Posted on 07/01/2019 12:03:00 AM PDT by JustAmy
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Cats do teach us patience but with the reward of a loving friend. :)
Id love to earn Tigers trust and take care of him.
: )
Bible in a Year : Psalms 79; Acts 18
What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? Psalm 8:4
When Denise began dating her boyfriend, she attempted to maintain a slim figure and dress stylishly, believing she would be more attractive to him in that way. After all, it was what all the womens magazines advised. It was only much later that she discovered what he really thought: I liked you just as much when you were heavier and didnt worry about what you wore.
Denise realized then how subjective beauty was. Our view of beauty is so easily influenced by others. Its often focused on the external, forgetting the value of inner beauty. But God sees us in only one wayas His beautiful, beloved children. Id like to think that when God created the world, He left the best for lastus! Everything He created was good, but were extra special because were made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27).
God considers us beautiful! No wonder the psalmist was filled with awe as he compared the greatness of nature with humans. What is mankind, he asked, that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? (Psalm 8:4). Yet God chose to give mortals a glory and honor that nothing else had (v. 5).
This truth gives us an assurance and reason to praise Him (v. 9). No matter what others think of usor what we think of ourselvesknow this: We are beautiful to God.
How do you see yourself? How do you think God sees you?
Father, You know how insecure we can feel about ourselves. Thank You for the assurance that You love us!
Thank you.
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It’s now on my bookmarks toolbar—many thanks!
Thanks!
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Sure thing!
Hot and humid here in WI today.
Watered garden twice.
Have a great weekend
Happy Caturday!
Cool dogs!
Bible in a Year : Psalms 1012; Acts 19:120
The one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. Revelation 4:3
When Xavier McCoury put on the glasses Aunt Celena sent for his tenth birthday, he burst into tears. Born colorblind, Xavier had only ever seen the world in shades of gray, white, and black. With his new EnChroma glasses, however, Xavier saw color for the first time. His euphoria at witnessing the beauty around him made his family feel like theyd beheld a miracle.
Witnessing Gods colorfully radiant brilliance also evoked a powerful reaction in the apostle John (Revelation 1:17). After encountering the full glory of the resurrected Christ, John glimpsed a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. . . . From the throne came flashes of lightning (Revelation 4:25).
In a different time, Ezekiel had a similar vision, seeing what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, with a figure above the throne who looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire (Ezekiel 1:2627). This magnificent figure was surrounded with rainbow-like radiance (v. 28).
One day we will meet Christ face-to-face. These visions give us just a hint of the magnificence that awaits us. As we celebrate the beauty of Gods creation here and now, may we live in anticipation of the glory yet to be revealed.
What response does the color and beauty of creation evoke in you? How can you express your gratitude to God for His wonderful gift?
Father, words fail us when we try to imagine what we will experience when we meet You face-to-face. Thank You for the small hints of Your beauty You have placed in our world.
Thank you.
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And a Blessed Lord’s Day to y’all, too.
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