Week Ending Friday, December 15, 2023
{quotes}
Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.
Mae Jemison
Hate paralyzes life. Love releases it.
Martin Luther King Jr.
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.
Dr. Seuss
I am thankful for my struggle because, without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.
Alex Elle
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude.
William James, 1842
{blessings}
Beautiful roads lead to beautiful destinations. May God bless you on your journey.
{prayers}
Bless Our House
Dear God, bless this house, my family, and the circle of friends who surround me. Send your angels to watch over us, to protect us, and to bring us joy. Praise to You, O Lord, Almighty.
Cry Together
We will cry together, okay? We will bring our crumpled spirits and weave joy out of whatever it is that we can find. We will lean on one another’s shoulders. We will learn about scars and suffering and new ways to make light. We will trust and love. And worship through it all.
Ullie-Kaye
Encouragement
I am grateful this day for the simple miracle of being alive. You open my eyes with wonder, You send an oh-so-soft message of encouragement to my ears. It is You, dear God, who opens my humble heart in love and acceptance. Thanks be to You, Elohim.
Prayer for World Leaders
Dear God, Guide our leaders to right decisions made with humane consideration. Give them a clear voice, a true purpose, and open their hearts wide to all the peoples of Your Kingdom with reverence to You, in line with Your principles and commandments.
Make Room for the King
Dear God, would you open my eyes and give me a new way of seeing this story I’ve heard hundreds of times? Clear out any roadblocks that might stop me from seeing the miracles in front of me. Restore my wonder and help me to savor this season before it’s too late. I’m ready to make room for my King.
Hannah Brenchner
{bible affirmations}
Isaiah 63:7
I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which He is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us.
Matthew 10:8
Freely you have received, now, freely give.
Psalm 37:23-24
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him. Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.
Mark 4:24
The measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given to you.
Genesis 1:31
God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
{stories, features, videos}
Story: Hard No
Feature Image: Aging with Grace Susan Mrosek
Feature: Fear of God as Fashion
Poetry: Being Human
Video: One Beautiful Friendship
Feature: Curing Cancer with Soap