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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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Happy Thankful Thursday!

I Am Thankful For Some Rain and Cooler temperatures!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
August 12, 2022

Drawn by Disaster

Read: Joel 1:1–7, 19–20

Lord, help us! Joel 1:19 nlt

In 1717, a devastating storm raged for days, leading to widespread flooding in northern Europe. Thousands of people lost their lives in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark. History reveals an interesting and customary—for that time—response by at least one local government. The provincial authorities of the Dutch city of Groningen called for a “prayer day” in response to the disaster. A historian reports that the citizens gathered in churches and “listened to sermons, sang psalms, and prayed for hours.”

The prophet Joel describes an overwhelming disaster faced by the people of Judah that also led to prayer. A massive swarm of locusts had covered the land and “laid waste [its] vines and ruined [its] fig trees” (Joel 1:7). As he and his people reeled from the devastation, Joel prayed, “Lord, help us!” (1:19 nlt). Directly and indirectly, both the people of northern Europe and Judah experienced disasters that originated with the effects of sin and this fallen world (Genesis 3:17–19; Romans 8:20–22). But they also found that these times led them to call out to God and seek Him in prayer (Joel 1:19). And God said, “Even now . . . return to me with all your heart” (2:12).

When we face difficulties and disaster, may we turn to God—perhaps in anguish, perhaps in repentance. “Compassionate” and “abounding in love” (v. 13), He draws us to Himself—providing the comfort and help we need. — Tom Felten

Why do people often turn to God when they face disaster? How can He use difficult times to draw us to Himself?

Heavenly Father, in the face of difficulty, help me to call out to You and find the hope You alone can provide.

Bible in a year: Psalms 84–86; Romans 12

[luvie]

He’s so glad to see his “daddy”. ❤️

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

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Happy Red Friday!

GOT CATTLE?

We Need a Job.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

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FGIF!

Have a great Friday!

😅

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You too! :-)

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Thank you for the Daily Pics & Pings, Dearest FRiends.
(((((Love to Everyone, and God Bless)))))

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Good Night
Sweet Dreams
😴 🍰🍨

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Saturday,
August 13, 2022

Monstro the Goldfish

Read: Luke 10:27–37

Love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27

Lacey Scott was at her local pet store when a sad fish at the bottom of the tank caught her eye. His scales had turned black and lesions had formed on his body. Lacey rescued the ten-year-old fish, named him “Monstro” after the whale in the fairytale Pinocchio, and placed him in a “hospital” tank, changing his water daily. Slowly, Monstro improved, began to swim, and grew in size. His black scales transformed to gold. Through Lacey’s committed care, Monstro was made new!

In Luke 10, Jesus tells the story of a traveler who was beaten, robbed, and left for dead. Both a priest and a Levite passed by, ignoring the man’s suffering. But a Samaritan—a member of a despised people group—took care of him, even paying for his needs (Luke 10:33–35). Pronouncing the Samaritan as the true “neighbor” in the story, Jesus encouraged His listeners to do the same.

What Lacey did for a dying goldfish, we can do for people in need around us. Homeless, unemployed, disabled, and lonely “neighbors” lie in our path. Let us allow their sadness to catch our eyes and draw us to respond with neighborly care. A kind greeting. A shared meal. A few dollars slipped from palm to palm. How might God use us to offer His love to others, a love which can make all things new? — Elisa Morgan

How can you reach out to others in a neighborly way? What can you do for people in need around you?

Dear God, thank You for making me new! May I be a neighbor to those who desperately need Your care in order to be transformed by You.

Bible in a year: Psalms 87–88; Romans 13

[luvie]

Grey Can Relax On A Cooler Morning.
Happy Caturday!

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Happy Saturday!

It's a Beautiful Day For a Ride!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Go forth and va-ROOOOOM!! 🏍

[luvie]

Nathaniel Ladies Ensemble~Thanks To God

Statler Brothers~Sweet Beulah Land

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Bill Gaither/Velstal Goodman~The Lighthouse

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Jeff Beck~Amazing Grace

Have a blessed Sunday

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Thanks for including Jeff Beck’s “Amazing Grace”!

I love Jeff beck

and

I love “Amazing Grace”. :-)

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Sunday,
August 14, 2022

Grace for Trials

Read: Deuteronomy 31:1–8

[The Lord] will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8

Annie Johnson Flint was crippled by severe arthritis just a few years after high school. She never walked again and relied on others to help care for her needs. Because of her poetry and hymns, she received many visitors, including a deaconess who felt discouraged about her own ministry. When the visitor returned home, she wrote to Annie, wondering why God allowed such hard things in her life.  

In response, Annie sent a poem: “God hath not promised skies always blue, / flower-strewn pathways all our lives through. . . .” She knew from experience that suffering often occurred, but that God would never abandon those He loves. Instead, He promised to give “grace for the trials, help from above, / unfailing sympathy, undying love.” You may recognize that poem as the hymn “What God Hath Promised.”

Moses also suffered and faced strife, but He knew God’s presence was with him. When he passed his leadership of the Israelites to Joshua, he told the younger man to be strong and courageous, because “the Lord your God goes with you” (Deuteronomy 31:6). Moses, knowing that the people of Israel would face formidable enemies as they entered and took the promised land, said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (v. 8).

Disciples of Christ will face hardship, but we have God’s Spirit to encourage us. He’ll never leave us. — Amy Boucher Pye

When you endure trials, how do you trust in God? How could you share your stories of His faithfulness with others?

Heavenly Father, when I'm feeling discouraged and distressed, please remind me through Your Spirit that You'll never leave me.

Bible in a year: Psalms 89–90; Romans 14

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Monday,
August 15, 2022

The Marriage Metaphor

Read: Ephesians 4:2–13

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

After twenty-two years together, I sometimes wonder how my marriage to Merryn works. I’m a writer; Merryn is a statistician. I work with words; she works with numbers. I want beauty; she wants function. We come from different worlds.

Merryn arrives to appointments early; I’m occasionally late. I try new things on the menu; she orders the same. After twenty minutes at an art gallery, I’m just getting started, while Merryn is already in the cafe downstairs wondering how much longer I’ll be. We give each other many opportunities to learn patience!

We do have things in common—a shared sense of humor, a love of travel, and a common faith that helps us pray through options and compromise as needed. With this shared base, our differences even work to our advantage. Merryn has helped me learn to relax, while I’ve helped her grow in discipline. Working with our differences has made us better people.

Paul uses marriage as a metaphor for the church (Ephesians 5:21–33), and with good reason. Like marriage, church brings very different people together, requiring them to develop humility and patience and to “[bear] with one another in love” (4:2). And, as in marriage, a shared base of faith and mutual service helps a church become unified and mature (vv. 11–13).

Differences in relationships can cause great frustration—in the church and in marriage. But managed well, they can help us become more Christlike. — Sheridan Voysey

How have differences between you and those close to you helped you both to grow? How can differences between church members help to develop godliness?

Heavenly Father, please use our differences to help us mature.

To learn how to strengthen your marriage, visit https://odbu.org/cc010?utm_source=ODB+devotional&utm_medium=ODB+article&utm_campaign=ODB+article+August+15th&utm_id=ODB+August+15th

Bible in a year: Psalms 91–93; Romans 15:1–13

[luvie]

It does make a wonderful combination, huh. He is amazing and so is our Lord.

[luvie]

Happy Mellow Monday!
Because it's only in the 80s today!
WOOHOO!

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Amen.