Posted on 12/07/2019 5:05:03 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Bible in a Year:
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15
In my state in the US, the winters can be brutal, with sub-zero temperatures and never-ending snow. One bitterly cold day, as I shoveled snow for what seemed like the thousandth time, our postman paused in his rounds to ask how I was doing. I told him that I disliked winter and was weary of all the heavy snow. I then commented that his job must be pretty rough during these extreme weather conditions. He responded, Yeah, but at least I have a job. A lot of people dont. Im thankful to be working.
I have to admit that I felt quite convicted by his attitude of gratitude. How easily we can lose sight of everything we have to be thankful for when the circumstances of life become unpleasant.
Paul told the followers of Christ at Colossae, Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful (Colossians 3:15). He wrote to the Thessalonians, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Even in our times of genuine struggle and pain, we can know Gods peace and permit it to rule our hearts. And in that peace, well find reminders of all that weve been given in Christ. In that, we can truly be thankful.
What do you need to stop complaining about? What do you have to thank God for today?
God, how often I complain about things that are mere inconveniences. Help me never to lose sight of Your goodness. Give me a heart full of gratitude.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hope you got plenty of rest today.
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
Good evening, Janey ((HUGS))...I see you just hangin’. LOL!
Have fun at your party.
Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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Thank you for todays thread Kathy!!
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.
Good enough weather for a nice hike with Penny?
Any Christmas pub nights in the offing?
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.
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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.
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Is the choir ready?
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!" |
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