In the Beginning....

I think I am really going to like this reading plan. Yesterday I read Genesis 1 & 2 which, to be honest, I wasn't all that blown away by what I read. God created everything, then he rested. That's amazing, no doubt, but it's a little too factual for me. Today however, I read John 1:1 - 3 and Psalm 8 and 104. Psalm 8 and 104 were especially great for a few reasons. One, there was elaboration on God creating everything and I appreciate the details. Also, I thought Psalm 104: 15 was interesting. "and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart." Wine does, in fact, gladden the heart of man (in moderation), my mom has told me something about extra virgin olive oil being good for your face, and bread is, in fact, good for your heart. So drinking a little wine lifts your spirits, putting oil on your face will make your face shine and eating a healthy amount of bread is good for your heart. Good pratical stuff, huh!

Another reason I appreciated the scriptures read today is that the first line in Psalm 8 has had me singing "How Majestic Is Your Name" by Sandi Patty all evening. Then the rest of Psalm 8 is obvioulsy where one of my favorite FBC Jacksonville songs is from. Unfortunately I can't attach a hyperlink to the FBC version of it though because they are somewhat technically challenged when it comes to their music department. (they do have HD screens/cameras and are televised live on the internet and on cable tv, though). Hope they come around soon because I think I'm missing quite a few Pastor's Conference CDs! (hint, hint, dad) Sandi Patty's version will have to do as my hyperlink. I will sing these songs of praise to the Lord this week!

I really LOVE when I find out the Biblical inspiration for music! This was a special treat for me today! I am so thankful for the time that Jim Watkins, our choir director at TCABH, allows in choir practice for the song writers within the church to share their inspiration for the songs they write for us to sing. It makes singing them have so much more meaning! For instance, you can check out the amazingly talented Mandi Mapes songs on the book of Ruth. Each of the songs go along with each of the chapters in the book of Ruth. She wrote and sang each song during the Love Story series that David did this summer. This was by far my favorite 4 weeks. The way David left us hanging each week was so thrilling and her songs were icing on the cake and fit so beautifully with the story of Ruth!

Back to work tomorrow after 4 days off, so no telling when I will write again. Love to all!