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Wrote this as a teenager, 15-17 years old probably, during my introvert days. Capitol-s “Sun” is a punny metaphor for the Son, i.e. Jesus Christ our Lord. In some ways, this almost advocates for a prayer closet/ war room years before it became popular, my favorite one then was outdoors. I always found it easier to concentrate on things like seeking the Lord in prayer outdoors, especially amongst trees. Anyway, hope this blesses you. Tower of Refuge and Strength There is much too haste in City life No solace to be found, only strife’s dirge Constantly and that of protest and lust all around SocietyRead More →

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“if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 Sometimes we make lousy choices that lead to bad consequences and attribute the consequences of our actions (or inaction) to something God has sent upon us and willed for us rather than accepting responsibility for our own decisions and behaviors, repenting, and seeking grace to change our ways. And not just the “weak,” either; we can fancy ourselves “strong” and fall into this.Read More →

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“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” — Luke 19:10 ESV Christ says this while passing through Jericho, on his way to Jerusalem for the Triumphal Entry that launched a week that ended with our Lord’s death on the cross for our sins. A crowd gathered, and a wee little man climbed a tree to see him. Yes, Jesus said this at the end of his response to the Good Proper Christians, er Jews, who grumbled at Jesus for going to a sinner’s house. Tax collectors like Zacchaeus were despised as the worst of sinners, collaborators with Israel’s enemiesRead More →

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Genesis 15:1-3 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” But Abram said, “Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go childless,” But Abram said, “Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” Then Abram said, “Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir!” Barren women actively trying to conceive often spend two weeks of every single menstrual cycle pregnant with only theRead More →