler environment, but as the stones bang against each other, their beauty is revealed. 

It is too bad that human beings don't appreciate each other more. Out of the appreciation rises growth and maturity and the answers to questions. I find the thought of mutual annihilation abhorrent, and I believe the Lord is trying us; He has not ended the trial with a hung jury. Since  wars can still break out, we ought to be careful we don't annihilate each other. There are weapons enough to do it, but woe unto them who refuse to refrain from using them. 

If we can come to mutual agreements, we can get to see who else is out there because they cultivate forbearance, and I think that is worth a lot.

Forbearance

Life is boring without anyone to
appreciate our surroundings.

I finally got the blog set up the way I want. I would not have succeeded without the Lord; things fell into place without much struggle, and that is a blessing.

As near as I can tell, night was invented for torture, but out of the tumbling and yelling, the answers to questions appear. It is like a rock collector putting promising stones into a tumbler to tumble for hours and hours. The result is smooth and shiny and beautiful; beautiful enough to make them worth quite a bit of money. Sometimes, though, it is hard at first, to appreciate being in the tumbler environment, but as the stones bang against each other, their beauty is revealed. 

It is too bad that human beings don't appreciate each other more. Out of the appreciation rises growth and maturity and the answers to questions. I find the thought of mutual annihilation abhorrent, and I believe the Lord is trying us; He has not ended the trial with a hung jury. Since  wars can still break out, we ought to be careful we don't annihilate each other. There are weapons enough to do it, but woe unto them who refuse to refrain from using them. 

If we can come to mutual agreements, we can get to see who else is out there because they cultivate forbearance, and I think that is worth a lot.

Rains

 

Blind nun heals woman.

News About Three Gorges Dam

It is raining here in Seattle at the moment. It was anticipated, but no one here is facing the catastrophe that China is, with regards to the potential disaster of the collapse of the Three Gorges dam. Any expectation of peace in the world is going to be affected by events in China and the reaction of the world's people. 

Frankly, I do not know what to ask for first, if reported events are true. It is difficult to verify these happenings when major media outlets ignore the crisis or distort the truth. How do you evacuate millions of people, and provide for them under the circumstances? If it were us facing these disasters, what would be the likelihood of aid from other countries who have been under threat of nuclear war at the hands of China? Hostilities would have to diminish or cease to exist as people bring solutions to bear on an oppressive situation. The people of China need assistance and the solidarity of Christians bringing moral support and encouragement to people who have lost everything except their lives.

The Lord stands before us whether we are aware of it or not. An increasing awareness of His presence would be a good sign. It would ordinarily be anticipated, and a person who has experienced aridity might be suddenly filled with joy. As dark as the moment may be for the world today, There is light, and it waits for those who act on the realization of the closeness of God to us all. A whole world awakening to Him would be incredible. Jesus  has told us this, and some have anticipated the arrival of light and peace as the answer to a life time of prayer. Keep praying if you have been praying, and focus on the Lord in the midst of troubles so that the Will of God might be done, because the consequences of success are to stupendous to be ignored.

Rains

 

Blind nun heals woman.

News About Three Gorges Dam

It is raining here in Seattle at the moment. It was anticipated, but no one here is facing the catastrophe that China is, with regards to the potential disaster of the collapse of the Three Gorges dam. Any expectation of peace in the world is going to be affected by events in China and the reaction of the world's people. 

Frankly, I do not know what to ask for first, if reported events are true. It is difficult to verify these happenings when major media outlets ignore the crisis or distort the truth. How do you evacuate millions of people, and provide for them under the circumstances? If it were us facing these disasters, what would be the likelihood of aid from other countries who have been under threat of nuclear war at the hands of China? Hostilities would have to diminish or cease to exist as people bring solutions to bear on an oppressive situation. The people of China need assistance and the solidarity of Christians bringing moral support and encouragement to people who have lost everything except their lives.

The Lord stands before us whether we are aware of it or not. An increasing awareness of His presence would be a good sign. It would ordinarily be anticipated, and a person who has experienced aridity might be suddenly filled with joy. As dark as the moment may be for the world today, There is light, and it waits for those who act on the realization of the closeness of God to us all. A whole world awakening to Him would be incredible. Jesus  has told us this, and some have anticipated the arrival of light and peace as the answer to a life time of prayer. Keep praying if you have been praying, and focus on the Lord in the midst of troubles so that the Will of God might be done, because the consequences of success are to stupendous to be ignored.

Connections.

One never knows how our prayers and sufferings are connected.  

Connections.

One never knows how our prayers and sufferings are connected.  

Intentions

Prayer Intentions for Today

(1) Ukraine

(2) Middle East: Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, Iran, Yemen[

(3) Red China, Russia, North Korea

(4) Drought stricken areas, and areas under flooding

All of these places need prayer asking to restore peace, and the salvation of those who live
and who are not. 

That a Congress of moderate people will be elected, and that the people who hate our Democracy lose power. We need people to be able to sit down and talk to one another and cooperate on getting the business
of the people done. That does not include eliminating voting, failing to hold elections or peaceably getting to work.

With so much hate, violence and warfare being carried out, we cannot afford to deprive each other of our rights as citizens. It is not permitted to take away other people's rights by violence. Everyone should have the right to speak up, but violence is not permitted.

People convicted in a court of law of crimes against the government ought not to be allowed the privilege of governing the people they would disenfranchise.

God blesses those who follow His Will and His Law, and punishes those who rebel and refuse to surrender to His authority. By their fruits you will know them.