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1-01-2022 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

Posted on 01/01/2022 11:37:54 AM PST by JustAmy

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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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Our Daily Bread

Sunday,
December 4, 2022

A Labor of Love
Read: Colossians 3:23–24

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord. Colossians 3:23

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman to earn a medical degree. Yet during her lifetime (1831–95), she recalls being “ignored, slighted and rendered insignificant.” However, she remained devoted to healing and fulfilling her purpose. Crumpler affirmed that although some people might choose to judge her based on her race and gender, she’d always have a “renewed and courageous readiness to go whenever and wherever duty calls,” and that she did. She believed that treating women and children and providing medical attention for freed slaves was a way to serve God. Sadly, she didn’t receive formal recognition for her accomplishments until nearly a century later. 

There are times when we’ll be overlooked, devalued, or unappreciated by those around us. Biblical wisdom reminds us, however, that when God has called us to a task, we shouldn’t focus on gaining worldly approval and recognition but should instead “work at it with all [our] heart, as working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23). When we focus on serving God, we’re able to accomplish even the most difficult tasks with fervor and gladness in His power and leading. We can then become less concerned with receiving earthly recognition and become more eager to receive the reward only He can provide (v. 24).Kimya Loder

When have you felt the good you did went overlooked? How can you practice keeping God at the forefront of your activities?

Heavenly Father, thank You for calling me to do good things for You. Help me to focus on what You’ve called me to do.

For further study, read Get Outside—Work.

Bible in a year: Ezekiel 47–48; 1 John 3

2,721 posted on 12/04/2022 6:46:08 AM PST by The Mayor (“Love the Lord your God,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39))
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To: luvie

Amen

Psalm 30 has always been a favorite of mine. I came across one translation that said In the evening you will go to sleep in tears but in the morning you will go out with joy.

My precious wife Joy was my love from 1973 until her sudden passing this year. Our loved ones are always only on loan to us. I am thankful for those years.


2,722 posted on 12/04/2022 3:08:44 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: frank ballenger

I am so very sorry for the loss of your Joy……

2,723 posted on 12/04/2022 5:27:25 PM PST by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Our Daily Bread

Monday,
December 5, 2022

Daily Dependence
Read: Matthew 6:6–13

Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11

One morning our younger kids decided to get up early and fix breakfast for themselves. Tired from a grueling week, my wife and I were trying to sleep until at least 7:00 a.m. on that Saturday morning. Suddenly, I heard a loud crash! I jumped out of bed and raced downstairs to find a shattered bowl, oatmeal all over the floor, and Jonas—our five-year-old—desperately trying to sweep (more like smear) the gooey mess off the floor. My children were hungry, but they chose not to ask for help. Instead of reaching out in dependence, they chose independence, and the result was definitely not a culinary delight.

In human terms, children are meant to grow from dependence to independence. But in our relationship with God, maturity means moving from independence to dependence on Him. Prayer is where we practice such dependent ways. When Jesus taught His disciples—and all of us who have come to believe in Him—to pray, “Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11), He was teaching a prayer of dependence. Bread is a metaphor for sustenance, deliverance, and guidance (vv. 11–13). We’re dependent on God for all that and more.

There are no self-made believers in Jesus, and we’ll never graduate from His grace. Throughout our lives, may we always begin our day by taking the posture of dependence as we pray to “our Father in heaven” (v. 9).Glenn Packiam

What’s the “bread” you’re praying for today? How do you reveal your trust in God as you call out to Him?

Dear Jesus, You’re my Creator and my Sustainer. Please help me to trust in You.

Bible in a year: Daniel 1–2; 1 John 4

2,724 posted on 12/05/2022 7:20:35 AM PST by The Mayor (“Love the Lord your God,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39))
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Happy Monday Madness!

2,725 posted on 12/05/2022 10:04:13 AM PST by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Happy Monday Madness!





If My Dingo relatives Could See Me Now. Oy the Humiliation!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

2,726 posted on 12/05/2022 1:03:22 PM PST by left that other site (Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
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To: left that other site

That’s madness all right! LOL!


2,727 posted on 12/05/2022 1:28:47 PM PST by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Thank you, luvie.


2,728 posted on 12/05/2022 2:41:13 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: JustAmy

thank you Amy,

I posted it on FB Sunday too.

sorry I haven’t stopped by here in quite awhile.

still have some wonderful old friends here.

God be with us.

Mel

1,234 posted on 5/9/2022, 5:43:25 AM by fish hawk (MACA Make America Christian Again)

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2,729 posted on 12/05/2022 4:21:20 PM PST by Firehath
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Our Daily Bread

Tuesday,
December 6, 2022

Great Expectations
Read: Luke 2:25–32, 36–38

She . . . spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:38

On a busy day before Christmas, an aged woman approached the mail counter at my crowded neighborhood post office. Watching her slow pace, the patient postal clerk greeted her, “Well hello, young lady!” His words were friendly, but some might hear them saying that “younger” is better.

The Bible inspires us to see that advanced age can motivate our hope. As the infant Jesus is brought to the temple by Joseph and Mary, to be consecrated (Luke 2:23; see Exodus 13:2, 12), two elderly believers suddenly take center stage.

First, Simeon—who’d been waiting for years to see the Messiah—“took [Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying: ‘Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations’ ” (Luke 2:28–31).

Then Anna, a “very old” prophet (v. 36), came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph. A widow who’d been married only seven years, she’d lived in the temple to age eighty-four. Never leaving, she “worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.” When she saw Jesus, she began praising God, explaining about “the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem” (vv. 37–38).

These two hopeful servants remind us to never stop waiting on God—no matter our age—with great expectations. Patricia Raybon

What lessons have you learned from elderly believers about God’s faithfulness? How does their hopefulness inspire you?  

Dear faithful Father, when I lose hope, remind me to wait expectantly for You.

Bible in a year: Daniel 3–4; 1 John 5

2,730 posted on 12/06/2022 5:45:36 AM PST by The Mayor (“Love the Lord your God,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39))
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Grateful for hope.
Happy GratiTuesday!

2,731 posted on 12/06/2022 11:36:08 AM PST by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Happy Gratituesday!





No Snow to Shovel Today! And For That, I Am Grateful.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

2,732 posted on 12/06/2022 1:30:28 PM PST by left that other site (Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
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To: left that other site

What a cutie! Yay for no snow!


2,733 posted on 12/06/2022 5:17:46 PM PST by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: left that other site; luvie; Kitty Mittens

Well I had an interesting day.
There was a meowing kitten in the woods by our barn today.
When I went to see where the noise was, I meowed back and the little guy found me and ran to me!
A cute long haired gray and white fluff ball. He purred as soon as I picked him up.
I contacted all the cat lovers I know, but there was no room at the inn.
One gave me a phone number of a cat rescue.
I was able to take the little guy to a foster home a few miles south of us.
The foster mom said it was a boy kitty and about 7 weeks old.
The rescue will worm him, do necessary vaxes, and neuter when he is 10 weeks old. Then he will be on their website for adoption.

Whew.

That was a busy day.

He is very cute and friendly.

They will find him a good home.

😅


2,734 posted on 12/06/2022 5:41:50 PM PST by TheConservativeParty (Comfy with Frens 🐸 )
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Aww....

God bless the rescuers!


2,735 posted on 12/06/2022 7:56:08 PM PST by left that other site (Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
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I was very happy to find a cat rescue so quickly. My nephew had their phone number and that was important. Very busy day, but fun too. Sure wasn’t boring. 😅


2,736 posted on 12/06/2022 8:26:53 PM PST by TheConservativeParty (Comfy with Frens 🐸 )
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Our Daily Bread

Wednesday,
December 7, 2022

God’s Sure Pursuit
Read: Psalm 23

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. Psalm 23:6

Some years ago, a man walked about a block ahead of me. I could clearly see that his arms were full of packages. All of a sudden, he tripped, dropping everything. A couple of people helped him to his feet, assisting him in collecting what he’d dropped. But they missed something—his wallet. I picked it up and took off in hot pursuit of the stranger, hoping to return that important item. I yelled “Sir, sir!” and finally got his attention. He turned just as I reached him. As I held out the wallet, I’ll never forget his look of surprised relief and immense gratitude. 

What began as following after that man turned into something quite different. Most English translations use the word follow in the final verse of the familiar Psalm 23—“Surely your goodness and love will follow me” (v. 6). And while “follow” fits, the actual Hebrew word used is more forceful, aggressive even. The word literally means “to pursue or chase,” much like a predator pursues his prey (think of a wolf pursuing sheep).

God’s goodness and love don’t merely follow along after us at a casual pace, in no real hurry, like a pet might leisurely follow you home. No, “surely” we are being pursued—chased even—with intention. Much like pursuing a man to return his wallet, we’re pursued by the Good Shepherd who loves us with an everlasting love (vv. 1, 6). John Blase

Do you believe God’s goodness is actually pursuing you? If not, why not, since Scripture includes the word surely?

Good Shepherd, thank You that Your goodness and love pursue me always.

For further study, read The Lord Is My Shepherd: Rest and Renewal from Psalm 23.

Bible in a year: Daniel 5–7; 2 John

2,737 posted on 12/07/2022 7:28:25 AM PST by The Mayor (“Love the Lord your God,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39))
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Happy Birthday, Marissa!


2,738 posted on 12/07/2022 7:30:22 AM PST by NicknamedBob (If you can't do something well, you won't do anything good.)
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To: JustAmy

MARRISA

2,739 posted on 12/07/2022 11:33:40 AM PST by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Rippingtons~Wednesday's Child

Happy Warm & Fuzzy
Wednesday,Y'all!


2,740 posted on 12/07/2022 11:41:36 AM PST by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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