Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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Feb 27: Azerbaijan

From The Desk Of Gary Miller



Respect

Respect is a very interesting topic when I was younger it was very important respect your elders respect strangers get up and give someone your seat, respect it was drilled into us from a very early age respect your teachers, respect the police officers respect your parents. Nowadays it seems that no one is respecting anyone and anything goes there’s no need for respect and if you expect it then your looked at as old and out of touch.

Well let’s look at the definition of the word respect, when I Googled it this is what It told me:
re·spect 
/riˈspekt/
Noun
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Verb
Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Synonyms
noun.     regard - esteem - reverence - deference - consideration
verb.      honour - honor - esteem - regard - venerate – revere

Not being completely satisfied with the traditional definition I found the urban dictionary and it gave me their definition let’s check it out:
It means valuing each others points of views. It means being open to being wrong. It means accepting people as they are. It means not dumping on someone because you're having a bad day. It means being polite and kind always, because being kind to people is not negotiable. It means not dissing people because they're different to you. It means not gossiping about people or spreading lies.
We are lacking respect for each other.

(Warning In some definitions The urban dictionary contains offensive language)

So now we can see the contrast between the generations and the expectations of the generations are not that different. When I began this journey I anticipated that there was going to be a bigger difference but after studying this closer I began to realize that even though we were using different words the meanings behind the words are really not that much different so it makes me ponder – I’m looking at the urban definition and the part that says valuing others points and when I look at the traditional definition under synonyms I see several things that match what they’re saying, honor, esteem, regard, consideration. Then moving on to the next part of the urban definition it means being open to being wrong – and I see is in the traditional definition under the noun it states a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elected by their abilities, qualities, or achievements, which could be understood to be the same. Going on to the next part of the urban definition it states not dumping on someone because you’re having a bad day, on the traditional definition that’s summed up in the word regard. Going back to the urban dictionary to the next part polite and always kind in the traditional dictionary definition that’s honor and esteem, you see definitions of words change and some people don’t understand the definition of the word as other people understand the definition so when we say honor and esteem some understand that differently so the definitions of those words can change and sometimes confusion can arise. The next part in the urban dictionary says it means not Dissing people because they’re different than you and the traditional definition that means regard consideration esteem honor, the traditional dictionary tells us that’s kind of the same thing it’s honor esteem regard consideration and have a deep admiration for your fellow man so a lot of it is just understanding the difference in the definitions of the meaning of words because the definition of words change from generation to generation and communication and being able to understand each other and not assume that the other person knows what someone thinking. We have to make sure that we live a life with no regrets. And that means that we respect ourselves we respect other people and we respect the things that God entrusted us with. Then we will live peaceably and be happy and have peace no matter what happens around us. We can’t control what happens around us the only thing we can do is control how we react to it and when we are at peace with God and at peace with the people around us and at peace with ourselves then nothing that the can shake us that’s when we have armor on. Having done all then Stand and Stand Therefore! with respect For God, Others and Our Self. God’s definition of respect do right love mercy – dig into the word and find out what things God loves and what things he hates I could tell you that then it would be like handing it to you and would mean very little but if you dig for it then you have to do a little bit of work and you remember it and you have value in it a little more importance will be placed on, anything that’s worth getting is worth working for. So love mercy and put on your armor and having done all then stand and stand therefore with Respect and you have nothing to fear Christ Jesus is coming in the clouds saying come on up here and we all hope to hear Him say “well done good and faithful servants”.

Shalom,
Gary Miller
2.27.2013

Thank You Lord - Don Moen

This is an awesome song to remind us of all the things we need to be grateful for...every day!
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1 Thessalonians 1 (New International Version, ©2010)



1 Thessalonians 1

1 Paul, Silas[a] and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians' Faith

2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
4 For we know, brothers and sisters[b] loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord's message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

    1 Chronicles 1 (New International Version)


    1 Chronicles 1

    Historical Records From Adam to Abraham To Noah's Sons

    1 Adam, Seth, Enosh, 2 Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, 3 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah.
    4 The sons of Noah: [a] Shem, Ham and Japheth. The Japhethites

    5 The sons [b] of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras.

    6 The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath [c] and Togarmah.

    7 The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittim and the Rodanim. The Hamites

    8 The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, [d] Put and Canaan.

    9 The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

    10 Cush was the father [e] of Nimrod, who grew to be a mighty warrior on earth.

    11 Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, 12 Pathrusites, Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came) and Caphtorites.

    13 Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, [f] and of the Hittites, 14 Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites, 15 Hivites, Arkites, Sinites, 16 Arvadites, Zemarites and Hamathites. The Semites

    17 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud and Aram. The sons of Aram [g] : Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshech.

    18 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah the father of Eber.

    19 Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, [h] because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.

    20 Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, 21 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, 22 Obal, [i] Abimael, Sheba, 23 Ophir, Havilah and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.

    24 Shem, Arphaxad, [j] Shelah,

    25 Eber, Peleg, Reu,

    26 Serug, Nahor, Terah

    27 and Abram (that is, Abraham).

    The Family of Abraham

    28 The sons of Abraham: Isaac and Ishmael. Descendants of Hagar
    29 These were their descendants: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 30 Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, 31 Jetur, Naphish and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael. Descendants of Keturah

    32 The sons born to Keturah, Abraham's concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.

    33 The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah. Descendants of Sarah

    34 Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.

    Esau's Sons

    35 The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam and Korah.
    36 The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, [k] Gatam and Kenaz; by Timna: Amalek. [l]

    37 The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. The People of Seir in Edom

    38 The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer and Dishan.

    39 The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan's sister.

    40 The sons of Shobal: Alvan, [m] Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.

    41 The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, [n] Eshban, Ithran and Keran.

    42 The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan and Akan. [o] The sons of Dishan [p] : Uz and Aran. The Rulers of Edom

    43 These were the kings who reigned in Edom before any Israelite king reigned [q] : Bela son of Beor, whose city was named Dinhabah.

    44 When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah succeeded him as king.

    45 When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.

    46 When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, succeeded him as king. His city was named Avith.

    47 When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah succeeded him as king.

    48 When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the river [r] succeeded him as king.

    49 When Shaul died, Baal-Hanan son of Acbor succeeded him as king.

    50 When Baal-Hanan died, Hadad succeeded him as king. His city was named Pau, [s] and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. 51 Hadad also died. The chiefs of Edom were: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, 52 Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, 53 Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, 54 Magdiel and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.

    Proverbs 27 (New International Version)



    Proverbs 27

    1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

    2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

    3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both.

    4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

    5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

    6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

    7 He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

    8 Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home.

    9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel.

    10 Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father, and do not go to your brother's house when disaster strikes you— better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.

    11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.

    12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

    13 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.

    14 If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.

    15 A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day;

    16 restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.

    17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

    18 He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.

    19 As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.

    20 Death and Destruction [a] are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man.

    21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.

    22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him.

    23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;

    24 for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.

    25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,

    26 the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

    27 You will have plenty of goats' milk to feed you and your family and to nourish your servant girls.

    Psalm 58 (New International Version)


    Psalm 58

    For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam . [a]

    1 Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge uprightly among men?
    2 No, in your heart you devise injustice, and your hands mete out violence on the earth.

    3 Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward and speak lies.

    4 Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like that of a cobra that has stopped its ears,

    5 that will not heed the tune of the charmer, however skillful the enchanter may be.

    6 Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; tear out, O LORD, the fangs of the lions!

    7 Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows be blunted.

    8 Like a slug melting away as it moves along, like a stillborn child, may they not see the sun.

    9 Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns— whether they be green or dry—the wicked will be swept away. [b]

    10 The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.

    11 Then men will say, "Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth."

    Matt Maher- You Were On The Cross

    by Matt Maher. When you love someone dearly, you are willing to give freely to the point of self-sacrifice. God paid dearly with the life of his Son, the highest price he could pay. Jesus accepted our punishment, paid the price for our sins, and then offered us the new life that he had bought for us. (John 3:16)
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    Lead Me Home: Matt Maher



    Lead Me Home by Matt Maher

    Matt Maher-Empty And Beautiful



    My past won't stop haunting me
    In this prison there's a fight between
    Who I am and who I used to be

    This thorn in my side is a grace
    For because of it the flesh and blood of God
    Was offered in my place, my place

    You fought the fight in me
    You chased me down and finished the race
    I was blind but now I see
    Jesus You kept the faith in me

    Where did my best friends go?
    In my defense they disappeared
    Just like Your friends did to You, oh Lord

    But You were there, You gave me strength
    So this little one might come to know
    The glory of Your name, Your name

    You fought the fight in me
    You chased me down and finished the race
    I was blind but now I see
    Jesus You kept the faith in me

    Awaiting, set apart like incense to Your heart
    A libation I'm pouring out
    Empty and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

    You fought the fight in me
    You chased me down and finished the race
    I was blind but now I see
    Jesus You kept the faith in me

    You fought the fight in me
    You chased me down and finished the race
    I was blind but now I see
    Jesus You kept the faith in me
    Jesus You kept the faith in me
    Savior, You kept the faith in me
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