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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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[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
July 28, 2022

When the Whole World Sings

Read: Revelation 5:8–14

They sang a new song, saying . . . with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. Revelation 5:9

A commercial jingle of the 1970s inspired a generation. Created as part of Coca Cola’s “The Real Thing” ad campaign, a British group called The New Seekers eventually sang it as a full-length song that climbed to the top of music charts around the world. But many will never forget the original television version sung by young people on a hilltop outside of Rome. Whimsical as it was, with visions of honeybees and fruit trees, we resonated with a songwriter’s desire to teach the world to sing with the heart and harmony of love.

The apostle John describes something like that idealized dream, only vastly greater. He envisioned a song sung by “every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them” (Revelation 5:13). There’s nothing whimsical about this anthem. Nothing could be more realistic than the price paid by the One to whom this song is sung. Neither could there be anything more foreboding than the visions of war, death, and consequence that His sacrifice of love would have to overcome.

Yet this is what it took for the Lamb of God to bear our sin and defeat death, overcome our fear of death, and teach all heaven and earth to sing—in perfect harmony. — Mart DeHaan

What gives you cause to sing? What happens to your heart and mind when you embrace John’s vision of every created being singing in united praise of the Lamb and His love?

Father in heaven, please help me to sense the wonder of what You’ve done to give me a song that can be sung in joy by everyone and every living creature.

Bible in a year: Psalms 46–48; Acts 28

[luvie]

Have A Happy
Thank-The-Troops
Thursday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Thankful Thursday!
🐴 Went riding today. Still nice weather here.

Have a lovely day!

[left that other site]

I'm Thankful For Ice Cream!

Ice Cream? Heck No! I'm Too Tough For Ice Cream! This is Wasabi.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
July 29, 2022

Followed by God’s Goodness

Read: Psalm 23

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. Psalm 23:6

At my first job during my high school years, I worked at a women’s clothing store where a female security guard dressed as a shopper followed women she thought might steal the merchandise. Certain people fit profiles of those the store owners thought were suspicious. Others not considered a threat were left alone. I’ve been profiled in stores myself and followed, an interesting experience since I still recognize the tactic.

In sharp contrast, David declared he was followed by a divine blessing—God’s goodness and mercy. These two gifts always stay close, following him not with suspicion but real love. The “twin guardian angels,” as evangelist Charles Spurgeon described the pair, follow believers closely during both bleak days and bright. “The dreary days of winter as well as the bright days of summer. Goodness supplies our needs, and mercy blots out our sins.”

As a onetime shepherd, David understood this intentional pairing of goodness and mercy as it’s provided by God. Other things could follow believers—fear, worry, temptation, doubts. But “surely,” David declares with undoubting certainty, God’s kind goodness and loving mercy follow us always.

As David rejoiced, “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Psalm 23:6). What an amazing gift to follow us home! — Patricia Raybon

How does being followed by God’s goodness and mercy bless your life? How can you become more aware of this?

Dear God, thank You for following me with good intentions and two beautiful blessings, Your goodness and mercy.

Bible in a year: Psalms 49–50; Romans 1

[luvie]

Well, I don’t know what that fancy stuff is, but I wouldn’t mind a scoop of ice cream right about now! Peach for me!

[luvie]

So happy you got to go visit horse and have a ride! It must have made your day!

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Friday!
(I still have no red clothing 😅 for Red Friday🙃).

How about red flowers, I have those!
🌹🌹🌹🌺🌺🌺

[luvie]

Perfect solution! God’s red designs. :)

[left that other site]

Wasabi:

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-wasabi/

It is the same color green as pistachio ice cream. Once, while in my favorite Asian Restaurant, I was served a bowl of Pistachio Ice cream. Some folks at a neighboring table asked what it was.

“Wasabi” I replied. Their eyes got as big as saucers at the prospect of me eating an entire bowl of horseradish paste.

The Waiter, who knows me well, was in on the joke.

“She a BIKER,” he said. “She tough!”

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

Tippy's Wearin Red, and Singing "God Bless America".

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

I think that gets a hard pass from me. LOL!

[luvie]

Tippy is a gorgeous girl!

[left that other site]

AND from the folks at the neighboring table! Ha Ha Ha!

[left that other site]

She is, but also very smart and mischievous.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Saturday,
July 30, 2022

Puddles of Sunshine

Read: John 1:1–5

On those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. Matthew 4:16

It was a warm summer day and my four-year-old granddaughter Mollie and I were taking a break from playing ball. As we sat on the porch with our glasses of water, Mollie looked out at the yard and said, “Look at the puddles of sunshine.” The sunlight was filtering through the thick foliage to create a pattern of light amid the dark shadows.

Puddles of sunshine. Isn’t this a beautiful image for finding hope in dark days? In the midst of what can often be challenging times—when good news seems in short supply—instead of concentrating on the shadows, we can focus on the light.

The Light has a name—Jesus. Matthew quoted Isaiah to describe the brightness that came into the world when Jesus arrived: “The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned” (Matthew 4:16; see also Isaiah 9:2). The effects of sin are all around us as we live in the “land of the shadow of death.” But shining through that shadow is Jesus, the grand and glorious light of the world (John 1:4–5).

The sunshine of Jesus’ love and compassion breaks through the shadow—giving us “puddles of sunshine” to illuminate our day and brighten our hearts with hope. — Dave Branon

What darkness is clouding your day? How can you allow the light of Jesus’ presence and love to bring you joy and hope?

Jesus, while we struggle through a world full of trouble, I need Your presence. I need Your uplifting love to take me out of the shadows and help me stand in the light of Your magnificence.

Bible in a year: Psalms 51–53; Romans 2

[luvie]

Happy Zen Caturday!

[left that other site]

Happy Caturday!

And, Yes. It's THAT Hot!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Now that IS hot!