VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: Worry!?! + PRAYER: I Desire To Please You, Father!

Wow!
You Look So Different!
What's Your Secret!?!

It's No Secret!
I Quit My Work Three Weeks, Four Days
And Fourteen Hours Ago!

What Do You Mean You Quit Your Work!?!
I Saw You On The Job ... In The Distance
Up To Yesterday!

I, Sure Enough, Did Quit
And I Am Fitter
And Fatter
And More Peaceful
And More Rested
And Busier Than Ever!
And ... I'm Loving It!

Hold On, Missy!
You Need To Explain This!

I Quit Going Into Work At The Yoke Manufacturing Plant!
I Quit Working At Worry!
I Suddenly Remembered That
- It Was Brought To My Mind  -
Worry Is An Unnecessary Job! 

Worry Makes Life Harder
The Problems More Severe
And
Manufactures Heavier Burdens
Making Everything Twice What They Need To Be
And
Says Plainly To The Burden Bearer:

Your God Can't Help You!

Enjoy The Load! 

Settle In! 

Be Comfy!

Merciful Powers!

It's True!
I Was Weary With Worry!
I Was In The Class Called Standard Of The World!

I Walked World!

And
I Spoke Christian!
I Was Singing Hymns And Psalms
And, YetI Was In The Service Of Sin!
I Had Desires Above Loving The Son Of Man!

I Had Become Proficient In 

The Customs Of Practicing Worry
And
I Had Been Perplexing My Mind
At How I Could Get Things
- My Lustful Desires -

Fulfilled In A Real Hurry!

I Was Like The Hamster On The Wheel
Running, Running ...!

... And Going Nowhere Real Fast ...!

... And Having All Day To Get There!

What Opened Your Eyes!?!
What Made You Get Off The Wheel!?!
What Caused You The Job Of Worry To Quit!?!

It Was Really Quite Amazing, And I Quote:

I Will Not Leave You Nor Forsake You! 

I Will Not Leave You Comfortless! 

I Will Not Leave You Alone! 

I Number The Hairs On Your Head! 

You Are Worth More Than The Sparrow!

You Are In My Heart! 

I Think On You! 

Your Name Is Engraved

On The Palm Of My Hand! 

I Am Preparing A Place For You:

Do Not Let Worry Stay You From On Your Lot 

Being Able To Stand! 

Precious Child! 

Cease Your Worry! 

Take My Extended Hand!

I Took The Extended-To-Me Hand!

I Accepted The Hand Of Mercy!
I Accepted The Living Holy Word!
I Cast Away My Idols:

• Self 
• Self-Service
• Self-Sufficiency
• Self-Aggrandizement
• Pride And Vanity

And
I, Repentant
Clothed Myself In Plain Humility! 

I Humbled Myself Before The Holy Son Of God
The Returning Son Of Man!

How Did That Feel!?!

Funny ... At First
Then Fabulous! 

My Jesus
- My Master -
Unfailingly Takes Care Of Me ... Old, Simple, Me!
I Now Daily Take Up My Cross With My Left Hand
And
He Leads Me By My Right Hand!
With Him Leading
I Shall On The Mount Zion
Among The Redeemed Brethren
Immortalized, Incorruptible
Glorified ... Grateful And Blessed Forever
In Triumph Stand!

Would You Introduce Me To The Son Of Man!?!

Absolutely! I Sure Enough Can!

PRAYER:

Please Help Me, Dear Father!

I Am Calling Out To You!

Help Me To Rest In The Shadow Of Your Wings

So That I, Sinner-Repentant

Will Always Be Close To You!

I Pray For Soul And Bodily Healing

Not For Riches, Houses Or Lands!

I Pray For A Converted-To-Christ Heart

So That I May Live Forever With Him

In Beulah, The Beautiful Land!

I Pray For Peace With You, My Father

And

For Strength

To Fight 

The Good Fight Of Faith!

I Pray For Clean Hands

And

A Pure Heart

So That I May Stand Up Straight

In Your Presence

And

Not Be Amongst Those Wearing

The Ashamed Face

Those Of The Disobedient Wild Goat Clan

Who Refused To Follow The Redemption Plan!

I Believe Your Word Is Faithful!

I Believe Your Love Is True!

I Believe That Grace And Mercy

Are Prized Possessions

Blessed

Because They Come Out From You!

I Desire To Please You, Father!

I Desire To Honor Your Great And Holy Name!

I Desire To Tell Others

The Good News Of The Holy Jesus

And

The Coming Kingdom

And

I Desire To Be Embraced

Loved

Guided, Corrected, Protected

Blessed Beyond All Imagining By You

Who Is Loving, Kind, Just And Forever True!

Pity Your People, I Beseech You, Father

Those Who Honor You

Worship You Faithfully

And Adore

Those Who Look For And Love

The Lord's Appearing

Which, Even Now

Is At The Door!

Lead Us, Lord! 

Guide Us Today!

Bless Us With All Blessing

For It Is To The Holy God Eternal

That We Humbly Petition By Faithful Prayer!

We Love You, Father

And Ask These Few Mercies

In Jesus Christ's Matchless Holy Name!

Please Come Soon!

AMEN!

WORRY: Rid Yourself Of The Thorny One!

It Came As A Total Shock!
Worry Was Blind!
Not A Momentary Blindness
But
A You Will Never See
This Is Something That Not Even Jesus Christ
Can Fix Sickness!

Fact Is ...

To Save The Purchased-With-Innocent-Blood Soul
Worry Must Be Killed ... Dead, Done, Finished!

Worry Had Started Life In The Life
As The Embryonic Raised Eyebrow

By Associating With 

"What If!"

And

"But!"

He Was Transformed Into Doubt!

Don't Doubt This ...

Doubt 

Is 

Sin Against The Holy God!

Hope Tried To Educate Doubt
But
There Was A "But!"

• But What About ...!?!
• But What If I ... !?!
• But There Are...!
• But It ...!
• But He ...!
• But She ...!
• But They ...!
• But Why ...!?!
• But When ...!?!

Time Passed And Doubt Grew A Horn
First Thin And Straight
Then Curly And Fat
And
Old Satan Patted Him On The Back!

Doubt Had Been Tagged!

This Wasn't Going To Just So ...

So

Trust Joined Hope!
Faith Joined Trust And Hope!
Truth Joined Faith, Trust And Hope!
Grace Joined Truth, Faith, Trust And Hope

And
Mercy-Free Loved On Him
But
Doubt
- Being Grossly Deceived -
Metamorphosized
And
- "Lord Preserve Us From The Shame!" -
He Emerged In Colorful Array As
Worry!

Worry Built Himself A Bunker
A Base

A Hunker-Down Hole

Not Suitable For Lovers Of Light

And

Doers Of Good And Right!

It Was Viewed By The Followers Of Christ
With Blunt Distaste
Because, Because
The Master, Himself
Had Made It Quite Plain:

Do Not Worry!

I Am Your Help!

Ask The Father In My Name!

You Will Not Be Made Ashamed!

Problem, Problem, Problem ...

Worry Was A Self-Made Man!
Worry Knew Everything Better Than Others!
Worry Is Of The Seed Of The Goat-Man Clan!
Worry Is As The Grain Of Sand In A Clam

And

It Grows Into Something That 

The Unregenerated Mind Calls
Precious!

Now, That's A Real Sham!

Mercy And Truth Kissed ...

One Day
Holy Spirit Of Truth Appeared
And
He Was Taking No Prisoners! 

Mercy Was At Hand!

Holy Spirit Of Truth Revealed Plain Truth!
He Shed The Light Of Life Abroad
And
He Called Worry-Worn Man To Repentance
And
To Walk With The Lord Of Life In Accord!

As Was To Be Expected ...

A Real Nasty Muh-Cat Yuh-Dog Fight Broke Out
And
Worry's Curly Horn Was Plucked Out
By The Very Root!
He Started To Unravel At This State Of Affairs
And SoonHe Was Stripped ... Naked! 

He Wasn't Even Given The "Dignity" Of
A Tie Or A Pair Of Boots!

His Denouement Complete
Worry Died 

- Dried Up - 

In Disgrace
And
The Detritus Of His Ill-Spent Life
Blew Away, Blew Away
Just Like Fine Dust In A Gale!

Glory, Glory ...

The Children Of The Patient Holy One
Lifted Up Their Voices In Prayer And Praise
Glad
To Be Rid Of The Thorny One

From Within Their Midst 

Who Would Not Bend To Omnipotence
Who Would Not Accept Omnipresence
Who Would Not Respect Omniscience
And
Who Rejected The Lovingly Compassionate Nature Of 

The Lord Of All

The Creator And Sustainer Of Life!

"Jesus Christ Always Saves!"

Was Their Heartfelt Cheer!

So, What About You!?!

Did You Give Your Worry

To The Saving Lord Today!?!

VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: Choose To Lovingly Worship The Lord!

Worry And Worship Are Walking!
Problem Is Walking Behind!
Trouble Is Affably Shaking His Bamboo Switch
AND
Care Is Conversing With The Fraud
Keeping Pace At The Back Of The Line!

The Birds Are Singing To The Glory Of God!
The Flowers Are Showcasing Their Praise With Beauty
BUT
Man ...
Man Is Waffling
Between Worry And Worship
AND
Wondering:

How Can I Now Go To The Living God
When It  Truly Feels Like A Daunting Duty?!

Worshipping The Living God

Out Of A Heart Filled With Love 

Can Never Be A Mere Duty!

Fulfilling A Duty 

On Its Own  
Is Not A Thing Of Beauty
BUT
When Love Is Put First
Duty Is Not Labor
AND
Loving Labor For The Lord
Becomes Couched In Loving Favor
For It Gives To The Almighty
The Sweet Sacrifice's Savor!

"Worship" As Duty

AND

Dutifully Done For Public Reward
IS
Work Done For The Fraud
Who Has No Love For The Living God
AND
All Who Grit Their Teeth
Laboriously Dutifully

AND

Without Love Working For The Coming Kingdom

Worrying About Their Appearance

AND

Their Altitude

BUT

Ignoring Their Base Attitude  Will Get Their Just Reward
Since Their Service Does Not Laud The Eternal God!

The Example Of The Bird
The Flower The Wind
The Tree The Ocean
The Babbling Brook
The Glistening Spring
Should Speak
To Man's Soul
AND
Tell The Old Story Ever New
That The God Of Creation Lives

Is Loving

Is Caring AND
That He Is Looking Out For
AND
Moment By Moment

Taking Loving Care Of You!

So ...

When Wasteful Worry Walks

Causing You Wonder About Serving God

HUMBLY PRAY FIRST

ANDThen Indulge In Self-Talk
Reminding The Soul
To Lovingly Worship The Living God
Who Left A Word On The Record
That All Men Of Faith Should Truly Believe:

Give Your Self Solely To The Living God
AND
With The Bold Faith Of Love

Choose

To Lovingly Worship
The Amazing God Eternal

The Lord Of Life
The God Of Sacrificial Love!

Let Your Prayer Of Faith

Be

Your Life's Connection
To
The Living God!

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Note To File:

I'll Not Worry And Wonder
About Stuff And Nonsense!

I Must Pray

With

A Thankful Heart

For

Everything That I Have

Comes From

Almighty God's Supply

Where There Is

No Shortage

No Spoilage

No Content Backlog

No Artificial Pricing

No Human Food Fit Only For A Dog

No Suspect Ingredients

No Guinea Pig Assay

No Sale For Just A Day

No Backdoor Pallet-Piling

No Front Door Beggars' Bin

AND

No Pop-Up Party

For Those With

The Penchant Peculiar

Who Thrive On Owning

Curated

Inordinately-High-Priced Toys
Called Necessary Joys!

God Provides!

VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: Cast Your Ever Care On The Lord + PRAYER: Heal Me, Lord!

Worrying Does Not Take Away Tomorrow's Troubles
It Takes Away Today's Peace
AND

It Tells You To Your Face
That You're Counting Christ The Least!

Jesus Christ Says Unto His People:

Cast Your Every Care On Me

For I Sacrificially Care For You

And

I Shall Give You Of My Peace

- Not As The World Gives For A Price 

-With Nothing Being Purchased -

But Peace

Beyond Human Understanding

Where That Peace Is Rest

And

That Rest Is Refreshing

Even Unto The Great Day Of

Eternal Blessing!

Brethren Beloved,
Let No Man
No Creature Of The Dark Realm
Encourage Your Heart To Doubt 

The Word Of The Living God!

Our God Is Faithful!
Our God Is The Friend That Blesses
AND

That Without End
AND
Since Our God Pleads:

Come Unto Me!

Give Unto Me!

Pray Unto Me!

Do Not Fret!

Call Upon Me!

Follow Me!

Believe In Me!

Rest In Me!

Abide In Me!

Walk With Me!

Our Instant - Constant - Response 

Should Ever Be:

Yes, Lord
Your Servant Is Listening!
Lead Me, Lord
For I Know You Care!
Teach Me, Lord
For You Are My Father!
Bless Me, Lord
For You Are Almighty
And
I Hold You In Godly Fear!

PRAYER:

Father,

I Come Unto You As A Child Chastened

And

As An Obedient Servant

Willingly Admitting My Sin Oft' Willful!

Forgive Me, Lord

For My Doubts And My Wanderings!

Forgive Me, Lord

For Not Believing In You All The Way!

Lord, Heal My Backslidings

My Forays Into Self-Absorption

And

My Dancing With King Fanciful

And

Pity Me

And

Bless Me, Lord

And

Helping Me To Walk With You Sedately

And Not Live As The World Does

With Spirit Ever Anxious And Motions Antsy!

Remember The Brethren

Near And Far!

Remember The People

Who Know Not

That The Door To Eternal Life Is Ajar!

Lord,

Remember The Called

And

The Chosen People

And

Please Remember Your Promise

And Call Them Out

From Amongst The Congregation Of The Damned! 

You Say In The Blessed Word

That You Have Sheep In Other Flocks

Sheep That Know Your Voice

And I Plead

I Beseech You, Lord

Call Us All Out

And Unto Sure Salvation 

So That Heaven May Rejoice

And We

- In Eternal Gratitude -

May Sing Your Praise In Full And Harmonious Voice!

Oh, For A Heart To Praise My God

Oh, For A Tongue To Sing

And A Voice That To Him Calls! 

Oh, For A Soul

Settled And Sealed In The Knowledge Of Sure Salvation

Because I Made That Right Choice!

Oh, For An Eye

To See Into The Throne Room Of Heaven

And An Ear To Hear Ever

The Holy Spirit's Sweet And Soft Voice!

Lord, Grant Unto Me

The Will Ever To Reject

The Easy On The Ear

Smooth On The Tongue

Lying To The Heart

Deadly For The Soul

Pharisee Leaven And Babylonian Wine

That Is Flowing And Shared Freely 

In The Household Of Faith Community!

Help Me, Lord

For I Believe You

I Know You

I Trust You

And

I Trust You To Redeem My Soul From Death

For You Are The God Holy

You Are The God Almighty

You Are The God Divine

And

My Soul

My Soul Is Wholly Thine!

Lord,

Please Bless Me Ever With The Willingness 

To Always Accept

Your Plain Truth And Holy Light

Because I Love You

And

I Humbly Plead For These Gifts

In Jesus Christ's Holy Name! 

AMEN.

All Of The Eternal God's Promises Are True!

In The Eternal God's Plan
There Is No Haste!
In The Eternal God's Plan
There Is No Delay!
If You Put God In Front Of You
You Can Be Assured
That He Has Got Your Back!

He Is Always On Time

AND

You Will Survive Any Satanic Attack!

Many Look To Be Delivered
From The Cruel Enemy

Ignoring The Fact

That To Be Redeemed By Jesus The Christ

Is The Best
If We Will Be Blessed!

They Forget

That Satan Has Already Been Defeated
AND
Is Just Awaiting

The Final Benediction

At His Obliteration Fest!

Take God At His Word - He Is Faithful!
Believe God's Promises - They Are True!
There Are No Out-Of-God's-Control Eventualities
For

What God Said He Will Do
He Will Do!

Jesus Christ Says He Is Coming - He Is Coming!
Jesus Christ Made A Bright Home
Just For You!
There Will Be No Sharing Of Facilities

Or Provisions

For
God Provides
AND
What Is For You
Is
Just For You!

Don't Worry About What Who Has
When You Have Not!
Just Learn
- In All Things -
To Be Content!
Please Valiantly Take Hold Of

The Promises Given
AND

Look Forward
In Faith
For The Heavenly Home
Where The Very Streets
Are Made Of Pure Gold!

God Has No Short Hand
No Short Foot
No Blind Eye
AND

Definitely 

- I Assure You -
No Flattering Forked Tongue!
God IS Not Man

So, Therefore
He Is Not A Liar
Nor Will He
With False Hopes

AND
False Promises
Ignobly Lead You Around
With A Lying But Triumphing
Glad Song!

Trust God ... And Go!
Trust God ... And Know
That Heaven
Is Already On Its Way!

We Know Not The Hour!
We Know Not The Day
BUT
The Signs Of The Times
Point Us In That Direction
AND

We Can Safety Say:

Come, Lord Jesus!

We Are Ready To Go Home

And

We Are Ready To Take Hold Of Eternity

Starting With

The Great And Glorious Day!

Hear Our Prayer!

Hear Our Prayer!

Haste The Day!

Why Worry When...?

Why Worry When ...?

Why worry when

you cannot change the inevitable?

Why worry when

you cannot even the score?

Why worry when

the world is working against you?

Why worry when

you know the outcome is sure?

Why worry when

your hands are tied behind you?

Why worry when

your feet are nailed to the floor?

Why worry when

everything you touch turns into ashes?

Why worry when

you know He’s at the door?

Never worry when

you know He’ll send someone to aid you.

Never worry when

you know that He’s still in control!

Believe in His Love

your faith it will sustain you,

Give your praise to the Lord, and

Never worry when...! **BJC**