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

Posted on 01/01/2021 6:43:29 AM PST by JustAmy

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1 posted on 01/01/2021 6:43:29 AM PST by JustAmy

[The Mayor]

Thank you, i have another coming soon.

So good to see you here this morning,
I always enjoyed your poems.

[The Mayor]

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Monday,
January 10, 2022

Etch A Sketch Forgiveness

Read: Psalm 103:7–13

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12

The little red rectangular box was magical. As a kid, I could play with it for hours. When I turned one knob on the box, I could create a horizontal line on its screen. Turn the other knob and voila—a vertical line. When I turned the knobs together, I could make diagonal lines, circles, and creative designs. But the real magic came when I turned my Etch A Sketch toy upside down, shook it a little and turned it right side up. A blank screen appeared, offering me the opportunity to create a new design.

God’s forgiveness works much like that Etch A Sketch. He wipes away our sins, creating a clean canvas for us. Even if we remember wrongs we committed, God chooses to forgive and forget. He’s wiped them out and doesn’t hold our sins against us. He doesn’t treat us according to our sinful actions (Psalm 103:10) but extends grace through forgiveness. We have a clean slate—a new life awaiting us when we seek God’s forgiveness. We can be rid of guilt and shame because of His amazing gift to us.

The psalmist reminds us that our sins have been separated from us as far as the east is separated from the west (v. 12). That’s as far away as you can get! In God’s eyes, our sins no longer cling to us like a scarlet letter or a bad drawing. That’s reason to rejoice and to thank God for His amazing grace and mercy. — Katara Patton

Why do you think God chooses to not treat you as your actions might deserve? How can you thank Him for separating your sins from you?

Loving God, thank You for forgiveness. Remind me that You no longer remember my sins.

Read The Forgiveness of God.

Bible in a year: Genesis 25–26; Matthew 8:1–17

[luvie]

The Race Is On!
Happy Monday Madness!

[JustAmy]

Wishing everyone a wonderful week.

[luvie]

Being retired guarantees a good week! :)

[left that other site]

happy Monday Madness!

Longing For Riding Season!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Hopefully, it will come soon!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there! Still in the deep freeze here, about 10 today, minus 5 tonight. Allegedly, it will warm up on Wednesday.

🥶

[The Mayor]

Welcome

[luvie]

Made me cold just reading the numbers! Brrrrrr!

[The Mayor]

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Tuesday,
January 11, 2022

Escape or Peace?

Read: John 16:25–33

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33

“ESCAPE.” The billboard shouts the benefits of having a hot tub installed. It gets my attention—and gets me thinking. My wife and I have talked about getting a hot tub . . . someday. It’d be like a vacation in our backyard! Except for the cleaning. And the electric bill. And . . . suddenly, the hoped-for escape starts to sound like something I might need escape from.

Still, that word entices so effectively because it promises something we want: Relief. Comfort. Security. Escape. It’s something our culture tempts and teases us with in many ways. Now, there’s nothing wrong with resting or a getaway to someplace beautiful. But there’s a difference between escaping life’s hardships and trusting God with them.  

In John 16, Jesus tells His disciples that the next chapter of their lives will test their faith. “In this world you will have trouble,” He summarizes at the end. And then He adds this promise, “But take heart! I have overcome the world” (v. 33). Jesus didn’t want His disciples to cave in to despair. Instead, He invited them to trust Him, to know the rest He provides: “I have told you these things,” he said, “so that in me you may have peace” (v. 33).

Jesus doesn’t promise us a pain-free life. But He does promise that as we trust and rest in Him, we can experience a peace that’s deeper and more satisfying than any escape the world tries to sell us. — Adam Holz

How have you seen invitations to escape in the world around you recently? How well do you think they might deliver on those promises?

Father, help me to trust You so that I may find peace and rest in You.

Read Finding Peace in a Troubled World .

Bible in a year: Genesis 27–28; Matthew 8:18–34

[luvie]

Eternally Grateful!
Happy GratiTuesday!

[left that other site]

It's A Cold Gratituesday

But I Am Grateful That I Don't Live in Antarctica, Where It's Like This ALL the Time!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

I’m glad you don’t either! Brrr. It just looks frigid where you are!

[left that other site]

It is.

Hopefully it will warm up soon. Penny and I are NOT amused.

[luvie]

I don’t blame you! I’ll bet it’s hard to get her to go out to use the potty.

[left that other site]

Even with her lovely Purple Parka, Penny hates the cold.

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there! Hope you had a great day. Was sunny and cold here. Closer to 30 for Wednesday. 🙂

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.