Our Father, who art in Heaven... —Matthew 6:9
{inspiration from a sermon by Tim Keller}
{inspiration from a sermon by Tim Keller}
Friday, July 22, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Micro-Sustaining Creation
Our Father, who art in Heaven...
—Matthew 6:9
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Psalm 104: 13—16:
He waters the mountains from his upper chambers;
the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
He makes grass grow for the cattle,
and plants for man to cultivate—
bringing forth food from the earth:
wine that gladdens the heart of man,
oil to make his face shine,
and bread that sustains his heart.
The trees of the Lord are well watered,
the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
He waters the mountains from his upper chambers;
the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
He makes grass grow for the cattle,
and plants for man to cultivate—
bringing forth food from the earth:
wine that gladdens the heart of man,
oil to make his face shine,
and bread that sustains his heart.
The trees of the Lord are well watered,
the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
Sustaining Creation
Our Father, who art in Heaven...
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Psalm 104: 24—28:
How many are your works, O Lord!
In wisdom you made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
[...]
These all look to you
to give them their food at the proper time.
When you give it to them,
they gather it up;
when you open your hand,
they are satisfied with good things.
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Psalm 104: 24—28:
How many are your works, O Lord!
In wisdom you made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
[...]
These all look to you
to give them their food at the proper time.
When you give it to them,
they gather it up;
when you open your hand,
they are satisfied with good things.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Large & In Charge
Our Father, who art in Heaven...
—Matthew 6:9
{cf. Psalm 104:32—
...he who looks at the earth, and it trembles,
who touches the mountains, and they smoke. }
—Matthew 6:9
{cf. Psalm 104:32—
...he who looks at the earth, and it trembles,
who touches the mountains, and they smoke. }
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Considerable Leverage
Our Father, who art in Heaven...
—Matthew 6:9
{cf. Psalm 104:32—
...he who looks at the earth, and it trembles,
who touches the mountains, and they smoke. }
—Matthew 6:9
{cf. Psalm 104:32—
...he who looks at the earth, and it trembles,
who touches the mountains, and they smoke. }
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Composer of the Cosmos
Our Father, who art in Heaven...
—Matthew 6:9
{cf. Psalm 104:5—He set the earth on its foundations...}
—Matthew 6:9
{cf. Psalm 104:5—He set the earth on its foundations...}
Monday, June 13, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Checking the Closet for Monsters {He Calms our Fears}
Our Father...
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Philippians 4:6:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Philippians 4:6:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Willing to Deal With the Dirty
Our Father...—Matthew 6:9
cf. Romans 3: 10—18:
There is no one righteous, not even one;
there is no one who understands;
there is no one who seeks God.
All have turned away,
they have together become worthless;
there is no one who does good,
not even one.
Their throats are open graves;
their tongues practice deceit.
The poison of vipers is on their lips.
Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.
Their feet are swift to shed blood;
ruin and misery mark their ways,
and the way of peace they do not know.
There is no fear of God before their eyes.
& Romans 5:8:
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
There is no one righteous, not even one;
there is no one who understands;
there is no one who seeks God.
All have turned away,
they have together become worthless;
there is no one who does good,
not even one.
Their throats are open graves;
their tongues practice deceit.
The poison of vipers is on their lips.
Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.
Their feet are swift to shed blood;
ruin and misery mark their ways,
and the way of peace they do not know.
There is no fear of God before their eyes.
& Romans 5:8:
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Spare the Rod, Schmuck-ify the Child
Our Father...—Matthew 6:9
cf. Hebrews 12:7—11:
Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Helping With the Chores
Our Father...
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Ephesians 2:10:
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Ephesians 2:10:
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Healing of Boo-Boos
Our Father...
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Revelation 21:4:
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
—Matthew 6:9
cf. Revelation 21:4:
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
God: Not a Last-Minute Shopper
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.—Matthew 6: 8
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Child-Proof Prayer
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
—Matthew 6: 8
—Matthew 6: 8
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
My Head is Cold
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
—Matthew 6: 8
—Matthew 6: 8
Monday, May 16, 2011
Pumped Full of Air
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
—Matthew 6:7
—Matthew 6:7
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Flowery Prayer
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
—Matthew 6: 5—6
Friday, May 6, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Differing Value Systems
Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD,and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
—Psalm 139: 21–22
Friday, April 8, 2011
Hey, Stop Being Mean to my Invisible Omnipotent Friend.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Not Likely We Will be BFFs.
Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD,and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
—Psalm 139: 21—22
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Unapproved Use of Speech Balloons
They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries misuse your name.
—Psalm 139: 20
your adversaries misuse your name.
—Psalm 139: 20
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Crafting God's Reputation
They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries misuse your name.
Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD,
and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
—Psalm 139: 20—22
your adversaries misuse your name.
Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD,
and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
—Psalm 139: 20—22
Friday, March 25, 2011
Mudslinging
They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries misuse your name.
Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD,
and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
—Psalm 139: 20—22
your adversaries misuse your name.
Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD,
and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
—Psalm 139: 20—22
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Picnic With the Bloodthirsty: Not Funtimes
If only you, God, would slay the wicked!
Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
—Psalm 139: 19
Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
—Psalm 139: 19
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Can I Get Some Help Over Here?
If only you, God, would slay the wicked!
Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
—Psalm 139: 19
Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
—Psalm 139: 19
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
He Popped my Balloons!
If only you, God, would slay the wicked!
—Psalm 139: 19
Amanda notes: possibly a cry for justice?
—Psalm 139: 19
Amanda notes: possibly a cry for justice?
Monday, March 14, 2011
God's Bug Spray
If only you, God, would slay the wicked!
Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
—Psalm 139: 19
Amanda notes: A request for relief
Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
—Psalm 139: 19
Amanda notes: A request for relief
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Whoa—Not Sure I'm on Board Here.
If only you, God, would slay the wicked!Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries misuse your name.
Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD,
and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
—Psalm 139: 19—22
Amanda notes: This drawing was my initial and most visceral reaction to these verses. Given my disposition and experiences in the context of my culture, I don't really get this part. I do feel like even this drawing is a bit dismissive, so I spent quite a bit of time after this attempting to identify a bit with the psalmist. Many more to come on this chunk.
Friday, March 11, 2011
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