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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Looks like my Chiweenie, Tucker, who will be 15 in September.
Good morning Garrison. I’ve always found that strumming goes very naturally with sitting. Particularly when sitting under the shade of a tree, in a recliner next to a warm winter fire, on a porch in the early quiet of the evening. Just a random thought. Have a wonderful day. Cheers!
I think Roxanne would probably take exception to being told that she was “strumming” but, yeah, I get it. 🙂
LOL………yes, I’d have to agree with that. I get it too. Cheers!
Rather, “stunning” might be the appropriate term, both in her looks and her music.
Thank you.
After watching her play that a few times, I now close my eyes and always get “lost” in deep mental imagery while listening to her unique rendition of Clair de lune. The score itself is enchanting but with her interpretation, she adds another level of magic.
A devotion for today
Thanks Home, to the fools that willfully and continuously deny Him, God eventually sends a strong delusion.
Yep. “Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools”
It’s Cursday Treepers. This video is a celebration of some heroic saviors who give life to old dogs. This work is blessed.
It would seem, to me at least, that the most difficult part of what they do is knowing that the dogs they take in will most likely only be with them for a relatively brief time. It is a difficult thing to lose a pet to age or disease. I know from personal experience, having lost five over the years (with one more who is now an 18 year old cat),
Agreed. All of our cats and dogs have died quietly at home, safe, cared for, and knowing that we loved them. Fortunately (for both us and them) they were not suffering and simply passed due to age. It’s still hard because they were family members.
It is hard, Garrison. Yet they give us so much, it is the least we can do for them🌷
Good morning Bet and Garrison, having had lots of dogs and cats over the years, every time you have to say goodbye a piece of your heart goes with them.
My prayer is that God in His infinite loving kindness will reunite us with them one day.
We’ve lost so many, I’ve lost count…and yes they do take a piece of my heart each time. So as much as has been taken, you’d think there wouldn’t be much left of it. But it’s a funny thing…every time we’ve added another four legged friend to our family, it miraculously grows back!! Hearts are just like that…follow the “science” of love.🤗💖
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Kounting Kitties. This morning, I put food on the porch for the cats who stay outside. 10 of them showed up; most of them are kittens.
I got a warm fuzzy watching them eat after a crappy night at work.
I believe it’s my civic duty to make sure all stray cats are fed and have plenty of water; here’s hoping they stay safe from the cars, owls, and occasional coyote.
5:04 pm and it’s 104 degrees outside.
Oh, Joe…you are a man after my own heart. I am exactly the same. No animal who visits will go hungry. Can’t not feed and provide shelter out of the extremes, winter or summer. Caught more litters than I can remember and have taken them to adoption centres.
We are not far off you. Feels like 102 says my phone. I’d say more like 110. Tomorrow 106 which will feel like I hate to think. I’m so ready for cool. Please stay hydrated, wet cloth on your neck. Bless, Joe. 🤗
We’ve had rescue dogs, pound puppies and pure breeds, as well as pairs of cats over the years and have 3 herding dogs outside and 2 indoor cats currently. May God bless these folks for the work that they do. Pets are like people, part of our family.
“The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates” by Pastor Matthew Trewhella –
one of the most inspiring stories in that little book is that of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 –
I wish I was a movie producer that could put all of those two weeks on film but I am not – surely there is someone who is MAGA who could make that movie – so I am going to pray for that – because I think it is an excellent template –
those dear, courageous and fed-up people got to the last straw and that was that.
From the start of it, December 16, 1989 when people began to form a cordon around an apartment building where their beloved pastor lived – the Secret Police was on the way to remove him and then who knows what – they weren’t having it – more people joined –
the movie of course could give the “backstory” – all about the Ceausescu regime – but mainly follow the two weeks of events, all the way to the bicycle repairman who was commandeered to give a lift to the terrified Ceausescus – he said he knew of a place where they could, at an agricultural college in Targoviste – he took them there and then a director of the college escorted them to the room where they could hide and rest – and then he locked the door.
The entire screenplay could be derived from the Wikipedia page about the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which started on December 16th (unless someone gets to thinking about it and deletes it).
They did not have cell phones, the Internet or weapons . . . but everything fell into place, starting with the people acting as “the lesser magistrates” interposing themselves between their pastor and the Securitate (the secret police).
I wonder if the so called and self named “elites” ever think of the Ceausescus…
“Those who resist the New World Order will have the help and protection of God.”
~His Excellency Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano~
Good morning Betsy. Vigano is special. He is the only man of the cloth in all of Catholicism whom I respect at this point.
Good morning, Levi. He is special in that way one just knows and feels when reading his messages. He is God’s good and faithful servant delivering, I am most certain, God’s words to us. There is so much comfort there. Blessings to you, dear sir.
Amen. Love, hugs and blessings to you and yours, Betsy!
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thegatewaypundit.com/2022/07/exclusive-archbishop-vigano-shares-cancel-culture-relegating-old-new-not-always-best/
Just found for those interested.
Sorry…link doesn’t work, but on GWP
https://www.catholicity.com/vigano/
List of his writings
Wonderful, Patience!! A treasure trove. Thank you!
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/resist-new-world-order-will-help-protection-god-italian-archbishop-vigano/
And thank you once again!!🤗
The Lord provides. Be joyful in hope, Patient in affliction, Faithful in prayer.
Good morning Hayseed. Pretty much my thoughts each day. I may not have any faith in the direction of politics and government but I have all the faith in the world in the good Lord. I understand that divide between where my family and I are in life and those living in dire conditions in 3rd world poverty and even those living in squalor conditions here in this country are light years apart.
There is always someone who has it worse in life. I don’t tell people I have lived a charmed life because I am better than they. I tell people that because I know my life could have been far worse. And it is that reality for which I open my eyes each day and say “Thank you, Lord, for opening my eyes to a new day”, I am forever grateful for all I have experienced in life, the good and the bad because.
And all those things, home, family, food, comfort, love are not to be taken for granted. We are, I would assume everyone who gathers here, very blessed people and we know it. It’s a beautiful place to be in life. Especially when arriving there is accompanied by our own awareness of it.
Great share Feisty. Enjoyed the moment to reflect on the video and explain my thoughts on said reflection. Have a blessed day.
Good morning Levi and amen!
Cheers mate!
Good afternoon, Gramps. Hope you and yours are doing well. Smiling. Happy. Have a wonderful evening and a peaceful night of rest. God bless. Cheers!
And then it was gone!!!!!
Good!!
Good morning, Betsy 🇺🇸
https://gab.com/ilDonaldoTrumpo/posts/108603011074479467
https://gab.com/ilDonaldoTrumpo/posts/108602880337974000
Hahahaha!! Good morning, Patience💖 Whoever these meme makers are, they are just the best!! Thanks for the laugh this morning😁🌷
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Oooo…lovin’ LOVIN’ that teapot😍
Morning Patience, now that one there is funny!
Hello there, Grandpa!
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The destruction of this, by conservatives, I would regale in.
How is I that I see the Hand of God in there somewhere?
Amen!
Speaking of hand of God. I came across this story/video last night of a leader of the Satanic Church of South Africa who claims the spirit of Jesus flooded his body. That he experienced the love of Jesus and now knows the grace of God. It’s quite powerful in that the man weeps when recalling his experiences leading up to it and the moment itself. However, it is a bit long. If you have an interest in skimming through it.
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2022/july/top-south-african-satanist-meets-jesus-in-supernatural-encounter-turns-to-christ-after-experiencing-real-love?utm_source=wnd&utm_medium=wnd&utm_campaign=syndicated
Thank you for the link, Levi. One lost sheep at a time. He knows every one.
You are not alone:
Look up:
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Interesting topics (?)
It looks as if He has indeed put those satanic stones asunder, Vibeman. Sometimes you just know.
“The more I study science, the more I believe in God.”
~Albert Einstein~
I know many people considered Kandiss Taylor unelectable, but one of her campaign promises was to tear this down.
Also, she had 60K volunteers and got only 40K votes. Not believable. Also, her vote totals were everywhere 5 percent of the guy who won. That doesn’t happen without a computer algorithm.
She could be the real governor of Georgia.
I don’t believe we will ever see another free and fair election in this country.
Nor I…
I believe
(mostly hope n pray)
that we
will have
freeER and fairER elections than ever before.
Patience
✝️
Hope, yes. Pray, every day. The rest is a time will tell for certain.
Hope they stay gone!
7 July 2006 Syd Barrett, British guitarist and singer-songwriter (Pink Floyd, 1964-68 – “See Emily Play”; solo -“The Madcap Laughs”), dies of pancreatic cancer at 60.
7 July 2001 Fred Neil [Morlock], American songwriter, folk singer, guitarist (Everybody’s Talkin’; Candy Man), and conservationist (Dolphin Project), dies from skin cancer at 65
Everybody’s Talkin’
Hi magic!!!!
Mind one more? My favorite syd tune:
Thanks for the tunes! Good Morning/good evening!! ❤️
I’d heard them speaking about Syd’s changes, but I hadn’t realized how much Syd’s changes changed the rest of them.
The more the merrier, early floyd is kinda beyond me anyway.
I have quite a few of those coming up, linkin park.. never listened to them but it just must be me as it will be my 2nd billion plus view post, also falls into the self terminating category. SMH
Off to bed…..
Good morning Cat! ❤️
Hi grandpa 🙋♀️ 💜
Good morning Magic. Poor Syd literally blew his mind out on too many drugs. Pink amazes me that they were able to sustain such a lofty legacy from their experimental concept and departure of Syd. But they evolved into one of the greatest of all time. Of course, selecting David Gilmour didn’t hurt their evolution. They are one of the few super groups of our day who I kick myself in the arse for not going to see when I had the chance.
Good stuff. Have a wonderful day. Cheers!
GM to you Levi
Was just researching August stuff (way past bedtime), It is just hard for me to imagine why these people off themselves either by accident or intent and long term damage from a lifestyle of alcohol & drugs.
Seems to be an all too common theme.
My niece (non-musical) followed the accidental / lifestyle route last fall I learned recently, fentanyl o/d in place of whatever he/she/they was a regular in self medicating, dealer is or will be in prison for it soon. SMH
That is particularly sad when it hits close to home. I’m very sorry for the loss in your family.
The factor I point to for those in the entertainment world is, too much money makes the lifestyle. As for the rest of society, I don’t know for certain other than we are all susceptible, especially through formative years to experimentation for any number of reasons. And, as they say, those with addictive personalities are lucky to escape.
No matter how someone gets there, with the presence of Fentanyl, tragedy is always lurking. Even for the first timer. It is such a bane to the world.
Head shake….
– So very sorry, Magic.
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July 7 Oswald Chambers
All Efforts of Worth and Excellence Are Difficult
Enter by the narrow gate….Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life…. —Matthew 7:13-14
If we are going to live as disciples of Jesus, we have to remember that all efforts of worth and excellence are difficult. The Christian life is gloriously difficult, but its difficulty does not make us faint and cave in— it stirs us up to overcome. Do we appreciate the miraculous salvation of Jesus Christ enough to be our utmost for His highest— our best for His glory?
God saves people by His sovereign grace through the atonement of Jesus, and “it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13). But we have to “work out” that salvation in our everyday, practical living (Philippians 2:12). If we will only start on the basis of His redemption to do what He commands, then we will find that we can do it. If we fail, it is because we have not yet put into practice what God has placed within us. But a crisis will reveal whether or not we have been putting it into practice. If we will obey the Spirit of God and practice in our physical life what God has placed within us by His Spirit, then when a crisis does come we will find that our own nature, as well as the grace of God, will stand by us.
Thank God that He does give us difficult things to do! His salvation is a joyous thing, but it is also something that requires bravery, courage, and holiness. It tests us for all we are worth. Jesus is “bringing many sons to glory” (Hebrews 2:10), and God will not shield us from the requirements of sonship. God’s grace produces men and women with a strong family likeness to Jesus Christ, not pampered, spoiled weaklings. It takes a tremendous amount of discipline to live the worthy and excellent life of a disciple of Jesus in the realities of life. And it is always necessary for us to make an effort to live a life of worth and excellence.
WISDOM FROM OSWALD CHAMBERS
The great word of Jesus to His disciples is Abandon. When God has brought us into the relationship of disciples, we have to venture on His word; trust entirely to Him and watch that when He brings us to the venture, we take it.
Usually when people experience life changing events, they do it alone. That’s not my life story. Mine is I had found a home here with friends who are assisting me getting more intimate with our Lord and appear to have established some friendships here. You all are awesome. Wouldn’t be or couldn’t have made it this far without you all. I love each one of you. Yes, you too. One of these friends is Mungrel. Like others, he was a close friend, we romped. Even my Tom knew and participated in enjoying in the banter. Tom recognized mungrel’s intellectual swagger and sharp wit. You could say it was like looking into a mirror. I was devastated when I suffered losing both in a relatively short time period. Tom and I had discussed the if’s, when, what’s that would occur if we didn’t pass together. That’s the reason, to some, it may appear that I don’t mourn as I should. Most certainly, I mourn everyday. No one will ever replace my Tom. Tom and I had a long history, fell in and out of love occasionally, always back into love. It’s hard work to maintain a long relationship. Anyway, That part of my heart closed may 2. But not all of my heart closed that day. The affection I have for all my friends, and yes, it includes Mungrel remains strongly within.
I even went so far of asking ad rem to forward mungrel my email address. He replied indicating he thought it wouldn’t be proper or good to communicate so soon. I needed time to think, do, just breathe, and focus on myself. And he was right. I have been thinking, doing, focusing, and with yours, the Lord’s guidance and a few butt chews from Mungrel, I think I can see a glimmer of light at end of tunnel, and it’s not a train going to smack me. July 4th you noticed the old feral coming back. Well, she is. I’ve focused, thought and put into practice what I must without Tom. I think I’m on my way, on the good path. Yes, I lean on you all for spiritual guidance, your friendship you’ve shown towards me. I would be alone in this big big world without you and my newfound affection for our Lord.
2-3weeks ago, I got an email from Mungrel, checking up on me. He inquired about my state of mind and progress, him sugaring how much he misses you all and he fondly reads ot every day. We discuss many topics. You would be amused by some, impressed by others. He asked, and I agreed to attempt to pass along individual Mungrel tidbits to the ones I could. Although some cryptic, I was terrified I may have broken a CTH rule and I would lose ability to post here. I would still have god lessons available by lurking, it wouldn’t be the same. I would lose my friends.
That’s my story, my friends. Thank you to all, especially Mungrel, if you’re reading this.Can I stay or do I slink back to my forest? ❤️
Cat, You are amazing❣️
Good morning FC. Lovely, straight from the heart words. Being a newbie, I was not aware of your situation, only that something had happened. There was some kind of significant change. Now that I understand more, I feel the weight of what you’ve gone through. I’m very sorry, deeply, sincerely sorry for your loss.
As I have alluded to, in my mind, I read your words here as belonging to someone who has a very strong spirit and will. Or as I’ve said, a pistol. A real firecracker. If I’m wrong, that would not be the first nor last time in my life. But if I am right, someone with that spirit has an incredibly strong likelihood of an amazing life going forward.
From my own little battle, we all have them, I came away convinced that the human spirit is the single most resilient power on earth and I sense yours is mega-strength. I hope I am right and your bounce back continues. Set backs are only that. Your spirit will overcome because our spirit comes from above.
Meantime, I thank you and everyone else again, for welcoming me here. It is an honor to be trusted with what you have shared and I will be including you in my daily prayers while cheering for you from afar. God bless, Cat. You’ve got this. Cheers!
Good morning, Levi.
Good morning Patience. Such a thought provoking song.
Have you ever had one of those casual conversations with friends or family where someone poses a question like: If you could spend an hour talking to someone who is no longer here, who would it be?
Most people answer with a lost parent or significant other. I am blessed in that I still have both parents and no real significant others who have passed. As such, I have always answered that question with the word JESUS.
He communicates with us all the time, it’s up to us to understand and interpret when and what those communications are. Which tells me, he is here, everywhere around us. He may not be one of us, as the song poses, but we are built in his image.
At the same time, it’s interesting to dream of having a conversation.. Maybe just my inner child but still do like to imagine.
Have a wonderful day. Cheers!
Yes – about those conversations-, it’s usually/almost always me who posits the topic 🙂; as there are so many curiously fascinating, remarkable and interesting people.
-Jesus is most definitely top on that list ❣️❣️❣️
I pray I will -truly- live that highest privilege ✝️
Ps
Glad you had a fun
– play day
Amen. Oh your ending is so perfectly stated. Our greatest aspiration in life is for that highest privilege in death.
Listen to the whispers….let go….let God
Another Amen and Always!
Cat…there was a point in your posts a while back that I knew, just knew, you were in touch with Mungrel. There was a change in your tone that was sudden and, well, Mungrel-ish.
For you to confirm that today has lifted my heart for you, my dear friend, who I know still is feeling her way along the road without your travelling companion(s).
I take screenshots of various things which capture my attention and I save them for times I know will come in these threads where I can share them with friends here. And those times always come, maybe not straight away, but they do eventually…and then I have to go “hunting” through my collected treasures to find them.
The one you made me remember with your most life affirming post, I don’t have to look for…there is a blessing in every storm. It sounds so facile…but it is not.
Mungrel has lived a life and has shared that life with all of us here we can only marvel at. He is above all things a survivor. The two of you had that connection I think because you’re a survivor as well, Cat, which comes through your honest post loudly and clearly.
And you are , believe it or not, an inspiration for me. I am struggling to find the right words, because my eyes are full of tears and my heart is full of joy and relief that you are in contact with the best person you could possibly know to walk with you as you continue down the road we all must travel.
I love you, too, and Mungrel? I miss him more than I can say. So please…next time you and he communicate, tell him I’m not letting the side down…boomerang polished and ready to go and Little Big Thundering as usual. And he is always always in my prayers.🙏
Everyone here is a deep blessing for each other in this church of ours. And I’m really feeling it especially now. Love you, Cat. Thanks for putting my mind at rest about our absent beloved friend. That’s your gift to me this morning and I’m grateful…Bet, aka to some, LBT.💖
After posting my situation, I went out in my forest to do some weeding. I came back inside after thinking that I had made a mistake, I checked my email and mungrel was there, he had already read my post, he said that he is lurking and is proud of feral way. Some was very personal and feral will not speak of it but he will see what you mob do, he said. He sends his regards. 😉 ❤️
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Thank you for opening your heart to us this morning, cat! You are an inspiration and very dear to all here. You are so right, time does not heal all wounds, but going forward with God and dear friends makes life livable. May you have a blessed day!
This is for Mungrel. Glad you’re lurking here, son. Really miss your posts.
And God willing, one day we may still get to kill a couple of cases of Sheaf stout. 🍺🍻
Hang out here with us Cat. Though a run through the forest here and there is nice.
Thank you for opening your heart. ❤️💜😻
July 7
Morning
Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Matt. 4:1
In the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him. Heb. 5:7-9
We have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Heb. 4:15
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. I Cor. 10:13
My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. II Cor. 12:9
Evening
The Son of man came to give his life a ransom for many. Matt. 20:28
If the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Heb. 9:13, 14
He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter. Isa. 53:7
I lay down my life for the sheep. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. John 10:15, 18
The life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar, to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. Lev. 17:11
Without shedding of blood is no remission. Heb. 9:22
While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Rom. 5:8, 9
J. Bagster
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Amen!
The 50th Psalm (Septuagint)
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.
From Small Compline
Rejoice Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. (Thrice)
Apostles’ Fast
The Nativity of the Venerable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John
Saint John the Hermit, of Bohemia (+ 904)
Saint Athanasios of Paros (+ 1813)
June 24th – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
July 7th – civil or commercial calendar
Ok who blew out the thread margins this early in the day on the Presidential Politics?
Mornin’ comrade infidels.
Good morning, WeeWeed!
Good morning.
A good way to start the day!
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
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.
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
Say it Loud
Say it PROUD
Sure, I wave the American Flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure, I love my country with all her faults. I’m not ashamed of that. Never have been, never will be.-
John Wayne
Hi ms Idaho!!!!
Left you a uncle Murphy share on yesterday’s thread!😜
Have a great day!!!!❤️
oh my
oh my
first your post above – I feel the need to respond – looking for the words
then Mungrel’s message – I have to figure out how to respond to that too
Might take me awhile to get my thoughts in order – they are really jumbled right now
One thing that jumps out at me – I feel like we 3 make a team? a group? the front of an arrow? riding in the same car? all in the same bucket?
Betsy, Grandpa and the rest of the ‘lurkers’ are behind us, the support team?
No, I still don’t have the right words
Mungrel -your contact means more than I can tell you. Hugs across the miles.
Thank you Cat. So glad you can be the intermediary
Uplifting ms Idaho. I was barely awake when I read Cat’s glorious post (glorious for many reasons). But all I had in my heart just spilled out.
There was an instant peace for me after Cat’s second post telling us he had emailed. Miss him like crazy, remembering the first time I replied to something he had written long ago…and the surprise I felt when he answered what I had posted. And our friendship began from that moment. A dear friend he remains, in absentia, always in my heart.💓
Good afternoon ms idaho.
Good morning everyone. I am energized. Was it a great night of sleep or just the reading of everyone’s posts thus far? Hope it is both as opposed to my usual Big Gulp sized morning cappuccino because that’ll wear off.
Hot and getting hotter here today. Humid and staying humid today. “You don’t scare me” I say to the rising temp and stickiness from the comfort of our home while looking outside. Like the keyboard warrior, I can be much tougher with the weather as long as I don’t have to go out and face it. That’s my chuckle at myself moment. And it’s where my lil lady would say to others “don’t encourage him, he will only continue”.
So I will leave you all with this. One, sorry to have missed out on so much yesterday. Two, thank you all for the best wishes on my play day. Three, God bless each and everyone of you and yours. So many beautiful souls right here. Have a wonderful day. Cheers!
Mornin’ Levi. We are having days of 103, 104, 105 degress temp with heat indices of 105-110. With no end in sight.
Blessings as you stay cool indoors.
Good morning Lonestar. You’re nearing the “wicked hot” range. That’s about all I can deal with before I tap out and retire in, completely.
Thank you and blessings upon your home!
Hi Levi 🙋♀️
All Your posts make me laugh 😂 I love your wife’s spunk😉 you sound like an awesome team ❤️
May your day be blessed with opportunities for happiness and love, you two❤️
On second thought, may everyone’s day be blessed so.✝️
She, like my business colleague who kicked me in the arse when I was on my cancer pity potty, always chops me down to size and lets me know I am nowhere near the boss. I’m good with that because I appreciate her lead, her view of things, in many areas.
Indeed. Love, hugs and blessings for all.
Mornin’ Treepers
Glory to God for all things
Good morning, Lonestar.🌷 Out watering this morning before another day of blistering heat. I hope you are well in it. Praying for bless-ed rain.
A threeper!!!!
Hi Betsy, lone star, and Levi 🙋♀️ ❤️
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Amen and always, Lonestar. All glory is his.
Good afternoon Lonestar!
Blessings
I know rah is on the road, but he usually checks in from time to time to give us an update when he is on his required breaks.
He left home early Tuesday…and nothing. Praying he is not meeting with unforeseen circumstances and is safe. These days with all the diesel shortages, one simply doesn’t know what he is facing. I am sure he’s all right, nevertheless prayer doesn’t hurt.🙏
Prayers for Rah delivered. May he be well throughout his travels.
Amen, Levi.
Prayers up Bet.
🙏🙏🙏
I will answer Feral Cat and Mungrel with this post – with arms outstretched to lurkers and posters living with us in the treehouse.
My mom and her mom (gram) have been big influencers in my life. I remember a moment in time when mom decided she was now an ‘old lady’ – with all that meant to her.
That put me to thinking – am I an old lady at 80? Is Doc an ‘old man’ at 88? We went to the ‘exercise room’ yesterday, a perk offered by our Extended Stay facility. Watching him pedal the bike and climb the floors (2 macines we use) plus work out with weights and do sit ups – I am constantly amazed by him, I have to tell you.
I have never been into exercise – so all I can say is that I am healthy. Our ‘problems’ are merely bumps in the road, challenges to be overcome or dealt with.
We may not be the oldest folks here at TCH; I can say we have seen a lot, done a lot, and survived. While I have not really experienced the loss of a loved one first hand (I was always far away), Doc has escorted many people on their way.
Feral Cat – we too hope to be able to ‘go together’. Or at least in near proximity. Alas, I fear we don’t get a vote. I have always felt the guiding hand of ‘He Who Steers the Ship”, and have learned the lesson that no matter what I think I want … well, you know the rest.
Somewhere along the line I created the concept of life as a card game. Each player brings their own skills to the table. Each player is unique.
Male, female, tall, short, blond or not, healthy or smart or not, strong or not. They are born with ‘traits’, then they learn life’s lessons. Some lessons and experiences produce good results, some results are ‘not so good’; but by whose standards?
Players also come and go during the game. Some are at the table for years, some for a hand or two. Some games allow ‘partners’. The skill with which you play the game determines your outcome.
Some come for $$. Some come for friendship. Some come for entertainment. Some probably come just to be disruptive – to spoil the game. Many are fun. Some are hateful. Maybe the other players can get them to leave – maybe they will have to be the ones to leave or learn to put up with the unpleasantness.
Some players are meek and quiet, cautious players. Others (like I imagine Mungrel to be) are bold, daring and challenging. They sometimes win big – sometimes lose, but are endlessly amazing (dare I say amusing?).
Dunno if my outlook on life has any meaning for anyone but me, but for what it is worth there it is.
We, like most of you, hope and pray for what is best for each other. Some want life to go on as it is – a futile wish. Some want our Country back. Some want world peace. Some want our President back.
Doesn’t matter. Unless you are actively engaged in the efforts, all you can do (we are in this category) Is spread the good words and pray a lot.
That said, wishing you all a Blessed Thursday.
“Is spread the good words and pray a lot.” There is your clue right there ms Idaho.
back at’cha
hugs
Protect the children
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.
And prayers up for all political prisoners. Prayers up for Pastor Pawlowski, for Julian Assange, and for all the protesters of January 6 who were or are entrapped in DC.
Thank you Father, for Your love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Amen…
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen
Amen 🙏
Amen.
Jesus Christ is Lord.