'“A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.”
― Lemony Snicket
How can I not have written about this sooner? I know I've done books, but libraries are very special to me.
A true bookworm always wants something more to read. And a cheap bookworm wants something to read without having to buy a new book too often.
Libraries are the solution!
Yes, you can't always find something. But when you do...the thrill of looking at a pile of fresh reading material...heh heh heh...I love it!
Thank you God for the genius who invented libraries. Thank you for the staff who keep it in order so well.
And thank you for giving us the brains and creativity to write books!
Saturday, 26 July 2014
Sunday, 20 July 2014
113 - Anniversaries
'Let marriage be held in honour among all...' (Hebrews 13:4)
Today my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. 40 years that have seen the arrival of nine children and six grandchildren. 40 years in which God has been very, very good to them and us.
Anniversaries are a yearly reminder of God's grace - that two sinners, once deserving of death, have been saved by Christ and brought together by Him as a reflection of His future marriage with the church, His Bride.
A reminder that these two people are only still together because God is constantly sanctifying them so that they can learn to forgive each other's faults and love the other even more.
In a time when marriage is not valued as highly as it once was in society, when divorce is easily an future outcome - anniversaries are special.
And that's why we're so thankful to God for each one!
Today my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. 40 years that have seen the arrival of nine children and six grandchildren. 40 years in which God has been very, very good to them and us.
Anniversaries are a yearly reminder of God's grace - that two sinners, once deserving of death, have been saved by Christ and brought together by Him as a reflection of His future marriage with the church, His Bride.
A reminder that these two people are only still together because God is constantly sanctifying them so that they can learn to forgive each other's faults and love the other even more.
In a time when marriage is not valued as highly as it once was in society, when divorce is easily an future outcome - anniversaries are special.
And that's why we're so thankful to God for each one!
112 - Lightning
'Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go?' (Laura Story)
The high temperatures we've been having lately has lead to some stormy weather - a chance to listen to growling thunder and watch bright flashes of lightning.
Some might find it scary. But I find something amazing about storms - lightning in particular. I always look through the window for a while in hopes of seeing an actual bolt in the sky.
Lightning is God's handiwork - a reminder of His power. No bolt goes where He does not want it to - so why fear getting struck by it?
What an artist He is - just look at this picture.
Thank you God for lightning - for its power, beauty and the fact You control where it goes.
Monday, 14 July 2014
111 - God's joy over us
'The Lord your God...will rejoice over you with gladness...with loud singing' (Zeph. 3:17)
I can't get over this verse.
God rejoices over us. US. The people who rebelled against Him, who are constantly sinning, ungrateful, lowly. Yet He finds joy in us.
Why? Because He's saved us. Sinners become saints. Outcasts become children.
And this doesn't just make Him content. He doesn't just sit back and smile. This joy bursts forth in divine celebration.
If the words of God produced Creation...just imagine what His singing is like. Imagine Heaven ringing with the happy voice of our Lord.
So don't we have even more reason to rejoice? God took the judgement we deserved away. It is finished. We're free!
May we sing and rejoice just as much! May we be as thankful for Him as He is for us!
You'll never be able to do it...but try and outsing God!
I can't get over this verse.
God rejoices over us. US. The people who rebelled against Him, who are constantly sinning, ungrateful, lowly. Yet He finds joy in us.
Why? Because He's saved us. Sinners become saints. Outcasts become children.
And this doesn't just make Him content. He doesn't just sit back and smile. This joy bursts forth in divine celebration.
If the words of God produced Creation...just imagine what His singing is like. Imagine Heaven ringing with the happy voice of our Lord.
So don't we have even more reason to rejoice? God took the judgement we deserved away. It is finished. We're free!
May we sing and rejoice just as much! May we be as thankful for Him as He is for us!
You'll never be able to do it...but try and outsing God!
110 - Gentlemanly behaviour
The other week, I was walking along a pavement, and an old man coming the other way stepped to the side nearest the road and said 'On the inside, love. Ladies on the inside.' I was quite touched by this.
Although there are so many women out there who get offended if a guy tried to be a gentleman to her - offers to carry something, holds a door open, offers her chair - I personally think it's something to be thankful for.
Because they're not suggesting women are inferior to them. They're recognising God made men and women different (actually we're NOT as strong as men!) and treating them with respect. I appreciate that...
...And I like not having to carry heavy things myself... ;)
Although there are so many women out there who get offended if a guy tried to be a gentleman to her - offers to carry something, holds a door open, offers her chair - I personally think it's something to be thankful for.
Because they're not suggesting women are inferior to them. They're recognising God made men and women different (actually we're NOT as strong as men!) and treating them with respect. I appreciate that...
...And I like not having to carry heavy things myself... ;)
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
109 - Church weekends away
I know I've written a post on why I'm thankful for my church, but our church recently went away together to Cardiff. And it was a weekend that gave much to be thankful for.
A weekend of sausages and salad, of snooker and table tennis, of swimming and baptism, of rounders and a crazy Game Night.
A weekend where we were reminded of the importance of treating each other according to our doctrines and beliefs - with graciousness and humility.
A weekend where I hardly slept and laughed a lot.
Thank you God for times like this!
A weekend of sausages and salad, of snooker and table tennis, of swimming and baptism, of rounders and a crazy Game Night.
A weekend where we were reminded of the importance of treating each other according to our doctrines and beliefs - with graciousness and humility.
A weekend where I hardly slept and laughed a lot.
Thank you God for times like this!
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