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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]

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Tuesday,
February 15, 2022

We Are One

Read: Romans 12:1–5

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2

In a small farming community, news travels fast. Several years after the bank sold the farm David’s family had owned for decades, he learned the property would be available for sale. After much sacrifice and saving, David arrived at the auction and joined a crowd of nearly two hundred local farmers. Would David’s meager bid be enough? He placed the first bid, taking deep breaths as the auctioneer called for higher bids. The crowd remained silent until they heard the slam of the gavel. The fellow farmers placed the needs of David and his family above their own financial advancement.

This story about the farmers’ sacrificial act of kindness demonstrates the way the apostle Paul urges followers of Christ to live. Paul warns us not to conform to the “pattern of this world” (Romans 12:2), by placing our selfish desires before the needs of others and scrambling for self-preservation. Instead, we can trust God to meet our needs as we serve others. As the Holy Spirit renews our minds, we can respond to situations with God-honoring love and motives. Placing others first can help us avoid thinking too highly of ourselves as God reminds us that we’re a part of something bigger—the church (vv. 3–4).

The Holy Spirit helps believers understand and obey the Scriptures. He empowers us to give selflessly and love generously, so we can thrive together as one. — Xochitl Dixon

How can you place someone else’s needs before your own? How has your faith been impacted by someone placing your needs before their own?

Father God, please rid me of my selfishness so I can love selflessly and stand as one with my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Bible in a year: Leviticus 17–18; Matthew 27:27–50

[luvie]

Grateful For Breathtaking Sunsets
Happy GratiTuesday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Sunsets are my favorite pictures, followed by flowers and horses.
🌝🌺🐴

[luvie]

You take some excellent ones, too!

[left that other site]

Hello Springtime?

We're Waiiiiiting,..

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Aw, man! It’s snowing again? Well, huskys do love the snow. If only Penny did. LOL!

[left that other site]

Penny finds the snow truly abominable.

[The Mayor]

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Wednesday,
February 16, 2022

Wise Advice

Read: Proverbs 6:20–23

The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. Proverbs 12:15

When the roof of Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral caught fire in April 2019, its ancient wood beams and lead sheeting created a furnace so hot it couldn’t be contained. After the cathedral’s spire dramatically fell, attention turned to its bell towers. If the giant steel bells’ wooden frames also burned, their collapse would bring both towers down, leaving the cathedral in ruins.

Pulling his firefighters back for safety, General Gallet, commander of the Paris fire department, pondered what to do next. A firefighter named Remi nervously approached. “Respectfully, General,” he said, “I propose that we run hoses up the exterior of the towers.” Given the building’s fragility the commander dismissed the idea, but Remi spoke on. Soon General Gallet faced a decision: follow the junior firefighter’s advice or leave the cathedral to fall.

Scripture has much to say about taking advice. While this is sometimes in the context of youth respecting elders (Proverbs 6:20–23), most is not. Proverbs says, “the wise listen to advice” (12:15), wars are won with it (24:6), and only a fool fails to heed it (12:15). Wise people listen to good advice, whatever the age or rank of those giving it.

General Gallet listened to Remi. The burning bell frames were hosed down just in time, and the cathedral was saved. What problem do you need godly advice on today? Sometimes God guides the humble through a junior’s lips. — Sheridan Voysey

In what situations do you find it difficult to listen to advice? How can you best judge good advice from bad?

Father, by the work of the Holy Spirit, please give me the humility to receive good advice from others.

Bible in a year: Leviticus 19–20; Matthew 27:51–66

[luvie]

She was MADE for Florida sunshine! LOL!

[luvie]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy
& Feathery
Wednesday!

[left that other site]

Indeed she was.

Her fur is only 1/8th of an inch long in some places, and her belly is totally bare.

[left that other site]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

On Yet Another Chilly, Blustery, Day in February!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[mairdie]

WOW! Took me a moment to figure out what was what. Brilliant photo find.

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Adventures of an American Eagle” by Henry Livingston, Jr., 1822
Livingston’s March, Hither Dear Husband, Royal Wedding and Suky Bids Me

https://youtu.be/dheOxFWCfhA

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there, hope you had a good day. Rainy and 40 here. The snow is disappearing fast.

🙂

[luvie]

BOO! Hiss!

[luvie]

Worth 1000 has always had some amazing photos and photoshops. I’d love to have that talent.

[luvie]

Yay for rain and for disappearing snow. Will you get some from this next round?

[The Mayor]

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Thursday,
February 17, 2022

Being Seen

Read: Acts 9:26–30

When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. Acts 9:26

In an article on mentoring, Hannah Schell explains that mentors need to support, challenge, and inspire, but “first, and perhaps foremost, a good mentor sees you. . . . Recognition, not in terms of awards or publicity but in the sense of simply ‘being seen,’ is a basic human need.” People need to be recognized, known, and believed in.

In the New Testament, Barnabas, whose name means “Son of Encouragement,” had a knack for “seeing” people around him. In Acts 9, he was willing to give Saul a chance when the other disciples “were all afraid of him” (v. 26). Saul (also called Paul; 13:9) had a history of persecuting believers in Jesus (8:3), so they didn’t think “he really was a disciple” (9:26).

Later, Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over whether to take Mark with them to “visit the believers in all the towns where [they’d] preached” (15:36). Paul didn’t think it was wise to bring Mark along because he’d deserted them earlier. Interestingly, Paul later asked for Mark’s assistance: “Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry” (2 Timothy 4:11).

Barnabas took time to “see” both Paul and Mark. Perhaps we’re in Barnabas’ position to recognize potential in another person or we’re that individual in need of a spiritual mentor. May we ask God to lead us to those we can encourage and those who will encourage us. — Julie Schwab

How have you been encouraged by someone who believed in you? How can you help others who need encouragement?

Father, help me to see and encourage others.

Learn more about what it means to lead and encourage others at https://odbu.org/courses/ML102?utm_source=FEBRUARY+17+ODB+&utm_medium=EMAIL+AND+APP&utm_campaign=ML102+Leadership+Basics

Bible in a year: Leviticus 21–22; Matthew 28

[luvie]

Our Troops Rock!
Happy Thank-A-Troop Thursday!

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Happy Thankful Thursday!

StAy Sharp so you won't B Flat!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS