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"In God we boast all
the day long, and
praise thy name for
ever.
Selah."...Psalm 44:
8.
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The 'yesterdays' of
our lives were not
so busy as life
seems to be today.
Times were simple,
and so were the
lifestyles of
people. Yet,
there was always
time not only the
Lord, but also for
one another.
Everybody truly was
"somebody" in the
Body of Christ, from
the youngest to the
oldest.
Many evenings were
spent visiting with
neighbors. It was
not unusual to join
in a circle of
prayer and ask God's
blessings on
families, friends,
and our country.
There were no
expensive video or
computer games. but
instead; children
enjoyed catching
lightening bugs or
playing tag and
other games outside
until the sun went
down.
If you were a part
of the family of
God, Sunday was a
day the family
looked forward to
all week. Once
again, they could
gather with others
to joyfully praise
and worship the
Lord. All week
long there was
anticipation for the
Lord's Day.
There was no
complaint in the
summer when the
weather was too hot,
or in the winter
when it was cold.
Those who had no way
to church in those
days had no excuse,
as there were always
those who welcomed
an opportunity to
carry others to the
Lord's house.
And, if you lived
within a few miles,
you could join
others and enjoy the
walk there and back
with friends.
Today, many people
no longer have a
desire to gather
with others in
worship, as
commanded. We
are not to forsake
the assembling of
ourselves together
as the manner of
some, and especially
as we see the signs
of the times and
that great day
approaching.
Times have certainly
changed today in our
modern day society.
Many of our loved
ones have gone on to
be with the Lord.
Our thoughts of them
linger, when we
think of our
ancestors and the
love that was in the
hearts of those we
still hold dear.
I sometimes wonder
what some of these
would think if they
could see the way
times have changed.
One day we shall
join those gone on
before in that
heavenly city, if we
keep the faith and
keep on pressing on
toward the mark of
our high calling in
Christ. We
must always have a
holy zeal for the
things of the Lord
and a love for
others. Times
may change, but our
Lord remains the
same. His love
for us will never
fail. May we
always put God first
in our lives.
It's good to be a
part of the family
of God and desire
Jesus more than
anything else this
world might have to
offer.
Blessings In Christ,
Jo Ann Kelly © 2007,
2006
J. P.'s Inspirations
http://www.my.homewithgod.com/jpinspirations/
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