I love those Veggie Tales songs!
The chapter in PDL today is about God being our friend. I love the topic. It's neat how Noah had a special friendship with God, that God delighted in him. One point brought up was how the veil was ripped from top to bottom at the moment Jesus died. (to signify our relationship to God as being possible to every man) I am amazed that the high priests in the temple did not become followers of Jesus at that very moment. Maybe some did.
That had to be a huge HUGE thing. The holy of holies was now accessible for those in the inner court. Wow. I wonder what that was like. The chapter goes on to talk about meditating on God and His Word. I like what they said, "Prayer lets you speak to God; meditation lets God speak to you." Very cool. They even suggested little "breath prayers" that could be said throughout the day. I've always had a simple one that was just, "I love You, Lord." Their suggestions were cool, too: "You are with me." "I receive Your grace." "I'm depending on You." "I want to know You." "I belong to You." "Help me trust You." "For me to live is Christ." "You will never leave me." "You are my God." They likened practicing those prayers unto a musician that practices scales each day, to stay sharp and train yourself to learn these things. Good idea.
"Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence Him." (Psalm 25:14)
Picking up my registration for SXSW in a few minutes. Now deadline has gotten a little crazy. Tomorrow I fly to Tulsa to help judge in the battle of the bands at the Wherehouse in Bartlesville. Should be a blast.
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Posted by Doug Van Pelt at March 12, 2004 11:51 AM