I had a short dialogue with @SGT Zach Ostiguy from St. Michael Priory on his post he shared today about his thoughts on his Ren Faire attendance this past weekend and I shared this poem with him as it conveyed the sentiment I believe most Christians should have and that's about "living out their faith, not always preaching their faith". So, I decided to run that poem through my new ChatGPT program purchase with very little prompts and it returned to me, what I thought was a fantastic image and I... moreI had a short dialogue with @SGT Zach Ostiguy from St. Michael Priory on his post he shared today about his thoughts on his Ren Faire attendance this past weekend and I shared this poem with him as it conveyed the sentiment I believe most Christians should have and that's about "living out their faith, not always preaching their faith". So, I decided to run that poem through my new ChatGPT program purchase with very little prompts and it returned to me, what I thought was a fantastic image and I wanted to share it with all of you!
Imagine you are facing the most daunting challenge of your life—and you feel totally unprepared to handle it. Then imagine God invites you to ask Him for anything you need. What would you ask Him for?
Imagine you are facing the most daunting challenge of your life—and you feel totally unprepared to handle it. Then imagine God invites you to ask Him for anything you need. What would you ask Him for?
This was the experience of Solomon, David’s son, when he was about twenty years old and became king. What would you have felt as a twenty year old in Solomon’s position? God came to Solomon in a dream and told him to ask for whatever he needed (1 Kings 3:5). Solomon’s reply to God was humble and wise. He asked God for “an understanding heart” to be able to judge the people of Israel as king. Because Solomon did not ask for long life, riches, or victory over enemies, God granted his request and gave him “a wise and understanding heart” (1 Kings 3:9, 12).
The apostle James wrote that we have the same privilege—to ask God for wisdom whenever we need it. If you are facing a challenge in your life, ask God for wisdom and expect to receive it.
This is a great newsletter Grand Secretary. It is laid out perfectly and full of great information and images.... I love photos. Thank you for all the time and effort that you must put into such a project as this. You are appreciated!
1 SGT James King
Priory of Saint Helena
"post tenebras lux"
Light After Darkness
I would like to wish a happy birthday to GSY Renee, my wife. Thank you for all you do for the Order and sharing this Templar journey together, have a blessed day.
Troubles can either drive us away from God or draw us near to God. Our response does not depend on the kind of trouble. Rather, our response depends on our heart and on our view of God. We can view Him either as the source of our trouble or the source of our tranquility.
Troubles can either drive us away from God or draw us near to God. Our response does not depend on the kind of trouble. Rather, our response depends on our heart and on our view of God. We can view Him either as the source of our trouble or the source of our tranquility.
If we view God as the source of our trouble, we will likely be resentful and self-pitying. But if we view Him as the source of our tranquility, we will draw near to Him knowing that He will draw near to us. As James wrote, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). And as Paul wrote, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
If you are in a time of trouble or testing, let your experience drive you closer to God rather than away from Him. In His presence, you will find the answers you need.
I would like to wish a happy birthday to GSY Renee, my wife. Thank you for all you do for the Order and sharing this Templar journey together. Have a blessed day.
1 SGT James King
Priory of Saint Helena
"post tenebras lux"
Light After Darkness