Monday, August 27, 2012

Tip of the Day 8/25/12

99 Days of Summer: As summer is winding down, the Farmer's Markets are filled with beautiful produce. Don't miss out on the bounty of beautiful fruits and veges that can fill your pantry and freezer for the winter ahead. Make a giant pot of spaghetti sauce from the tomatoes, peppers, and onions, pack them in Ball jars, freezer containers, or freezer baggies. Canning is time consuming, but anyone can find the time to do freezing. Don't miss out, you will happy to see that produce in your freezer in January.

Word for Today, Speech: "Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in pslams and hymns and spiritual songs." As I read and contemplated this verse this morning I saw a couple of things. First I need to be filled with God's Spirit. Without Him I am not able to fulfill the next part of this verse. That seems like a no brainer, but if what the world is lacking in speech is any indication
, apparently it is. According to this verse, if we are filled with the Spirit we will speak to each other in a way that pleases God and is pleasant to the hearer. We all know how much easier it is to learn something when it is in the form of a song. How did you learn the alphabet? The same is true of scripture and God's principle's. As we listen to and sing songs of praise and worship those words are becoming a part of us. Ever notice how you can hear a song from 1972 and still sing every word? Music is a powerful force. In case you were unaware, Satan was a worship leader in heaven before he became puffed up in pride and was eventually cast out. Music is not bad, it is what is done with it and what it can do to us that can be bad. I know someone who says listening to a certain style of music takes them down a path they want to avoid. I can listen to the same song and it will take me to a happy place. Our daily speech is peppered with lines of songs because music permeates our world. It is playing in every store and restaurant we enter. If we are listening to uplifting, encouraging music then our speech will be filled with encouraging, uplifting words. I love all kinds of music, but I want it to be words that will encourage, not tear down. What are you feeding your mind? "Sing with grace in your hearts."

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