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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 Mellow Monday?

You Keep Saying That Word "Mellow". I Have No Idea What It Means.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Manic Monday!
Was a bit manic here, but fun anyway.
Gardened in the morning, made dinner for my nephew this afternoon.
Finally sitting down now.

Hope y’all had a great day!
🙂

[luvie]

I’ll bet that’s right. LOL!

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night Amy’s Place!
😴 ⭐️🌟✨🌙

[luvie]

G'nite. Sweet dreams! 💤🛌

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Tuesday,
August 16, 2022

Crushed and Beautiful

Read: Psalm 51:10–17

My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart. Psalm 51:17

At first glance I dismissed the painting Consider the Lilies by Makoto Fujimura as a simple, monochromatic painting featuring a lily seemingly hiding in the background. However, the painting came alive when I learned it was actually painted with more than eighty layers of finely crushed minerals in a style of Japanese art known as Nihonga, a style Fujimura calls “slow art.” Looking closely reveals layers of complexity and beauty. Fujimura explains that he sees the gospel echoed in the technique of making “beauty through brokenness,” just as Jesus’ suffering brought the world wholeness and hope.

God loves to take aspects of our lives where we’ve been crushed and broken and create something new and beautiful. King David needed God’s help to repair the brokenness in his life caused by his own devastating actions. In Psalm 51, written after admitting to abusing his kingly power to take another man’s wife and arrange the murder of her husband, David offered God his “broken and contrite heart” (v. 17) and pleaded for mercy. The Hebrew word translated “contrite” is nidkeh, meaning “crushed.”

For God to refashion his heart (v. 10), David had to first offer Him the broken pieces. It was both an admission of sorrow and trust. David entrusted his heart to a faithful and forgiving God, who lovingly takes what’s been crushed and transforms it into something beautiful. — Lisa M. Samra

What parts of your heart are crushed? How might you entrust your brokenness to God?

Dear God, I entrust my brokenness to You, believing that in Your time, You'll transform it into something truly beautiful.

Bible in a year: Psalms 94–96; Romans 15:14–33

[luvie]

Grateful For My Lord Who Protects Us
Happy GratiTuesday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy GratiTuesday!
Hoping to be extra grateful later when Lizard Cheney gets the boot!
🥳

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I’m watching and waiting...

[TheConservativeParty]

Yay! Hageman won!
🥳

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YAY! :-)

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Wednesday,
August 17, 2022

The Making of Me

Read: Acts 15:36–40

Barnabas wanted to take John . . . with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him. Acts 15:37–38

Seven-year-old Thomas Edison didn’t like or do well in school. One day, he was even called “addled” (mentally confused) by a teacher. He stormed home. After speaking with the teacher the next day, his mom, a teacher by training, decided to teach Thomas at home. Helped along by her love and encouragement (and his God-given genius), Thomas went on to become a great inventor. He later wrote, “My mother was the making of me. She was so true, so sure of me, and I felt I had someone to live for, someone I must not disappoint.”

In Acts 15, we read that Barnabas and the apostle Paul served together as missionaries until they had a major disagreement about whether or not to bring along John Mark. Paul was opposed because Mark had earlier “deserted them in Pamphylia” (vv. 36–38). As a result, Paul and Barnabas split. Paul took Silas and Barnabas took Mark. Barnabas was willing to give Mark a second chance, and his encouragement contributed to Mark’s ability to serve and succeed as a missionary. He went on to write the gospel of Mark and was even a comfort to Paul while he was in prison (2 Timothy 4:11).

Many of us can look back and point to someone in our life who encouraged and helped us along our way. God may be calling you to do the same for someone in your life. Whom might you encourage? — Alyson Kieda

Who had faith in you and helped you succeed? What did that person do to encourage you?

 

Dear God, thank You for walking alongside me and placing people in my life who helped to make me who I am today.

Bible in a year: Psalms 97–99; Romans 16

[luvie]

That was awesome to watch! I also hope Murkowski from AK gets whomped! And that Sarah Palin eventually wins her district as rep.

[luvie]

Midnight...Chilling On The Patio Table
...Sez Happy Warm And Fuzzy
Wednesday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday!
🌸🌼🌺

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Happy Warm & Fuzy Wednesday!

And, Happy Last Dog Days of Summer!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
August 18, 2022

A Compassionate Father

Read: Psalm 103:13–18

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. Psalm 103:13

After eight-year-old Gabriel underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his brain, it left a noticeable scar on the side of his head. When the boy said he felt like a monster, his dad, Josh, had an idea: demonstrate how much he loved his son by getting a tattoo on the side of his head with the same shape as Gabriel’s scar.

According to the psalmist, this is the kind of empathic and compassionate love God has for “his children” (Psalm 103:13). Using a metaphor drawn from human life, David illustrated God’s love. He said it’s as tender as a good father’s care for his children (v. 17). Just as a human father shows compassion to his children, so God, our heavenly Father, shows love and care toward those who fear Him. He’s a compassionate father, who empathizes with His people.  

When we’re weak and feel like we’re unlovable because of the scars of life, may we receive, by faith, our heavenly Father’s love toward us. He demonstrated His compassion by sending His Son to lay “down his life for us” (1 John 3:16)—for our salvation. With this one act, not only can we experience God’s love for us, but we can look to the cross and see it. Aren’t you glad that we have a High Priest who can “empathize with our weaknesses” (Hebrews 4:15)? He has the scars to prove it. — Marvin Williams

How do you mind the gap between knowing God loves you and experiencing His love? How does it make you feel that Jesus, our High Priest, can empathize with every scar you have?

For further study, see https://odbu.org/courses/sf107/?utm_source=August+18+ODB+article+&utm_medium=email%2C+app%2C+web&utm_campaign=70x7+ODBU-ODB+

Heavenly Father, thank You for your compassionate love for me. May You use my scars for Your glory.

Bible in a year: Psalms 100–102; 1 Corinthians 1

[luvie]

I see y’all got some rain. I hope it was welcomed...it must have cooled things down quite a bit!

[luvie]

On Land, Sea and Air
We Want To Thank The Troops
This Thursday! [And Always!]

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Yes...right now the wether is glorious. :-)