Posted on 01/01/2024 3:15:48 PM PST by luvie
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Every dog I have ever had was afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
EXCEPT Tippy.
Every dog I have ever had was afraid of thunder.
EXCEPT Tippy.
Every dog I have ever had was terrified of July 4th Fireworks.
EXCEPT Tippy.
Go Figure.
Aw! Zero calorie chocolate!
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Here is my cleaning report, as I did a bit of it this morning.
Henry did this:
Broom- was spunky and curious
Vacuum-no likey, left the room and barked a bit
Mopping floors- curious but not concerned
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Bible in a Year :
Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.
Like many teachers, Carrie devotes countless hours to her career, often grading papers and communicating with students and parents late into the evening. To sustain the effort, she relies on her community of colleagues for camaraderie and practical help; her challenging job is made easier through collaboration. A recent study of educators found that the benefit of collaboration is magnified when those we work with demonstrate humility. When colleagues are willing to admit their weaknesses, others feel safe to share their knowledge with one another, effectively helping everyone in the group.
The Bible teaches the importance of humilityāfor much more than enhanced collaboration. āFear[ing] the Lordāāhaving a right understanding of who we are in comparison with the beauty, power, and majesty of Godāresults in āriches and honorĀ and lifeā (Proverbs 22:4). Humility leads us to living in community in a way thatās fruitful in Godās economy, not just the worldās, because we seek to benefit our fellow image bearers.
We donāt fear God as a way to gain āriches and honor and lifeā for ourselvesāthat wouldnāt be true humility at all. Instead, we imitate Jesus, who āmade himself nothing by taking the very natureĀ of a servantā (Philippians 2:7) so we can become part of a body that humbly cooperates together to do His work, give Him honor, and take a message of life to the world around us. .
Reflect & Pray
What does humility mean to you? How have you seen someoneās humility benefit others?
Dear Jesus, I surrender my pride to You.
It’s an Anti-Oxident!
Chocolate is GOOD for you. :-)
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Excellent devotional today. May it be so in my life, Lord.
Just found this Border Collie mix on Fetch Rescue’s site.
Could be an Australian Shepherd mix too.
They can only guess at the mixes they rescue.
Seems to be Border Collie / Sheperd mixed with a floofy bear of some kind!
Sweet pictures here:
https://fetchwi.org/doggos/reverie
Only 16 pounds!
Probably 30 now. LOL.
What a sweetie! :-)
Bible in a Year :
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down oneās life for oneās friends.
Loved for loving, this is the message the apostle John keeps sounding throughout his gospel. Being loved and loving others are like a chapel bell that tolls night and day, regardless of weather. And in John 15, they reach somewhat of a zenith, for John lays bare that itās not being loved by all but loving all thatās the greatest love: āto lay down oneās life for oneās friendsā (v. 13).
Stories of those willing to offer sacrificial love always inspire us. Yet they pale in comparison to Godās great love. But donāt miss the challenge that brings, for Jesus commands: āLove each other as I have loved youā (v. 12). Yes, love all. .
Reflect & Pray
Loved by all and love all. Do you get those mixed up sometimes? Why or why not? What might sacrificing for a friend look like today?
Loving God, please help me to love as You love me.
Lots of Floof there!
But at least it’s Red for Red Friday :-).
Thank you.
Re: the floofy puppy
5 of the pounds are fur. Ha Ha!
Yep. That’s the way it is. :-)
Bible in a Year :
My power is made perfect in weakness.
The apostle Paul understood this feeling of helplessness. The āthornā in his life, which may have been a physical ailment, caused him much frustration and pain. It was through this thorn, however, that Paul experienced Godās love, promises, and blessings as sufficient for him to endure and overcome his difficulties (2 Corinthians 12:9). He learned that personal weakness and helplessness donāt mean defeat. When surrendered to God in trust, they become tools for Him to work in and through these circumstances (vv. 9ā10).
Our being a grown-up doesnāt mean weāre all-knowing. Sure, we grow wiser with age, but ultimately our weaknesses often reveal how truly powerless we are. Our true power is in Christ: āFor when I am weak, then I am strongā (v. 10). Truly āgrowing upā means knowing, trusting, and obeying the power that comes when we realize we need Godās help. .
Reflect & Pray
What trials make you realize your own helplessness? How can you obey Godās leading?Ā
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my help and strength.
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