We've come to San Francisco to save souls. They say that Las Vegas is the city of sin, but we've found San Francisco to be gridlocked by sin. Good souls can't escape; though they try to rise above the drugs, sex, alcohol and unsavory activities, they are trapped. Well...we are the gate keepers, we'll show you to the kingdom but you have to let jesus into your heart for the gate to be opened..... and oh yeah, in case you didn't hear, and it's news to us, apparently we are the Mummies.
Lord Jesus we need you.When I am overcome with life You are my only refuge.Allow your Holy Spirit to come and comfort us the way only He can do.Heavenly Father-father us.Rule supreme in our hearts and minds.Wash us clean of the dirt that creeps up in our lives everyday.Ruler and King supreme.Lord Jesus we praise your name. amen
"Then I called on the name of the Lord: 'O Lord, save me!' The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. " (Psalm 116:4-5)
I long to see the Christian family really encourage one another. Perhaps you are dealing with a serious issue. You may feel like you can’t control it or in some way it’s controlling you. You are bound, even though you follow a Savior who said, “I will set you free from bondage.” You don’t need to be shamed because you are bound, but you need to admit it and you need some help.
I talk about lessons I have learned from pets and there is one that relates directly to this type of situation. Princess is our little dachshund and she loves to go sniffing around, checking everything out. Frequently, she’s gets a thorn or sticker. It is the saddest thing to see a little dog (who barely has legs anyway) pull one of them up so her belly drags the ground. It’s pitiful! With the kindest, most inviting voice possible I call out to her tenderly, “Got a sticker? Papaw will help you. ”
In the most humble fashion, she limps over to me for help. I always remove the stickers, but sometimes they break off and leave a tiny thorn in the pad of her paw. Princess will continue to hobble around until I say, “Let Papaw look. ”
She gets up in my lap, lies on her back and puts her paws up in the air. I’ll turn on a light, put on my glasses and sometimes use a magnifying glass. Gripping a pair of tweezers, I will tell her, “Papaw will get it, but it’s going to hurt when I pull it out.” When I pull it out, she licks her paw for a minute, then she’s happy again.
I was reflecting on this process when I realized some profound truths. When I can tell that she’s in pain, I lovingly invite her into my lap to take care of it. Even with people, it takes a compassionate invitation to gain their trust in order to help them. I don’t think Princess would ever come to me if I shouted, “Stupi
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my next concert is on sunday 8th march at the l.m.r.c.a.
club in altrincham,
which will include a full "smiths/moz" set.(see my blog or 0161 652 1217 for details).
then i'll be in new york for the first week in april, doing -
*** 7 fantastic live shows *** 3 brilliant radio sessions
*** some instore thingies & *** a cable telly whatsit.
oh yes,... and i'll be "saving coney island" aswell.
The grand essentials to happiness in this life are, something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. I pray for grand essentials for you!
