Pondering

Do you ever just ponder?

The Bible Study I am a part of ponders. They ponder a lot.

Is it always a good thing to ponder?

Or is there a time to ponder and a time to just accept?

The following 7 examples of pondering in the Bible should help answer the question of when to ponder.

1. Nehemiah 5:7
   I pondered them in my mind and then accused the nobles and officials. I told them, “You are charging your own people interest!” So I called together a large meeting to deal with them
   Nehemiah 5:6-8 (in Context) Nehemiah 5 (Whole Chapter)                                                               Nehemiah heard the anger and cries from the people and pondered their complaint and then acted on the injustice.                                                                                                                                                
2. Psalm 64:9
   All people will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done.
   Psalm 64:8-10 (in Context) Psalm 64 (Whole Chapter)                                                                      The people pondered the acts of God. 
3. Psalm 107:43
   Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD.
   Psalm 107:42-43 (in Context) Psalm 107 (Whole Chapter)                                                                Pondering the loving deeds of God. His love endures forever.
4. Psalm 111:2
   Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
   Psalm 111:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 111 (Whole Chapter)                                                                     Pondering the great works of God. The ponderers were those who delight in the great works.
5. Psalm 119:95
   The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.
   Psalm 119:94-96 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter)                                                                 They pondered the statutes of God.
6. Ecclesiastes 12:9
   [ The Conclusion of the Matter ] Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
   Ecclesiastes 12:8-10 (in Context) Ecclesiastes 12 (Whole Chapter)                                                    Solomon pondered God's wisdom.                                                                                                                                     
7. Luke 2:19
   But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
   Luke 2:18-20 (in Context) Luke 2 (Whole Chapter)

 What do you think now?

I think we are to ponder the wonders of the Lord.
We should ponder the works of God.
We should ponder the loving deeds of God.
We should ponder the statutes of God.
We should ponder the wisdom of God.
We can treasure all the words of God and ponder them in our hearts like Mary did.

Annual Month of Thanksgiving Review

30 Days of Thanksgiving archive from my November Facebook page

Day 1 - Thankful for a bed to sleep.

Day 2 - Thankful for the rain. I like it even when it's cold.

Day 3 - Thankful for the sun. The Pacific Northwest is really cool. It rains and is sunny sometimes at the same time.

Day 4 - I am thankful for friends who know me so well...

Day 5 - i am thankful I have a Daddy here on earth who has shown me a glimpse of the love I have from my Abba father in heaven.

Day 6 - I am thankful for KACCLive on UStream and the Android app that allows me to view it.

Day 7 - I am thankful for my sight. I am continually amazed at the depth of my sight after surgery compared to the lack of depth before... I used to live in a TV now I see stars and clouds and even the ground.

Day 8 - I am thankful for 31 years of marriage to my best friend. Through the good times and bad, the ups and downs, sickness and health, trials and joys, in other words Life... Happy Anniversary Honey!

Day 9 - so grateful to discover the simple addition of a scarf keeps me warm all over.

Day 10 - Thankful for the beautiful view of Mt. Rainier today and so often since I've been here.

Day 11 - today is rather obvious - thanks for all who serve or have served in the military to preserve the freedoms we have in this country from being taken by other countries. I am also thankful we still have the freedom to speak to preserve those same freedoms from within...

Day 12 - I am thankful for the Body of Christ. It is the same body no matter where you go...

Day 13 - thankful that when we love others there is grace to forgive and let go...forget the past and move on together into the present.

Day 14 - Thank you for Christmas Music. Yes Sarah I noticed.

Day 15 - Thankful for those days to just catch up and get things done days...

Day 16 - Thankful for comfort food - homemade mac n cheese and peanut butter cookies - Yum!

Day 17 - I am glad to be an Aunt.

ONLY AN AUNT ~ can love like a mommy, keep secrets like a sister, behave like a friend, and love them like their own. Re-post this if you're an Aunt that loves your Nieces and Nephews (more than they will ever know). ♥

Day 18 - I am thankful my fb friends are intelligent people and know that just because someone posts 30 days of something or plays games or posts pass it alongs that they know they still get to choose what they participate in or play without any judgement or pressure from here. :)

Day 19 - I thank God for carrying me through the storms and even more for giving me peace in the midst of the fiercest storms.

Day 20 - I am thankful for my daughters. They have all grown up into beautiful women and bring joy to those around them. (It's hard to let them grow up and fly but better to allow the flying than steal the joy by putting in a cage.)

Day 21 - I am thankful for friends who care with action. Thank you Carolyn for taking care of my precious Isabella. I know it's been hard on her. I miss her so much.

Day 22 - thanks for sleepless nights ... extended opportunity for prayer and quiet time with the Word (audio of course, so I can still rest my body)

Day 23 - Thankful for sisters, birth, in-law, adopted and in Christ. I love all of my sisters and am truly thankful for their presence in my life.

Day 24 - Thankful we have a day of thanks set aside for the whole nation to take time to reflect and be thankful for our multitude of blessings.

Day 25 - Thankful for family traditions. Thank you Adams Family for allowing me to enjoy your annual tree hunt.

Day 26 - I am thankful for two hearts bonding as one even through trials, sorrows, sickness and distance.

Day 27 - I am thankful for my warm fuzzy blanket.

Day 28 - I am thankful for the knowledge to help my body heal. Now the trick is to do it.

Day 29 - thankful for the peace that truly passes understanding. It truly can only come from trusting God.

Day 30 - thankful for grace and forgiveness