Let's Be No Respecters!
At the family center where I volunteer, a fine-looking young man (obviously homeless) told me he was going for a job interview and asked for help to get some clothes for the interview. While I went to get our manager, the young man went shopping — brought back a suit, shirt, tie and shoes. He wanted to look his best. Our manager blessed him with all that he brought to the counter.
That’s what I…
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What the hell did you expect me to do?
You told me to love my neighbors, to model the life of Jesus. To be kind and considerate, and to stand up for the bullied.
You told me to love people, consider others as more important than myself. "Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight." We sang it together, pressing the volume pedal and leaning our hearts into the chorus.
You told me to love my enemies, to even do good to those who wish for bad things. You told me to never "hate" anyone and to always find ways to encourage people.
You told me it's better to give than receive, to be last instead of first. You told me that money doesn't bring happiness and can even lead to evil, but taking care of the needs of others brings great joy and life to the soul.
You told me that Jesus looks at what I do for the least-of-these as the true depth of my faith. You told me to focus on my own sin instead of trying to police it in others. You told me to be accepting and forgiving.
I paid attention.
I took every lesson.
And I did what you told me.
But now, you call me a libtard. A queer-lover.
You call me "woke." A backslider.
You call me a heretic. A child of the devil.
You call me a false prophet. A reprobate leading people to gates of hell.
You call me soft. A snowflake. A socialist.
What the hell did you expect me to do?
You passed out the "WWJD" bracelets.
I took it to heart.
I thought you were serious, apparently not.
We were once friends. But now, the lines have been drawn. You hate nearly all the people I love. You stand against nearly all the things I stand for. I'm trying to see a way forward, but it's hard when I survey all the hurt, harm, and darkness that comes in the wake of your beliefs and presence.
What the hell did you expect me to do?
I believed it all the way.
I'm still believing it all the way.
Which leaves me wondering, what happened to you?
Grace is brave. Be brave.
By Chris Kratzer
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Lets All Be A Little Kinder When Talking To Teens And Children Please .
Hey Everyone how are you all doing Today ? so Today i will be talking about Teenagers once again so yes i know that Teenagers have bad days and they
said things that are probably not the nicest sometimes and they Make Mistakes and so and say things are not right but they are Growing and
Changing and experiencing things for the First time they have Feelings and Emotions and they are Going Crazy and there are things that are going on
that are hard for them to talk about and all Grown ups need to Remember that they themselves were once Teenagers as well and they went Through
Similar Things that there Children are Going Through and when Children hear things Like Oh Teenagers are a Nightmare to Be around and that they always
mean and rude and whatever and i am not saying that that is right because it is not but we also have to know that Teenagers and Children are Humans as
well witch means they are Not exempt from having feelings and emotions and we should not treat like they are they have a right to speak and tell us what
and how they feel we should allow Children and Teenagers to speak up and say things in a way that makes them feel safe Because Jesus said In Matthew
19;14 Jesus said Let the Little Children come to me and not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these
The Bible talks about Not hindering Children even Jesus said let the Little Children come on to me so If Jesus can Love and show Children that they
count to and that they matter just as much as Grown ups do then we should be able to do the same so let us Talk Kinder to Teenagers and to Children as
well Because Jesus would have us so that i know he would so please let us all speak to Children and Teenagers a Little Kinder Please Thanks For Reading
have a Great Day Know That You are Loved and Cared for By God Always and Forever Thanks again for reading have a Great Day .
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Her morning "Dew" is time in His Presence which gives life and a freshness for the day. He goes about misting every place she sets her feet so that she knows He is always with her.
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Prayer for evening Tuesday 🙏
09.01.2024. 0°C degrees cold
Ephesians 3:20
Prayer To our Heavenly Father, we praise and glorify Your name. Strengthen us and guide us to accomplish things beyond our understanding by Your might and power. From His glorious and unlimited resources, may He give us the mighty inner strengthening of His Spirit teach us to be open, to shine brightly, and to rely boldly on Your power, God. In the holy name of Christ Jesus, we pray. Amen 🙏
Ephesians 4:3
Father, forgive us for making you sad, Holy Spirit, your presence in us. Forgive us for not showing Jesus the purpose of life. Forgive us for not honoring you with our words and deeds, Most High God. We don't want to hurt your heart Lord. Let us pray in Jesus name. Amen 🙏
Ephesians 3:16
Havely Father strengthen us through the Holy Spirit so that Christ dwells in our heart. Lord Jesus, open our hearts to receive, experience and understand Your love for us, that we may love You and others as You love us, that we may be filled and flooded with all the fullness of Your God Himself. Jesus, in your holy name. Amen🙏
John 3:16
We thank Thee for the riches of the glory of the manifold blessings which, by Thy grace, Thou hast given us all, not only in this world, but also in the ages to come, and forever and ever. You alone are worthy of our thanks and praise, and we bless Your name forever and ever. Amen 🙏
John 6:27
Almighty God, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for welcoming us wholeheartedly. Holy and wonderful is your name.You receive our praise and joy you sustain our worship and service Amen 🙏
Matthew 5:48
Father, let self-giving love be a sign of who we are as your children and followers of Jesus Christ. In his name we pray. Amen 🙏
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