Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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✝️ DAILY DEVOTIONAL, December 13, 2021
Amen brother Ben…er, uh…Dan.
Thinking of “today”, thinking of “now”:
2 Cor. 6:2 (cf. Isaiah 49:8)
“For He says: “In the acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Isaiah 55:6-7
“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.”
Hebrews 3:15a (cf. Psalms 95:7-8)
“As it has been said: “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts…”
Revelation 22:17 (cf. Isaiah 55:1)
“The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.”
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Thinking of why:
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
John 5:24
“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.”
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Thinking of how:
Luke 18:13
“And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’”
James 4:8a
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
John 6:28-29
“Therefore they said to Him, “What must we do, that we may be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you should believe in Him whom He has sent.””
Mark 9:24b
“‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.'”
Acts 16:30-31
“Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.””
“Who, being loved, is poor?”
Oscar Wilde
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Nora would like to perform a duet if the cat pictured above would please wake up and start to play.
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride
Izaak Watts. 1707
Amen!
The organ IS the king of instruments. Some of the great cathedrals have a 7 second reverb built into their acoustic design. Think of that. When you head a bass note the echo will reverb for a full 7 seconds. What an experience that must be! Here are some example of masterful playing on truly great organs. Watch for the pedal passages!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Watching the physicality of playing this magnificent instrument is simply amazing!!! And, indeed, the peddle passages are mind-boggling! I found that my jaw was actually agape watching it! These videos are incredible!!!
As a guitar player, I understand completely. What we’re seeing here is amazing virtuosity. These guys are amazing musicians! And the sound of those organs!!! 🙂
Have you ever watched any of these organ tours? For some reason I saw one of these videos a few years ago and it was just incredible. I’m not sure if this is the same one, or not, but you get the gist!
As a non guitarist, I don’t understand at all.
I’m most fascinated by what inspired Beethoven to compose, and how.
Watched and listened to first…was immediately brought back to my youth… WWII.. those 4 notes were symbolized to stand for Morse code letter V..and became code for VICTORY! ..great to listen now… thanks.. 🇺🇸💪👍
December 13 is St. Lucia Day. ( From before the Swedes lost their minds)
She brought light to Sweden in the dark winter.
Well Sweden surely needs her now!
Oh my. That is so exquisite.
It’s a beautiful holiday that starts the Christmas season.
god jul och gott nytt ar
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Dynamos, the two of them!
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I came across this intriguing channel on Youtube tonight. Turns out it features a number interesting segments, ranging from interesting view of available AirBnB cabins in New England to self-produced narrative stories. The channel is called “Trout and Coffee” and is a very interesting internet experiment. I’ve watched several of their story-narratives.
I get what they’re doing. It’s something similar to what we sometimes do here on the Treehouse. I have to say: I’m a sucker for their wonderful narrative celebrations of otherwise mundane life. This is what we can all do. Enjoy, Treeper friends.
That was sweet, it’s so nice to see young people enjoying New England, nature, cooking, and all things simple.
Agreed. Celebrating simple pleasures can sometimes be the absolute best. I think they’ve discovered that secret in these videos.
Nice! I love videos about folks living off grid. It’s fascinating how they live and all the different reasons why people do it. Same goes for folks who live in tiny houses. But I also know it’s easy to romanticize such things. It’s really hard and constant physical work to live off grid. I have so much respect for folks who are doing this. There are a handful I follow online and it’s a real joy to be invited into a window into their lives.
I think so too. Trout and Coffee is a real find. By incorporating narratives like this into their videos they’re doing something quite innovative. I wish them well.
Fy Nyth is a great place to follow. It’s the name of the tiny house a young woman named Arial lives in. She is one very very independent and sturdy person. I think raised as a Mennonite, but doesn’t adhere to that now, though you can see the strains of self-reliance for sure. Most recently she met a man and they bought some land and moved her tiny house which had been on land that she was able to park on in exchange for doing various chores for the landowner who died recently. One thing I love about her videos is she shows the reality of what life is like living off grid vs tiny house videos that are more like Better Homes and Gardens marketing pieces. Which is fine and they’re fun to watch, too. But Ariel really gives a sense of what day-to-day life is like. And living thousands of feet up in the mountains where winters are long and the growing season is incredibly short. Anyway, you might enjoy checking out her videos.
Thanks. I will. 🙂
Frank Field,
I don’t necessarily direct this post to you personally as there are others here also that have given me prayer and encouragement – you know who you are .
Thanks for your song , I did respond but rather late.
I don’t read Scripture and those that know me here know why, but that does not mean I don’t have faith or believe in the power of prayer.
To explain : My current situation is dire, they won’t let me work as a blue blood I am ostracized by by the commie mandate system, but not the people, I have next to no money like many others , my skills though are getting me through and with the help of a Patriot tank of gas I as an outlaw now have achieved much. To continue : After reading all the relevant government gibberish I discovered I was ellageble for a poison needle excemption so I went to the quack and requested such, upon refusal I then demanded a written letter explaining why , it agreed only to back out two days later so I hit the books and discovered that this was illegal . I then put in an official complaint , two days later the quack rings me and sacks itself from me ! So mungrel hits back demanding all medical records, request denied, so I hit the books again only to discover this was also illegal .
At that time I stated on this site that I was shifting my focus to medical from political.
Back to the books for me, then I discovered that all the little “clinics” are run buy one of the biggest medical conglomerates in country and State !
Thinking, Thinking what to do I went to bed, at 3am I woke in a jolt with an unexpected urge to check if somebody had made a response to a particularly good comment I made .
I was completely shell shocked by the prayers offered and the encouragement given, so I went to another post I made and discovered the same , a repeat the same, well your prayers worked as a student of history I avoid fighting on two fronts always.
I decided to switch my flank.
On this flank I have fought before the ” Plutocracy” I rarely win, I attacked first only to be held back by the lefty brainwashed fools, continued persistence only barely kept me in the fight.
I came back to Treeperland while this was happening to find a piece of what I call cryptic advice and a prayer .
Faith was given.
So I changed my approach in all my exchanges in my little war then demanding to talk with somebody that had faith ! The 19th person was the one .
A woman fellow faith believer , we spoke in almost code for two and a half hours both knowing everything was recorded .
The end result is I have a twenty five page very well documented complaint that sits waiting for the next board of directors meeting.
So your prayers were not in vain as they worked.
This story will be continued and my humble thanks to all.
PS. To Frank ,
“In the strangest of places in the strangest of times ”
Mungrel.
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I’ll be back this eve
Son, your pop keeps praying for you 🙏🏻😉. I’m getting ready for work now but in a few will fire up the laptop and post an Irish story for you. I think it’s good for a chuckle.
Howdy Pop, I read your Irish story , had a large, having travelled extensively on my home country some of the encounters I have had with foreigners especially back-packers are hilarious, Its a pity I can’t post them here as most contain swearing which seems to be more offensive there than what it is here !
Cheers.
Your mungrel son !
M. I’ve got more Irish stories but have to write them down first. I’ll share them as it happens.
Years ago, 25 or more a restaurant chain opened here. It was called Outback Steakhouse. At the time they had really good food and some great brew from Down Under. My favorite was Sheaf Stout. There was another one called Australia that was pretty good, too.
But they got bought out by a bigger corporate chain and all the good stuff disappeared.
I’ve been wondering all this time if there still is Sheaf Stout in OZ?
Dearest Mungrel, you are not a man to sit on his hands. You are truly in the belly of the beast… a horrid, soulless cruel, hateful entity.
That your faith walks before you says everything.
Miracles are the gift of God, and we are all asking Him in his mercy, goodness, and grace that He please deliver one such to you. And there are many voices here rising up in prayer for that very special blessing for you, mine especially. I know how terrible things are getting there, in ways that none ever thought we would see again.
But we are seeing them, and for us, who can only look upon them in horror, so far away, and not be in a physical position to help you, it is agonizing. My heart and soul are torn to bits for your circumstances.
But the strength of prayer is powerful, and I turn now to our God asking for His Almighty protection and help for you in your dire circumstances, and for all who find themselves in an earthly hell not of their making.
You are resolute and forthright. A good man, and the friend of my heart. God be with you as you battle on, and his warrior Angels and Archangels. You didn’t give a timeline for the meeting. Please keep us informed, and please know we are fighting this with you in every prayer we have.💓🙏
Good morning Betsy! Good to see you again. Blessings!
Thank you so much, GrandpaM. And to you. And to your lovely wife and her sister💓 May God Himself deliver His peace to each one of you.
Betsy, you are very kind. Also, wanted to mention that we should all heed the words of your response to Mungrel.
After today’s Supreme Court decision on the NY healthcare workers mandates it looks more and more lke we the people will have to take care of the satanists once and for all with God’s help and blessing.
OTOH, the Lord’s Second Coming, our blessed hope is imminent. These are the birth pangs.
And we all are soldiers in the army of the Lord! Have a blessed evening, dear sister!
It’s a shocking ruling. And pretty much tells us where they are on the vaxes. No religious exemption? That just tells me the SC has abandoned the Constitution.
But however, whenever they rule on this in total, they’d best realize that they are the one who have the matches…which they either strike, or put them in a drawer. How this country proceeds up to them. I pray they know it.
A surprise for you Betsy,
You were the one that gave me the ” Cryptic advice” !
Well it worked !
No meeting, covidcon you know ! No date, guess why? I’m hoping before Christmas .
I have come up with a few ways to wangal some cash as I was taught when young “Where there’s a will there’s a way”.
It’s a funny thing for me being on this site as I have been fighting the “system” all my life and studied them intently , I’m not being egotistical at all but most of what people are now waking up to I have known and understood for in some cases over thirty years !
If you notice all of my post are from memory , if you relate that to the fact that I was taught from a young age ” If you want to lie you must have a good memory” so in reality if you don’t lie to yourself yo develope a good memory !
The above is the opposite of what social media brainwashing does to the population involved.
Hope you get my Point .
Cheers Betsy Jones , you too are one in a million.
Oh I absolutely get the point. You are old school…like my husband and his post WWII Dad before him. Both practical men. So bad was it for his father immediately after that world destroying time in Britain, he was reduced to having to pick up the coal which had fallen onto the railway lines from the cars which were hauling it (a prosecutable crime then if caught) just to keep his family warm in their abominably cold winters. He said to my husband, “Don’t worry, something will always turn up.” And it has. All our lives together. We’ve survived tough times, with God’s help and with the help of dear friends along the way, for whom I’m eternally grateful.
Your strong centre will hold when the limp characters with no centres at all will eventually crumple. I’m relieved you have avenues for cash.
And it is a time honoured truth. The liars have to have memories like steel traps. A layer cake of lies is all they know to construct. When each lie is exposed, it only catches the attention of more people who have believed them, but do no longer. I believe those who have noticed have turned into the millions we see ever increasing each week all over Europe and Australia.
You have so many friends here. We follow as closely as we can. I watch for your every post in prayerful hope that one if not all will bring good news. Nothing lasts forever, especially the inhumane actions of the most cruel and amoral people now inflicting brutality on those they are supposed to lead, not rule over. I’m sure they don’t think their invulnerability will not protect them. History tells us otherwise.
Hang in as best you can, dear friend. Prayers up here and beyond. I will keep my glass half full for you. My tomahawk needs sharpening. LBT🤗
And here it is:
My wife and I love to explore new places by car, on our own schedule, away from the crowds if possible.
On that particular trip to Ireland we had just made our way to Cobh, a small port town very close to Cork. It is pronounced Cove. Its’ claim to fame is that it was Titanic’s last port of call before the ill-fated voyage that ended at the bottom of the Atlantic.
After some difficulty we found our Bed and Breakfast and checked in. It was already after dark and being aware that most places roll the sidewalks up fairly early we asked our hostess if anything was open for us to grab a bite. She informed us that there was one pub open down by the water so we set out to have a dinner there.
The whole town sits on a pretty steep hill by the sea and we went walking downhill. Hard to estimate the distance, could have been a quarter of a mile, could’ve been half. My better half started worrying about our climb back up to the B&B. I stayed more optimistic (or should I say irresponsible), “We’ll be fine,” I said.
Anyway, we found the pub and for sure it was the only place open. Ordered our food and some brew and began to enjoy the dinner. The only other customers were 2 guys and 3 ladies at a table close to us. They were sipping some adult beverages and were discussing all the local happenings. Soon they were joined by a padre. In the interest of a full disclosure the padre drank only coffee.
So we had our meal and the obligatory pint (I may have had two, my memory is getting kind of fuzzy) and started heading out. Their table was by the door and as I was holding it open for my wife I said, “Goodnight folks.” The guys and two of the ladies replied in unison, “Goodnight.”
As I was walking out the door I heard the third lady say, “Did he just call us foks?” It took a few moments for it to sink in, you have to factor in the Irish accent and all, until we realized what she was saying.
We started laughing our rear ends off and kept laughing until we got to the B&B, never noticing the steep hill. I told the story to our hostess, mentioning that I kind of felt bad not going back and explaining what I said better. Her answer was, “Nah, they were hammered!”
This has become a part of our family history. To this day after an evening spent with close friends we wish each other, “Goodnight, foks!”
I’ll be back later tonight. After work got to drive over and hour in the traffic to attend one of the grands Christmas concert.
Cheers!
Hahaha!!! What a story! And one I know too well personally.
The vernacular in Britain is different across all regions. Each has its own. One phrase of endearment which I heard often and picked up was calling someone “chucks”, as in ” see you later, chucks”.
When we moved back here and I started working at a high-end jewellery store, I used that term of friendship to a lovely young lady, who upon hearing it immediately froze me out, and continued to do so for a couple of years after. I couldn’t understand it. She was completely cold in all her dealings with me. Until…
One night out of nowhere she turned to me and said, “You know, Bet, when you used that word ” chucks”, I thought you said “Chubs”. The horror of what she thought I’d said hit me immediately, as she was not exactly model thin. She had misheard me entirely.
But both of us collapsed into raucous laughter, so much so that the manager ran in to see why there was so much unseemly noise.
So a misunderstanding based on mishearing was mercifully smoothed over. She and I became good friends. Thank goodness she spoke up.
Loved your story, GrandpaM, because I can see you both in that pub, and the shocked faces of the locals, who can be a pretty hard bunch. I’m still smiling
When I lived in Scotland I was called “Hen”. When I lived in England (South Yorkshire) I was called “Duck”. At home I’m just called “Rebel”! Guess which one I prefer?
I love how dialects of English can be so different wherever you go. Each state has more than one. My husband said that where he grew up, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Byker), You could tell by the way someone talked what part of town they were from.
Your husband is one hundred percent correct. My husband, born on the Wirral, knows immediately where another of his fellow Brits is from, plus the added bonus of being able to do any accent from any part of the UK…except Glaswegian.
How many guesses do I get before settling on an answer?😉 In Wales where we lived, it was cariad (dear or love). I liked that one very much.
Lol! Great story, Betsy. Sometimes it pays to speak sooner. 😁
I wish she had. But all’s well that ends well😉.
Good on ya’, Mungrel!
Do you like Bach ?
I, for one adore Bach and would be the poorer for not.
I Am Truly Empathetic My Friend. I Am Happy You Have Found That Prayers Are Never In Vain. I Always Have Them To Give And Am Always In Need Of Same. I Am In An Awful Situation Myself And Wish My Life Was A Nightmare I Could Wake From. I Find However There Are Always People Far Worse Off Than Myself And Prayers For Me Have Been Answered. ✝️JESUS IS KING✝️
May God be with you, PK. He’s a constant presence and comfort Who never leaves us.
Thanks much PK , I always try to look for good in a bad situation, this helps in ways that would take to much to explain here .
There are many like you and I that find themselves in situations not of their own making , your comment actually helps and I hope my reply does the same for you.
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NATIONAL GUARD BIRTHDAY
December 13th commemorates the National Guard Birthday. On December 13th, 1636, the Massachusetts General Court established an official militia for the first time in the American Colonies.
A component of the United States Army, the National Guard is primarily composed of citizen-soldiers who hold down full-time, civilian jobs, attend school, or as is often the case, both. At the same time, they are available to provide support and protection for the states’ civilians or be called for military operations at a national level.
Congress did not make the name National Guard official until 1933. When Congress amended the National Defense Act, they made the National Guard a separate component of the United States Army. While some states used the term National Guard before this time, individual state militia had various titles. Two examples include the Mississippi State Guard and the Indiana Legion.
After World War II, the newly established United States Airforce established the Air National Guard.
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
Amen 🙏
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
The Trisagion Hymn
and the
50th Psalm (Septuagint)
WHAT TO PRAY FOR
“Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” Luke xviii. 1
You cannot intercede if you do not believe in the reality of the Redemption; you will turn intercession into futile sympathy with human begins which will only increase their submissive content to being out of touch with God. In intercession you bring the person, or the circumstance that impinges on you before God until you are moved by His attitude towards that person or circumstance. Intercession means filling up “that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ,” and that is why there are so few intercessors. Intercession is put on the line of – “Put yourself in his place.” Never! Try to put yourself in God’s place.
As a worker, be careful to keep pace with the communications of reality from God or you will be crushed. If you know too much, more than God has engineered for you to know, you cannot pray, the condition of the people is so crushing that you cannot get through to reality.
Our work lies in coming into definite contact with God about everything, and we shirk it by becoming active workers. We do the things that can be tabulated but we will not intercede. Intercession is the one thing that has no snares, because it keeps our relationship with God completely open.
The thing to watch in intercession is that no soul is patched up, a soul must get through into contact with the life of God. Think of the number of souls God has brought about our path and we have dropped them! When we pray on the ground of Redemption, God creates something He can create in no other way than through intercessory prayer.
Oswald Chambers
December 13th Devotional
Another constructive reminder!
You never cease to remind me how I should carry on, as well as ALL treepers🌸
Yes dear Cat…intercessory prayer is the only answer to today’s global problems! For only God can fix this broken world! Thanks for reading!
My “gift” to all past, present, and future treepers:
I hope I correctly posted. I sing it while forest prowling. It seems to keep the bears away😎
Merry Christmas everyone 🥰
Merry Christmas 🎄 ✝️
Adios Chris Wallace: Who Says There’s No Good News?
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National Review reports he’s streaming to CNN.
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https://spectator.org/adios-chris-wallace-who-says-theres-no-good-news/
Can’t wait to see the ratings for that gem!
I wonder if he who can’t be named at FOX,”George Soros”, is changing things up.
Verse of the Day for Monday, December 13, 2021
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“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
Matthew 10:30 (KJV)
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/verse-of-day.php
BE MY VOICE
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.
Mornin’ infidels!
I don’t know wee. I’m feeling a bit closer to 1984 every day!
Not safe anywhere!
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Groom robbed outside wedding reception in PhiladelphiaThis time, the bandits went after a groom who had just gotten married.
https://abc7ny.com/old-city-philadelphia-wedding-robbery/11330918/?ex_cid=TA_WABC_TW&taid=61b743dfa20ea200018861d1&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
She lived long enough to deliver her baby, leaving her family to reflect on the meaning of life.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/19-year-old-with-brain-tumour-managed-to-stay-alive-to-give-birth-death-happens-in-the-blink-of-an-eye_2897023.html?utm_source=ai_recommender&utm_medium=a_bottom_above_etv
Caution: Conductor Performs without Mask
https://www.thinkinghousewife.com/2021/12/caution-conductor-performs-without-mask/
The painting at the top of the post captures a dilemma I’ve been trying to reconcile for several years as a believer, i.e., kneeling to pray in general, and at the foot of the flag rather than the cross. Ephesians 6:11-14 says our position in battle is “standing” (3-4x) and in Mark 11:25 it says “and when you stand praying”. Where in the NT are we instructed to kneel to pray? While I understand the difference between our physical and spiritual postures and the need for a humble heart, I still wonder if as a people of faith in God we’re missing the point of Christ having moved us out of the prostrate OT worship position which was predicated on the Spirit of God being external to a man, to the NT (post-Pentecost) reality of God’s Spirit abiding IN US (1 Cor. 3:16 / 6:19). The change from external to internal, from prostrate to exalted is beautifully told in the story of the Prodigal Son. Yet even artist’s renderings of that wonderful parable, show the prodigal son kneeling before his father. Still the story begs the question, does any man introduce his son to his employees while his son is on his knees? Are a ring, robe and sandals placed on a person while he kneels on the ground in the dust and dirt? Imagine trying to put sandals on a person who is kneeling with their toes dug into the ground. I tried it once and fell on my face. (Not surprising I was 4F).
We are told to lift up our heads for our redemption draws near – to lift up our shields and swords, to stand upon the gospel … so I can’t help but wonder if the Father in Heaven is waiting for us to STAND UP … to quit kneeling to pray – which relies almost entirely on old testament scriptures and to STAND UP like sons and daughters?
https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/revelation/revelation-5/revelation-5-13.html
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
https://www.biblestudytools.com/philippians/passage/?q=philippians+2:9-11
9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Appreciate that; at the same time, are we to “boldly approach” the throne of grace on our knees? Hebrews 4:16?
And we wonder why people make of fun of people at Walmart.
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I couldn’t figure out how to make this work.
Sorry, the link shows a normal link until I post it then a bunch of other stuff loads with it.
That was a link to the video itself. Here’s the article with the video.
https://mydailyfreedom.com/threads/just-another-day-in-walmart-lady-packs-kids-on-motorized-scooter-takes-off.46494/
8 minute video, Golden Light on the Elk – a photographer, video maker put together this wonderful short video of elk at Yellowstone National Park, a nice break from the usual distractions of the day:
If Marie Antoinette were alive, would she warn the elite to concern themselves with the need for food. In order to head off potential problems.
According to historical legend, cry of, “Let them eat cake!” was the straw that broke the camel’s back during the French Revolution.
lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and his family as they seek to lead America back to You. Also, we pray for Angels to protect and support our Sundance as he works for justice and peace.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
Amen
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen. And Lord please
Comfort and relieve political prisoners everywhere … Julian Assange, Pastor Pawlowski, the DC prisoners of January 6… and thank you for all who stand up for them, may abundant
Blessings come their way
40 years ago https://rmx.news/poland/40-years-ago-brutal-martial-law-was-imposed-in-poland/
This is actually a historical parallel worth investigating.
Communists study history and know what works.
(Mr. Barnes’ post speaks for itself)