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Harps Upon The Willows

On the willow trees in the midst of Babylon we hang our harps.

Psalm 137:2

When the kingdom of Judah was taken captive and carried away to Babylon, there were among them many musicians who sought solace through their gifts, praising God there.  The Babylonians heard their sweet songs and bid the musicians entertain them.  But rather that offer sacred songs to men, they hung their harps upon the willows, considering it far better to put their instruments aside than to profane them in the service of idols.  The willow branches seemed to weep, drooping under the weight of the harps, much as the hearts of these faithful worshippers. They could have dashed their harps to pieces, but instead they preserved their instruments, because God told them through the prophet Jeremiah precisely when their time of captivity would end (Jeremiah 29:10).

Faith Check

What should you do when faced with a choice like that?  Whether you find yourself facing persecutions, trials, or temptations, you may have to make a similar commitment to honor God by laying your harp upon the willows.

Today's Quote

Knowing we will be with Christ forever far outweighs our burdens today!
Keep your eyes on eternity.

         Billy Graham.       

Mr D and I hit the floor running this morning.  We had to go to Clear Lake for Mr D's chemical stress test.  Bless his heart, he couldn't even have a cup of coffee before we left.  We left a little early and it's a good thing we did, we forgot the paperwork and had to turn around, go back home to get it.  Fortunately, we arrived on time {{sigh}}.  We had a short wait before they called him in, the tech told me it would take about 25 minutes.  I settled in with my crossword puzzle book and tried to stay busy so it would be a very fast wait.  Well, 25 minutes came, and I put my book and pen up and was ready to leave, and I waited, and waited.... soon it was 40 minutes.  I admit, I was getting a little anxious and I thought to myself, 5 more minutes and I'm going to get the receptionist to go back and see what's going on back there!  Happily, out he came, and all was well.  I think the issue was his pacemaker, I believe they make changes or allowances for them.  Anyway, he's good, now we wait for a week to go back for his results.

On the way home we sidetracked into Pasadena and ate a very late breakfast at Ihop.

We got home midafternoon, both of us a little tired and ready to settle down for the rest of the day.

And Life Goes On!

Until Next Time

Sweet Tea for the Soul

Down Home Devotions to Comfort the Soul 

You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

Nor of the arrow that flies by day,

Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,

Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

Psalm 91:5-6

Get Your Goat

There is a certain breed of domestic goat that is known to faint when startled.  At the sound of a loud noise, its hind leg muscles freeze up for about ten seconds and this 'fainting goat' collapses on its side like a sack of potatoes!  

What happens when the enemy catches you off guard?  Are you temporarily paralyzed with fear?  Many of us feel overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness, anxiety, uncertainty, and fear.  These are all natural responses, but faith is a supernatural response to these feelings.  Believers have a choice - to flee in fear or flex their faith muscles.  Speak His Word over your circumstance.  Proclaim the name of Jesus over your fear.  Don't worry about what people think.  Instead, open your Bible and find out what God has to say about the situation.

Faith Check

We don't have to let fear floor us.  Let's take our eyes off our circumstances and look to Christ instead.  After all, faith is what separates the sheep from the goats.

Friday Fotos

Mr D and I set outside for a little while yesterday afternoon.  It was a little cool, but we opened the garage door and sat right inside.  That way we are protected from the wind and keeps us a little warmer.  I noticed how blue and clear the sky was, Mr D told me it was a Blue Bird Sky.

It was a nice day to be outside.

Post Script

I would like to mention, the glass in the first picture came from a set that belonged to my mother-in-law.  I was so happy and blessed to get a few of them.  The family did well dividing her things between them, things that are now our treasures.

Until Next Time