Author: the real Aj

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Prayer Requests 12-18-20

It’s Friday, so please remember to pray for Mumsee, Mike, and the Nestlings.

Anyone else?

Psalm 119:129-144

פ Pe

129 Your statutes are wonderful;
    therefore I obey them.
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
    it gives understanding to the simple.
131 I open my mouth and pant,
    longing for your commands.
132 Turn to me and have mercy on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;
    let no sin rule over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,
    that I may obey your precepts.
135 Make your face shine on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.
136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.

צ Tsadhe

137 You are righteous, Lord,
    and your laws are right.
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;
    they are fully trustworthy.
139 My zeal wears me out,
    for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested,
    and your servant loves them.
141 Though I am lowly and despised,
    I do not forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding that I may live.

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Peter’s Pack of Pickled Pigskin Picks 2020- Week 16

It’s here. The final week of College Football 2020, except for the playoffs and other bowl games (if any). The main ten games are all conference championships. The extras are make up games being played for the money or prestige. One of them involves a Top 5 team, which could end up meaning something. Make sure you pick those, as there may be a Christmas bonus for correct guesses. You know, the extra credit we teachers sometimes offer at the end of a term.

Speaking of bonuses, I added color to the choices. Those are the team colors (or at least one of them). In the past some people admitted to choosing based on the colors, so I’m saving those a few seconds of time.

AJ’s note- the colors didn’t transfer when I copied and pasted it. Sorry. 

Whatever you do, make your entries by Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, @ 7:30 EST, as that’s when the fun begins!

Conference Playoff Week (and a few make-up games just in case)

  1.  B1G Ten: #14 Northwestern vs #4 Ohio State

  2. Big 12: #10 Oklahoma vs #6 Iowa State

  3. Sun Belt: #19 Louisiana vs #12 Coastal Carolina

  4. Mountain West: Boise State vs San José State

  5. Pac 12: Oregon vs USC

  6. SEC: #1 Alabama vs Florida

  7. American Athletic: #23 Tulsa vs #9 Cincinnati

  8. Conference USA: UAB vs Marshall

  9. MAC:  Ball State vs Buffalo

10. Tie Breaker (pick winner and final score)- ACC: #3 Clemson  vs #2 Notre Dame

Just in case games (you never know this year) Air Force @ Army;  #5 Texas A&M @ Tennessee;

Nebraska @ Rutgers (Nebraska needs the morale boost)

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Prayer Requests 12-17-20

It’s Thursday, so don’t forget to pray for Jo, her former students, and the people of PNG.

Anyone else?

Psalm 119:113-128

ס Samekh

113 I hate double-minded people,
    but I love your law.
114 You are my refuge and my shield;
    I have put my hope in your word.
115 Away from me, you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.
117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered;
    I will always have regard for your decrees.
118 You reject all who stray from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;
    therefore I love your statutes.
120 My flesh trembles in fear of you;
    I stand in awe of your laws.

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is righteous and just;
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,
    looking for your righteous promise.
124 Deal with your servant according to your love
    and teach me your decrees.
125 I am your servant; give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.
127 Because I love your commands
    more than gold, more than pure gold,
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,
    I hate every wrong path.

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Prayer Requests 12-16-20

It’s Wednesday, so don’t forget Ajissun and the folks in The Gambia.

Anyone else?

Psalm 119:97-112

מ Mem

97 Oh, how I love your law!
    I meditate on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
    and make me wiser than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
    for I meditate on your statutes.
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
    for I obey your precepts.
101 I have kept my feet from every evil path
    so that I might obey your word.
102 I have not departed from your laws,
    for you yourself have taught me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 I gain understanding from your precepts;
    therefore I hate every wrong path.

נ Nun

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,
    a light on my path.
106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.
107 I have suffered much;
    preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,
    and teach me your laws.
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,
    I will not forget your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare for me,
    but I have not strayed from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.
112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.