Septembers
Septembers past contain both kinds of memories: of my engagement 22 years ago on my birthday; of my parents wedding anniversaries which ended at 46 when my Dad passed away suddenly less than a week after their 46th, four days after my 45th birthday; and three years ago, my father-in-law's death. A year ago, my sister was diagnosed as having breast cancer; in October she had surgery then radiation, and at last check, was not only cancer free but showed no sign of scar tissue even.
What has kept me together through all of those Septembers (and all the other months of all the other years)?
The Scripture, particularly the Psalms, especially 46 and 111.
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling Selah. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts; the LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Come, behold the works of the LORD; how he has wrought desolation on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Psalm 111
I will praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful. He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is is name! The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Septembers past contain both kinds of memories: of my engagement 22 years ago on my birthday; of my parents wedding anniversaries which ended at 46 when my Dad passed away suddenly less than a week after their 46th, four days after my 45th birthday; and three years ago, my father-in-law's death. A year ago, my sister was diagnosed as having breast cancer; in October she had surgery then radiation, and at last check, was not only cancer free but showed no sign of scar tissue even.
What has kept me together through all of those Septembers (and all the other months of all the other years)?
The Scripture, particularly the Psalms, especially 46 and 111.
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling Selah. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts; the LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Come, behold the works of the LORD; how he has wrought desolation on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Psalm 111
I will praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful. He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is is name! The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
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