“The LORD has taught me more in rest,
Than when I’ve strived for my best…”
Poem by denisebalog©
First mention of Strive
“And the LORD said,
‘My Spirit
Shall not strive
with man forever.” in Genesis 6:3 (NKJV)
Strive – duwn (doon) the root of #1777 (Strong’s Concordance)
Dalet, Vav, Noon
The Door – Secured/Nailed – to life activity!
“Then Jesus said to them again…
I AM the Door…(NKJV) John 10:7
Anyone who goes through Me
Will be cared for – will freely
Go in and out, and find pasture…
I came so they can have
Real and eternal life,
More and better life than
They ever dreamed of.”
John 10:9-10 The Message
Yep, Jesus has taught me more
In rest,
than I have ever dreamed of,
Or when I have
Strived at my very best!
blessings,
denise
ps: I love the pizza pictured at the entranceway of the door!
Photo captured “along the way” in Jerusalem, Israel 2014
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“My heart is restless until it finds its rest in Thee” for His yoke is easy, If we know we have a Father who loves us, we know we can rest for He knows what is best for us! I love the pizza too! It is my dream to visit this place, thanks for the view and the wisdom!
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Thank you for sharing:) It is such a nice encouragement when friends stop by:) Israel is an amazing place. I pray the door will open for another trip:) blessings, denise
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Yes dear. Its in the sitting and loving HIM – fulfilling the first commandment and not in the ‘striving’ we find our peacel
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This is great!!!!!
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Thank you. I am blessed you enjoyed. To see what the letters look like, there is a chart on the Menu bar. Hebrew Alphabet chart. Also more under the Categories. Thank you for stopping by:) blessings, denise
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Beautiful!… didn’t notice the pizza until the end. So funny.
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I thought about cropping it out…but “ever dreamed of” was perfect!! I love pizza!! Heck, I think I am in heaven!! Thanks for stopping by:) denise:)
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