Posted on 04/10/2021 5:01:44 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Hi Ma!
Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way!
A blessed Second Sunday of Easter (Western)/Sunday of St. John Climacus (Orthodox) to all.
Bible in a Year:
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
I was exploring a library on the bottom floor of a new community center when an overhead crash suddenly shook the room. A few minutes later it happened again, and then again. An agitated librarian finally explained that a weight-lifting area was positioned directly above the library, and the noise occurred every time someone dropped a weight. Architects and designers had carefully planned many aspects of this state-of-the-art facility, yet someone had forgotten to locate the library away from all the action.
In life as well, our plans are often flawed. We overlook important considerations. Our plans don’t always account for accidents or surprises. Although planning helps us avoid financial shortfalls, time crunches, and health issues, even the most thorough strategies can’t eliminate all problems from our lives. We live in a post-Eden world.
With God’s help, we can find the balance between prudently considering the future (Proverbs 6:6–8) and responding to difficulties. God often has a purpose for the trouble He allows into our lives. He may use it to develop patience in us, to increase our faith, or simply to bring us closer to Him. The Bible reminds us, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21). As we submit our goals and hopes for the future to Jesus, He’ll show us what He wants to accomplish in us and through us.
Reflect & Pray
How do you respond when your plans don’t work out or when your expectations are unmet? What might God want you to learn through those experiences?
God, I believe You’re in control of everything. Help me to live wisely in this world, committing all my plans to You.
Good evening, JJ...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Your jets all happy and well groomed?
How has the weather been treating you?
Today is sunny and cold.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Good evening, lightman, and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Second Sunday of Easter (Western)/Sunday of St. John Climacus (Orthodox).
Has spring stayed with you? Winter is over?
Winter does not want to let go here.
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Sunny and 85f. Jets are good!
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours. Hope you’ve been able to get some good rest today. Over your cold/???
Not sure I could get used to the dropping of weights overhead at any time.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did the weather cooperate so you and Blue could hit the road?
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Last Saturday the low was 22...Wednesday the high was 77.
Crazy ride!
Do you get to hunt and fish?
I have fished at the Gulf Coast, but no hunting here yet. I need to find the time.
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
Thank you Kathy! Beautiful day, 78 and sunny.
Those temps are rare here for early April
Cold much better now. I hate head and chest colds.
Especially since my hospital stay with COPD now.
Life has changed for sure.
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