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1/01/2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[luvie]

WEARING RED ON FRIDAY
FOR OUR HEROES!




Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

🇺🇸 O, say, can you see
By the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight's last gleaming?.... 🇺🇸

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Wearing Red

On This Cold, Windy, Rainy, Red Friday!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Gee, you could be describing MY Friday! LOL! However, I welcome it. It’s 55 here and overcast/drizzly. Doggy doesn’t look thrilled, though. :)

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It’s 35 here, we had a brief moment of SNOW (UGH)

[luvie]

That’s not even fair! It sounds like all this cold weather is going to be around for a while, too.

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And...this Sunday we are beginning to have services outdoors.

[luvie]

Yikes! I think that’s a bit premature, right?

[left that other site]

Perhaps, but it is the only way we can legally have the whole congregation together for one service instead of splitting up into two.

Pray for sunshine!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

April 17

Windows

Bible in a Year:

• 2 Samuel 1–2
• Luke 14:1–24

You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace.

Isaiah 55:12

Near the foothills of the Himalayas, a visitor noticed a row of houses without windows. His guide explained that some of the villagers feared that demons might sneak into their homes while they slept, so they built impermeable walls. You could tell when a homeowner began to follow Jesus because he put in windows to let in the light.

A similar dynamic may take place in us, though we might not see it quite that way. We live in scary, polarizing times. Satan and his demons instigate angry divisions that split families and friends. I often feel like hiding behind my walls. But Jesus wants me to cut in a window.

Israel sought refuge in higher walls, but God said their security lay with Him. He reigns from heaven, and His word governs all (Isaiah 55:10–11). If Israel would return to Him, God would “have mercy on them” (v. 7) and restore them as His people to bless the world (Genesis 12:1–3). He would lift them up, ultimately leading them in a triumphal parade. Their celebration “will be for the Lord’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever” (Isaiah 55:13).

Sometimes walls are necessary. Walls with windows are best. They show the world that we trust God for the future. Our fears are real. Our God is greater. Windows open us to Jesus—“the light of the world” (John 8:12)—and to others who need Him.

Reflect & Pray

Would you say your life is more wall or window? Why? Is there a person or situation you need to be more open to?

Almighty Father, flood my heart with the confidence of Your love.

[luvie]

My Hero Is Home!

Happy Dogerday/Caturday!

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April Chills

Bring Daffodils. Happy Spring!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Hope springs eternal. LOL! It’s 44 degrees here!

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Here too. And rainy.

[luvie]

I wish we were rainy. :)

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Are you having another drought?

[luvie]

Yea, unfortunately. So far, we’ve had .63 of an inch for the YEAR. Sigh

[left that other site]

As if Texas doesn’t have enough on its plate right now.

Prayers for rain.

[luvie]

Thank you!.....and amen!

[luvie]

St. Olaf Choir~When Peace Like A River

Aron Wright~I Surrender

Providence~Sweet Beulah Land

Casting Crowns~Thrive

Glen Campbell~Amazing Grace [Live & Playing Bagpipes]

Passion~In Christ Alone

Newsboys~We Believe

God Bless You All....

[TheConservativeParty]

Good morning!
Looks nice here today.
Have a lovely day
🌸🌼🌺