My travel philosophy? “It’s all new to me.”
Sure, there are specific sites I might be interested in, but more important is the vibe of a place, the ways humans have lived there and made it theirs. And all of that is going to be new to me.
It doesn’t matter if it’s well-known or not even in the guidebook. What matters is that with an open mind and heart, no matter what, I’ll learn and grow a little.
God’s presence is like that. To the ends of the earth, every moment with the Lord gives me the opportunity to learn something new—even in the grocery store I visit daily or in the company of an old friend. Even when ever-old, if my eyes and heart are open to the presence of the living God, what he has to reveal will still be ever-new to me.

*** King Hezekiah’s dire circumstances in 2 Kings 19:10-13, “Sennacherib said, “Tell Hezekiah, the king of Judah, ‘Don’t let the god you depend on trick you. He says, “Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria.” But don’t believe him. I’m sure you have heard about what the kings of Assyria have done to all the other countries. They have destroyed them completely. So do you think you will be saved? The kings who ruled before me destroyed many nations. Did the gods of those nations save them? Did the gods of Gozan, Harran or Rezeph save them? What...
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Thank you Lord for being there for me I know you will help me with whatever I have come up with you I am grateful God bless us all Amen Amen Amen

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Amen!

Amen.

"Loving God, thank you for the new life you give me daily." Amen!

Amy thank you for that encouragement to brighten our thoughts and open our eyes to God and all the good that can be in this world. Sometimes it's hard to do that. Blessings to all the LFF, you are amazing people and I always pray for your happiness and safety! Prayers for those with extra needs these days. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a more heavenly earth.

Amen. :)

Amen Amy... well said...I am trying now to open my heart and mind to all new of God's creations

Blessings Amy for allowing me to understand that everyday, all the daily routines are new. You are making me think of the song, “Morning Has Broken” and the line that says, “God’s re-creation of the new day.” To experience the life in God’s love renews the blessings I receive and calls me to share with those around me everyday.
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After a particularly difficult day at work this was a very nice message to hear. I think that this life is a series of learning experiences for us if we are able to just take a breath and see this beautiful world around us. Amen, love you all, and go US in the World Cup!