[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[naturalman1975]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

LEST WE FORGET

[The Mayor]

April 25

Watering The Weeds

Bible in a Year :

• 1 Kings 1–2
• Luke 19:28–48

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Galatians 5:16 This spring, weeds attacked our backyard like something out of Jurassic Park. One got so big that when I tried to pull it out, I feared I might injure myself. Before I could find a spade to whack it down, I noticed that my daughter was actually pouring water on it. “Why are you watering the weeds?!” I exclaimed. “I want to see how big it will get!” she replied with an impish grin.

Weeds aren’t something we intentionally nourish. But as I thought about it, I realized that sometimes we do water the “weeds” in our spiritual lives, feeding desires that strangle our growth.

Paul writes about this in Galatians 5:13–26, where he contrasts living by the flesh with living by the Spirit. He says trying to follow the rules alone won’t establish the kind of “weed-free” life we long for. Instead, to avoid watering the weeds, he instructs us to “walk by the Spirit.” He adds that being in regular step with God is what frees us from the impulse to “gratify the desires of the flesh” (v. 16).

It’s a lifelong process to fully understand Paul’s teaching. But I love the simplicity of his guidance: instead of growing something unwanted by nourishing our own self-focused desires, when we’re cultivating our relationship with God, we grow fruit and reap the harvest of a godly life (vv. 22–25).

Reflect & Pray

What areas of your spiritual life need some “weeding”? How can you surrender to God and walk with Him?

Father, sometimes I water the weeds in my life. Help me to instead experience being in step with You as You produce spiritual fruit in my life. 

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for honoring our allies on their ANZAC DAY!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[dfwgator]

The Pogues - The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKURhqmSLmM

[luvie]

...for our Australian and New Zealander
Brothers and Sisters!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

Wow, I ate with an Australian friend over Passover. I should have asked her about this holiday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

Yesterday at Wichita Ridge:

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Howdy doooo, Early Birds!
Well, it's early to ME anyhow!
And yes, I shoulda gone to bed earlier. LOL!
Hope all y'all have a Thank-The-Troops Thursday!
It's petty warm but cloudy here.
Praying for rain!
(((hugs)))

[luvie]

Beautiful tribute to Anzac, Kathy! ❤️🌺

[Long Jon No Silver]

Belatedly saw this post.Very special you posted Kathy. Godbless you. I Got to play Two Up on Thursday. “We Will Remember Them” Especially you dad.