Bilbo's Tree

The Majesty of the Mind, Hands, and Heart of God

A prayer and mediation of thanksgiving to God for the earth and all that is in it.  This is His Creation and when we see it's beauty do we offer our joyful praise to Him, or do we find ourselves distracted by so many things or bitter by a worn-down life?  Do we see and remember Him when we see the work of His hands, mind, and heart?  May we ever do so. www.incense-ptl.com eric@incense-ptl.com Texts: Psalm 95:1-7 Romans 1:19-20 Tracks: "Endless Water" by Rest Settle "Elements" by Outside the Sky

Plan A

A prayer and meditation upon the Passion of Jesus.  He knew what he was doing.  It was plan A.  There never was a plan B.  This should  bring us much comfort and joy.  Ultimately, it is more than just a story to remember — what he did is the pinnacle of all time and space.  It draws us to glorify a cosmic King and God.   www.incense-ptl.com eric@incense-ptl.com Texts: Psalm 40:1-10 Hebrews 10:1-18 Tracks: "Resonance" by Outside the Sky "A Construct" by Falls

Hide

A prayer and mediation about hiding — wrestling with the fact we often find ourselves hiding 'from' God rather than 'in' God.  Why do we do this?  What does God want us to do? www.incense-ptl.com eric@incense-ptl.com Texts: Genesis 3:1-11 Psalm 32:6-7 Colossians 3:1-4 Tracks: "Night Wonder" by Outside the Sky "Out of the Darkness" by Moments "Sundown Motel" by Rest Settle

The Day of Distress

A prayer and mediation for peace in the Middle East, and particularly for those who call YHVH the Lord God.  It is difficult to know how to pray for such a thing, or what to pray for, but sometimes just praying God's Word to Him and standing with it (and upon it) seems appropriate.  We utilize Psalm 102 to do just that in a prayer for God's people. www.incense-ptl.com eric@incense-ptl.com Texts: Psalm 119:73-80 (Yod) Psalm 102 Tracks: "Here With You" by Moments "Healing Waters" by Moments

Bilbo's Tree

What is prayer?  What is prayer meant to be like for the Christian?  Though J.R.R. Tolkien was famous in denying any grand allegory  to the Christian message, we take  a short excerpt from "The Hobbit" and find in it a wonderful image of prayer for the follower of Christ.  What does prayer have in common with climbing a tree in the middle of a dark forest?  May it be an encouragement to our prayer life. www.incense-ptl.com eric@incense-ptl.com Texts: "The Hobbit," by J.R.R. Tolkien an excerpt from "Flies and Spiders" Tracks: "Beside the Starless Sea" by Moments "Prologue" by Shimmer "In Motion" by Moments "Sincerity" by Acreage