Week Ending Friday December 13, 2024
{quotes}
Life Lessons
Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.
Charles M. Schulz
Hugs
I have learned that there is more power in a good, strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words.
Ann Hood
Everyday Life
The best education does not happen at a desk but rather in everyday life—hands-on, exploring, and in active relationship with life.
Vince Gowman
Kiss
A kiss is a rosy dot over the ‘i’ of loving.
Edmond Rostand from Cyrano de Bergerac
Friday 13th
Friday the 13th is still better than Monday the whatever.
author unknown
{prayers}
Affirmation: Exalted
Master of the Universe, You reigned before any form was created, and You brought all into being. Yours is the power and dominion, without beginning, without conclusion. Exalted be Your Name.
Hear My Voice
Help me hear Your voice above all the shallow thoughts that consume me. Sharpen my focus. Heighten my sensitivity. Bring me nearer to You so I can be closer to my fellow humans—praise to You, my Maker, my God.
Season of Joy
Dear God, Help me overcome my hesitation and go boldly forth to embrace the wonder of Your world in this season of joy. Thank You for being. Thank You for life.
Well-Being
Who are we, dear God, if not one for another? Bless my others. Those I love and those who You ask me to serve. I pray for their hopes and dreams and ask You for their well-being.
No God But You
Truly, You are my God, creator, and soul’s spark. You guide me, help me, redeem me, protect me, and deliver me from harm. Truly, there is no God like You. Truly, there is no God but You.
{bible}
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2
Own your joy! There is nothing better under the sun but to eat and drink and be joyful, for this will go with you in your hard work through the days of your life that God has given you.
Ecclesiastes 8:15
Let everything alive give praises to the Lord. Hallelujah!
Psalms 150:6
You are clothed with strength and dignity. Look to the future with confidence.
Proverbs 31:25
Surely, God is in this place, and I did not know it.
Genesis 28:16
{blessings}
Healing Affirmation
Fatigue that may have penetrated you to your core is healed as God works in and through you, quickening life in every organ, muscle, bone, and tissue of your body.
Memories
The most important thing to remember is to not forget. May God bless you with good memories that stay with you for a lifetime.
Walk This Way
Each day is a step forward. May you be blessed to take your steps with purpose and let the rhythm of your heart guide you.
Blessings Not Burdens
What you think are burdens are blessings. Flip the narrative.
Plan for Blessings
God’s blessings will always be greater than your disappointments. Plan accordingly.
{stories, features, video}
Story: Everything is for the Best
Feature: The Lifesaver
Holy Humor Video: Wrong Psalm Tim Hawkins
Parable: How Much Do You Make?
Poem: Choose Your Hard
Music Video: 10,000 Reasons One for Israel (multi-lingual )