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1/01/2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

Posted on 01/01/2021 6:43:29 AM PST by JustAmy

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[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
May 5, 2022

Our Father

Read: Matthew 6:5–13

This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father . . .” Matthew 6:9

Most mornings I recite the Lord’s Prayer. I’m not worth much for the new day until I’ve grounded myself in those words. Recently I’d said only the first two words—“Our Father”—when my phone rang. It startled me as it was 5:43 a.m. Guess who? The phone display read “Dad.” Before I had a chance to answer, the call quickly ended. I guessed my dad had called by mistake. Sure enough, he had. Random coincidence? Maybe, but I believe we live in a world awash in the mercy of God. That particular day I needed that reassurance of our Father’s presence.

Think about that for a minute. Of all the ways Jesus could have taught His disciples to begin their prayers, He chose those two words—“Our Father” (Matthew 6:9) as the starting point. Random? No, Jesus was never less than intentional with His words. We all have different relationships with our earthly fathers—some good, some far less than that. However, praying in the way we should is not addressing “my” father or “your” father, but “our” Father, the One who sees us and hears us, and who knows what we need before we even ask Him (v. 8).

What an amazing reassurance, especially on those days when we might feel forgotten, alone, abandoned, or simply just not worth much. Remember, regardless of where we are and what time of day or night it might be, our Father in heaven is always near. — John Blase

How can you make the Lord’s Prayer a part of your prayer life? What feelings do those two words—“Our Father”—stir in you?

Father, thank You for Your promise to hear me when I pray, regardless of where I may be.

Learn more about prayer.

Bible in a year: 1 Kings 19–20; Luke 23:1–25

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Happy Thank-A-Troop Thursday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there! Hardly know what day it is....but probably Thankful Thursday!
😅

I will be thankful when it is June and I can stop working every day.

🙄

Hope ya had a great day!

🌞

[left that other site]

Yep...it’s Thursday!

[luvie]

It was nice here. It was warm but not hot and there was a nice breeze that kept things feeling good. That will change over the weekend. 103 on Saturday, 100 on Sunday and Monday. Not good.

I hope you don’t have to work TOO hard before time to quit. You’ll really be ready to spend time with your horse and your garden by then.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Daily Pics & Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Many Hugs, and God Bless)))))

[luvie]

Nighty-night, Kitty!

[TheConservativeParty]

Oh my, 100 degrees is not fun. Many years ago it was 104 here, and near that for a few days. I grew thousands of mums then and toiled in the mum patch though the heat wave. 🔥

Off to work again, transplanting marigolds today.

Have a good day!

🌼🌼🌼

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
May 6, 2022

He Knows

Read: Psalm 139:1–5

You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. Psalm 139:1

Lea was about to start a job as a nurse in Taiwan. She’d be able to better provide for her family, more than she could in Manila, where job opportunities were limited. On the night before her departure, she gave instructions to her sister, who’d be taking care of her five-year-old daughter. “She’ll take her vitamins if you also give her a spoonful of peanut butter,” Lea explained, “And, remember, she’s shy. She’ll play with her cousins eventually. And she’s afraid of the dark . . .”

While looking out the plane window the next day, Lea prayed: Lord, no one knows my daughter like I do. I can’t be with her, but You can.

We know the people we love, and we notice all the details about them because they’re precious to us. When we can’t be with them due to various circumstances, we’re often anxious that since no one knows them as well as we do they’ll be more vulnerable to harm.

In Psalm 139, David reminds us that God knows us more than anyone does. In the same way, He knows our loved ones intimately (vv. 1–4). He’s their Creator (vv. 13–15), so He understands their needs. He knows what will happen each day of their lives (v. 16), and He’s with them and will never leave them (vv. 5, 7–10).

When you’re anxious for others, entrust them to God for He knows them best and loves them the most. — Karen Huang

Who can you entrust to God’s care? How can you show your trust in Him in this area?

Father in heaven, though I can’t always be with those I love, I entrust them to Your loving care, remembering that You know them the best and love them the most.

Bible in a year: 1 Kings 21–22; Luke 23:26–56

[luvie]

Gregg Karukas~Girl In The Red Dress

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

May You Be Blessed, All Day, Every Day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Well, he is cute! Looks like a toy. ❤️

[left that other site]

...maybe...he is!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Friday!
TGIF, but I am working again this weekend...so I am looking forward to TGIJ, Thank Goodness It’s June, when I will be done working at the greenhouse.

Hope y’all had a nice spring day!

😁

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night to Amy’s Place!
😴💫⭐️🌟✨🌙

[luvie]

Nighty-night! 💤🛌

[TheConservativeParty]

🛌 zzzz

( Thanks for showing me a new emoji ! )

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Saturday,
May 7, 2022

Love Like Mom

Read: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–9

Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you. 1 Thessalonians 2:7–8

Juanita told her nephew about growing up during the Great Depression. Her poor family only had apples to eat, plus whatever wild game her dad might provide. Whenever he bagged a squirrel for dinner, her mom would say, “Give me that squirrel head. That’s all I want to eat. It’s the best piece of meat.” Years later Juanita realized there wasn’t any meat on a squirrel’s head. Her mom didn’t eat it. She only pretended it was a delicacy “so us kids could get more to eat and we wouldn’t worry about her.”

As we celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow, may we also recount stories of our mothers’ devotion. We thank God for them and strive to love more like them.

Paul served the Thessalonian church “as a nursing mother cares for her children” (1 Thessalonians 2:7). He loved fiercely, fighting through “strong opposition” to tell them about Jesus and to share his own life with them (vv. 2, 8). He “worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while [he] preached the gospel of God to [them]” (v. 9). Just like Mom.

Few can resist a mother’s love, and Paul modestly said his efforts were “not without results” (v. 1). We can’t control how others respond, but we can choose to show up, day after day, to serve them in a sacrificial way. Mom would be proud, and so will our heavenly Father. — Mike Wittmer

Who has loved you sacrificially? Who are you loving as your heavenly Father loves you?

Father, no one could love me more than You.

Bible in a year: 2 Kings 1–3; Luke 24:1–35

[luvie]

😎