In reality, all voting decisions are unavoidably subjective given there is no guarantee how a person will act in office once elected, especially when the voter must make a decision amidst the beatifying and demonizing rhetoric of candidates supporters and opponents alike. << Every day, we have the opportunity to thank God for blessing our lives. Thank you that we don't have to earn a drop of the mighty river of grace that flows freely for us today. We come to you and bring you the places we are hurting. Setting aside the question of Trump for the moment, the notion that God might raise up a specific ruler clearly has a sound theological foundation. OneLicense.net A-703303. (for all you've done) for all you've done for me John Calvin. Mary Louise Bringle 2011 GIA Publications, Inc.Music: traditional; arr. A majority evangelical vote for Clinton, after all, would have been a revolution in and of itself. We will call this notion apostolic political theology. /AIS false Song: Come to MeCapella (Listen on YouTube). The task of the Christian voter is thus to work out which of the candidates is Gods anointed (if any) lest an enemy of God be mistakenly chosen. We need you today. a splay of 2 year-old emotion voiced in one winding wail. endobj Thank You, Lord, For Loving Me [2] You Went To Calvary. While there is no suggestion that apostolic political theology is representative of all American Christianity, it does nevertheless strike this external observer of the drama of American politics as characteristically American. Katy Nichole - Jesus, Thank You 06. onto the hardwood, frenzied then limp with anger,tongue clotted with frustration,a splay of 2 year-old emotion voiced in one winding wail. But in reality, no one can be certain what they are purchasing when it comes to politics. Amen. We can thank God every day, in both big and small ways. I trusted you and you pulled me through) Lets see how he goes today. But given the inscrutable nature of political futures from the human perspective, it is another thing entirely to presume to be able to discern Gods purpose right down to identifying his anointed candidate in a presidential race. Sometimes the floor plays accomplicesnagging an ankle, elbow, top lip to swell.Other times its a tantrum, when he spills his limbs. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of them for their day-to-day hard work, love, support and commitment. And in His mighty bosom, We will find eternal rest. An index of service outlines from past Lessons and Carols services, performed by Calvin University ensembles. So there is reason to be skeptical that a criterion could be identified and objectively applied which could satisfactorily resolve the discernment problem. Unfortunately no [with regard to a timeframe]. Every wound. And to be able to share that moment with my other actors, who are having a moment of their own as well, it just feels special. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters, He is my Savior indeed. Pursed, lips plead, Mommy and Iam guilty of the same sin.I miss his curled and tuckedweight. (Leah Dipascal), God, sometimes life gets me down and I find it hard to see things to be thankful for. YOU keep on making on making a Way. He hasnt trained much but looks like he could be available. Dating horror story videos are taking over TikTok. This is not to say that Trump might not be Gods anointed leader of America. Draw me near to You Lord, and bind me in Your loving hands. ~ Matthew 12:48, 50 ~ How Long "O LORD, how long?" Covenant God, you heard your people yearning for a Savior.Thank you for sending your Son so long ago.As we absorb again the promise that Christ will come again, that death and suffering will end and every tear will be wiped away, teach us to pray: Come, Lord Jesus, come.As you fulfilled Israels hopes so long ago, So we long for all these promises to be fulfilled. Believe the Holy Bible, For it is God's written Word. Then you exalted him, and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Please forgive me, God. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB You must do this for her.You must stay, you must drown. /Pages 3 0 R who made us a kingdom and priests. As an aside, it is worth noting that applying Calvin's view of politics to contemporary America would require the Trump supporter to also wave a sign saying: "Thank You, Lord Jesus, For the last Eight Years of the Obama Presidency," for all magistrates hold their position by the grace of God. Thank you for the sun that rises each morning and the stars that shine each night. Forgive us for forgetting how much we need you, above everyone and everything else. CCLI #400063. He was not the only Republican nominee with a pro-life stance. /Type /ExtGState 8 =(C IN-)y}? In Jesus' Name, Amen. That your face would shine on us. #jesus #thanksgod #grace #salvation #healer #savior disclaimer: not the real face of Christ, just for illustration only. ~ Calvin Hart ~ Back To The Top How Long hristians ask "How long oh Lord? Text: Franciscan ProcessionalMusic: Traditional; arr. Apostolic political theology has a more plausible theological basis than some might care to acknowledge. That's why I give you praise . He will destroy the Heavens and Earth, And they shall pass away. Men, Light, Way. OneLicense.net A-703303. The simple prayers we raise to our Heavenly Father can lead us on a path of great transformation. Let me call her and be like, Im sorry. Mommy he calls me and my teatsthreaten to weep old milk at our stasis.Both of us needing the succor of sleep,both of us fightinghim, to keep me near, me, punishing him to be left alone.He crawls into my lap, his heartis three, his body, a lanky four.I cover him with a blanket. Make sure your selection My son cannot continue this path.Black boys cant lose control at 21, 30, even 45.They dont get do-overs.So I let him flail about now,let him run headfirst into the walllearn how unyielding perceptions can be. Help us use those blessings to bless others. Gerald Near Auerole EditionsUsed by permission. and who are My brethren? (320 pages) On the Day "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night." Opening Song:"Healer of Our Every Ill"Women's Chorale (Listen on YouTube), Song: Hark! I only wish my brothers and sisters in Christ would pray for President-elect Trump instead of criticizing him and so honor God even in their dissent. Thank You Lord For Hearing Our Prayers. - EP Hillsong Worship. Accept Jesus as your Savior, In Salvation pure and free, Accept Him in your heart today, And join our family. There is no God we know! For if there was He would have returned, A long, long time ago." Then the Holy Spirit comforts me, Dear Jesus Christ, thank You. Greg Scheer 1994 Abingdon Press, admin. He was a humble and . We need hope restored. (John 11:41, 42) These words that Jesus prays before raising Lazarus from the dead have reverberated in my mind this last week. An index of service outlines from past Lessons and Carols services, performed by Calvin University ensembles. 2 0 obj That being the potential return of star striker Gabriel Jesus on the horizon as the Brazilian ramps up his recovery from a knee injury suffered at the World Cup. Thank you for the unexpected, unmerited favor you've showered on my life. However, they have struggled against the Toffees in recent times, losing four of their last five encounters - including a 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park last month. Indeed, the notion that all rulers receive their office from God has been the dominant view throughout Christian history, even if it is a source of contention today. Thank you that you are able to do far more than we could ever imagine. my hand to complete an actolder than me, breaking the blackback of the boy to make a manwho can survive in America. I will live this day to your glory through him who bore my sin so I could be your child. We mean apostolic in the Greek sense of apostolos i.e., someone sent for a specific purpose or mission. When I didn't know what to do Cover me with the most precious blood of Your son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Song:Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusCampus Choir (Listen on YouTube). I thinkMozart must have known somethingof loving with such a tender fearthat it breaks you open like a welt. To do our Father's biding, According to His word. No Hay Otro Nombre - EP Hillsong Worship. What Arteta has said: Really good. It would be imprudent to suggest that a simple slogan held by one woman at a Trump rally could encapsulate the sentiment of the millions of Christian voters who helped see Trump to victory. ~ Calvin Hart ~ Back To The Top Dear Jesus ear Jesus: I just thought I'd write this simple note, To say thanks for all you do. Giving thanks to God is not just something we do on Thanksgiving Day. I just want to say Thank you Arsenal injury news: Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has a number of selection dilemmas ahead of tonight's Premier League clash against Everton at the Emirates Stadium, Sign up to the free Arsenal newsletter so you don't miss the latest Gunners news, straight to your inbox. For the times when I was weary, You helped me make it . Moreover, his history on the issue is less solid and consistent than some of the other candidates in that regard. With David and Solomon as models of God-ordained kingship, Trumps personal behavior does not prima facie disbar him from doing Gods work in the eyes of many Christian voters. 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When the mammogram finds only density, In an era in which narrow nationalisms are emerging yet again in so many places around the world, how important it is to dwell with the countercultural, global vision of Isaiahs prophecies. The ice pack. If God is, indeed, electing the Hitler types (and I see Trumps rhetoric as a carbon copy of Hitlers), then that God needs, to quote our narcissistic President elect, to be fired! I cannot, would not, follow, much less worship, that deity. 27 Copy quote. From birthyouve heard this language; as an adultyouve seen religion used nakedly as ambition yetthis sacrifice of praise, still slips past your lips,this lyrical martyr of your dying faith. Jonathan Cole is a research member of the Centre for Public and Contextual Theology, Charles Sturt University, Canberra, Australia. You can message me on LinkedIn, email me at calvin@rewiredadvisors. Song: Silent NightWomen's Chorale (Listen on YouTube). This was, like, a moment, you know? Trump is,seen, on the other hand, as working to preserve our religious freedoms as seen in the appointment of the new Supreme Court Justice. For he is Lord for ever and ever. We can also show our thanks by helping others and spreading kindness. The issue is whether a subjective discernment is a suitable foundation for making the categorical claim that a particular candidate is anointed by God. (Photo by Stephanie Meek - CameraSport via Getty Images), (Image: Stephanie Meek - CameraSport via Getty Images). The Gunners secured back-to-back wins away to Aston Villa and Leicester City ahead of tonight's match, meaning a win would see them go five points clear at the top of the table. O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birthof your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfullyreceive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidencebehold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives andreigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Text: Gerard Markland Kevin Mayhew, Ltd.Music: Philip W. J. Stopford 2015 Birnamwood Publications, a division of MorningStar Music PublishersAll rights reserved. Song:O Come, O Come, EmmanuelCampus Choir (Listen on YouTube). } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br It's not easy to hold Christian love in your heart, For each person that you see. Today, I pray that my discomforts will turn to comforts, my pains to gains, my deprivation to more blessings, my losses to profits, my tears to smiles, my sorrows to pleasures, my illness to wellness, my debts to credits and my dreams to realities. Opening Song:"Healer of Our Every Ill"Capella (Listen on YouTube), Song: Love Divine, All Loves ExcellingCampus Choir (Listen on YouTube). 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