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The English School System, in which I grew up, did at least pay 'lip service' to the Christian roots of our Civilised Society.  An essential part of our daily routine was School Assembly, where we learned many magnificent hymns (although I suspect Iearned this one later in the Pentecostal Churches.)

On waking this morning, this tune was on my heart, and its refrain, "It Is Well, It Is Well, With My Soul!"  Each week, I prepare an inspirational message for publication by www.moodscope.com for the Monday blog.  Moodscope has an audience of mixed faiths (including humanism) so the policy is not to overtly share a spiritual message.  For this reason, I started to meditate on the sensory experiences that lead me to a feeling of well-being.  Kind David did a similar exercise when he wanted to self-encourage his soul.

For example, in the beginning of Psalm 42...
As the deer pants for the water brooks,
    so my soul pants after you, God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
    When shall I come and appear before God?
My tears have been my food day and night,
    while they continually ask me, “Where is your God?”
These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me,
    how I used to go with the crowd, and led them to God’s house,
    with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a holy day.

And from Psalm 77
I will remember Yah’s deeds;
    for I will remember your wonders of old.
I will also meditate on all your work,
    and consider your doings.

In this message I am encouraging you to intentionally meditate on the sensory 'triggers' that lead to a sense of well-being.  Then, if you're feeling proactive, go and seek them out, giving thanks to God for the joy they will bring.

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Some of the most contemporary wisdom you could hope to hear - and all from a book that is 3000 years old!  Hence the validity of one of the main themes: there is nothing new under the sun!

Bearing More Fruit
Together, we can multiply the resources and the reach of this Podcast.
If you'd like to invest as a partner with me in this rewarding work, you can use Ko-Fi to fund our passion for sharing the Word.  I felt led, many years ago, to become like the loyal steward in this verse: "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?" [Luke 12:42]  If you share my belief that fresh, 'Daily Bread' is essential for growth and health, then feel free to join me in this delightful task.

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