I love this story about Glass Beach! :-)

Rus, for starting our day off right every day.
I appreciate you.

Thank you. Blessed day to you both.

This is a comforting and pleasant homily for Our Daily Bread.

Thank you so much, dear Rus, for this and all the Daily Bread.

Hi Meg! It’s a cold and cloudy, not so warm and fuzzy Wednesday in southern Wisconsin. Doggie is curled up in his bed so at least he is warm and fuzzy!

I am on my second mug of tea for the day to keep warm.

Need to drive to town and get a few groceries. Looks rather dreary out there, but it will be good to get out anyway.

Hi TCP!
We finally have sun after many cloudy days...Wish I could send you some!

(((HUGS))) and Blessings, Kitty

Thank you for your encouraging words and
sweet good nights.

My pleasure

(((((Thank you, Dear Meg!))))) I Love your Cute Wednesday Pics.

(((((Sending Hugs to Everyone)))))
Goodnight, and God Bless.

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When Not to Rejoice

December 3, 2015

Do not gloat when your enemy falls.

Proverbs 24:17

The Akan people of Ghana have a proverb: â€œThe lizard is not as mad with the boys who threw stones at it as with the boys who stood by and rejoiced over its fate!â€ Rejoicing at someoneâ€™s downfall is like participating in the cause of that downfall or even wishing more evil on the person.

That was the attitude of the Ammonites who maliciously rejoiced when the temple in Jerusalem â€œwas desecrated and over the land of Israel when it was laid waste and over the people of Judah when they went into exileâ€ (Ezek. 25:3). For spitefully celebrating Israelâ€™s misfortunes, the Ammonites experienced Godâ€™s displeasure, which resulted in grim consequences (vv. 4-7).

How do we react when disaster befalls our neighbor or when our neighbor gets into trouble? If she is a nice and friendly neighbor, then, of course, we will sympathize with her and go to her aid. But what if he is an unfriendly, trouble-making neighbor? Our natural tendency may be to ignore him or even secretly rejoice at his downfall.

Proverbs warns us: â€œDo not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoiceâ€ (24:17). Instead, Jesus tells us that we show His love in action when we â€œlove [our] enemies and pray for those who persecute [us]â€ (Matt. 5:44). By so doing, we imitate the perfect love of our Lord (5:48).

Lord, open my eyes and my heart to be honest about my attitude toward those who are unkind or unfair to me. Fill my heart with Your love, Lord, and help me pray for them.

>Love your neighbor as yourself.

Hi there! Still cloudy today, but not too cold. Going to do some of my Christmas shopping today.

Cheers

Amen, and thank you. May God Bless you and yours.

It has been in the 30s here outside all day. We got a small
amount of rain that quickly dried up, but the Sun was nowhere
to be seen until mid-afternoon, and even so, it was watery
sunshine, but we rejoice in any sunshine at all these days.

Praise the Lord, Thy Will be done, Father God.

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Worry-Free

December 4, 2015

Do not fret because of those who are evil.

Psalm 37:1

Trying to stay aware of current events has its downside because bad news sells better than good news. Itâ€™s easy to become overly concerned about the criminal acts of individuals, crowds, or governments over whom we have no control.

Psalm 37 gives perspective to the daily news. David begins by saying, â€œDo not fret because of those who are evilâ€ (v. 1). Then he proceeds to outline for us some alternatives to becoming overly anxious. In essence, David suggests a better way of thinking about negative news in our world.

What would happen if, instead of worrying about events beyond our control, we chose to trust in the Lord? (v. 3). Wouldnâ€™t we be better off to â€œtake delight in the Lordâ€ (v. 4) rather than fret without limits? Imagine the freedom from worry we could have if we would â€œcommit [our] way to the Lordâ€ (v. 5). And how calm we could be by learning to â€œbe still before the Lord and wait patiently for himâ€! (v. 7).

News of trouble we cannot change offers us an opportunity to set boundaries for our concerns. As we trust God, commit our ways to Him, and rest in Him, our outlook brightens. The struggles and trials may not disappear, but we will discover that He gives us His peace in the midst of them.

Lord, we see danger and trouble all around us. Help us not to worry but instead to trust and rest in You. Show us the peace that comes from waiting patiently on You.

Obstacles give us the opportunity to trust God.

Insight:

The invitation of Psalm 37 is not simply to lay down our anxiety but to replace it with something far betterâ€”trust and delight in the Lord (vv. 3-4). Replacing worry with trust is also a concern of the apostle Paul when he tells the Christians in Philippi, â€œDo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesusâ€ (Phil. 4:6-7).

What a wonderful timely reminder, Rus!
Thank you

Your welcome Meg!

Good Morning To Amy's Place

*We Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops*

I Wish You A Wonderful Weekend

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD~RED DRESS

Hi MEG...a very busy weekend...Happy red friday!

((((HUGS))))

Old King Winter

Old King Winter's on his throne
In robes of ermine white;
The crown of jewels on his head
Now glitters bright with light.

The little flakes of snow and hail,
And tiny pearls of sleet,
Are with the wild winds dancing
All round his magic feet.

His beard is white, his cheeks are red,
His heart is filled with cheer;
His season's best some people say;
The best of all the year.

Anna E. Skinner

Happy caturday and dogurday, all!

Lynn-Dah-The-Dog

Might be seeing snow for the first time in her life this winter.

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS