Last year, when I was moving from an apartment I lived in for many years, I realized that I had mostly collected items that either I never used or didn’t remember I had purchased. I spent time collecting and buying things but didn’t spend a lot of time storing up treasured memories of friends, family and vacations.
Maybe it’s fine to have less furniture that I may make room for friends who would like to visit. Maybe it’s just fine not to have a new dress every month if it means having a little bit more money to travel to visit family.
Staying a little longer after a church service might be an opportunity to make a new friend or prayer partner. Family, friends, tenderness—our interior and exterior life are what matters to God. Maybe treasures can be found there every day.
AMEN!
My friend has taken his final journey. Yet he is not gone. He is with me on the golf course helping find my lost ball in the trees, sitting across from me when I have tea at Barnes and Noble, and sits with me when I read his favorite author. Friends are always there in memories and thoughts. He is apart of my life as is Jesus.
Vivian thank you for the reminder. Downsizing things and oversizing the heart. Amen. Lifting all those who need it today! Peggy, thank you for asking about Juan and Susan. I touch base daily. Improvements happening, but slow. I will speak with Juan this a.m. He’s a bit downhearted right now with worry - about caregiving, is her brain healed, what is this is permanent, etc…Continuing to lift and send light there. Amen.
Lord please hear our prayers and bring your light to all those experiencing natural disasters, as well as those in Haiti, the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, Darfur, the Sudan, in addition to all those suffering around the world - also for their strength, courage and resilience to continue walking in faith. Send them your light. Father in Heaven, have mercy on us and on the whole world! You sent Your Son, the Prince of Peace, for the salvation of the world. We pray that the Peace of Christ will reign in Haiti, the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, Darfur and Sudan. Please protect and send aid to those in need and all who are at-risk. We pray for peace and rebuilding– we who are working towards it and for all those who are suffering or in danger from conflicts. We pray for an end to violence and war – we pray for wisdom for all leaders who have a hand in this. Lord God please help those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
Thank you for reminder. I am thankful for my LF family.
Loved, "Lord, help me respond to the invitation to find soul-treasures that matter!" *** Here is the foundation of the Christian Faith in Ephesians 2:8-10, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God (all God); it is not from works (not you and I), so no one may boast. For we are His handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works that God has prepared in advance (the horse before the cart), that we should live in them!" *** It is not what we do or who we are, but Who He is and what He has done! Who Am I by Casting Crown https://youtu.be/mBcqria2wmg?si=nOdS_N5nMngBBWs7 *** I teach my students in BSF to know the basic truths of the Christian faith: 1) Know WHAT you believe 2) Know WHY you believe 3) Know HOW to tell others WHAT you believe and WHY you believe ******* What does this Bible passage of Scripture reveal about God - His person, His purposes, and/or His work? It is important to know God because WHAT/WHO we believe about God determines what/who we believe about ourselves, our world, our purposes, our lives, and HOW we behave!!!
Please pray for my daughter, Katie who is a teenager and getting targeted by another teenage girl at school who is gossiping about her and spreading rumors. This has caused my daughter to hurt herself and to be very upset. Please pray that she makes Christlike friends who want the best for her. She has had trouble making friends in the past. Please pray that Jesus helps her through the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you so much for your prayers. My daughter is getting help through therapy, but needs help from Jesus most of all to be strong through this difficult time. Thank you.
Amother excellent song on replay: You Say by Lauren Daigle https://youtu.be/N8WK9HmF53w?si=wpYDhkBqRHwM0JzW
Vivian - Thank you you are wonderful. Love your reflection and each message you share with us . Have a magnificent day and may God continue the great works in you . Bless all the LFF and and those in need,. Yours in Christ always . Michael
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Wonderful devotion, Vivian. It hit home because I know I have way too much "stuff". Prayers said for KALT and her daughter, Katie. It is so hard as a parent to see your child in pain. May the girl who is bullying her realize the hurt she is causing. She may be in some kind of pain herself, which is causing her to act this way.