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Date Posted: 03:06:02 01/17/03 Fri
Author: Cheri
Subject: Thursday's horse fact..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.." on 15:24:33 01/13/03 Mon



The Lipizzan..


Genetic base..


With less than 3,000 purebred Lipizzans in the world, the breed is considered rare, and the number of foals born each year is correspondingly small. Extreme care is taken by those involved in the production of Lipizzan horses to insure that the purity of the breed is preserved. Much effort has been expended to develop educational programs in order to foster voluntary adherence to the traditional breed goals and objectives.


In the late 20th century, the Lipizzan has proven to be a successful competitor at all levels of competition dressage and driving, as well as continuing to be the ultimate mount for classical horsemanship. The breed has also proven to be suitable for other equestrian disciplines including pleasure riding. Owners and breeders are dedicated to the Lipizzan breed because they appreciate its rarity, cultural importance, romantic history, and its traits of intelligence, classic beauty, and harmonious, athletic way of moving.

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[> Friday's inspiration.. -- Cheri, 02:08:09 01/18/03 Sat



A SPECIAL PRESENCE

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Matthew 28:16-20 (NRSV)

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

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Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

- James 4:8 (NRSV)

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RECENTLY when I had finished my morning devotional reading, I remained in silent meditation. I always know by faith that God is present, but on this day I became acutely aware of a special divine presence. I did not see God, but I felt God's presence in an awesome way. Then I spoke within my heart, "Why are you here, Lord?" And God seemed to answer in a real way, almost audibly, "Because you are here."

That powerful Presence lingered, loving me. After a while that special presence lifted and I remained in a wonderful silence. I thought, Yes, what the Bible says about God's presence is really true: Draw near to God, and God will draw near to you. I had often read those words but took them for granted. I understood them as a declaration, but I had never experienced the promise of those words in such a real way.

As I think about that morning, I realize that when Jesus promised, "I am with you always," it is literally true. Although we accept this promise by faith, I also realized that as we pay attention to Christ's presence, we experience it more and more deeply.


Prayer: Help us, Lord, when we pray, to rest with you in silence and
to give you the opportunity to reveal yourself. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
When we show up, God is already there.

-- Anne Sandberg (Illinois, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Someone who longs to experience God's presence
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