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17th
Psalm 95

Top down attentional effect. A way our brains work to avoid sensory overload. Focusing in on what we want to see. It affects our thinking in many ways, including in ways that make us anxious and worried.

Isaiah 6
vs 3
The glory of God overwhelms Isaiah, but he is cleansed (in aforeshadowing of what Jesus does for everyone who believes at the Cross).
The angel (or Jesus Himself) reassures Isaiah.

The glory of God shakes not only the Temple but the whole creation. The whole creation proclaims God's glory.

Psalm 23
He is with us, in us, as we go through the valley of the shadow of death.

Matthew 14:22 - 23
Peter walking on the water. He was fine while he focused on Jesus. But he began to sank when he focused on the storm around him.

7th
1 Peter 1:1 - 12
Rejoice in suffering
Trials and suffering.

Peter writes to regions where Paul had founded churches.

vs 10 - 12
Quoting Joel as he did at Pentecost.

vs 3
Increasing peace.

Born Again, by the will of the Father.

vs 6
Trials, for a short while. But all times, all of history, are a short while, compared to Eternity.
The trials refine our faith. The trials give us true faith, giving glory to God when He returns. It is about Him, not us.

Psalm 23