Posted on 03/01/2014 11:43:41 AM PST by JustAmy
I know. Brrrrrrrrrrrr.
(((((Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Wednesday Pings and Posts)))))
Goodnight, and God Bless.
Read: Isaiah 30:1-5,18-19
One of the early games that many parents play with their children involves a fake scare. Dad hides his face behind his hands and suddenly reveals himself while saying, Boo! The child giggles at this silliness.
Being frightened is a fun game until the day when the child experiences a real scare. Then its no laughing matter. The first real scare often involves separation from a parent. The child wanders away innocently, moving from one attraction to another. But as soon as she realizes she is lost, she panics and lets out a loud cry of alarm. The parent immediately comes running to reassure the child that she is not alone.
As we get older, our fake scares become sophisticatedscary books, movies, amusement park rides. Being scared is so invigorating that we may begin taking bigger risks for bigger thrills.
But when a real scare comes, we may realize that we, like the ancient Israelites (Isa. 30), have wandered from the One who loves and cares for us. Recognizing that we are in danger, we panic. Our call for help does not require sophisticated words or a well-reasoned defense, just a desperate cry.
Like a loving parent, God responds quickly for He longs to have us live in the protection of His love where we need never be afraid.
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Happy Thursday, MEG! This week is flying by.
Hi MEG...I remember those old sewing machines...you know, the ones without computers in them...hahaha.
Have a great day!
(((HUGS)))
Thank you, Mr. Mayor. You lift my spirits each day, and your posts are very much appreciated.
Hi Amy!
Glad to see your Posting!
(How are your computer troubles...all cleared up, I hope!)
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This is the cutest graphic, Meg.
Thank you, Geo.
Thank you, Kitty.
Happy Thankful Thursday. I’m thankful for my friends at Amy’s Place!
Happy Thankful Thursday, Mayor.
I’m thankful for you and ODB.
Happy Thankful Thursday, Meg.
I’m thankful for you and all you do for Amy’s Place.
Thank you, LTOS.
I haven’t take my computer in to be checked out yet. I’ve had to restart it 3 times this morning. Seems that I’ve had appts almost every day.
Looks like it caught a virus?
Thank you, I don’t write the words, I just post them.
Thanks Amy I appreciate you and of course our Meg!
I know, but I still appreciate the homilies each day.
Without you and Meg, I would not be able to continue with Amy’s Place.
Thank you both again.
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