Saturday, 19 July 2008

The Last Choir Standing

Tonight is the first time I have watched The Last Choir Standing from start to finish. What an inspiration they all are ! But the phrase that has prompted this blog is this from the leader of Sense of Sound group: "We are all individuals but with one voice".

They were all in shades of purple, all reflecting their own individuality through their dress but they were with "one voice" as they performed as a group.

I love that concept of celebrating our individuality alongside our "one voice"..... brings to mind
'Romford Salvation Army, Living as God's Family, Building His Kingdom'!

Lord show us how .....

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Proverbs

Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his moccasins.
American Indian Proverb

Reminding me to pray for our young people who are going to Zambia next week. Walking in their flip-flops!

Call on God, but row away from the rocks.
Indian Proverb

Reminds me that I have personal responsiblity as well as replying on God. We are the hands of Christ etc....

You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.
Irish Proverb

Back to previous blog about 'reputation'. Again a reminder, I have personal responsibility for my own spiritual life.

What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your mouth.
Jewish Proverb

Reminds me to guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Hold a true friend with both hands.
Nigerian Proverb

Reminds me to nurture my personal friendships.