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I was challenged last year to invest more of myself in others. I think that includes my friends here in the blogosphere. :) I have needed to clear my schedule, though. Imagine realizing that I need to make room for loving people other than myself. As I consider the idea it is a sad commentary on how I have been living the past year. I am to easily pleased with the things of the world that tickle my eyes and ears and come between myself and others. Not to mention myself and God.
I would appreciate prayer in this regard. First that I would have the wisdom to not over, or under, commit myself; Second that I would love others because of my love for Christ; Finally, that God would remove any vestige of worldly love from me. In 1 John 2:15-17 it states that those who love the world do not have the love of the Father in them. If I have not the love of the Father I am lost in this endeavor.
Back to what I posted on earlier;
Our lives are to be worshipful. God seeks those who worship Him in spirit and in truth. On the other hand, (if we look at worship as a distinct act or element of our actions) the attitude that is to be characteristic of our live is humility. What? Have I just gone off the deep end with a rabbit trail? No.
We are called not just to worship God, but also glorify Him. If we look at worship as a distinct act then the thing which is to characterize our worship, and any other part of our lives, is a seeking after His glory. (1 Corinthians 10:31) This desire for His glory is to color everything we do.
I'm not finished yet, I have just run out of time for this morning. :)
Music Review!!:
I'm going to start including reviews of the CDs that I take out of the library (which I do often). My current listening selection "Handel's Messiah" conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, is interesting. Its old (1959), but the sound is very good. The orchestration is not original. It is romantc in the size of the orchestration, but not tasteless. Although it is an odd experience to hear woodwinds where I am used to hearing strings (not to mention the brass that suddenly Pops out at you every so often).
The one big drawback is the choice of tempo. It (so far) never changes (I haven't heard the whole thing yet). Sir Beecham sems to have a penchant for Adagio. Stately is a word that comes to mind (unfortunately "Stiff" also comes to mind).
Breakfast time!
Josh out :)
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