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A Bundle of Myrrh

"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13

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Raising Ebenezers – God Dwells Here

Monday, September 21st, 2015

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Sometimes God sends Ebenezers (little stones of help) to me in quote form. This from Luther was perfect for these recent days. Sorry, it’s long, but it’s worth it.

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope. Romans 5:3-4

“When God wants to strengthen our faith he first weakens it by feigning to break faith with us. God thrusts us into many tribulations and makes us so weary that we are driven to despair, and yet God gives us strength to be still and persevere.

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Such quietness is endurance, and endurance produces character so that when God returns to us and lets his sun rise and shine again, and when the storm is over, we open our eyes in amazement and say, “The Lord be praised that I have been delivered from evil. God dwells here. I did not think that all would end so well.

Within a day or two, within a week or a year, or even within the next hour, sin brings another cross to us: the loss of honor or possessions, bodily injury, or some mishap that brings such trouble. then it all begins again and the storm breaks out once more.

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But now we glory in our afflictions because we remember that on the former occasion God was gracious to us, and we know that it is God’s good will to chastise us that we may have reason to run to him and to cry, “He who has helped me so often will help me now.” That very longing in your heart (which makes you cry, “Oh that I were free! Oh, that God would come! Oh, that I might receive help!”) is hope, which does not put to shame, for God must help such a person.

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In this way God hides life under death, heaven under hell, wisdom under folly, and grace under sin.”

Martin Luther

Raising Ebenezers – Martha’s Smiles

Monday, June 8th, 2015

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Is there anything like this? Smiles from a baby so happy to see you they’re going to explode!

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Raising Ebenezers

Thursday, June 4th, 2015

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I asked Lily to go into the nursery to wake Mercy. She did it AND actually got her out of the crib!!! Now that is some serious and helpful HELP! The days I only imagined coming are starting to come!

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We’re all very excited.

Raising Ebenezers

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

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Another Ebenezer: God sends His help to me in my babies loving their new sister. Always eager to hold her even if it means arguments often erupt over whose turn it is. Their love is gift to my Mama heart.

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And sometimes a nice break!

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“Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” I Samuel 7:12