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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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[luvie]

Blessed Union Of Souls~I Believe

Dallas Christian Choir~How Beautiful

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Glen Campbell~The Savior I Sing Of Today

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Jeff Beck~Amazing Grace

Have a Blessed Sunday

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Sunday,
October 2, 2022

God’s Gentle Grace

Read: Ephesians 4:2–15

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

“Tell all the truth but tell it slant,” the poet Emily Dickinson wrote, suggesting that, because God’s truth and glory is far “too bright” for vulnerable human beings to understand or receive all at once, it’s best for us to receive and share God’s grace and truth in “slant”—gentle, indirect—ways. For “the Truth must dazzle gradually / Or every man be blind.”

The apostle Paul made a similar argument in Ephesians 4 when he urged believers to be “completely humble and gentle” and to “be patient, bearing with one another in love” (v. 2). The foundation for believers’ gentleness and grace with each other, Paul explained, is Christ’s gracious ways with us. In His incarnation (vv. 9–10), Jesus revealed Himself in the quiet, gentle ways people needed in order to trust and receive Him.

And He continues to reveal Himself in such gentle, loving ways—gifting and empowering His people in just the ways they need to continue to grow and mature—“so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature” (vv. 12–13). As we grow, we become less vulnerable to looking elsewhere for hope (v. 14) and more confident in following Jesus’ example of gentle love (vv. 15–16). — Monica La Rose

How have you experienced God’s grace and truth in gentle, indirect ways? How can His gentle ways help you relate to others?

Dear God, thank You for the gentle ways You reveal Your goodness, grace, and truth to me. Help me to find patience and rest as I trust in Your loving care.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 14–16; Ephesians 5:1–16

[luvie]

It ain’t braggin’ if it’s true. LOL!

I’d love to see them some day.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Monday,
October 3, 2022

Mirror Test

Read: James 1:22–27

Whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it . . . will be blessed in what they do. James 1:25

“Who’s in the mirror?” the psychologists conducting the self-recognition test asked children. At eighteen months or younger, children don’t usually associate themselves with the image in the mirror. But as kids grow, they can understand they’re looking at themselves. Self-recognition is an important mark of healthy growth and maturation.

It’s also important to the growth of believers in Jesus. James outlines a mirror recognition test. The mirror is “the word of truth” from God (James 1:18). When we read the Scriptures, what do we see? Do we recognize ourselves when they describe love and humility? Do we see our own actions when we read what God commands us to do? When we look into our hearts and test our actions, Scripture can help us recognize if our actions are in line with what God desires for us or if we need to seek repentance and make a change.

James cautions us not to just read Scripture and turn away “and so deceive [ourselves]” (v. 22), forgetting what we’ve taken in. The Bible provides us with the map to live wisely according to God’s plans. As we read it, meditate on it, and digest it, we can ask Him to give us the eyes to see into our heart and the strength to make necessary changes. — Katara Patton

What do you see when you look into the mirror of Scripture? What changes do you need to make?

Dear God, please help me use Scripture as a mirror into my life, my motives, and my actions. 

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Bible in a year: Isaiah 17–19; Ephesians 5:17–33

[luvie]

Happy Monday Madness!

[left that other site]

Happy Autumn Monday Madness!

Have A Beautiful Autumn Monday!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Happy pup....happy day!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Manic Monday!

Great fall weather today. Perfect.

Have a good night!

⭐️💫🌟

[luvie]

Glad your weather is perfect, too. It’s been lovely here. I am sleeping soooo much better not sweating all night. LOL!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Tuesday,
October 4, 2022

Our Heart’s True Home

Read: Psalm 63

My whole being longs for you. Psalm 63:1

“Bobbie the Wonder Dog” was a collie mix separated from his family while they were on a summer vacation together more than 2,200 miles from home. The family searched everywhere for their beloved pet but returned heartbroken without him.

Six months later, toward the end of winter, a scraggly but determined Bobbie showed up at their door in Silverton, Oregon. Bobbie somehow made the long and dangerous trek, crossing rivers, desert, and snow-covered mountains to find his way home to those he loved.

Bobbie’s quest inspired books, movies, and a mural in his hometown. His devotion strikes a chord within, perhaps because God has placed an even deeper longing in our hearts. Ancient theologian Augustine described it this way: “You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” This same longing was desperately yet eloquently expressed by David in a prayer as he hid from his pursuers in Judah’s wilderness: “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water” (Psalm 63:1).

David praised God because His “love is better than life” (v. 3). Nothing compares with knowing Him! Through Jesus, God has sought us out and made the way for us to come home to His perfect love—regardless of how distant we once were. As we turn to Him, we find our heart’s true home. — James Banks

What do you look forward to most about one day seeing Jesus? In what ways will you seek Him today?

Jesus, thank You for making the way for me to come to You through Your life, death on the cross, and resurrection. 

Bible in a year: Isaiah 20–22; Ephesians 6

[luvie]

Happy GratiTuesday!

[left that other site]

Happy Gratituesday!

I Am Grateful For My Dear FRiends

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[pollywog]

Oh Luvie, such wonderful WONDERFUL praises in song!!!!! Thank you for taking the time to post this.
Polly

[pollywog]

A awesome story!!!... brought tears to my eyes.

[luvie]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the hymns of praise. I post one every Sunday morning.

[pollywog]

How in the world I’ve missed these, I don’t know!!!
I will make sure I add these to my time with our Lord in the morning...as worship hymns.
Thank you.

[luvie]

I’m glad you have enjoyed them. Did you scroll back to pick up some of the previous selections. Some of them will be similar.

[pollywog]

No I haven’t scrolled back and gathered those yet. But you had better believe I am going to do just that!...
But in the meantime, my coach just “ turned into a Pumpkin”....lol
Off to bed I go.
Take care my friend!
Polly

[luvie]

Nighty-night. Mine too. zzzzzz.........

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Wednesday,
October 5, 2022

Grieving and Grateful

Read: Job 1:13–22

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. Job 1:21

After my mom died, one of her fellow cancer patients approached me. “Your mom was so kind to me,” she said, sobbing. “I’m sorry she died  . . . instead of me.”

“My mom loved you,” I said. “We prayed God would let you see your boys grow up.” Holding her hands, I wept with her and asked God to help her grieve peacefully. I also thanked Him for her remission that allowed her to continue loving her husband and two growing children.

The Bible reveals the complexity of grief when Job lost almost everything, including all his children. Job grieved and “fell to the ground in worship” (Job 1:20). With a heartbreaking and hopeful act of surrender and expression of gratitude, he declared, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised” (v. 21). While Job would struggle mightily later through his grieving and God’s rebuilding of his life, in this moment he accepted and even rejoiced in His authority over the good and bad situations.

God understands the many ways we process and struggle with emotions. He invites us to grieve with honesty and vulnerability. Even when sorrow seems endless and unbearable, God affirms that He hasn’t and won’t change. With this promise, He comforts us and empowers us to be grateful for His presence. — Xochitl Dixon

When have you experienced gratitude toward God while grieving a great loss? How has He revealed His presence when you felt alone or misunderstood in your grief?

Compassionate God, thank You for knowing me and carrying me through every step of my grieving process.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 23–25; Philippians 1