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Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
Bible in a Year:
I had it in my heart to build a house . . . for the ark of the covenant.
After raising money all year for a “trip of a lifetime,” seniors from an Oklahoma high school arrived at the airport to learn that many of them had purchased tickets from a bogus company posing as an airline. “It’s heartbreaking,” one school administrator said. Yet, even though they had to change their plans, the students decided to “make the most of it.” They enjoyed two days at nearby attractions, which donated the tickets.
Dealing with failed or changed plans can be disappointing or even heartbreaking. Especially when we’ve invested time, money, or emotion into the planning. King David “had it in [his] heart to build” a temple for God (1 Chronicles 28:2), but God told him: “You are not to build a house for my Name . . . . Solomon your son is the one who will build my house” (vv. 3, 6). David didn’t despair. He praised God for choosing him to be king over Israel, and he gave the plans for the temple to Solomon to complete (vv. 11–13). As he did, he encouraged him: “Be strong and courageous, and do the work . . . for the Lord God . . . is with you” (v. 20).
When our plans fall through, no matter the reason, we can bring our disappointment to God who “cares for [us]” (1 Peter 5:7). He will help us handle our disappointment with grace. .
Reflect & Pray
When have you put a lot into plans that then fell through? What helped you to deal with your disappointment?
Dear God, thank You that Your promises and plans never fail. Please help me when mine do.
For further study, read When Disappointment Deceives.
Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.
A blessed Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Western)/Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Orthodox) to all!
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Yesterday at the homestead:
And yes, that's me at the office desk in the living room doing some web browsing.
How's everyone doing this morning?
The Nazi Surrender of Fortress Cherbourg (Where It Happened!!!) History Traveler Episode 295
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Mec-Y6XUw
The American 7th Corps defeat of the German army in Cherbourg was a major development for the Allied in late June of 1944. ... we’re going to the exact spot where Gen. Joe Collins accepted the surrender of the German forces in Cherbourg who were under the command of Gen. Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben. Definitely a place that not many people have seen.
