1.26.11

This is my 100th post.

And the nominations are out for the 83rd Oscar Awards.
Here are my bets:
Best Picture The King’s Speech / The Social Network
Best Actor Colin Firth
Best Actress Annette Bening / Natalie Portman
Best Supporting Actor Christian Bale / Geoffrey Rush
Best Supporting Actress Melissa Leo / Hailee Steinfeld
Best Director Tom Hooper / David Fincher

On my to-watch list:
True Grit
The King’s Speech
The Fighter

And the semifinalists are lined-up for the Australian Open, too!
Caroline Wozniacki (1) vs Li Na (9)
Vera Zvonareva (2) vs Kim Clijsters (3)
And I like a Kim Clijsters-Li Na finals.
And I like either of them to win.



But one familiar name will be missing in the marquee for the men’s side.
Roger Federer (2) will meet Novak Djokovic (3)
but
David Ferrer (7) upset Rafael Nadal (1) 6-4 6-2 6-3 in 2 and a half hours.
No more Rafa Slam.
No more Nadal-Federer finals.
No more.
I am inconsolable.
I am in mourning.
An injury held his dream at bay.
And even in victory, David Ferrer knew it wasn't real.
Hu-hu-hu!!!
(I like Andy to get his No. 1; not Roger getting his No. 17.)

Wednesday!!!
And the clock ticks.
And the papers come rushing in.
Reports to gather and summarize.
Budget.
EW.

Wednesday!!!
Wednesday!!!
Wednesday!!!


REFLECTIONS
Exodus 35-37

The Lord expects those whom he has given skills to offer their skills as he wills.

Exodus 35:30-35
Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic craftsmanship. And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as craftsmen, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them master craftsmen and designers.

The willingness of the people is acknowledged.
Come to think of it, those who were not willing were not coerced to offer!

But the leaders also knew when enough is enough.
In other words, there was no corruption!

Exodus 36:5-7
“The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD commanded to be done.” Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word throughout the camp: “No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” And so the people were restrained from bringing more, because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work.

A yielded heart, mind and soul can do anything and everything for the glory of God.
An obedient heart is committed to do just one thing: obey without question.