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Posted on 07/02/2022 5:00:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears.
After a customer at a grocery store self-checkout station had completed her transaction, I made my way to the station and proceeded to scan my goods. Unexpectedly, a visibly angry person confronted me. I’d failed to notice that she was actually next in line for checkout. Recognizing my mistake, I sincerely said, “I’m sorry.” She replied (though not limited to these words), “No, you’re not!”
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were wrong, acknowledged it, and tried to make things right—only to be rebuffed? It doesn’t feel good to be misunderstood or misjudged, and the closer we are to those we offend or those who offend us, the more painful it is. How we wish they could see our hearts!
The prophet Isaiah’s snapshot in Isaiah 11:1–5 is that of a God-appointed ruler with wisdom for perfect judgment. “He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth” (vv. 3–4). This was fulfilled in the life and ministry of Jesus. Though in our sinfulness and weakness we don’t always get it right, we can take heart that the all-seeing, all-knowing God of heaven knows us fully and judges us rightly.
Reflect & Pray
When have you been misunderstood or misjudged? How does it encourage you to know that God sees and knows you fully, even when others don’t?
Father, thank You for knowing everything about me. Please forgive me when I’m harsh in my judgments of others.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Good evening, mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hope you have had a good day and got in some rest as well.
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.
Did you and Tippy make it to your new trails? Have a wonderful time?
Today was rainy, so we just did the “necessary”. Tomorrow should be better.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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Good topic. Thanks.
No rain yet?
Action at the museum today? Lots of walking and talking?
We've at least had sun today and I can have windows open so far.
Watering the back yard now...Momma2 has been here with 6, and Momma1 was just here with 5. They are almost as big as her and starting to flap their wings, which are still pretty small.
Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way!
A blessed Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Western)/Third Sunday after Pentecost (Orthodox) to all!
Howdy, Kathy.
YAY for being able to open your windows again without choking on smoke! I know you’re happy about that!
When I checked the Lake Hood cam earlier and saw how clear it looked, I hoped looks weren’t deceiving.
It is raining right now! WOOHOO!!!!! I’m so happy, I could almost cry. I drove through a heavy shower in Sewanee when coming home this afternoon but the sky was clear over this area and I was bummed. Thought we’d miss out again.
AccuWeather seems to think we’ll get more in their projected radar animation. All appendages crossed!
It wasn’t real busy today but we had a nice flow. There were five of us working so no one was overwhelmed with tours. A couple with their young grandson were the highlight if my day. That young boy was the most charming lil feller and a smart one too. And VERY much into all things military. I really liked his grandparents too. They were a lot of fun.
Wow, Momma1’s kiddos are as big as she is! I’m not sure I know which one she is. They’ve really grown!
I’m glad she and Momma2 aren’t showing up at the same time after what happened a few days ago. Bad Momma1.
Good evening, JJ, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, and you are most welcome.
Is your area suffering from the heat? We are and there are fires statewide.
Hot here. 99f and humid. ((HUGZ))
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.
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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