OK...It's Not Snow.
But I Could Get Used To This!
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
Posted on 04/30/2021 10:23:24 PM PDT by JustAmy
I’m with you! I practiclly live in my PJs now that I’m retired. I mean...who’s to care except hubby, and he is perfectly happy with my mode of dress. I have “cute” jammies. LOL!
I’m sorry you still have vertigo. Sometimes life is the pits.
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What a cutie. My son would take him in a heartbeat!
Bible in a Year:
If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us . . . . But even if he does not . . . we will not serve your gods.
When two firefighters, weary and sooty, stopped at a restaurant for breakfast, the waitress recognized the men from the news and realized theyâd spent the night battling a warehouse fire. To show her appreciation, she wrote a note on their bill, âYour breakfast is on me today. Thank you . . . for serving others and for running into the places everyone else runs away from. . . . Fueled by fire and driven by courage, what an example you are.âÂ
In the Old Testament, we see an example of courage in the actions of three young men: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3). Instead of obeying the mandate to bow down to a statue of the Babylonian king, these young men courageously showed their love for God through their refusal. Their penalty was to be thrown into a blazing furnace. Yet the men didnât back down: âIf we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majestyâs hand. But even if he does not . . . we will not serve your gods or worship the image of goldâ (vv. 17â18).Â
God did rescue them and even walked with them in the fire (vv. 25â27). In our fiery trials and troubles today, we too have the assurance that God is with us. He is able.
Reflect & Pray
When have you felt Godâs presence during a difficult trial? What gives you confidence to press on when challenges come?
Almighty God, thank You for being with me in the fire and for comforting me with Your presence.
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Bible in a Year:
I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
Even as he faced the end of his life, Uncle Charlie couldnât help but talk about Jesus and the necessity for people to receive Him as their Savior.
The apostle Paul considered knowing Jesus his most important task: âI consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in himâ (Philippians 3:8â9). And how do we know Jesus? âIf you declare with your mouth, âJesus is Lord,â and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be savedâ (Romans 10:9).
We may know facts about Jesus, we may know all about the church, and we may even be familiar with the Bible. But the only way to know Jesus as Savior is to accept His free gift of salvation. Heâs the Who we need to know.
Reflect & Pray
In your relationship with Jesus, how have you experienced that itâs Who you know, not what? What has Christâs forgiveness meant to you?
Father God, I pray for all whoâve yet to come to know Jesus by believing in Him and accepting His sacrifice on their behalf. And if Iâm one who hasnât received Jesus as my Savior, may I confess with my mouth âJesus is Lordâ today.
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To learn more about who Jesus is, visit ChristianUniversity.org/NT109-03.
Me too!
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Great cat meme!
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Good night Kitty Mittens!
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Bible in a Year:
Lord, you are the God who saves me.
While such lighthearted entertainment brings a momentary smile, the sadness and gloom that can grip us when real life happens is not that easily dismissed. Feelings of hopelessness and despair are real, and sometimes professional attention is needed.
Lucyâs advice wasnât helpful in addressing real anguish. However, the writer of Psalm 88 does offer something instructive and hopeful. A truckload of trouble had arrived at his doorstep. And so, with raw honesty, he poured out his heart to God. âI am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to deathâ (v. 3). âYou have put me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depthsâ (v. 6). âDarkness is my closest friendâ (v. 18). We hear, feel, and perhaps identify with the psalmistâs pain. Yet, thatâs not all. His lament is laced with hope. âLord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cryâ (vv. 1â2; see vv. 9, 13). Heavy things do come and practical steps such as counsel and medical care may be needed. But never abandon hope in God.
Reflect & Pray
When have you turned to God in the midst of your despair? Whatâs keeping you from crying out to Him now?
Father, help me to see Your open, welcome arms regardless of my situation.
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Hope you had a good Thankful Thursday!
Still working every day, so not on FR until late.
Have a great Friday.
Good night FRiends
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I have a nice day till about 4:30 when my car got rammed by one of my CUSTOMERS. Grrrrr.
In HIS driveway.
Tomorrow I have to do all the errands associated with car accidents.
Oh no! My MIL rammed my brand new car many years ago. Put her big old boat sized sedan in reverse and slammed right into it. I was in her car’s passenger seat. The look of stuned beber on her face is still in my memory bank. She had just assured me it was perfectly safe to leave my new car parked by her house. Then bam! Hit my car’s front end with her huge Chrysler Brougham ( 1970s vintage). Really only broke the license plate holder. We were going from a parked position, no speed, just heavy weight of the barge she was driving. 30 years later, still remember it. đ
My same car got rammed in the trunk while parked at a job I had. Hit by an employee driving a truck. They paid for the repairs.
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Good night and sweet dreams. Hope you rest well for your very hard work month! đ´đ¤đ
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