The 4th of July weekend flew by. Yesterday, it was neat during worship service to be able to kneel and have a time of prayer for our country.
I am grateful for the Judeo-Christian values that our country was founded upon; and I am grateful for the freedoms that we have. I pray that we will not lose these in the slippery slide down the post-modern slope that our culture seems to be traveling on. I'm also grateful for our military, helping to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy.
On Friday, I finally finished painting my garage. It was last year that I started; but, had to stop because I cut my hand and had to get stitches. Coincidentally, that same glass that cut my hand last year; fell down on my ankle this year and cracked. I call it my "bad luck glass"; and I'm glad to be rid of it. The garage looks a lot nicer now that it's painted. I'm grateful for all the help I had in painting - my parents and my friends last year; and my brother and dad this year.
Saturday, I had a chance to get together with a friend and a few of her friends from church to celebrate her 40th birthday. It was nice. We had lunch at a sushi place; and then went to see "The Proposal". It was a really cute romantic comedy. I liked that it showed how, at the end, things worked out in a way that fit God's design for relationships - that Andrew (played by Ryan Reynolds) took the lead in the relationship, even though Margaret (played by Sandra Bullock) was previously the boss. It also showed how he would protect and care for her; and how she would develop respect for him; and how they learned to communicate more deeply.
I actually watched quite a few movies this weekend. I saw "The Soloist" with my mom; and also caught "Bourne Supremacy" on TV. "The Soloist" reminded me of the neighborhoods I grew up near. And, I could see why the Bourne series did so well. It was action-packed, and it was very impressive what the character Jason Bourne was able to do and anticipate, to stay ahead of all those who were after him.
Now, the weekend is over; and we start our normal routines again. I am, however, looking forward to this new Bible Study series. I've already gotten a lot of good feedback from people. It's a topic that many can relate to; for we all have fears. It really brings clarity when I realize that fear entered the world when man fell, and severed the peace and protection that comes from a close relationship with God. And, that's why fear and anxiety comes with lack of faith and trust in the LORD. I was also reminded of the comfort I gained, as I was growing up, from Psalm 27:1 "The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?" Amen.
Monday, July 6, 2009
4th of July '09
The 4th of July weekend flew by. Yesterday, it was neat during worship service to be able to kneel and have a time of prayer for our country.
I am grateful for the Judeo-Christian values that our country was founded upon; and I am grateful for the freedoms that we have. I pray that we will not lose these in the slippery slide down the post-modern slope that our culture seems to be traveling on. I'm also grateful for our military, helping to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy.
On Friday, I finally finished painting my garage. It was last year that I started; but, had to stop because I cut my hand and had to get stitches. Coincidentally, that same glass that cut my hand last year; fell down on my ankle this year and cracked. I call it my "bad luck glass"; and I'm glad to be rid of it. The garage looks a lot nicer now that it's painted. I'm grateful for all the help I had in painting - my parents and my friends last year; and my brother and dad this year.
Saturday, I had a chance to get together with a friend and a few of her friends from church to celebrate her 40th birthday. It was nice. We had lunch at a sushi place; and then went to see "The Proposal". It was a really cute romantic comedy. I liked that it showed how, at the end, things worked out in a way that fit God's design for relationships - that Andrew (played by Ryan Reynolds) took the lead in the relationship, even though Margaret (played by Sandra Bullock) was previously the boss. It also showed how he would protect and care for her; and how she would develop respect for him; and how they learned to communicate more deeply.
I actually watched quite a few movies this weekend. I saw "The Soloist" with my mom; and also caught "Bourne Supremacy" on TV. "The Soloist" reminded me of the neighborhoods I grew up near. And, I could see why the Bourne series did so well. It was action-packed, and it was very impressive what the character Jason Bourne was able to do and anticipate, to stay ahead of all those who were after him.
Now, the weekend is over; and we start our normal routines again. I am, however, looking forward to this new Bible Study series. I've already gotten a lot of good feedback from people. It's a topic that many can relate to; for we all have fears. It really brings clarity when I realize that fear entered the world when man fell, and severed the peace and protection that comes from a close relationship with God. And, that's why fear and anxiety comes with lack of faith and trust in the LORD. I was also reminded of the comfort I gained, as I was growing up, from Psalm 27:1 "The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?" Amen.
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