We need to do what is right
Today’s Inspire
Therefore brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle. 11 Thessalonians 2 verse 15
We need to do what is right before God and what pleases Him. (Vicissitudes of Life, 2007)
God is love
Today’s Inspire
And the Lord God of hosts is He that touches the land and it shall melt…the Lord is His name. Amos 9 verse 5
God is love. God is a consuming fire. (Vicissitudes of Life, 2007)
Rejoice in the Lord
My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies: because I rejoice in Thy salvation. 1 Samuel 2 verse 1
He that rejoices, let him rejoice in the Lord.
I am my beloved’s and his desire is toward me
#10 of 14 My Favorite Love Poems
“I am my beloved’s and his desire is toward me” – Song of Solomon 7 verse 10
“Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments. Love is not love which alters when it alternations finds” – William Shakespeare (Sonnet 116)
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Sonnet 43)
“Grow old along with me the best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made” – Robert Browning
“O my Luve is like a red, red rose that’s newly sprung in June; O my Luve is like the melody that’s sweetly played in tune” – Robert Burns
“Drink to me only with thine eyes and I will pledge with mine or leave a kiss within the cup, and I’ll not ask for wine” – Ben Jonson 1616
“Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave” Song of Solomon 8 verse 6
Whispering sweet nothings…
#8 of 14 Sweet Nothings
Couples in love speak a special language, called Sweet Nothings. The whisperings of love and romantic talk to each other. Sweet nothings was first noted in a poem by English novelist Mary Elizabeth Braddon in 1776, “as low he bend o’er her he loves so dear, to whisper some sweet nothing in her ear.”
“…it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh,” Song of Solomon 5 verse 2
I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.
#5 of 14 The Love Song
Love songs express the emotions felt by the writer or singer to the one they love. One such song can be found in Song of Solomon ( 22nd book of the Bible)
Also called Canticle of canticles. It is a song or a chant known to be written by King Solomon approximately 930 BC of the old testament Bible. The song tells of simple love between a husband and his wife, emotionally, spiritually and physically. Metaphorically speaking it is also a relationship between Christ and his bride, the Church.
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” Song of Solomon 6 verse 3
as the lily among thorns so is my love among the daughters.
#3 of 14 Language of Flowers
In the Victorian Era, flowers were used to express emotions that cannot be spoken. For example, a flower given by the right hand meant a “yes” to a question and if the flower was handed over with the left hand, it meant ” no”.
Flowers, plants and herbs have meaning as well. Blackeye Susan’s means justice and mint means virtue. The rose is a symbol of love but the colour of the rose has different meanings altogether.
(The Old Farmer’s Almanac )
A bridal bouquet of red roses and baby’s breath is an collective expression meaning “I love you purely”. Likewise, a flower in the button hole of the groom is an extension of the Medieval tradition of a knight wearing his lady’s colours declaring his love and their relationship.
“As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters” Song of Solomon 2 verse 2
Lily = happiness or unconscious sweetness
How easy it is to wish another evil
Seek good and not evil, that ye may live: and so the Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken. Amos 5 verse 14
How easy it is to wish another evil especially when we are hurt. How about that promotion that should have been yours? How about the paper that you know was worth an “A” but you got a “B”? Did you receive that than you for a work will done? Did not our Lord receive evil for good? Did He not say forgive them? When are we going to stop saying it is hard, when we know that He is there to help?
God of the impossible
And Jesus saith…”with men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” Mark 10 verse 27
God is the God of the impossible. He is the creator, all things belong to Him. (Vicissitudes of Life, 2007)
Believe without doubting
Jesus saith to him, “if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” Mark 9 verse 23
Believe means:
to accept that is true
without doubting
to have faith/trust in someone
to all is possible or expected. Lord Jesus give us unwavering (firm, lasting) faith. (Vicissitudes of Life, 2007)
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