Most Christians are probably familiar with the phrase, "The Lord works in mysterious ways." The phrase is attributed to an English hymn written by William Cowper in 1774. It is actually a misquote, since the verse was written as, "God moves in a mysterious way." Although not actually found in Scripture, there are many Bible verses that may have inspired Cowper to write that verse. The following are a few of them.
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According to James Hollomn, (Hymn's words are found in the link) it may have been drawn from Isaiah 55:8-9 - "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than yours ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
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Alicia Purdy, in Deseret News - Faith, believes the hymn alludes to the idea found in various Biblical verses, such as that in Romans 11:33 - "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!"
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Although I have been involved in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Bible Studies my entire life, I am no expert. However, I found the words in Jeremiah 29:11 as a possible inspiration for the verse - "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
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If you've never listened to this very inspirational hymn, you may listen to it at YouTube's channel, AHymn aWeek. It was the last hymn Cowper wrote, whom apparently suffered with depression throughout his life. May he rest in peace. Thank you for taking the time to read my post, follow my blog, and/or taking the time to leave a comment. Blessings!
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Great to have it with us at Try It On Tuesday! Thank you!
I love the origami-cat-card-- super idea with the wobble eyes, a lovely project!
The page with the Jeremiah words is AMAZING - and it beautiful fits the Art Journal Journey theme - THANK YOU to be with us again. I am now hearing the You Tube Mix of Gary's AHymn aweek channel- thank you for the link as well.
Last but not least the Cactus Trio phot is awesome and it is fantastic to have you with us over at Moo Mania & More !
I wish you a good and happy new week !
Blessings
Susi
Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday and Wednesday Challenges
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xxx Hazel.
And wonderful choice for m too... M for Mystery, as His works are most of the time. Where would we be without hope and faith in Him?
Have a nice ABC-day / -week
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I very much like the text from Jeremiah, although he struck
me as being a troubled man.
My Bible is the Authorised King James Version so the text reads
differently;
'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD,
Thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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Blessings dear friend,
Di.
ABCW team.
Wishing you a delightful week ~ ^_^
Leslie
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April #33
Happy ABCW!
ROG, ABCW
God bless you,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
Happy PPF and weekend xx
Your flower piece is lovely.
Happy PPF
much love...
Fantastic post Arnoldo!!!
Happy PPF~
Hugs Giggles
Have a nice weekend
~~ Irene
The kitty, makes for a fun and unique card.
And the cactus flowers are beautiful. Still no flowers blooming in my little neck of the woods. Congrats on being honored on PPF.
Love and hugs
Maarit
Happy birthday and many more to come in all the love, health and happiness!!
Melody (ABC-w_Team)