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Posted on 04/30/2021 10:23:24 PM PDT by JustAmy
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Hope you all had a great day. Very warm and humid here in WI.
Have a good night!
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Sweet dreams!
Bible in a Year:
And after the fire came a gentle whisper.
The man ahead of me at the carwash was on a mission. He purposefully strode to the back of his pickup and removed the hitch, so it wouldn’t snag the high-powered rolling brushes. He paid the attendant then pulled onto the automated track—where he left his truck in drive. The attendant shouted after him, “Neutral! Neutral!” but the man’s windows were up and he couldn’t hear. He zipped through the car wash in four seconds flat. His truck barely got wet.
Elijah was on a mission too. He was busy serving God in big ways. He had just defeated the prophets of Baal in a supernatural showdown, which left him drained (see 1 Kings 18:16–39). He needed time in neutral. God brought Elijah to Mount Horeb, where He had appeared to Moses long before. Once again God shook the mountain. But He wasn’t in the rock-shattering wind, earthquake, or raging fire. Instead, God came to Elijah in a gentle whisper. “When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out” to meet God (1 Kings 19:13).
You and I are on a mission. We put our lives in drive to accomplish big things for our Savior. But if we never shift down to neutral, we can zip through life and miss the outpouring of His Spirit. God whispers, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Neutral! Neutral!
Reflect & Pray
How do you slow down to spend time with your Father? Why is time in neutral necessary for driven people?
Father, I am still because You are God.
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That pic is cute
Bible in a Year:
Do everything in love.
When life jackets ran out, each took his off, giving it to a frightened young man. They had determined to go down with the ship so that others might live. Said one survivor, “It was the finest thing I have seen or hope to see this side of heaven.”
Linking arms as the ship began to sink, the chaplains prayed aloud together, offering encouragement to those perishing with them.
Bravery marks their saga. Love, however, defines the gift the four offered. Paul urged such love of all believers, including those in the storm-tossed church at Corinth. Roiled by conflict, corruption, and sin, Paul urged them to “be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13). Then he added, “Do everything in love” (v. 14).
It’s a sterling command for every believer in Jesus, especially during a crisis. In life, when upheaval threatens, our bravest response reflects Christ—giving to others His love.
Reflect & Pray
Why does selfless love reflect Jesus? How can His love influence how you respond in a turbulent situation?
Jesus, when I don’t feel brave, which is often, stir up my courage to boldly offer love.
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Thanks. I love it.
Such a happy boy, but I’d hate to be him in the hot summer. Or his owner that has to clean up the piles of shed hair. LOL!
The Sam I owned back in the 70’s didn’t seem to mind the summer...He had lots of insulation! LOL!
I guess the fact that they are white does make a difference.
Hi there! Started my summer gardening job this week. Getting lots of excercise. 😅 Plenty of sunshine too. 🌞
Have a good night!
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I believe it does make a difference!
Yesterday was really HOT, but today it’s raining...Hallelujah!
Bible in a Year:
The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread.
Given enough sunlight and water, vibrant wildflowers carpet areas of California such as Antelope Valley and Figueroa Mountain. But what happens when drought strikes? Scientists have discovered that certain wildflowers store large quantities of their seeds underground instead of allowing them to push through the soil and bloom. After the drought, the plants use the seeds they've saved to begin to flourish again.
The ancient Israelites thrived in the land of Egypt, despite harsh conditions. Slave masters forced them to work in fields and make bricks. Ruthless overseers required them to build entire cities for Pharaoh. The king of Egypt even tried to use infanticide to reduce their numbers. However, because God sustained them, “the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread” (Exodus 1:12). Many Bible scholars estimate that the population of Israelite men, women, and children grew to two million (or more) during their time in Egypt.
God, who preserved His people then, is upholding us today as well. He can help us in any environment. We may worry about enduring through another season. But the Bible assures us that God, who “cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and [are gone] tomorrow,” can provide for our needs (Matthew 6:30 nlt).
Reflect & Pray
Why is it so hard to trust God during life’s “dry” seasons? How has God provided for you in the past, and how might the story of His faithfulness encourage someone you know?
Father, sometimes it’s so hard to keep going. Please meet my needs today, and help me to persevere through the power of Your Holy Spirit.
Read Why Doesn’t God Answer Me? Trusting in Times of Doubt and Trial at DiscoverySeries.org/HP112.
Cloudy here, rain this afternoon. Was full sunshine yesterday. After work today, my nephew is coming over for dinner. 🙂 Moose goes nuts when he arrives. 🐶
Well, it rained during the night, but everything is dry now. I have to work most of the day, starting in about ten minutes.
Just checked the radar and forecast. My gardening job might get cancelled due to all day rain. 💦 Need time to clean the house before Nephew arrives anyway. Could use a day off too.
Have a good day!
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