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“Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one [the only God]! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being].
Deuteronomy 6:4‭-‬5 AMP
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Four Dimensions, Deeper Love: How God Loves You Back
Four Dimensions, Deeper Love: How God Loves You Back
In Ephesians, Paul mentions the four dimensions of God’s love as if everyone knew about them; so tell me, have YOU ever thought about the four dimensions of Christ’s love? In his book of superlatives, Paul talks about where God’s love is planted, and what it looks like. Even if you think you have love all figured out, his description is a revelation that will push your boundaries and redefine…
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Are You Building Your Family on the Right Foundation?
By Adrian Rogers “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”  Deuteronomy 6:4-5 What is the foundation for the family? It is love for God. That may sound simplistic, but it is incredibly true and profound. Loving God with a sincere love means with all your heart, moms and dads. Read More
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walkswithmyfather · 1 year
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“What to Expect from God When Life Sends You the Unexpected” By Leslie Newman:
“Sometimes life sends you the unexpected. It’s an unexpected that you didn’t ask for and you don’t want. It came out of nowhere. Perhaps it’s a physical problem, illness, or the death of someone you loved very much. Perhaps it’s an issue between you and a friend. Maybe your child is making bad choices, or you have a spouse that has abandoned you. The list could go on and on, could it not? It just seems like too much, doesn’t it?
When these things happen, there’s often no real answers in sight to explain the whys and the what ifs. It can be so painful and agonizing. But one thing we do have is the truth. And the truth tells us that we have a God who is with us, who cares deeply and who walks alongside us in the most difficult of circumstances.
When you are walking that long and lonely road through the unexpected, here’s something you can rely on. God is always who He says He is.
These verses give us just a few glimpses into the character of God.
1. God is our shield: “For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11 KJV)
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:2, NKJV)
2. God is our helper: “Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life.” (Psalm 54:4 NKJV)
“So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6, NKJV)
3. God goes with us: “The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8, NASB)
“Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6, HCSB)
4. God will provide: “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19, NASB)
“His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3, HCSB)
Prayer: Dear Lord, sometimes it just feels like too much. Things are not what we expected, and we don’t understand. But You are a God who walks with us. We know we can rely on You to be who You say You are. And you’ve told us You will never forsake us or leave us. Thank you for loving us that much and help us to know it deep inside our hearts.”
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IT BEGAN WITH STOLEN TOILET ROLLS
AND ENDED EATING SOGGY CORNFLAKES ON A WORN-OUT SOFA Introduction: This essay will critically reflect on the lived experience of poverty by the researcher (autoethnographically) and how that enabled a meeting of heart in the missional life she now lives outside of poverty. It is only through this lived experience that the researcher was compelled to go outside the structures of the…
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Follow His Cloud by Day, Fire by Night (195) – May 27 2023
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST The Lord endeavors to lead His creation away from evil and captivity and into a better place in relationship with Him. Out of the Kingdom of Darkness and into the Kingdom of His Beloved Son, Jesus (Colossians 1:13). He led His chosen children of Israel in the pillar of cloud and fire day and night. His Spirit led His Only Begotten Son into the wilderness to be tried and…
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Sunday November 13th 2022 🔯 Read Deuteronomy 31 🔯 The appointment of Joshua 🔯 Deuteronomy 31: 1 - And Moses went and spake all these words unto all Israel. 2 - And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan. 3 - The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these nations before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said. 4 - And the LORD shall do unto them as he did to Sihon and to Og, kings of the Amorites, and unto the land of them, whom he destroyed. 5 - And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you. 6 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 🔯💟💟💟🙏 . . . . . . . . . . . . #joelosteen #joelosteenpodcast #tdjakes #tdjakesministries #bible #bibleverse #biblejournaling #biblestudy #gospel #gospelmusic #jesus #church #baptistchurch #lakewoodchurch #morningprayer #dailybible #dailybibleverse  #dailybibleverses #bibleverse  #bibleverses #biblequotes #bibleverseoftheday #christianquotes #bibleversedaily #dailyscripture #dailybible #dailyverse #dailyverses #biblescriptures #biblegram
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#divine plan implementation#10The Lord said to Moses#“Take for yourself Joshua the son of Nun#a man of spirit#and you shall lay your hand upon him. And you shall present him before Eleazar the kohen and before the entire congregation#and you shall command him in their presence.”#-Num 27:18-19#The Laws of the Old Testament#. To know there is a God.(Exodus 20:2) 2. To have not other gods.(Exodus 20:3) 3. To know that He is one.(Deuteronomy 6:4) 4. To love Him.(#their accessories#and the places where they were worshipped.(Deuteronomy 12:2) 54. Do not derive benefit from idols or bring abominations home.(Deuteronomy 7#Divine Plan Implementation Statutory penalties : The Laws of divine plan implementation are comprise of statutory Penalty and Severe Drasti#statutory penalty within years period of 900-9000 under $9.9 trillion dollars perpetual penalty imposition in multiple times fines; statuto#statutory penalty within years period of penalty 900-9000 under $9.9 trillion dollars in perpetual penalty imposition in multiple times fin#2022 at 5:54 pm. The following each individual are under perpetual penalty and severe drastic sanctions and each individual establishments#2022 at 5;54 pm. The following Establishments#individuals and groups of people underneath Severe Drastic Sanction and Statutory Penalty: The following establishments#political parties#individuals and groups of people underneath severe Drastic Sanction and Statutory penalties & Severe Drastic Sanctions shall take effect Se#2022 at 8: 07 pm:#The top five groups of people#Jews Israeli Democrats family members#Barack Obama#Democratic Party are under severe sanction and statutory penalty according to gravity of violations; penalty within time period of 900-900#delay and intentional prolonging of time regarding the implementation of divine plan penalty imposition in accordance with the Ordinance. I#Duke & Duchess of Cambridge; penalty is under statutory penalty within period of 900-9000 years underneath $9.9 trillion dollars perpetual#2022 at 2:43 pm. Penalty under the guidance of the holy Mighty God. The following below are underneath severe drastic sanctions and multipl#1. Mark Vlasic association with Mexican Criminal Vicente Rodriguez#1.2. Mark Vlasic association to Hispanics#Latinos
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what is the Gospel?
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there is one God in 3 persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
God existed before anything else did; He created all things perfectly, including human beings, who He made in His image (Genesis 1:1, 26-28, John 1:1-3). God is the only holy, perfect Being in existence, and He created us to know Him forever.
God created humanity to partner with Him in ruling His perfect creation, however, humanity quickly fell into rebellion when adam & eve listened to temptation from satan, the serpent. the serpent twisted God's Word and adam & eve trusted in their own judgement rather than God's and listened to their selfish desire to define good and evil for themselves instead of letting God show them what was holy & good (Genesis 3).
adam & eve were cast out from God's perfect garden, severing ALL of humanity's relationship with God and separating us from His presence. because of this original sin (disobeying and distorting God's Word), all of humanity is born in a sinful state. the serpent, too, was cast from the garden and since the original sin, has been influencing the world into more and more evil, temptation, and distance from God. however, God promised that there would be a Descendant from eve Who would crush the serpent's head and defeat him (Genesis 3:14-15).
the sinful state of humanity causes all of us to be separated from God from birth and into eternity; sin cannot coexist with utter purity & holiness (Romans 6:23, 8:7-8).
God stayed faithful in taking care of humanity even despite our separation from Him; He made promises to abraham, isaac, and jacob, and their descendants (the jewish nation israel named after jacob), that they would be God's people and He would be their God (Genesis 22:17, Jeremiah 32: 38). He promised to multiply them, making them a countlessly large nation, to set them apart from the other nations to show the world what God is like (Deuteronomy 7:6), and to send them a Savior who would restore all things and bring justice (Isaiah 9:6). God gave them His Word and fulfilled every promise to them; He rescued His people many times from oppression and the downfall of their own mistakes, yet not even His holy people could stay obedient to God. God gave them His law (found in the 5 books of the Torah) to show His people how to be holy (set apart) and to show them who He is and what He values; in order to be worthy to enter God's presence, there would be animal sacrifices and sanctification rituals (Leviticus 16:21) in order to atone for the sins of Israel (God's people), yet none of His people were perfect and kept rebelling against Him.
God started sending prophets into the world, spoken to by His Holy Spirit who divinely inspired the Word of God (the entire Bible), to warn Israel of the gravity of their sins; soon, if God's people would keep participating in evil and turning away from God, they would be exiled from all of the peace and possessions God had promised them and fulfilled them with.
the prophets spoke of Jesus, who, centuries later, fulfilled every single prophecy spoken of Him . .
The Good News . .
Jesus is God, described as the Son of God and the Word of God become human; Jesus took on human flesh yet stayed completely sinless (Hebrews 4:15). He gave His life in the place of all of humanity, not just Israel, in order to extend God's grace, salvation, and presence, to anyone of any background who would repent and call upon Him (Hebrews 2:17, Galatians 3:8).
"The Gospel" means "the Good news."
to repent, means to completely turn around.
atone, means to make amends.
Jesus became the sacrificial lamb (symbolically) in order to fulfill the law of sacrifice that God's people used to participate in in order to enter God's presence (John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:19); because Jesus is God and was the only One holy enough to perfectly atone, this means that Jesus' sacrifice not only fulfilled every law and prophecy, but humanity finally had the chance to be in right-standing with God (1 Timothy 2:5). this means, that instead of being enemies of God, being estranged or distant from God, we now have the right to become God's children, His people, and His friends (Romans 5:10, John 1:12). to repent of our sins, means to pray to God our Father and confess our sinful nature, our rebellion, and the things we have done that have hurt our relationship with God as well as hurt ourselves & those around us. by confessing, we ask for God's forgiveness, we confess who Jesus is and what He did for us, and through this, we receive the Holy Spirit who testifies that we are God's children and Who seals our salvation in Heaven for eternity (Romans 8:16, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22).
Jesus came to earth as a human, yet also 100% God; He lived a perfect life, started His ministry at 30 years old, baptised, healed, drove out demons, and taught of God's character, Word, and Kingdom. Jesus was persecuted by the nation of Israel in order to fulfill the prophecies, He died on a cross, was tortured and killed in our place, and after 3 days He rose from the dead, to fulfill every prophecy (Mark 8:31). in Jesus' death and resurrection, He defeated our sins, He defeated the enemy (satan), and He defeated death. setting us free, giving us eternal life and forgiveness from the Father if we repent and believe that this is Who Jesus Is.
in Jesus, there is forgiveness, peace, healing, joy, & hope (Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Peter 1:3). God heals, God saves, God loves, His Spirit guides and reassures every believer and Jesus completely sets us free; no matter what you have said or done, no matter how much seems to hold you back, Jesus breaks every chain and meets us where we are, however, He loves us too much to leave us as we are. Jesus gives us the ability to live the life of righteousness (right-living) that God intended for us that we were not able to fruitfully & fully do without Jesus and without God's active help. for all time, God has kept His promises and His Word, He has kept His covenant with those He chose to be His people, and while those people always failed, Jesus never has and never will; Jesus fulfilled our side of the covenant, He paid the price that had to be paid for our sins, and in doing so, we can now have relationship with God for eternity, we can now partner with God in loving His people and doing the work of His Kingdom. God is always near, always present, and desires to help you, heal you, and save you.
there will be more Bible verses below that specifically address salvation & repentance; if you need more context or have more questions, this is a safe space to do so. <3
Acts 4:12 — Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
John 14:6 — Jesus answered, "I am the way, the Truth, and the life. no one comes to the Father except through Me."
Acts 2:38 — Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
John 3:16-17 — For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
Romans 8:38-39 — For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 10:9-10 — If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Hebrews 7:25 — Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them.
Luke 5:31-31 — Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Acts 3:19 — Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
Mark 16:16 — Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Romans 10:13 — for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Romans 3:23 — for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Acts 22:16 — And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
‭‭Romans‬ ‭6:23‬ ‭— For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Seven Cat Calls fandom event
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What is this event about?
This event is for celebrating your favorite Cats performers!
What types of works are allowed?
Anything you'd like! Gif-sets, fanart, meta posts or essays, anything! Anyway you'd like to share your love for your favorite performers!
When does this event start and end?
This event will begin the week of May 11th and end the week of October 26th (treat these dates as the beginning of their respective weeks.)
General rules/info:
This event is for any and all productions of Cats!
Each prompt/character gets a week and you can post at any time during that week.
Don't worry about being late! I mean for this to be a fun, casual event. If you miss a certain week, you can still make a post for it!
Please tag your event posts with #sevencatscalls2024 Since tumblr can be glitchy with tags at times, also feel free to tag me @statisticalcats2 in your posts!
I will not reblog from people who are anti-fiction/anti-ship.
If you have any other questions, my ask box is open!
Event schedule (below the cut):
Week 1 (May 11-17) - Grizabella
Week 2 (May 18-24) - Bill Bailey/Tumblebrutus
Week 3 (May 25-31) - Rum Tum Tugger
Week 4 (June 1-7) - Coricopat
Week 5 (June 8-14) - Asparagus/Gus the Theatre Cat
Week 6 (June 15-21) - Jellylorum
Week 7 (June 22-28) - Rumpleteazer
Week 8 (June 29 - July 5) - Bustopher Jones
Week 9 (July 6-12) - Bombalurina
Week 10 (July 13-19) - Carbucketty/Pouncival
Week 11 (July 20-26) - Alonzo
Week 12 (July 27 - August 2) - Old Deuteronomy
Week 13 (August 3-9) - Victoria
Week 14 (August 10-16) - Mistoffelees
Week 15 (August 17-23) - Demeter
Week 16 (August 24-30) - Admetus/Plato
Week 17 (August 31 - September 6) - Jemima/Sillabub
Week 18 (September 7-13) - Cassandra
Week 19 (September 14-20) - Jennyanydots
Week 20 (September 21-27) - Tantomile
Week 21 (September 28 - October 4) - Macavity
Week 22 (October 5-11) - Mungojerrie
Week 23 (October 12-18) - Munkustrap
Week 24 (October 19-25) - Skimbleshanks
Week 25 (October 26 - November 1) - Rare characters/swings/production specific characters
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The Tower of Babel
1 And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech. 2 And it came to pass as they journeyed from the east that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. 3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick instead of stone and slime instead of mortar. 4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. 5 And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the sons of the man built. 6 And the LORD said, Behold, the people are one, and they all have one language; and they begin to do this, and now nothing will be restrained from them which they have imagined to do. 7 Now, let us go down and there confound their language that they may not understand one another’s speech. 8 So the LORD scattered them abroad from there upon the face of all the earth, and they left off to build the city. 9 Therefore the name of it was called Babel because there the LORD confounded the language of all the earth, and from there the LORD scattered them abroad upon the face of all the earth. — Genesis 11:1-9 | The Jubilee Bible (JUB) The Jubilee Bible (from the Scriptures of the Reformation), edited by Russell M. Stendal, Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2010. Cross References: Genesis 1:26; Genesis 6:4; Genesis 10:10; Genesis 10:32; Genesis 14:1; Genesis 14:10; Genesis 18:21; Genesis 42:23; Exodus 1:14; Exodus 19:11; Deuteronomy 1:28; Psalm 55:9; Psalm 92:9; Jeremiah 50:1; Amos 4:7; Luke 1:51
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Additional Message:
Remember, as we journey through life, we understand that challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. At Hope Through Scripture Ministries, we want you to know that you are not alone in your struggles. Our ministry is here for you, ready to walk alongside you in faith and encouragement.
If you ever find yourself in need of support, prayer, or simply someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We believe in the power of community and the strength found in standing together as believers. You can leave a comment below and our brothers and sisters will be glad to assist or connect with us by sending us a direct message here on Tumblr.
Remember, in moments of doubt or loneliness, there are brothers and sisters in Christ who care about you and are ready to extend a hand of friendship and love. Let us journey together in faith, leaning on the promises of God and lifting each other up in prayer.
May you find comfort and assurance in the unchanging truth of God's Word and the fellowship of believers. We are here for you, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.
With love and blessings, Hope Through Scripture Ministries
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You Are Never Alone:
Finding Comfort in God's Presence
Hey everyone, I wanted to share something close to my heart that I hope encourages you today. Have you ever felt like you're all alone, even in a crowded room? It's a common feeling, but I want to remind you that in Christ, you are never truly alone.
The Bible is filled with promises that assure us of God's constant presence, especially in our times of solitude or struggle. Let these words sink deep into your soul:
Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV): "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
Matthew 28:20 (KJV): "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Psalm 23:4 (KJV): "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
Joshua 1:9 (KJV): "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV): "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
Hebrews 13:5 (KJV): "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
John 14:18 (KJV): "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."
Isn't it incredible to know that the God of the universe promises to never leave nor forsake us? When we feel alone, we can turn to Him and find solace.
Questions:
How does knowing that God is always with you change the way you face challenges?
In what ways can you experience God's presence more in your daily life?
Remember, dear friends, that God's presence is not just a concept; it's a reality that we can experience each day.
Your Personal Prayer: Father God, I thank You for Your promise to never leave me alone. Help me to feel Your presence more deeply in my life, especially during times of loneliness or uncertainty. Teach me to trust in You completely. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
It's another day of a quick dinner while updating my studyblr before I get ready for ballet and head out for dance. I feel like there is a lot going on this week. A look at my upcoming week: robotics course tomorrow, impromptu Girl Scouts meeting on Thursday for World Thinking Day (it's a homeschool troop, so we can meet during regular school hours for special meetings), I have a history project due on Saturday along with another cookie booth, plus I'm really amping up with my piano studies now to prepare for my practical and theory exams in May. I'm going to try to fit another hour of practice somewhere if I can, even if it is only one or two extra hours a week.
Tasks Completed:
Geometry - Reviewed Pythagorean theorem + learned about the distance formula + practice + learned about the midpoint formula + practice + honors work
Lit and Comp II - Reviewed Unit 16-18 vocabulary + read chapter 24 of Emma by Jane Austen + copied poetry terms + read examples of figurative language from Robert Frost's poems + read "The Swing" and noted poetic devices used + read about types of sentence structures + quiz (9/10)
Spanish 2 - Answered questions in Spanish with answers in Spanish
Bible I - Read Joshua 11-12
World History - Read timeline for days 13-16 out of 37 days prior to the start of WWI
Biology with Lab - Read about global warming + read about impact of global warming + watched part of a video about some scientists saying CO2 caused by global warming is politics and it's really from the sun's radiation in order to see another side of the global warming argument
Foundations - Read the definition of punctuality + played 5 minute mystery + learned about begging the question, appeal to nature, and anecdotal fallacies
Piano - 60-minute piano lesson + practiced for one hour
Khan Academy - Completed High School Biology Unit 9: Lesson 7 (parts 1-4) + Completed High School Geometry Unit 6: Lesson 1
CLEP - Completed Module 10 reading "World War I" 12.1-12.2.2
Duolingo - Studied for 15 minutes (Spanish, French, Chinese) + completed daily quests
Reading - Read pages 93-136 of My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron
Chores - Laundry
Activities of the Day:
Personal Bible Study (Deuteronomy 31)
Ballet
Pointe
Journal/Mindfulness
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What I’m Grateful for Today:
I am grateful for an easy day of study despite a lot of copying work.
Quote of the Day:
Dreams are lovely but they are just dreams. Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty. But dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change.
-Shonda Rhimes
🎧A Night in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
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“When God Seems Silent, remember...”
“He has promised He will never leave you: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” —Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)
He speaks to you through the Bible: “For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy, like a two-mouthed sword. It will even penetrate to the very core of our being where soul and spirit, bone and marrow meet! It interprets and reveals the true thoughts and secret motives of our hearts.” —Hebrews 4:12 (TPT)
He has given you other believers to walk alongside you: “Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.” —1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NLT)
He has been faithful in the past and will be faithful in the future: “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes].” —James 1:17 (AMP)
His character never changes: “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?” —Numbers 23:19 (NLT)
Kristin at “The Daily Grace Co.” and “Cultivate What Matters” shared a post on Instagram: "Sometimes anxiety is overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like God is silent. As someone that has struggled with anxiety…I just keep coming back to the gift of the presence of the Lord with us. It seems each morning over the past year when I open my Bible, I am reminded of it again. The Lord is with us. He does not leave us to walk through this life alone. He will go before us. He will never abandon us.
But sometimes it doesn’t feel like He is near. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like he is speaking. And in those times…we have to remind ourselves of what is true…even if we don’t feel it. Knowing that we are not alone gives us the courage to step into the unknown.
God has used this truth in the past year to give me so much freedom from the struggle with anxiety. I am so grateful for the way He comforts us in our need. So I will let these words sink into my heart. He is with me. Maybe you need to take a deep breath tonight and remind yourself of that truth as well.”
Amen. 🙏
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The Walls Will Fall
“But the Lord told Joshua, I have given you Jericho, its king, and all its mighty warriors. Your entire army is to march around the city…Then the city walls will collapse, and the people can charge straight into the city.” Joshua 6:2-5
 
As you start this new year, you may encounter some walls blocking you from a life of victory. The enemy has tried to convince you that these walls will never fall. He loves to make you think your situation is hopeless and unable to change. He wants your dreams to die as you are trapped by the addictions, fears, and challenges you or your family members are facing.
 
But something powerful happens when you fast and pray. Walls begin to fall down. Just like the Israelites took a step of faith and acted in obedience by walking around Jericho, you can also walk around the walls of your life by praying and fasting. Fasting is a weapon. The things you are hoping for are behind those walls, and as you pray and fast, the walls will start crumbling down.
 
Fasting and praying is acknowledging that you need spiritual help. As you humble yourself before God, you will start to feel hope again. You will remember that He can save your loved ones. Walls of shame, regret, confusion, and depression will come falling down. Even walls of generational curses, offense, and unforgiveness can be revealed and uprooted.
 
Deuteronomy 20:4 says, “For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight against your enemies. To give you the victory.”
 
God will do miraculous things this year as you seek Him with all your heart.
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