Inspiration Thursday

Some of the most inspirational moments in my life have come from singing and listening to inspirational music. All too often, I believe, we overlook the power of worshiping God through music. There is no substitute for opening the Bible and spending time in reading, studying, and praying over the Word of God, but there are times when music gives a new life to the words and moves our souls to a new appreciation of how much God loves us and what Christ has done for us.
Have a blessed day.

Inspiraton Thursday - I Need Thee Every Hour

Believe it or not, most Americans say that they believe in God.  I guess the real question is, "Do they believe in the God of the Bible, or a god of their own making."  I think we'll leave that discussion for another day.  Even those who say that they believe in the God of the Bible don't always feel that they need His presence in their lives.  They only call on God when life becomes too difficult for them to handle on their own, and then, it's a last resort.  We will spend our own resources, exhaust ourselves, our friends, our families, and others, in order to cope with difficult circumstances.  Then, when all else fails, we pray to God for deliverance.
If you ever read much about the apostle Paul, you will find that he rarely prayed for deliverance.  Instead, he prayed, and asked others to pray on his behalf, for strength and boldness to be God's witness in every circumstance.  He knew that his audience with the governor, king, etc., might be the only time that those rulers would ever hear the truth of the saving grace of Christ, and Paul prayed that God would allow him to be that voice.  Paul never told God that he only needed divine intervention during hard times.  Paul told God, "I Need Thee Every Hour."  Don't we all?

SkyWatch Friday

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Gathering Clouds

I don't know who started the Skywatch Friday meme, but I would like to offer them my profound thanks.  Not only has it given me the opportunity to practice and improve (hopefully) my limited photographic ability, but it has required that I look up and see what God has done.  Every time I gaze into the heavens, I am reminded just how small I really am and how big God really is.

The inspirational song this week comes from another of my favorite gospel groups, Selah.  We often believe that we can get through the day on our own.  We don't need any help.  It is only during those times of extreme stress, difficult circumstances, or tragedy that we believe we need intervention from a higher power.  The truth is Lord, "I Need Thee Every Hour."  Enjoy.