Each week I write a new worship song based on scripture, and upload it to YouTube. I hope and pray that this work will be a blessing to you!

Be Still - Jason Silver Sings Scripture

3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that by revelation the divine secret was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly. 4 When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into this secret of Christ. 5 Now this secret was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, 6 namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. 7 I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power. 8 To me—less than the least of all the saints—this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ 9 and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan—a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things. 10 The purpose of this enlightenment is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and confident access to God because of Christ’s faithfulness. 13 For this reason I ask you not to lose heart because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. 
 
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3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that by revelation the divine secret was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly. 4 When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into this secret of Christ. 5 Now this secret was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, 6 namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. 7 I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power. 8 To me—less than the least of all the saints—this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ 9 and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan—a secret that has been hidden for ages in God w

???? Ephesians 3:1-13 Song - Fellow Heirs

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It was a beautiful September morning last Saturday when I recorded this video. We parked the car on an abandoned portion of road, and slipped the canoe gently into the waters. An early fog hung heavily beneath the awakening sun. Birds flew up from the reeds, metres away, calling angrily at us for disturbing their morning peace. 
 
Our peace, however, was just beginning. 
 
The radiant reds and golden yellows of early autumn reminded us that a season was over, and a new one coming. As beams of light forked through the morning mist, I felt nostalgia for the lost days of summer. At the same time, I felt a wary foreboding for frigid days ahead. "Winter is coming." 
 
But this season, autumn, is my favourite of all. 
 
It seems to be true for many people. What is it about the final days of summer that warm the heart? The evenings are cold, and often accompanied by a crackling fire, which is cozy in itself. Perhaps the smells of baking: of apple pie, pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, and fresh bread all play a part, reminding me of childhood at home. Autumn is also a time of harvest; of thanksgiving, and prayers around the table; of love, grandparents, and readying the home for winter. Even animals seem to be gathering what they can, preparing for the long cold wait. 
 
Oh Autumn! I see the trees giving up their leaves, the flowers losing their petals. Though these are their last days, they are often in their most glorious state! I take in their bold swansong colours and agree with the psalmist today: the earth has yielded its increase! God has blessed us! 
 
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Psalm 67 
The Nations Called to Praise God 
To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 
1 May God be gracious to us and bless us 
 and make his face to shine upon us,Selah 
2 that your way may be known upon earth, 
 your saving power among all nations. 
3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; 
 let all the peoples praise you. 
4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, 
 for you judge the peoples with equity 
 and guide the nations upon earth.Selah 
5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; 
 let all the peoples praise you. 
6 The earth has yielded its increase; 
 God, our God, has blessed us. 
7 May God continue to bless us; 
 let all the ends of the earth revere him. 
 
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 
 
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15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. 
 
17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. 
 
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15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.

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???? Philippians 3:15-21 Song - Citizenship in Heaven

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19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. 
 
21 Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. 
 
23 Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. 
 
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19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

21 Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

23 Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

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???? Ephesians 6:19-24 Song - Peace and Grace to All

25 Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, 
 each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, 
 for we are members of one another. 
26 Be angry and do not sin; 
 do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger. 
27 Do not give the devil an opportunity. 
28 The one who steals must steal no longer; 
 rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, 
 so that he may have something to share with the one who has need. 
 
29 You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, 
 but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, t 
 hat it may give grace to those who hear. 
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, 
 by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 
31 You must put away all bitterness, anger, wrath, 
 quarreling, and slanderous talk—indeed all malice. 
32 Instead, be kind to one another, 
 compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you. 
 
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25 Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, 
  each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, 
  for we are members of one another. 
26 Be angry and do not sin; 
  do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger. 
27 Do not give the devil an opportunity. 
28 The one who steals must steal no longer; 
  rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, 
  so that he may have something to share with the one who has need. 

29 You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, 
  but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, t
  hat it may give grace to those who hear. 
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, 
  by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 
31 You must put away all bitterness, anger, wrath, 
  quarreling, and slanderous talk—indeed all malice. 
32 Instead, be kind to one another, 
  compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

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???? Ephesians 4:25-32 Song - Members of One Another

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5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 
 
3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 
 
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???? Ephesians 5:1-7 Song - Walk in the Way of Love

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6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor. 
 
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6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

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???? Galatians 6:1-6 Song - Carry Each Other's Burdens

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I've observed something funny in my children: they love to point out when their siblings break the rules, but they're not so keen on keeping these rules themselves. It's true for everybody, I think. We like laws when they keep other people in check, as long as our freedoms are intact. 
 
It's a common type of hypocrisy. For example, we might complain when other people are speeding, but not even notice it when we ourselves break the speed limit. 
 
While a law-abiding community is a good thing, laws also contribute toward legalism and pride. Sometimes we feel arrogant and confident about our moral uprightness. Maybe we pat ourselves on the back, and look down upon those who struggle to obey. We might congratulate ourselves that we are good people, insinuating that others are not. 
 
If that's true, then we aren't looking at ourselves very closely. We blur over the ways in which we fail to keep all of the law, and focus only on how well we're doing in the areas that are convenient to us. 
 
I think it's important to admit that in our core being, we resist the directives of God. By nature, we want to choose our own path. We are rebels at heart. 
 
Once we learn to embrace the idea of forgiveness, when we understand that we're not saved by keeping any of God's laws, when we see that our hearts are deceitful, and that we are no better than our neighbours, then we can find ourselves actually longing to know the law and keep it- not because it saves us, but because it's the best way to live. 
 
I'm kind of curious what laws the writer of this Psalm is referring to. Was it the 613 Jewish laws in the Talmud and Torah? He seems to understand, in verses 36 and 37, that the ultimate purpose of the law is to become selfless and moderate. He maybe intuited what Jesus said about all of the law and prophets being summed up in two commandments: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind," and "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." 
 
If we remember that all we have comes from him, then we must agree that even our passion to know him is a gift he has given. It takes a transformed heart, changed by the power of God himself, for someone to even seek God. It takes the Holy Spirit, entering a person's ego like a spark of life, to alter their very character so that they can sing, along with this Psalmist, "See, I have longed for your precepts!" 
 
Amen 
 
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Psalm 119 
 
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, 
 and I will observe it to the end. 
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law 
 and observe it with my whole heart. 
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, 
 for I delight in it. 
36 Turn my heart to your decrees, 
 and not to selfish gain. 
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; 
 give me life in your ways. 
38 Confirm to your servant your promise, 
 which is for those who fear you. 
39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread, 
 for your ordinances are good. 
40 See, I have longed for your precepts; 
 in your righteousness give me life. 
 
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 
 
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I've observed something funny in my children: they love to point out when their siblings break the rules, but they're not so keen on keeping these rules themselves. It's true for everybody, I think. We like laws when they keep other people in check, as long as our freedoms are intact.

It's a common type of hypocrisy. For example, we might complain when other people are speeding, but not even notice it when we ourselves break the speed limit.

While a law-abiding community is a good thing, laws also contribute toward legalism and pride. Sometimes we feel arrogant and confident about our moral uprightness. Maybe we pat ourselves on the back, and look down upon those who struggle to obey. We might congratulate ourselves th

???? Psalm 119:33-40 Song - See, I Have Longed for Your Precepts

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14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on the earth is named. 16 I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love, 18 you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. 
 
20 Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think, 21 to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. 
 
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???? Ephesians 3:14-21 Song - Now to Him

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What exactly does it mean "to live?" Is it simply breathing, existing? Biologists might say that something is alive if it respirates, grows, reproduces, etc, but there is a more nuanced definition of living, one that most of us understand intuitively. 
 
I've overheard people say things like, "that's not living!" when referring to handling a mundane job, coping with an angry spouse, or even surviving uncomfortable weather. We all understand that to simply be alive is not necessarily the same as really LIVING. Even Jesus, when he walked the earth, told his students that he was here to bring fuller life to people: that they might live life more "abundantly." 
 
Abundant life sounds pretty good! Who doesn't want more than they need? But it might not be what you're thinking. 
 
In verse 144 of Psalm 119, the Psalmist asks God for understanding, so that he might live. I suspect he's not talking about simply breathing. He says that God's "words, laws, decrees, promises, precepts, commandments, and judgements" all contribute to his understanding, and he wants even more understanding, "that he may live." 
 
If you're like me- (I admit, I'm a bit of a rebel), commandments, laws, and judgements don't seem to be connected to abundant life. In my idealism, I imagine a life without any restrictions or constraints to be as close to idyllic as possible. 
 
But without any constraints, that blissful life soon descends into chaos and anarchy. The careful structure in our society is a tentative balance we need to live at peace with one another. 
 
But what about living at peace with yourself? What about living at peace with the ideals of perfection that torment you? What about living at peace with the Lawmaker Himself? 
 
The key is in seeking His wisdom and understanding, to remember his rules and not forget them, to even structure your life around and through them! 
 
In the end it comes down to sacrifice: how much are you willing to give up? Are you willing to be consumed with zeal for the ways of God? 
 
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Psalm 119 
137 You are righteous, O Lord, 
 and your judgements are right. 
138 You have appointed your decrees in righteousness 
 and in all faithfulness. 
139 My zeal consumes me 
 because my foes forget your words. 
140 Your promise is well tried, 
 and your servant loves it. 
141 I am small and despised, 
 yet I do not forget your precepts. 
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, 
 and your law is the truth. 
143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me, 
 but your commandments are my delight. 
144 Your decrees are righteous for ever; 
 give me understanding that I may live. 
 
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 
 
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???? Psalm 119:137-144 Song - That I May Live

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Ephesians 4:7-16 Song 
 
7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he captured captives; he gave gifts to men.” 9 Now what is the meaning of “he ascended,” except that he also descended to the lower regions, namely, the earth? 10 He, the very one who descended, is also the one who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things. 11 It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God—a mature person, attaining to the measure of Christ’s full stature. 14 So we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of people who craftily carry out their deceitful schemes. 15 But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. 16 From him the whole body grows, fitted and held together through every supporting ligament. As each one does its part, the body grows in love. 
 
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Ephesians 4:7-16 Song

7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he captured captives; he gave gifts to men.” 9 Now what is the meaning of “he ascended,” except that he also descended to the lower regions, namely, the earth? 10 He, the very one who descended, is also the one who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things. 11 It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God—a mature person, attaining to the measure of Christ’s full stature. 14 So we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by 

???? Ephesians 4:7-16 Song - Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists

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Ephesians 4:17-24 Song 
 
17 So I say this, and insist in the Lord, that you no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, being alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. 19 Because they are callous, they have given themselves over to indecency for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. 20 But you did not learn about Christ like this, 21 if indeed you heard about him and were taught in him, just as the truth is in Jesus. 22 You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires, 23 to be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image—in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth. 
 
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???? Ephesians 4:17-24 Song - The Old Man

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Sometimes I find myself using a metaphor without even realizing it. For example, I might say something like, "stay on the straight and narrow," or refer to my life as a "journey." 
 
This section of Psalm 119 also uses the pathway to describe the preferred choices one can make in life. 
 
In today's video, I filmed a route that crosses through our village, which is called the "Cataraqui Trail." It is a former railway line between Kingston and Smiths Falls, Ontario. It's a beautiful walk, which I find relaxing and peaceful. 
 
Years ago, when the engineers first laid out the route for this railway line, they carefully noted the landscape through which it must pass. Because locomotives are not able to navigate sharp corners or climb steep grades, planning the route had to have been a time-consuming and challenging task! The railway line needs to visit specific towns and cities, be as direct as possible, avoid hilly terrain, span deep valleys, cross rivers, lakes, and swamps. 
 
In a similar way, the ultimate Engineer, the God of all creation, has mapped out the ideal route to take through life. He didn't stop there, but also has walked it before us, and asks us to follow Him on this path to salvation. He knows our limitations. He understands that we face mountains of difficulty in life, valleys of sorrow, and many times encounter sharp corners which can take us by surprise. 
 
Where are you on this path? Are you trying to find your own way, or walking in the law of the Lord? Perhaps it's time to consider whether your life has "jumped off the rails," if you need to "reorient" yourself to the truths of God? 
 
I invite you now, to reaffirm your decision to follow in the ways of the Lord. 
 
Amen 
 
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Psalm 119 
The Glories of God’s Law 
1 Happy are those whose way is blameless, 
 who walk in the law of the Lord. 
2 Happy are those who keep his decrees, 
 who seek him with their whole heart, 
3 who also do no wrong, 
 but walk in his ways. 
4 You have commanded your precepts 
 to be kept diligently. 
5 O that my ways may be steadfast 
 in keeping your statutes! 
6 Then I shall not be put to shame, 
 having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. 
7 I will praise you with an upright heart, 
 when I learn your righteous ordinances. 
8 I will observe your statutes; 
 do not utterly forsake me. 
 
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Sometimes I find myself using a metaphor without even realizing it. For example, I might say something like, "stay on the straight and narrow," or refer to my life as a "journey."

This section of Psalm 119 also uses the pathway to describe the preferred choices one can make in life.

In today's video, I filmed a route that crosses through our village, which is called the "Cataraqui Trail." It is a former railway line between Kingston and Smiths Falls, Ontario. It's a beautiful walk, which I find relaxing and peaceful.

Years ago, when the engineers first laid out the route for this railway line, they carefully noted the landscape through which it must pass. Because locomotives are not able to navigate sharp corners or climb

???? Psalm 119:1-8 Song - All Your Commandments

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Isaiah 26 New International Version (NIV) 
 
26 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: 
 
We have a strong city; 
 God makes salvation 
 its walls and ramparts. 
2 Open the gates 
 that the righteous nation may enter, 
 the nation that keeps faith. 
3 You will keep in perfect peace 
 those whose minds are steadfast, 
 because they trust in you. 
4 Trust in the Lord forever, 
 for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. 
5 He humbles those who dwell on high, 
 he lays the lofty city low; 
he levels it to the ground 
 and casts it down to the dust. 
6 Feet trample it down— 
 the feet of the oppressed, 
 the footsteps of the poor. 
 
7 The path of the righteous is level; 
 you, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth. 
8 Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, 
 we wait for you; 
your name and renown 
 are the desire of our hearts. 
9 My soul yearns for you in the night; 
 in the morning my spirit longs for you. 
When your judgments come upon the earth, 
 the people of the world learn righteousness. 
10 But when grace is shown to the wicked, 
 they do not learn righteousness; 
even in a land of uprightness they go on doing evil 
 and do not regard the majesty of the Lord. 
11 Lord, your hand is lifted high, 
 but they do not see it. 
Let them see your zeal for your people and be put to shame; 
 let the fire reserved for your enemies consume them. 
 
12 Lord, you establish peace for us; 
 all that we have accomplished you have done for us. 
13 Lord our God, other lords besides you have ruled over us, 
 but your name alone do we honor. 
14 They are now dead, they live no more; 
 their spirits do not rise. 
You punished them and brought them to ruin; 
 you wiped out all memory of them. 
15 You have enlarged the nation, Lord; 
 you have enlarged the nation. 
You have gained glory for yourself; 
 you have extended all the borders of the land. 
 
16 Lord, they came to you in their distress; 
 when you disciplined them, 
 they could barely whisper a prayer. 
17 As a pregnant woman about to give birth 
 writhes and cries out in her pain, 
 so were we in your presence, Lord. 
18 We were with child, we writhed in labor, 
 but we gave birth to wind. 
We have not brought salvation to the earth, 
 and the people of the world have not come to life. 
 
19 But your dead will live, Lord; 
 their bodies will rise— 
let those who dwell in the dust 
 wake up and shout for joy— 
your dew is like the dew of the morning; 
 the earth will give birth to her dead. 
 
20 Go, my people, enter your rooms 
 and shut the doors behind you; 
hide yourselves for a little while 
 until his wrath has passed by. 
21 See, the Lord is coming out of his dwelling 
 to punish the people of the earth for their sins. 
The earth will disclose the blood shed on it; 
 the earth will conceal its slain no longer. 
 
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???? Isaiah 26:1-11 Song - The Desire of Our Hearts

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15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. 
16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 
18 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. 
19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? 
20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. 
21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. 
22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? 
23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. 
 
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15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
18 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.
22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilde

???? John 1:15-23 Song - I Am the Voice Crying in the Wilderness

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4 I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you too were called to the one hope of your calling, 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 
 
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4 I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you too were called to the one hope of your calling, 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

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???? Ephesians 4:1-6 Song - One Lord, One Faith

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It almost looks as if the entire world is changing. Since 2014, Big walls are planned, or already built in countries like Greece, Spain, Hungary, Belize, Turkey, Costa Rica, Estonia, India, Iraq, Ukraine, Lebanon, the United States, and many more. 
 
These countries say they are attempting to protect against illegal immigration and terrorism. But for many, any immigration is seen as a type of invasion! Leaders are being elected who espouse "protectionism" and "anti-other," with promises to do even more to close borders. 
 
"Fake news" from sites like Facebook may play a part in encouraging this fear, but the real problem is our hearts. 
 
The fear in our hearts causes us to protect ourselves from pain, remove ourselves from challenging conversations, avoid conflict, withdraw from difficult relationships. We shutout points-of-view that differ from our own. It may be the easier reaction, but it's not the right reaction. 
 
It's not the way of God. The way of God is love! 
 
Despite what you may have heard, love does not come naturally to we humans. Rather, we need a supernatural injection of the Holy Spirit so we can recognize others as true brothers and sisters. We will be able to look at our whole planet as a unified country of souls, rather than aliens and outsiders who are somehow intrinsically different than we are. 
 
There is a better leader to elect as King of this new world! He is a King who brings prosperity, who defends the cause of the poor, who acts justly and righteously! This King promotes peace, compassion, and deliverance! He is a Redeemer! 
 
Let's take responsibility for the part we play in fear-mongering, and invite the Holy Spirit to rain down upon us, and cleanse the fear from our hearts! Let's recognize this new King as our true leader, and follow in His ways! 
 
Amen 
 
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Psalm 72 
Prayer for Guidance and Support for the King 
Of Solomon. 
1 Give the king your justice, O God, 
 and your righteousness to a king’s son. 
2 May he judge your people with righteousness, 
 and your poor with justice. 
3 May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, 
 and the hills, in righteousness. 
4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, 
 give deliverance to the needy, 
 and crush the oppressor. 
5 May he live while the sun endures, 
 and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. 
6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, 
 like showers that water the earth. 
7 In his days may righteousness flourish 
 and peace abound, until the moon is no more. 
8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, 
 and from the River to the ends of the earth. 
9 May his foes bow down before him, 
 and his enemies lick the dust. 
10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles 
 render him tribute,may the kings of Sheba and Seba 
 bring gifts. 
11 May all kings fall down before him, 
 all nations give him service. 
12 For he delivers the needy when they call, 
 the poor and those who have no helper. 
13 He has pity on the weak and the needy, 
 and saves the lives of the needy. 
14 From oppression and violence he redeems their life; 
 and precious is their blood in his sight. 
17 May his name endure for ever, 
 his fame continue as long as the sun.May all nations be blessed in him; 
 may they pronounce him happy. 
18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, 
 who alone does wondrous things. 
19 Blessed be his glorious name for ever; 
 may his glory fill the whole earth.Amen and Amen. 
 
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 
 
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It almost looks as if the entire world is changing. Since 2014, Big walls are planned, or already built in countries like Greece, Spain, Hungary, Belize, Turkey, Costa Rica, Estonia, India, Iraq, Ukraine, Lebanon, the United States, and many more.

These countries say they are attempting to protect against illegal immigration and terrorism. But for many, any immigration is seen as a type of invasion! Leaders are being elected who espouse "protectionism" and "anti-other," with promises to do even more to close borders.

"Fake news" from sites like Facebook may play a part in enc

???? Psalm 72:1-14,17-19 Song - Give the King Your Justice O God

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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart 
 and lean not on your own understanding; 
6 in all your ways submit to him, 
 and he will make your paths straight. 
 
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; 
 fear the Lord and shun evil. 
8 This will bring health to your body 
 and nourishment to your bones. 
 
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths straight.

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
    fear the Lord and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body
    and nourishment to your bones.

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???? Proverbs 3:5-8 Song - Trust In the Lord With All Your Heart

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There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: 4 that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5 For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace: 7 because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be: 8 and they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 
 
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There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: 4 that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5 For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace: 7 because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be: 8 and they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 

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???? Romans 8:1-8 Song - There Is Now No Condemnation

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Revelation 3:19-21 Song 
 
19 “Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me. 
 
21 “To him who overcomes will I grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. 
 
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Revelation 3:19-21 Song
 
19 “Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

21 “To him who overcomes will I grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

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