Lily Among Thorns
Rose-Colored Glasses
Without Malice or Forethought
Rose-Colored Glasses
1st John 4:8, He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
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Without Malice or Forethought, Chapter 2 Page 169, Lily Bible Study
I began to reflect on how can it be society is spiraling out of control into a vortex of wickedness, and once I had finished drinking my juice, I was cleaning up in the kitchen and thought to fetch my Bible, and right after I went to cozy up on the sofa. I began to read aloud 1st Samuel 2:1-10,
And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk no more so exceeding proudly: let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Psalms 119:76, Let, I pray thee, they merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Lily in Thoughtful Contemplation
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2nd Timothy 3:13, But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
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Song of Solomon 2:1, I am rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
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Page 170 Lily's Bible Study Continues Your Title Goes Here
This brand of thinking led me to a love above reproach, and knowing his honest character, I was coming to the realization, all of my hopes and prayers of ever reuniting were as far reaching as my aching heart. I then tried to rationalize an explanation for the world’s insanity, which brought me to the conclusion there are those among us who perhaps think themselves more civilized as compared to the age-old people of the ancient past……I began looking for answers as well, which led me to the book of Daniel. And I read aloud Daniel 11:32, And such do as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
Psalms 36:7, How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
Lily's Fond Considerations of Caleb
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Ephesians 5:28, So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
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Psalms 5:10, Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
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Holy Sciptures
1st John 4:19, We love him, Because he loved us first.
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2nd Peter 1:19, We have also a more sure word of prophecy, where unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.
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Page 171 Lily Concludes Bible Study
I was so deep in thought by the time I had finished reading, that when the doorbell suddenly rang out. My first impulse was to jump with shock, but soon thereafter, I was filled with delight knowing who else could it be but my darling Jared……. He walked in and proceeded to greet me with a big fine-looking smile, and upon seeing his cheerful disposition, all my cares of this world began to fade into a big nothingness.
Titus 1:2, In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.
Lily's Meaningful Reflections
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Psalms 119:105, Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
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Proverbs 16:17, The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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Author's Commentary
The Biblical Love, bestowed to Lily and Caleb in a twinkling of time, a comprised embrace remains a Solemn Prayer, a kiss to be cherished evermore.
Heavens Endearing Adoration is imparted to the Loving Couple, whom articulate the eternal splendor design of love proposed as lovers do.
Conversely is a moment of truth for Lily, etched within her heart in the present, is the remorseful keepsake of a once Great Love.
Ephesians 5:25, Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church, and give himself for it.
Lily's Introspective Devotions to Caleb
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Proverbs 19:8, He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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Jude 1:21, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
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Psalms 29:2, Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Lily Thoughtfully Ponders Loves Regards
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Author's Commentary
The Melee Rages within Lily’s heart growing weary of pipe-dreams and fanciful fancies, which no longer fulfill the yearnings of her dearest desires.
Lily’s trousseau of faith seen with the spirit of Rose-Colored Glasses, aspires to never give up love’s aspirations sealed with the eternal assurance inferred in the Holy Scriptures, heaven-sent promises, poised forevermore by the Creator God’s sweet endowment of Love’s Magnificent Splendors.
Luke 12:56, Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern the time?
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Revelation 3:5, He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Lily's Cherished Bible
CREDITS
Holy Scriptures, King James Bible
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