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The word “understanding” in the Hebrew is SAKAL (Strong, 1996) H7919. This means “to understand, be wise, prudent and have insight regarding the promises of God in such a way that will bring success” (Joshua 1:8).
This is awesome. When I have my singing lessons, I am taught to always be a step ahead of the words I am singing, to pre-empt the words. To think on the words that I am singing. Focus on what is coming so that the end execution is it's best. This gives me time to meditate on the words to understand their meaning.
“Earth's crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God,
But only he who sees takes off his shoes;
The rest sit round and pluck blackberries.”
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And every common bush afire with God,
But only he who sees takes off his shoes;
The rest sit round and pluck blackberries.”
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“The biggest coward of a man is to awaken the love of a woman without the intention of loving her.”
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“We think you'll find that every woman in her heart of hearts longs for three things: to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to unveil beauty. That's what makes a woman come alive.”
― Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
― Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
“Instead of asking, 'What should a woman do—what is her role?' it would be far more helpful to ask, 'What is a woman—what is her design?' and, 'Why did God place Woman in our midst?”
― Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
― Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
“She is the crescendo, the final, astonishing work of God. Woman. In one last flourish creation comes to a finish with Eve. She is the Master's finishing touch.”
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