National Play God Day

I saw a billboard today that announced that January 9 is "National Play God Day." I'd never heard of it, so I looked it up on the internet. It's not an officially declared holiday but you can get egreetings for it and there are websites that share info about it. (http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/play_god_day.html)

Apparently, it is a day on which we are supposed to solve each other's problems and make each other's lives easier. That sounds good I suppose. And there are ways we can all do that.

Honestly, though, I don't want to play God. Too much responsibility. And, anyway, I would make a mess of that whole justice thing.

Sometimes, it's fun to muse. As in "If I were God, I'd get rid of mosquitos."*

How about you?






*But then what would bats eat? See, leave  it to Him. :)

New Year's Resolutions, etc

I made three New Year's resolutions, this year.

The first was to learn to use the breadmaker I bought three years ago so that it ceases to be worthless clutter and becomes a useful addition to my kitchen. Success!! There was no instruction booklet and all the recipes included with it called for exotic ingredients.  I called a friend for a simpler recipe though and my 12 year old son figured out how the buttons worked, so we made our first loaf on Friday and my second today!! I'm happy.

The second was to learn to make candy. This is something that has always intimidated me, so I decided to conquer it. I have picked out a recipe -- toffee-- and have my tools. Next time I shop, I will buy the ingredients and go for it.

So far so good, right?

My third resolution is a bit more complicated. I developed a game a few years ago. Friends have tested it and evaluated it. I have tweaked it and the rules have been finalized for a couple of years. My resolution is to get it published this year. I had that as a resolution last year, too, and failed at it. The sticking point is the artwork. I need to find someone who can draw dragons -- good dragons. This could be difficult, but I am determined.


Well, that's the current state of my New Year's resolutions and I think I am doing pretty well in that area. But, of course, these aren't earthshattering or important things.


Our church held it's New Year's Prayer Meeting today. In a song we prayed that this would be "another year of training for holier work above." I would like it to be so. I want God to work in me to improve my heart, mind and soul and teach me to serve Him better. That's the important stuff. May God grant this prayer.


Have a blessed day!

Rock of Ages

My thoughts keep turning to the old hymn, Rock of Ages. I am not sure why; we haven't sung it in church recently or anything. But, there it is, in my head.

The words remind us that we can't be perfect on our own and we shouldn't expect to be. It is God who cleanses us and makes us whole.

Here is the text: 

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

 Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778 

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 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 
 let me hide myself in thee; 
 let the water and the blood, 
 from thy wounded side which flowed, 
 be of sin the double cure; 
 save from wrath and make me pure. 

 Not the labors of my hands 
 can fulfill thy law's commands; 
 could my zeal no respite know, 
 could my tears forever flow, 
 all for sin could not atone; 
 thou must save, and thou alone. 

 Nothing in my hand I bring, 
 simply to the cross I cling; 
 naked, come to thee for dress; 
 helpless, look to thee for grace; 
 foul, I to the fountain fly; 
 wash me, Savior, or I die. 

 While I draw this fleeting breath, 
 when mine eyes shall close in death, 
 when I soar to worlds unknown, 
 see thee on thy judgment throne, 
 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 
 let me hide myself in thee. 

Have a blessed day!