January the 2nd; No pictures as my new camera says new batteries needed, even though thats what is in it!

Let me just go back a day to January the 1st

on 1 January 1745 and on almost every New Year`s Day thereafter, Dr Johnson composed a prayer for himself. He did this in the small hours, and although he was normally a speedy writer he seems to have taken two or three hours over these little prayers.

                                                        1773
JAN  1. MANE 1.33. Almighty God, by whose mercy my life has been yet prolonged to another year, grant that thy mercy may not be vain. Let not my years be multiplied to encrease my guilt, but as age advances, let me become more pure in my thoughts, more regular in my desires, & more obedient to thy laws. Let not the cares of the world distract me, nor the evils of age overwhelm me. But Continue and encrease they loving kindess towards me, and when thou shalt call me hence, receive me to everlasting happiness, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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THE NAMING OF JESUS
` you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins` (Matt. 1.21)

Ah! Ah! that wonderful Name! Ah! that delectable Name! This is the Name that is above all names, the Name that is highest of all, without which no man hopes for salvation. This Name is sweet and joyful, fiving veritable comfort to the heart of man. Verily the Name of Jesus is in my mind a joyous song and heavenly music in mine ear, and in my mouth a honeyed sweetness. Wherefore no wonder I love that Name which gives comfort to me in all my anguish. I cannot pray, I cannot meditate, but in sounding the Name of Jesus. I savour no joy that is not mingled with Jesus. Wheresoever I be, whresoever I sit, whatsoever I do, the thought of my saviour of the Name of Jesus never leaves my mind. I have set it in my mind, I have set it as a token upon my hear. What can he lack who desires to love the Name of Jesus unceasingly?    
                                                                Richard Rolle

Getting back to Luton and in my humble abode with Buster and Harry. Harry asked me if I wanted any bicuits. I said that they were current biscuits and as a child I didnt like currents, but as an adult I now do. Though I said I cannot break my fast on just the second day. Now Harry the little mystic that he is, replied, " Yeah, and I didnt like currents, when I was older, but I do now".

Oki dokey; I must go now so I can have some quality time tormenting my son. He just laughed at that. Just goes to show which of the two boys I have here today.

You all have a good day and know you are well loved.

Your brother Peter

Happy new year. May God bless us all. Especially bless athiests

The trick is to always start off in the right typeface.


How much Holy Spirit is there?
More than we will ever need.
Use all you want,
theres plenty more
where that came from.

You cant see the Holy Spirit,
but it`s there.
I dont know where its from.
Its just always been around.

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New year

New improved Bro Peter

I have faith and hope that this year is the
best one yet for us all. Its all we have at the moment and so we are responsible for making the most of it.

My love to all yours

Bro Peter

Ps (sung in cheery voice) Gods the boss of me now. Gods the boss of me now and He always will be.

I am not desperate, but just want to inform women in this universe that I am available.

Hi folks, this is an outreach blog to let the women in the universe; via those that look at my blog, know that I am an outsider artist and  a single dad who would like to have some female company on this roller coaster journey which we know as life. Do we take it seriously?

theartistpgkimble@talktalk.net

Hmm, I ought to share my thoughts about the spiritual journey. I know a devout Hindu couple. They are young, with a child and practise abstinence from sex. This could be something for more of us to consider. Should we be looking for intimate platonic relationships?

This amongst other things, makes me wonder if my life is meant to be devoted to service to God alone. Christ has no feet on earth now but mine! That of course is not for me alone to say, as we can many of us choose to follow Jesus and become the body of Christ here on Earth.

Buster is a bit agitated and so I had better take him out now.

As one of my sons stayed overnight and likes to get on this computer, Its in Gods hands as to is I better blog goes on later. I am doing the intercessions in All Saints church Luton tomorrow, so please pray that I am guided by the Holy Spirit.

May God bless you all.
Your brother in Christ, Peter    

Not drowning but waving.(stevie smith is dead, but is still alive in our hearts.)

Ahoy there. Why cannot an outsider arti8st like me let the universe know that in this little town in which I live called Luton, their is not one female I am attracted to, or is attracted to me. Yet, shout out, come on you, the wonderful  lady that has decided you cant be a nun, who is somewhere out there in this magnificent world.
 contact me. theartistpgk@talktalk.net.

 Go 4 it. I spent six years living and creating art and two wonderful sons in the Philippines, before coming back to the united kingdom. My God, (this I pray with sincerity) the only thing keeping me from becoming a monk, is I believe that even if I have to travel to Timbuktu, I am meant to love another woman. ARE YOU HER? ASK YOURSELF!

I have to spend a lot of time here in England, to be with my family. Oh yeah, there is also Buster my German Shepard. God bless Buster, as he has been heaven sent.

I do appreciate  my blog getting between thirty to  fifty hits a day and ask God to bless all who see what I write. Even those who doubt God`s or my existence! I do try to think good thoughts, speak good words and do good actions. Saying that, I shall leave you now with this;

How much Tao (Gods love) is there?
More than you`ll ever need.
Use all you want,
theirs plenty more
where that came from.

Bless you and all our endeavours,
Your brother Peter  
  

Merry Christmass. Jesus wept and so did eye. God I am happy.

 

The above is a triptych which I painted yesterday. Done on some canvases which were a present. Also got some paint. Buster got quite a few treats also.

One of my favourite presents was a book, The Inner Life, by Thomas a Kempis. I was going to say that I have almost finished it. No, that's not the case. I have almost read it through for the first time. Here is a short piece, which I would like to share with you. Also I shall spend a long time today praying it and meditating on it, one word at a time.

   ` O most blessed grace, that makes the poor in spirit rich in virtues, and the richly blessed humble in heart! Come, descend on me! Fill me with your comfort, lest my soul faint from weariness and dryness of mind. I pray, Lord, that I may find favour in Your sight, for Your grace is sufficient for me, even if I obtain none of those things that nature desires. However often I am tempted and troubled, I will fear no evil so long as Your grace remains with me.`

Well my brothers and sisters, may the love of God which passeth all understanding, be with you now and always.

Peace and love to you from, your brother Peter

Under the ground of my photo is Munchs Maddona

I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all I love you all

I do hope that we all have a productive and loving day. That we find time to step out of our own concerns and give prayer, or thought for others. We are all connected, whether we realize it yet or not. The Buddha realized it and became One with the universe. Jesus realized it and wept for us, before his journey to the cross.

          THINK GOOD THOUGHTS 

               

          SPEAK GOOD WORDS

          DO GOOD ACTIONS     and love everybody

Good day my brothers and sisters. The above is the painting mentioned in the title. At the top is a photo I took whilst exercising the Buster between eight and nine am.

                        IN THE MORNING

    In the morning we remember God as the origin and goal of our life, something sacred which we have been given to live; we need time to ponder on the meaning of life, something which we can only explore one day at a time, constantly returning to God, the source of life and of our hopes for fulfilment. to expore the meaning of life is to begin a journey in search of God.

     These prayers are dominated by the image of light: we cannot live without it. The light of the sun is an image of Jesus Christ who rised in our hearts and minds, and gives warmth as well as light. The created world reflects the glory of God who remains invisible, at the heart of creation. The sight of the things God has made shoud turn us inwards to look for the source of thier beauty and energy.

O God, creator of light, at the rising of your sun this morning, let the greatest of all lights, your love, rise like the sun within our hearts.      Amenian Church.

O Lord, when I awake and day begins,

Waken me to your presence,

Waken me to your indwelling,

Waken me to inward sight of you, 

and speech with you and strength with you,

that all my earthly walk may waken into joy

and my spirit leap up to you all day all ways.

                                        E. Milner-White

Eternal Father of my Soul,

Let my first thought today be of you,

let my first impulse be to worship you,

let my first speech be your name,

let my first action bet to kneel before you in prayer.

                                                     John Baillie

 

Buster my good sheperd dog. Seek and Ye Shall Find.

                                                        
                                                             Seek and Ye Shall Find
Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh is shall be opened.                                          
                                                                                                                   (matt.7:7-8)


This was the simple invitation Jesus gave to us all. For us to begin our spiritual quest for purpose, fullfillment and meaning by starting with prayer. The search for answers to what we need, want and answers to critical turning points or crisis are found through diligent prayer. Frin humble posture of prayerful moments spent on bent knees many seekers have received vivid answer of hope and at other times a resounding no when one door shuts, but onother opens to a new possibility. Christ, Jesus, gave us the promise that if we seek diligently we will be rewarded for our seeking.

We should think of ourselves as travellers asking for guidance, whilst making a new road through uncharted land. If we fail to ask we may wander lost for only God knows how long. Yet with time spent in diligent prayer then our questions will be answered.

Our earnest seeking with consistant practice (and this is perhaps the difference between a practicing Christian and a believer.) of prayer will enhance our journey and our lives. Everyone who prays and seeks with an earnest heart will receive. Rich, poor, young, old, man or woman. All people can be seekers and are welcome through grace to ask the Lord to grant them mercy and fulfill their needs.

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My eldest son is here now and was good enough to do some of Buster`s training with him. I had better end this blog here and have some father/son and dog time together.

Love and peace to all beings, Your brother in Christ, Peter.