I wanted to take you inside this week but the courtyards were so pretty, I just couldn't leave them out. I wish I had had time to just sit down and truly soak in the presence of God while we were there. But looking at the beauty through these pictures while meditating on His Word will have to suffice. I pray that God meets you here in His courtyard preparing for the inner beauty of His sanctuary next week.
High Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas
High Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:4-101:1
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:4-101:1
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come into his courts .
Psalm 96:8
bring an offering and come into his courts .
Psalm 96:8
My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God.
Psalm 84:2
for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God.
Psalm 84:2
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,
they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the LORD,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age,
they will stay fresh and green,
proclaiming, "The LORD is upright;
he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him."
Psalm 92:12-15
Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
from Psalm 84
from Psalm 84
For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
the LORD bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless.
from Psalm 84
the LORD bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless.
from Psalm 84
Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth.
Psalm 96:9
Dianne
2010- the Year of Longings
tremble before him, all the earth.
Psalm 96:9
Dianne
2010- the Year of Longings
You know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God, don't you? You do not belong to yourselves.
1 Cor. 6:19
Lord, we know that these beautiful edifices of bricks, mortar and stone are not the places where you truly live. In all humility, we know that it is in our bodies that you reside and that is so hard for us to comprehend the God of the Universe being pleased, even elated to be at home in us. But we do thank you for their beauty and realize that just as there are great churches of the world and very lowly ones, all believers together make up your body and not one of us is more important than another.
I am linking to Spiritual Sundays, an inspirational place to visit.
1 Cor. 6:19
Lord, we know that these beautiful edifices of bricks, mortar and stone are not the places where you truly live. In all humility, we know that it is in our bodies that you reside and that is so hard for us to comprehend the God of the Universe being pleased, even elated to be at home in us. But we do thank you for their beauty and realize that just as there are great churches of the world and very lowly ones, all believers together make up your body and not one of us is more important than another.
I am linking to Spiritual Sundays, an inspirational place to visit.
Dear Dianne,
ReplyDeleteAs always, the photographs
are beautiful and the verses
of Scripture so perfectly
corresponding. Thanks for
taking the time to share
your inspiring pictures here
every weekend.
Love you,
Sandy
This is so beautiful, Dianne... What talent God gave you to put photos with His Word. It truly blesses all of us who visit here.
ReplyDeleteThese posts are so special...
I just love visiting them each time... thank you dear ♥
I hope your weather is clear and sunny ~
We are having a lovely weekend and a BIG one again! It's our son, Jason's college graduation weekend! Festivities and ceremonies run throughout the weekend.
It was lovely starting my day with this sweet and quiet spot ~ Blessings, always,
*Maria
The scriptures you selected go beautifully with the pictures!
ReplyDeleteWell done. Have a blessed Spiritual Sunday :)
Beautiful photography and wonderful scriptures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures & scriptures but the reminder that WE truly are His Temple and THE CHURCH.
ReplyDeleteHi Dianne,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I love your photos accompanied by those beautiful scriptures. It has been a delight to visit you. Wishing you a beautiful Sunday.
Blessings,
Sandi
What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing these words of inspiration and the gorgeous photos.
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Charlotte
Thank you for sharing those wonderful pics and Scriptures that went well with each of them. I love the way you ended it that the church is us...And He is in us. Glory to God! God bless you richly and may you have a wonderful week ahead, being strong in the Lord's mighty power.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos you share with us each week. Have a blessed Sunday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful space to express the Divine!
ReplyDeletelove,kelee @ www.katillacshack.com
these are amazing and with the scriptures...powerful.
ReplyDeleteHello my friend, Dianne!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sweet note you left for me yesterday. I am slowly (but surely) getting back to catching up on my blog reading. I LOVE to visit you here at your place. Your photography is so stunning!
Looking forward to routines being back to normal...as I remember the sweet times we had with our family in Maine this past week.
I appreciate you taking the time do do such a beautiful post. I love the scriptures you have here today as well.
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Ginger
Your photos and the scriptures you choose to go with them are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us...
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Wonderful post. The pictures are lovely and the Scriptures are well-chosen. I'm inspired to spend some time in the Psalms tonight.
ReplyDeleteGeat post with inspiring verses to think about.
ReplyDeleteIt's a truely beautiful church and so big!! It reminds me of my University. The Scriptures you gave with each wonderful photo captured the essence well.
ReplyDeleteIt made my heart swell with love just to see it all. Thank you, what a joy!
Wonderful pictures and I liked the verses of praise you added too. God bless you this week.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are the pretties, Dianne. True eye candy to me!
ReplyDeleteHugs for a wonderful new week. xxoo
Thank you for sharing these lovely photos, and scripture. Such a beautiful courtyard. I truly enjoyed them. I hope you have a very blessed Sunday!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWow! These are absolutely beautiful and the Scriptures just come alive! ...Alive and active! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much....what a gift you have
p.s. my word verification is "special" :) just like my visit here!