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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Yesterday a tremendous blessing came through. After a complicated gestation and a long induced labor (3 days!) second granddaughter came into the world and seems to be doing fine along with her mother. I am beside myself with joy and gratitude.
Aren’t grands grand? Happy for you.
I can feel your joy, Wondering!!!💕 So much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving… though I’m sure you won’t wait for the day to praise God for this beautiful new life, a gift from Him as all children are🙏🏻
Betsy, I was looking at yesterday’s postings and I saw your posting of a painting that you said brings you a tranquil feeling. I think its lovely, and I see what you mean, it does convey stillness and a contentment with ordinary everyday activities (for her time).
I get that same feeling by reading Jane Austin’s work, or seeing TV productions of the same. They are wonderful depictions of everyday life, and show how human beings do not change much really, except for the the slower pace of life of her time, and it is is so appealing compared to the frightful tense time in which we live.
It reminds me of a painting by one of the Dutch masters, Vermeer. ‘The Milkmaid’ ( I know you will have seen it) which also has that quiet stillness. A’ frozen in time’ feel. Yet, just an ordinary moment. No one grand or important, no historical event being captured. (Having trouble finding a good ‘no ads attached’ reproduction.)
oil on canvas, h 45.5cm × w 41cm
Yes, I love the one I posted, jb. And yes, I do know The Milkmaid. and I agree with you. There is nothing extraordinary about by the subject…just an ordinary girl of the times doing her everyday unremarkable duties. Which is why I have always favoured paintings such as the one yesterday and, yes, this beauty of Vermeer’s. So much detail in a simple scene. An ordinariness which for some reason I find compelling. the more you look, the more you see…if that makes sense. I’m so glad you mentioned this one, my friend 💕
Here is a wonderful photo of it. I will probably sit and study it for a little while. Very soothing.
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/SK-A-2344
Nice reproduction, 🙂
Closest you get to see God (in this world) is the face of a baby. And it is not their face it is their innocence and essence, spirit fresh from the maker.
It’s why the enemy hates them so it is a reminder of what they gave up to be independent from God.
When my much loved mother in law would rock my first child and sing to her, she’d also have little conversations. Of course they were one sided…but I’d listen from another room and my heart would melt. She’d say to my new daughter such sweet things, then always add, “But you’ve seen Him since I have…” 💕
My world was removed from me through my first born, I felt his spirit enter in my wife. Or Gods hand placing it there i cannot tell which. I also felt the hand of God when my wife had a miscarriage, I have questions on that also. What I know is this, Children are By far the greatest connection to God I have ever encountered, after three I wish My wife and I had started earlier. All that rubbish of “affording them” is such a lie. You can never afford them, God affords them, a gift with all in the package.
I understand your questions concerning your wife’s miscarriage, my friend. I had one, a much wanted child , who God said not this one. He had His reasons. He knew what I didn’t and still don’t. My little mustard seed seemed to disintegrate. Each child IS a gift. Little miracles from His hand. God is so good💕🙏🏻🕊
How wonderful! Congratulations on your new special little person.
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Congratulations, Grampa!!!
We have twin great grandsons coming next month. Joyful, joyful.
Oh deb!!! You’re in for so much joy!! Our first grandlads, identical twins, just turned 18. I find myself remembering more and more. Our other daughter, always competitive, upped the game with triplets. As you know, no pause buttons. Enjoy every day in anticipation and all the days after😘
Blessings wondering999
Babies are Gods gifts to us.
Relish your joy and the health of you family. 🙏🏻
313 days to PDJT 47 earns election landslide win.
Quick note.
Next time u encounter an unbeliever notice if they have reason. If they do they are under authority, all authority is of God (you may think that one through to it’s end it has no other origin, argue as u will it cannot be otherwise)
If there is no reason or reasoning they are destitute of God. And no authority is RECOGNIZED.
I would even venture that when God is introduced they are in fear.
The atheist is a reasonable individual and that is hope, for his reason comes from Authority, which is God. A fool has no reason and hope is far from him.
And a person in authority is not necessarily ordained by God to be in authority but God is the author and finisher of authority and hence reason.
But, God uses all things for good to those who love him. So Biden in this is a blessing regardless, for those in faith. Ouch!
Speaker Mike Johnson has kept his word and released ALL J6 footage!
This is where we can view it.
Pray that these tapes will exonerate all political prisoners. Please dear Lord🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
https://cha.house.gov/cha-subcommittee-reading-room-fe781e74-d577-4f64-93cc-fc3a8dd8df18
Thank you Betty for this information and opportunity.
Most welcome😊 It’s time to right some cruel and terrible wrongs.
The site, says Johnson, will be updated periodically.
I truly believe that God is getting involved with what is happening to our country.
I have felt this for a long time, Devilbat. The centre of all this evil will not hold. He works in so many ways we can’t see. Keep praying🙏🏻
Hi American friends,
Israel went to Gaza for a few reasons.
1. Remove the threat of Hamas and terrorism.
2. Bringing home the hostages.
3. Teach the enemy a lesson for generations that murdering jews is a bad idea.
So the first two points are self explanatory. But how do you do number 3?
If your enemy consider death as a religious duty and they can rebuild buildings then what?
This is something about the mentality. The highest values after Jihad are “honor” and “land”.
So when you take land it means a lot. Also symbols represent honor. So the following video shows hundreds of Israeli flags in Gaza spreading over miles. It is all about symbology. It’s all about showing the enemy what happens when you kill our woman and children.
That’s great, and it keeps your flag-makers very busy! 🙂
Yes. LOL
I knew that the Israeli flags in the Gaza parliament were meant to send a signal!
I love it. Absolutely brilliant. Yes. The thought of having Israeli flags flying over Hezbollah strongholds would certainly make you think twice about how far you want to push the IDF!!!
Thanks for the constant updates.
DD
Gaza Parliament was blown up the next day. Symbols of governing of Hamas must go. We want no trace of this terror group.
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Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzany9kt2DA
The Tapes.
https://notthebee.com/article/breaking-all-january-6th-tapes-have-been-released-by-house-speaker-mike-johnson
https://cha.house.gov/cha-subcommittee-reading-room-fe781e74-d577-4f64-93cc-fc3a8dd8df18
“How’s this for a guy who goes against the current?
Argentina’s presidential frontrunner, Javier Milei, a militant libertarian and zero-apologies supporter of Israel, has picked up and waved the Israeli flag at a gargantuan campaign rally — and the crowd went wild:”
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/three_days_before_argentinas_presidential_election_frontrunner_milei_waves_a_gigantic_israel_flag_at_huge_campaign_rally.html
Thats what is missing here, we have no body to wave our flag or Israels. Citizens yes, but no leaders dare stand for what is right.