~Today's Inspiration~

[Bingo]

"And the Bible only suggests how God wants us to see him as, it does not necessarily show how He truly is. God is the totality of everything, His awesome magnificence is beyond everything our 'man-mind' can comprehend. Is it not an insult to God to suggest that we can begin to define him. Specifically, to attribute characteristics to God is to say He is one thing but not another, which in effect is trying to make God human. Let us think of God as more complete than the universe itself, not some bearded guy in the clouds; something that cannot be named or defined, shaped or molded by mere words."

 

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"And the Bible only suggests how God wants us to see him as, it does not necessarily show how He truly is. God is the totality of everything, His awesome magnificence is beyond everything our 'man-mind' can comprehend. Is it not an insult to God to suggest that we can begin to define him. Specifically, to attribute characteristics to God is to say He is one thing but not another, which in effect is trying to make God human. Let us think of God as more complete than the universe itself, not some bearded guy in the clouds; something that cannot be named or defined, shaped or molded by mere words."
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Since after Adam and Eve were kicked out of Eden man kind has been reluctant to believe what we cannot see touch or measure in some way. Gideon had the golden earrings confiscated by an overwhelming victory very poor odds, woven into an Ephod like a trophy, tribute or a visual testimony to his power of God and the foolish, worshiped it rather than God Almighty.

A human trying to understand everything about God, is more Ludacris than a dragon fly trying to fully understand the Space Shuttle. Step 2 came to believe; He is God. We are not.

 

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The founders of AA were clear that we needed to both get to know God’s will
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Elder’s Meditation of the Day October 22
“Growth is a painful process."–Wilma Mankiller, CHEROKEE;

Whenever we grow, we usually need to let go of emotional attachments. Letting go can be painful. Sometimes growth allows us to deal with fear. All fear can fit into two categories: one, we’re going to lose something we have, and two, we’re not going to get something we want. Both of these categories can cause pain. All growth is guided by God.

My Creator, guide my growth today and give me Your love and courage to help my pain.
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[Bingo]

 

[calibob]

Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 3

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Thanks Bingo. It reminds me of this passage>
Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.…
Berean Study Bible ·

 

[calibob]

Jesus died for every wrong done to us or done by us. Why not choose to forgive others their sins as God has forgiven ours? Why not take the lingering pain and resentment of offences against us to the cross where they have been atoned for? Why not be guided in all our ways by the love of God?

 

[calibob]

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

CONTINUING TO HOLD A GRUDGE

Unresolved grudges from offences committed against us in childhood, usually show up in adulthood as deeply rooted bitterness. Some of us have carried the grief of these offenses for decades and have tried to relieve the pain and hopelessness we feel with addictive substances or co-dependent relationships. Over the years, by not dealing with our grudges, we have only added to our pain.

See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. (Hebrews 12:15 NIV)

Forgiveness is the only way to stop the ongoing pain from buried grudges. For some of us who have been victimized, forgiveness is unthinkable. The pain of the offence remains and forgiveness rips at our sense of justice. We want the offender to suffer for what they inflicted on us. However, until we forgive the offender, the offence he or she committed against us will continue to harm us. The occurrence will fester with resentment in our souls, and the link between us and the perpetrator we despise will remain.

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. (Colossians 3:12-13 NLT)

We can’t change other people, but we can ask God for the courage to change ourselves. Hanging on to a bitter grudge and seeking revenge only sickens our soul and results in damage to those we are close to.

Jesus died for every wrong done to us or done by us. Why not choose to forgive others their sins as God has forgiven ours? Why not take the lingering pain and resentment of offences against us to the cross where they have been atoned for? Why not be guided in all our ways by the love of God?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please help me forgive others as You have forgiven me. I bring all grudges and bitterness that I hold against others to You, and ask You to free me from the bondage I have molded for myself. Please heal and restore those dark damaged places within me and help me to walk in the light and peace of Your presence ever with me. Amen

 

[Bingo]

"You must find a new focus, a new vision, for this is the day of life for all, a new beginning, a new paradigm, that none has seen before. It has its own problems and its own solutions.
You cannot go back, you must go forward. You can use the wisdom of the past as it applies to this day which you have been given. The wisdom that you have gained today from the use of past wisdom will give new wisdom to be used tomorrow."

( Windwalker archive )......R.I.P.

 

[calibob]

Thank you. Now from our friends at welbriety

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Elder’s Meditation of the Day October 25
“What does it matter how long I pray, so long as my prayers are answered?”

–Sitting Bull, HUNKPAPA LAKOTA Too often we worry about the words we use in prayer. We focus on the words. What really counts is the spirit and intent behind our words. It is the spirit and intent that the Creator responds to. He reads and listens to our heart. Prayer isn’t only when we fold our hands and pray. Prayer is when we talk to the Creator even when we are walking down a path or sitting on a hill or walking in the mountains. The Elders say, walk in prayer. We should be willing to talk with the Great One.

Amen, Sitting Bull.

 

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Elder’s Meditation of the Day October 26
“It seems that if Elders can feel that you are open to learning, they are more than generous with their teaching.”

–Chief Councilor, Lenard George There is a saying, when the student is ready the teacher appears. If the Elders sense that you are ready, they will help you see and learn new things. Most human beings love to share what they know with people who are excited to listen. If you are talking to someone and you feel they really aren’t listening, you won’t want to tell them much. Before you go talk to the Elders, examine your motives – are you really excited about listening to them?

My Creator, give me an open mind. ​

 

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May the clouds in the skies above pour goodness on the earth like rain.
Isaiah 45:8 ERV

 

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Isaiah 55:10&11 BSB (Berean Study Bible)

10 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, 11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

 

[Bingo]

'American rodeo Assoc. and Nascar
only two sports founded on family, ( God )
honor and respect of the flag.'

 

[Bingo]

The following words were spoken by the late Red Skelton on his television program, January 14, 1969, as he related the story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day.

Now, more than ever, listen to the meaning of his words.
"I've been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you. If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word?"


I~
"Me, an individual, a committee of one."
Pledge~
"Dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity."
Allegiance~
"My love and my devotion."
To the flag~
"Our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there's respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job!"
of the
United~
"That means that we have all come together."
States~
"Individual communities that have united into forty-eight great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that's love for country."
And to the Republic~
"Republic. A state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people"
For which it stands,
One Nation under God~
"One Nation, meaning 'so blessed by God'"
Indivisible~
"Incapable of being divided."
With liberty~
"Which is freedom -- the right of power to live one's own life without threats, fear or some sort of retaliation."
And Justice~
"The principle or quality of dealing fairly with others."
For all.~
"For All. Which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine."

"Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our Country and two words have been added to the pledge of Allegiance..."
UNDER GOD~
"Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer and that would be eliminated from schools too?"

 

[calibob]

Colossians 1" 9-12 … asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you c to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. (BSB)

 

[calibob]

JUST FOR TODAY

Just for today I will try to live in conscious contact with God praying only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out.

Just for today I will strengthen my mind. I will take a few minutes to read and meditate on God’s word, seeking God’s perspective for my life today. I will take note of one helpful thing God is saying to me and seek to behave accordingly.

Just for today I will be joyful, optimistic, and grateful. I will take time to notice the gifts in me, in others, and in my surroundings and let the rest go.

Just for today I will adjust myself to what is and not try to adjust everything else to my desires. I will trust that God is working all things for good in my life.

Just for today I will be agreeable. I will not criticize, not find fault, and not try to improve or control anybody except myself. I will pray blessing on one person with whom I struggle to relate.

Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself to relax and enjoy all that God is giving me.

Just for today I will be unafraid, believing that as I trust in God with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding, He will lead me along a good path.

Just for today I will seek to serve others with kindness, doing what is right, and walking humbly with God.

 

[blue_ladybug]

Mankind was created to have an involvement with his Creator. We will never be complete without that. I have been on top of the world, so to speak, and have been in the very dregs of society. I still always felt an emptiness, until I got to know my Lord.

Our heavenly Father even put the desire for eternal life upon our hearts. Not as a cruel joke, for He also sent His Son as a door to that life. Before He is done, many more than you think will have that gift from God.


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