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Posted on 07/01/2019 12:03:00 AM PDT by JustAmy
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Love the picture of the little island. Reminds me of a place in northern Wisconsin I stayed at. There was a small island visible from our cabin.
Had so much rain recently that there are roads flooding. We can still get around, but had to go slow through some over the road water today. Only a few inches. The county still was allowing through traffic.
Rain finally stopped around noon today. Was windy and 60 degrees this afternoon. Pretty nice.
Had fun today with the horse I ride twice a week at a local training facility. I love to canter with her. She’s got nice gaits, even the canter is gentle and easy to ride.
Have a nice Friday.
I’m meeting relatives for lunch tomorrow. Olive Garden again. Salmon and steamed broccoli....I’m allergic to pasta/garlic.....etc. But the salmon and broccoli is fine for me. Low carb too which is good for my blood sugar.
It’s a little island off the coast of Maine near Harpswell, ME. Went there with a group of wonderful FReepers several years ago and would love to go again.
Good grief! All that rain...you should share with us in Texas who need it so much! LOL! Hope you don’t float away!
Would love to send the extra rain your way. Been raining for a week!
Cheers
It does get old after a while, especially when there is flooding involved. Stay safe!
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Bible in a Year : Isaiah 20–22; Ephesians 6
But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 14:27
Jim was frantically sharing about problems he was encountering with his work team: division, judgmental attitudes, and misunderstandings. After an hour of patiently listening to his concerns, I suggested, “Let’s ask Jesus what He would have us do in this situation.” We sat quietly for five minutes. Then something amazing happened. We both felt God’s peace cover us like a blanket. We were more relaxed as we experienced His presence and guidance, and we felt confident to wade back into the difficulties.
Peter, one of Jesus’s disciples, needed God’s comforting presence. One night he and the other disciples were sailing across the Sea of Galilee when a strong storm arose. All of a sudden, Jesus showed up walking on water! Naturally, this took the disciples by surprise. He reassured them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid” (Matthew 14:27). Peter impulsively asked Jesus if he could join Him. He stepped out of the boat and walked toward Jesus. But he soon lost focus, became aware of the dangerous and humanly impossible circumstance he was in, and started sinking. He cried out, “Lord, save me!” and Jesus lovingly rescued him (vv. 30–31).
Like Peter, we can learn that Jesus, the Son of God, is with us even in the storms of life!
What storm of life are you going through today? What can you do to shift your focus from the storm to the One who can calm it?
Jesus, thank You that You have the power and authority to calm the storms in our lives. Help us to trust You.
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Awwww...so cute!
So cute! Good for Friday and warm fuzzy Wednesday too.
More rain Saturday. Had a break from it Friday.
New Wisconsin saying “At least it’s not snow.”
Have a good night Kitty Mittens!
Thanks for the good night posts!
“October, baptize me with leaves!
Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup.
October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins.
O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!”
Rainbow Rowell
Happy Caturday, Dogurday and Bunnyday!
Lovely, trish! Thank you.
Bible in a Year : Isaiah 23–25; Philippians 1
Go, and the Lord be with you. 1 Samuel 17:37
As a young writer I was often unsure of myself when I was in writing workshops. I would look around and see rooms filled with giants, if you will—people with formal training or years of experience. I had neither. But what I did have was an ear formed by the language and tone and cadences of the King James Version of the Bible. It was very much my armor, so to speak, what I was used to, and allowing it to inform my writing style and voice has become a joy to me, and I hope to others.
We don’t get the impression that David the young shepherd was unsure of himself when it came to wearing Saul’s armor to fight Goliath (1 Samuel 17:38–39). He simply couldn’t move around in it. David realized one man’s armor can be another man’s prison—“I cannot go in these” (v. 39). So he trusted what he knew. God had prepared him for that moment with just what was needed (vv. 34–35). The sling and stones were what David was used to, his armor, and God used them to bring joy to the ranks of Israel that day.
Have you ever felt unsure of yourself, thinking If I just had what someone else has, then my life would be different? Consider the gifts or experiences God has given specifically to you. Trust your God-given armor.
What’s an example of someone else’s armor that’s been a matter of comparison or even jealousy for you? How might your armor be just what’s needed for this day?
Sovereign God, at times it’s easy to feel unsure of myself, especially in situations where challenges feel like giants. Help me to trust that You’ve given me just what I need. You’ve crafted my life’s story.
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