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September 7

Now, then Next

Bible in a Year:

• Proverbs 1–2
• 1 Corinthians 16

He holds success in store for the upright.

Proverbs 2:7

I recently attended a high school graduation during which the speaker provided a needed challenge for the young adults awaiting their diplomas. He mentioned that this was a time in their lives when everyone was asking them, “What’s next?” What career would they be pursuing next? Where would they be going to school or working next? Then he said that the more important question was what were they doing now?

In the context of their faith journey, what daily decisions would they be making that would guide them to live for Jesus and not for themselves?

His words reminded me of the book of Proverbs, which makes many pointed statements about how to live—now. For instance: practicing honesty, now (11:1); choosing the right friends, now (12:26); living with integrity, now (13:6); having good judgment, now (13:15); speaking wisely, now (14:3).          

Living for God now, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, makes the decisions about what is next much easier. “The Lord gives wisdom; . . . He holds success in store for the upright, . . . he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones” (2:6–8). May God supply what we need for us to live by His guidelines now, and may He guide us into what’s next for His honor.

By:  Dave Branon Reflect & Pray

What changes in direction do you need to make now to honor God? How can you seek God’s guidance and empowerment in doing so?

Thank You, heavenly Father, for Your guidance in my life today. Protect me and give me wisdom to live in a way that both pleases You and reveals who You are.

To learn more about the spiritual life, visit ChristianUniversity.org/SF212.

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy!

When do we have Old Retired Folks Doing Absolutely Nothing and Enjoying It Day?

[lightman]

Remember all who labor against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

[mountainlion]

Lots of smoke. It is even showing up on the weather radar. The fire is on the other side of where a forest fire was years ago. I hope the Tuesday snow comes early.

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening ~

~ Home For The LD Weekend - BBQ Time!!! ~

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

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Hi everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It’s lookin’ mighty good up your way this evening in the rain dept. Lots on the radar moving through.

No rain for us. Just warm but comfortably so.

[E.G.C.]

Happy Labor Day and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our
AWESOME
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you for all you do.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities.

Well, when you're retired, every day is a holiday.
Still, it's a good excuse not to do anything.

Dropping by to say hello.
Hope everyone has a fun and relaxing Labor Day.
Can't stick around;
hubby and are going for a long walk.

Remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

So, come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea, pancakes,
conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

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Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.