Sunday, November 23, 2025

Reflection - Psalm 122 - Mrs. Craig's Problem

Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 122, "Mrs. Craig's Problem", Page 164.
By Richard DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Writer


Psalm 122
PHOTO: Psalm 122
I rejoiced with those who said to me,
Let us go to the house of the Lord.
Our feet are standing
in your gates, Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is built like a city
that is closely compacted together.
That is where the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord,
to praise the name of the Lord
according to the statute given to Israel.
There the thrones for judgment stand,
the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
May those who love you be secure.
May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels.

For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I will say, “
Peace be within you.
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your prosperity.


Mrs. Craig's Problem
Church attendance is a privilege. We recognize that some people cannot attend because of physical problems or other legitimate reasons. But those who can be in church should be. The singing, prayers, fellowship, and teaching of God's Word are just what we need for the work ahead.

The
Nashville Banner reported that 81 year-old Ella Craig had perfect attendance in Sunday school for twenty years. That's 1,040 Sundays! The article then raised these questions.

1. Doesn't Mrs. Craig ever have company on Sunday to keep her away from church?
2. Doesn't she ever have headaches, colds, nervous spells, or tired feelings?
3. Doesn't she ever take a weekend trip?
4. Doesn't she ever sleep late on Sunday morning?
5. Doesn't it ever rain or snow on Sunday morning?
6. Doesn't she ever get her feelings hurt by someone in the church?

The article concluded by asking, "
What's the matter with Mrs. Craig?" The answer: Nothing at all. But if we are not in church on Sunday when we can be, there is something wrong with us! We need to take a lesson from Mrs. Craig.
- Richard DeHaan
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Psalm 122
I rejoiced with those who said to me,
Let us go to the house of the Lord.
Our feet are standing
in your gates, Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is built like a city
that is closely compacted together.
That is where the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord,
to praise the name of the Lord
according to the statute given to Israel.
There the thrones for judgment stand,
the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
May those who love you be secure.
May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels.

For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I will say, “
Peace be within you.
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your prosperity.


Let us go to the house of the Lord.
PHOTO: Let us go to the house of the Lord.
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Mrs. Craig's Problem
Church attendance is a privilege. We recognize that some people cannot attend because of physical problems or other legitimate reasons. But those who can be in church should be. The singing, prayers, fellowship, and teaching of God's Word are just what we need for the work ahead.


Church attendance is a privilege.
PHOTO: Church attendance is a privilege. We recognize that some people cannot attend because of physical problems or other legitimate reasons. But those who can be in church should be. The singing, prayers, fellowship, and teaching of God's Word are just what we need for the work ahead.
Picture posted by Christ Reigns on 15 October 2024
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The Nashville Banner reported that 81 year-old Ella Craig had perfect attendance in Sunday school for twenty years.
PHOTO: The Nashville Banner reported that 81 year-old Ella Craig had perfect attendance in Sunday school for twenty years. That's 1,040 Sundays!
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1. Doesn't Mrs. Craig ever have company on Sunday to keep her away from church?
2. Doesn't she ever have headaches, colds, nervous spells, or tired feelings?
3. Doesn't she ever take a weekend trip?
4. Doesn't she ever sleep late on Sunday morning?
5. Doesn't it ever rain or snow on Sunday morning?
6. Doesn't she ever get her feelings hurt by someone in the church?


The article then raised these questions.
PHOTO: The article then raised these questions.
1. Doesn't Mrs. Craig ever have company on Sunday to keep her away from church?
2. Doesn't she ever have headaches, colds, nervous spells, or tired feelings?
3. Doesn't she ever take a weekend trip?
4. Doesn't she ever sleep late on Sunday morning?
5. Doesn't it ever rain or snow on Sunday morning?
6. Doesn't she ever get her feelings hurt by someone in the church?
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The article concluded by asking, "
What's the matter with Mrs. Craig?" The answer: Nothing at all. But if we are not in church on Sunday when we can be, there is something wrong with us! We need to take a lesson from Mrs. Craig.
- Richard DeHaan
 

Dear Lord
PHOTO: "Dear Lord, we pray we realize that if we are not in church on Sunday when we can be, there is something wrong with us. And we need to take a lesson from Mrs. Craig. The 81 year-old had perfect attendance in Sunday school for twenty years, which is 1,040 Sundays.

Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
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Reflection - Psalm 122 - Mrs. Craig's Problem
Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 122, "Mrs. Craig's Problem", Page 164.
By Richard DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Writer




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Reference
[1] From "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Copyright @ 2009 by Discovery House Publishers, Psalm 122, "Mrs. Craig's Problem", Page 164.

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