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Posted on 12/29/2020 6:01:25 PM PST by luvie
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| You love New Year's Eve, but you keep it more low key than most folks. You think it's the perfect night for staying home. You're content to snuggle up on the couch, eat yummy take out food, and watch tv waiting for the ball to drop [or watching fireworks on-line]. Just because you're staying at home, it doesn't mean you'll be rocking the yoga pants all night. You'll at least put on something sparkly. Wrong on both counts. Sweats are my thang! |
Hi!
Bible in a Year:
The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
My interview guest politely answered my questions. I had a feeling, though, that something lurked beneath our interaction. A passing comment brought it out.
“You’re inspiring thousands of people,” I said.
“Not thousands,” he muttered. “Millions.”
And as if pitying my ignorance, my guest reminded me of his credentials—the titles he held, the things he’d achieved, the magazine he’d graced. It was an awkward moment.
Ever since that experience, I’ve been struck by how God revealed Himself to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:5–7). Here was the Creator of the cosmos and Judge of humanity, but God didn’t use His titles. Here was the Maker of 100 billion galaxies, but such feats weren’t mentioned either. Instead, God introduced Himself as “the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness” (v. 6). When He reveals who He is, it isn’t His titles or achievements He lists but the kind of character He has.
As people made in God’s image and called to follow His example (Genesis 1:27; Ephesians 5:1–2), this is profound. Achievement is good, titles have their place, but what really matters is how compassionate, gracious, and loving we’re becoming.
Like that interview guest, we too can base our significance on our achievements. I have. But our God has modeled what true success is—not what’s written on our business cards and resumés, but how we’re becoming like Him.
Reflect & Pray
How tempted are you to base your significance on your accomplishments? What aspect of God’s character needs to grow in you today?
Spirit of God, make me compassionate, gracious, patient, and loving!
Happy New Years!
Same thing: Causal.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
Your New Year's Eve Style is Glam
When New Year's Eve comes along, you want to go all out to celebrate. This is the perfect night for dressing up.
If money was no object, you'd like to party the night away at the swankiest hot spots... with a limo to cart you and your friends around.
And if you can't have a super fancy New Year's Eve, you're going to make sure all eyes are on you. You will be looking your best.
This is the only night of the year where there's no thing as too much bling. And there's no way you're missing out.
Sadly, this isn't my reality these days. But it used to be! LOL
You aren't the type too get too excited for New Year's Eve... you're going to stay home and be lazy. You prefer a New Year's Eve that's low key and under the radars. You are looking to avoid the whole amateur hour vibe. All you need is a cozy little spot to be lazy and get your New Year's Eve on. You aren't too picky. You don't need anything outlandish, over-hyped, or overpriced. You will simply be a lazy butt.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Oh yeah, bring back the '70's, baby!
Your New Year’s Eve Style is Glam
When New Year’s Eve comes along, you want to go all out to celebrate. This is the perfect night for dressing up.
If money was no object, you’d like to party the night away at the swankiest hot spots... with a limo to cart you and your friends around.
And if you can’t have a super fancy New Year’s Eve, you’re going to make sure all eyes are on you. You will be looking your best.
This is the only night of the year where there’s no thing as too much bling. And there’s no way you’re missing out.
Hi, PRO! That’s the way to be!
You love New Year's Eve, but you keep it more low key than most folks. You think it's the perfect night for staying home. You're content to snuggle up on the couch, eat yummy take out food, and watch tv waiting for the ball to drop.
Just because you're staying at home, it doesn't mean you'll be rocking the yoga pants all night. You'll at least put on something sparkly.
And since you're staying home, you can break out the crazy hats, sparklers, and horns. You have no problem with a party of one!
Howdy...good to see you! It looked very cold up there this afternoon!
Well, break out the tie and tails and have a ball!
I’ll bet that’s your style for most occasions. LOL!
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If money was no object, you'd like to party the night away at the swankiest hot spots... with a limo to cart you and your friends around.
And if you can't have a super fancy New Year's Eve, you're going to make sure all eyes are on you. You will be looking your best.
This is the only night of the year where there's nothing as too much bling. And there's no way you're missing out.
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