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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Opus 2025-059: IT Prayer

As I was praying this morning I found myself using a phrase that I didn’t like.  I knew what my heart was saying but the words that were coming to my mind just didn’t quite get across the connotation that I wanted.  I found myself relaxing in my prayer because I knew that God knew what I meant.  If I had been speaking in public, or I guess even praying in public, I might have had a reason to be concerned, but I’m in private, and the only person listening is God Himself, and He knows what I mean.

This is one of the ways in which I interpret this verse,

Romans 8:26-27 (KJV) 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
I know there are other applications and possibly deeper meanings but one of the assurances of this to me is that the Holy Spirit is working in me as I try to express my heart to God.  It’s kind of like when you were using the app on your phone or iPad that allows you to speak and it writes down what you’re saying.  There are times when the app gets some really wild understanding of what you’re saying.  The app is making wild guess guesses based on its programming.  God, on the other hand, knows exactly what you want to say so when He corrects it it’s an improvement.

I find that encouraging and thought I would share it just in case you are in the mood to hear it.  If not now, then file it away for some future moment.  God not only hears what we say, but listens to what our heart is trying to communicate.

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