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Tag Archives: Psalm 19:14
Acceptable Self-Talk
I talk to myself — usually in one-liners: “That was dumb.” “Klutz!” “Well duh.” My self-talk is mostly sarcastic, critical or dispiriting. I don’t think it measures up to God’s standard. Psalm 19:14 (MEV) Let the words of my mouth … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged acceptable in God's sight, Psalm 19:14, self-talk
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Sight and Sound, à la Spurgeon
A bit of wisdom regarding sight and sound from Charles Spurgeon (based on the story of Gideon). “Gideon commanded his small army to do two things: First, after hiding the light of the soldiers’ torches in clay pots, they were … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Gideon, light and trumpets, Psalm 19:14, sight and sound
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Pleasing Words
Psalm 19:14 (TLB) May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer. Pleasing words … not only coming out of my mouth but also floating through my mind. Good … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged acceptable words, Psalm 19:14, spoken words
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Praise Thy Name
Continuing to focus on God’s holiness as described in Reginald Heber’s hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy: “All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea.” In my imagination, there are three steps to the throne of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, praise Thy name, Psalm 148:13, Psalm 19:14
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Fasting: More than Food
“Let the hands fast by being pure from plundering and avarice. Let the feet fast by ceasing from running to unlawful spectacles. Let the eyes fast, being taught never to fix themselves rudely on handsome faces, or to busy themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged fasting, Lent, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 23:3, St. John Chrysostom
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Blessing and Cursing
James 3:9-10 (MSG) With our tongues we bless God our Father; with the same tongues we curse the very men and women he made in his image. Curses and blessings out of the same mouth! My friends, this can’t go … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged blessing and cursing, James 3:9-10, Psalm 19:14
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Ignoring My Body
I recently read this article by Bob Brody in which he thanks his body for its faithful service and apologizes that he hasn’t treated it better. I could do likewise. I’m quick to complain, slow with the gratitude. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Bob Brody, body, fearfully and wonderfully made, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 19:14
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Maximize Excellence
Two little symbols at the top of my screen — a straight line and a square box — I use them all the time. Hit the maximize box and an image fills my screen. Click the minimize line and it … Continue reading
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Tagged maximize, minimize, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:14
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Morning Prayer: Peacemaker
Good morning, Lord. Advent begins, and we celebrate the Prince of Peace. Teach me to be a peacemaker, O God. May I speak words of encouragement, not criticism; good, not evil; truth, not lies; praise, not gossip; reconciliation, not division. … Continue reading
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Tagged morning prayer, peacemaker, Psalm 19:14
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Sketched Prayers
I draw some of my prayers. They’re simple line sketches, something I could squeeze into the margins of my Bible. It need not be perfect — God knows what I mean.