I'm usually in the crowd that shrug at the mention of the world cup or champion's league, but tonights game between Italy and Germany was absolutely fantastic! It's the best game of footy I've ever half-watched (half, because I was playing Munchkin at the same time) on TV. Very close-fought, the entire match, and I thought it was going for penalties. Trust the Italiens to pull it back in the 28th minute of 30 in extra time.
I daresay I'd even have been chowing down on my nails if I'd been watching it closely, or supporting a side avidly. Congratulations to Italy therefore, but Germany were outstanding. I echoe the commentators in their praise of the game's a) Quality and b) Spirit in which it was played. A pleasure to watch. Still not quite a swap for the real thing though ;)
TheWeeScottie
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weird is just your own personal brand of normal
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006
Waiting for the bridegroom
I was just reading John this morning, and I came upon John 3v29, in which John the Baptist says the following, regarding waiting for the bridegroom, Jesus:
'The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.' -- John 3v29 --
This powerful image of Jesus coming, to be joined with the ones who are his, really struck me. John waited nearly all of his life for Jesus to arrive, preaching faithfully - yet having no physical evidence that he was coming. He trusted God's word to him implicitly. Then it occurred to me, this should be our attitude when it comes to sharing the gospel with our friends and in seeing them come to know the truth more and more. We should be waiting on Jesus, the bridegroom, speaking and acting as he gives us - reflecting his goodness and faithfullness. And if they come through to know Jesus as their own saviour and friend, then we can share in the joy of the bridegroom arriving - because they'll be united!!
Looking back over the past 2 terms, we ran a Christianity Explored course through the CU at Reading, and though I've not personally been involved, it's been a thrilling and humbling experience to be faithfully praying for them every Tuesday and Friday morning in prayer brekky. We shared in the joy of the team when people came through to know Jesus as their own, and we 'waited' with them as the work was being done in their hearts.
John may not have known when Jesus would come, but he knew he would. Be challenged to be faithful in your prayers and witness to your friends, family, and co-workers. God's working in them; so keep at it!!
TheWeeScottie
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weird is just your own personal brand of normal
'The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.' -- John 3v29 --
This powerful image of Jesus coming, to be joined with the ones who are his, really struck me. John waited nearly all of his life for Jesus to arrive, preaching faithfully - yet having no physical evidence that he was coming. He trusted God's word to him implicitly. Then it occurred to me, this should be our attitude when it comes to sharing the gospel with our friends and in seeing them come to know the truth more and more. We should be waiting on Jesus, the bridegroom, speaking and acting as he gives us - reflecting his goodness and faithfullness. And if they come through to know Jesus as their own saviour and friend, then we can share in the joy of the bridegroom arriving - because they'll be united!!
Looking back over the past 2 terms, we ran a Christianity Explored course through the CU at Reading, and though I've not personally been involved, it's been a thrilling and humbling experience to be faithfully praying for them every Tuesday and Friday morning in prayer brekky. We shared in the joy of the team when people came through to know Jesus as their own, and we 'waited' with them as the work was being done in their hearts.
John may not have known when Jesus would come, but he knew he would. Be challenged to be faithful in your prayers and witness to your friends, family, and co-workers. God's working in them; so keep at it!!
TheWeeScottie
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weird is just your own personal brand of normal
Friday, June 30, 2006
Back in the R-D-G
Hey ho all, I arrived safely back in Reading today, to stay until graduation on the 6th of July. I do believe my calendar's pretty free, so feel free to txt/email/phone me so we can meet up and have some fun! :D
In other news, I didn't quite pass my driving test this morning. I personally blame old ladies walking out in front of my car when I was happily passing over a pedestrian crossing.
But there you go. I did however realise something as I was praying about the test, both yesterday and today. I found myself not praying to pass the test as such, but rather that God would give me peace about it. As things are, I did not pass - but this does not mean God loves me any less, nor that he hates my driving. No; it means it wasn't his will. And I hope and pray that he helps me humble my heart more and more, daily, so that I can trust his will & stop believing that I know best! He knows my driving's not quite up to scratch, and for the safety of everyone else, he's probably said 'no, not yet, you're not ready'. But take a step back - isn't that how God often moves and answers prayers? ;) man I love how God teaches you these things!
As my good friend Tash commented this afternoon, 'you can't trust them old ladies!'
Sleep beckons, so I shall go meet it and see what it wants. ttfn :)
TheWeeScottie
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weird is just your own personal brand of normal
In other news, I didn't quite pass my driving test this morning. I personally blame old ladies walking out in front of my car when I was happily passing over a pedestrian crossing.
But there you go. I did however realise something as I was praying about the test, both yesterday and today. I found myself not praying to pass the test as such, but rather that God would give me peace about it. As things are, I did not pass - but this does not mean God loves me any less, nor that he hates my driving. No; it means it wasn't his will. And I hope and pray that he helps me humble my heart more and more, daily, so that I can trust his will & stop believing that I know best! He knows my driving's not quite up to scratch, and for the safety of everyone else, he's probably said 'no, not yet, you're not ready'. But take a step back - isn't that how God often moves and answers prayers? ;) man I love how God teaches you these things!
As my good friend Tash commented this afternoon, 'you can't trust them old ladies!'
Sleep beckons, so I shall go meet it and see what it wants. ttfn :)
TheWeeScottie
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weird is just your own personal brand of normal
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Error of note
I love it when Windows pops up these little gems. The pic's of my laptop showing me my broadband's working fine, but insisting that the modem can't be found!
Aaah, God bless Windows ;)
TheWeeScottie
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weird is just your own personal brand of normal
Aaah, God bless Windows ;)
TheWeeScottie
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weird is just your own personal brand of normal
Friday, June 23, 2006
Twilight's Gaze
Twilight's Gaze
Twilight's gaze carress the sky
as misty shadows trace the night
Fresh-lit lanterns dot the black
where once the void was all but clear
Tired trees now rest their leaves
as starlings take their daily rest
and clouds now take on shimmering shapes
as on daylight's stage, the curtain falls
Midnight blue to burnished bronze
the heavens ever proudly show
the maker's touch, displayed for all,
a touch so few can vouch to know.
Such beauty, power and glory shown
the greatest artist can't design
yet power and glory shared with love
that day he took this filth of mine
and nailed it to that cursed tree
where love and pain mixed bitter-sweet
took this darkened, crippled soul
drew scaled from eyes, restored my feet.
Midnight blue to burnished bronze
the sky displays for all to see
my father's hand I see in this
the one who took this broken me
and once, for all, bought back my life
as such, my praise shall ever be:
the God who drew this sky tonight
loved me enough to set me free
Twilight's gaze carress the sky
as misty shadows trace the night
Fresh-lit lanterns dot the black
where once the void was all but clear
Tired trees now rest their leaves
as starlings take their daily rest
and clouds now take on shimmering shapes
as on daylight's stage, the curtain falls
Midnight blue to burnished bronze
the heavens ever proudly show
the maker's touch, displayed for all,
a touch so few can vouch to know.
Such beauty, power and glory shown
the greatest artist can't design
yet power and glory shared with love
that day he took this filth of mine
and nailed it to that cursed tree
where love and pain mixed bitter-sweet
took this darkened, crippled soul
drew scaled from eyes, restored my feet.
Midnight blue to burnished bronze
the sky displays for all to see
my father's hand I see in this
the one who took this broken me
and once, for all, bought back my life
as such, my praise shall ever be:
the God who drew this sky tonight
loved me enough to set me free
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