Sitting by the Stream

This scene reminds me of a trip we once made to the Smoky Mountains. Our son was just 8. He took his shoes off (thankfully), waded into the stream and just sat on a rock for a while. That was peace! That was bliss!

The thing was - he got into the stream - didn't just sit by it.

Jesus said,

If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him. (John 7:37b-38)

Water is so refreshing, so nourishing, so essesntial to life! On hot days that cold bottle of water can taste really good!

Spiritually speaking, we need to be replenished daily by the waters offered to us in the Word and in worship. Some people are dying of thirst and they don't even know it.

What's your source of spiritual refreshment?

Sing a Song!

Someone said, 'Music soothes the savage soul' - or something to that effect. Don't quote me. It's the idea that counts here.

Anyway, it's true for me. Just a little music and I'm good to go. It helps a lot. Is that true for you?

Ephesians 5:19-20 says,

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

I think music is one God's great gifts. I think he sang creation into being (Tolkien inspired this thought, thank you, J.R.R.). I think when we are most at peace, or shalom, our senses filled to overflowing with all that he has graciously and abundantly provided (his banquet - see yesterday's comments), we naturally burst into song. All nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres. The song is directed toward the Creator and I want to join the choir!

What about you?

Get a Taste!

Hi, again! I confess today that I am very tired - not feeling very rested. That's when I can get either very grumpy or very giddy. My husband says the secret to his peace is to keep me 'well-fed and rested.' Now you know the story behind my blog name.

Anyway, today's verse is:
Taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man (or woman - my addition) who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8.

Again, we see both food (taste) and rest combined. Very interesting. Is a 'taste test' needed by you? Do you need to sense (taste is a sensation, right?) something new or different about God?

Refuge is rest, isn't it? How is the Lord our refuge? I know he's sheltered me on many occasions - given me peace in the midst of chaos. How about you?

What do you think?

Hi! Welcome!

I am very new at this, so be kind!

Actually, this is for a class, so I would appreciate as many responses as possible. You have the power to give me a better grade. WOW!

On this website we shall talk about a variety of topics, but I will base the beginnings in a verse of Scripture or song. Christian or not, please join in and let me know what you think!

PLEASE!!!!!