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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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[pollywog]

(((((((((HUGS)))))))) back to you!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Wednesday,
November 16, 2022

Keep Your Guard Up

Read: Deuteronomy 4:1–9

Be careful, and watch yourselves closely. Deuteronomy 4:9

A man and several friends went through a ski resort gate posted with avalanche warning signs and started snowboarding. On the second trip down, someone shouted, “Avalanche!” But the man couldn’t escape and perished in the cascading snow. Some criticized him, calling him a novice. But he wasn’t; he was an “avalanche-certified backcountry guide.” One researcher said that skiers and snowboarders with the most avalanche training are more likely to give in to faulty reasoning. “[The snowboarder] died because he was lulled into letting his guard down.”

As Israel prepared to go into the promised land, God wanted His people to keep their guard up—to be careful and alert. So He commanded them to obey all His “decrees and laws” (Deuteronomy 4:1–2) and remember His past judgment on those who disobeyed (vv. 3–4). They needed to “be careful” to examine themselves and keep watch over their inner lives (v. 9). This would help them keep their guard up against spiritual dangers from without and spiritual apathy from within.

It’s easy for us to let our guard down and fall into apathy and self-deception. But God can give us strength to avoid falling in life and forgiveness by His grace when we do. By following Him and resting in His wisdom and provision, we can keep our guard up and make good decisions! — Marvin Williams

When do you tend to let your spiritual guard down? What will you do to follow God’s wisdom and remain alert to dangers to your faith?

Dear God, please help me to remain alert and follow You in loving obedience.

Bible in a year: Ezekiel 3–4; Hebrews 11:20–40

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there, Warm Fuzzy Wednesday is covered in snow! Still looking for a doggie, checking the rescue site everyday. No rush, waiting for one that both of us want to see. Alas, Freddie is not to hubby’s liking. This rescue places many pups in a year, so lots of new candidates will be showing up.

Bring on the sunshine! Melt this snow!

😅

[luvie]

Grey Basks In The Autumn Sun
And Wishes Everyone A
Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

[luvie]

I hope you get your sunshine and get rid of that nasty ol’ snow! Too bad he doesn’t care for Freddie. He sure is a cutie. But, yes, you will find THE one!

[left that other site]

Happy warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Have a Warm, Fuzzy, Autumn Day.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Beautiful Daily Pings.
(((((Love to Everyone, and God Bless)))))

[luvie]

Nighty-night, Kitty! (((hugs)))

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
November 17, 2022

Onwards! Unswerving

Read: 1 Thessalonians 3:11–13; 4:9–12

[We encouraged] . . . you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. 1 Thessalonians 2:12

In the poem “Rest,” the poet gently challenges our tendency to separate “leisure” time from “work,” asking, “Is not true leisure / One with true toil?” If you want to experience true leisure, instead of trying to avoid life’s duties, the author urges, “Still do thy best; Use it, not waste it,— / Else ’tis not rest. / Wouldst behold beauty / Near thee? all round? / Only hath duty / Such a sight found.”

The poet concludes that true rest and joy are both found through love and service—an idea that brings to mind Paul’s encouragement to the Thessalonians. After describing his calling to encourage believers “to live lives worthy of God” (1 Thessalonians 2:12), the apostle gives more specifics.

And the picture he paints of such a life is one of quiet integrity, love, and service. Paul prays that God would “make [their] love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else” (3:12). And he urges believers in Jesus to “make it your ambition to lead a quiet life,” to “mind your own business and work with your hands” (4:11). It’s that kind of life, quietly loving and serving in whatever ways God has enabled us, that reveals to others the beauty of a life of faith (v. 12).

Or, as the writer puts it, true joy is “loving and serving / The highest and best; / ’Tis onwards! Unswerving— / And that is true rest.” — Monica La Rose

How does God’s presence help you experience true joy? How are rest and service united in God’s kingdom?

Loving God, thank You that I don’t need to avoid the duties and rhythms of daily life to experience Your beauty. Help me to know the joy of a quiet life lived with You.

Bible in a year: Ezekiel 5–7; Hebrews 12

[luvie]

Have a Thankful Thursday!

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

I Am Thankful For My Dear FRiends!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Little darlin's!

Amy has a plethora of pups right now. They just showed up at her house
and she needs to find homes for them. Sadly, one of them has passed. :(

[left that other site]

Did they show up en masse, or one at a time?

They look like litter mates.

[luvie]

I think someone dumped the poor little things. Amy said on FB that the Humane Society refused to take them or ignored her plea for them to take the puppies.

[left that other site]

As if she doesn’t have enough on her mind!

They look part Lab. Very adoptable.

[luvie]

That’s what I was thinking. They’re really cute, but so MANY! LOL!

[luvie]

Got this from Amy a bit ago:
“Humane Society finally showed up. They took the remaining 8 plus the one that had died.”

Thank goodness! I hope they find good homes. They look like such good doggies.

[left that other site]

They are really nice-looking dogs.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
November 18, 2022

Thoughts and Prayers

Read: Acts 12:4–11

Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Acts 12:5

“You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.” If you hear those words, you might wonder if the person really means it. But you never had to wonder when Edna Davis said them. Everyone in the small, one stoplight town knew of “Ms. Edna’s” yellow legal pad—page after page, lined with name after name. Early each morning the aging woman prayed out loud to God. Not everyone on her list received the answer to prayer they wanted, but several testified at her funeral that something God-sized had happened in their lives, and they credited it to the earnest prayers of Ms. Edna.

God demonstrated the power of prayer in Peter’s prison experience. After the apostle was seized by Herod’s men, thrown into prison, and then “guarded by four squads of four soldiers each” (Acts 12:4), his prospects looked bleak. But “the church was earnestly praying to God for him” (v. 5). They had Peter in their thoughts and prayers. What God did is simply miraculous! An angel appeared to Peter in prison, released him from his chains, and led him to safety beyond the prison gates (vv. 7–10).

It’s possible some may use “thoughts and prayers” without really meaning it. But our Father knows our thoughts, listens to our prayers, and acts on our behalf according to His perfect will. To be prayed for and to pray for others is no small thing when we serve the great and powerful God. — John Blase

When was the last time you knew someone remembered you and prayed earnestly for you? Who is someone you can pray that way for today?

Jesus, thank You that I can bring every care to You and that You listen.

Learn more about the basics of prayer.

Bible in a year: Ezekiel 8–10; Hebrews 13

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red