A glass of satsuma juice. This glass of satsuma nectar represents many things for which to give thanks. The FRIEND who grew and shared her satsumas. The GOD who gave seed, sun, water, and nutrients that the satsuma would be there on her tree to pick. The BLENDTEC that juiced the fruit. The GLASS found at a yard sale hosted by Friends. ELECTRICAL POWER to run the Blendtec; resources to pay the bill; and people to work the lines to provide the power. The COUNTER on which the glass sits contained in the house provided by the Hubby who loves me. And there is more but you get the idea. It’s connected and the praise and thankfulness could go on and on. And it should. Happy Thursday, y’all.
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV) 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.source
29 ButI say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now onuntil that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.source Matthew 26
I am including this passage in Matthew to hopefully stir your thoughts to think of (and perhaps read) these verses in context and what they mean. To think of JESUS – YESHUA. To think of what HE did for you and THANK HIM today. And that you be happily reminded of what is to come for us who love Him.
As this Coronvirus wears on here I have been wearing thin; a thought came this morning, so I am passing it along.
A listing exercise.
List even just a few of the inconveniences and restrictions you are experiencing because of this COVID 19 intruder. And as you list ask GOD what is it about this ___________ (whatever it is i.e. I have not hugged or seen my daughter in too many weeks now! Nor have I got to hug my friends!) See what I mean? Whatever it is about this whole mess that is an I do not like this, list it and ask GOD to give you His mind on it.
1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT) 16 For, “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.source
For more mind verses and more exercising visit this LINK.
I am particularly mindful today of the day when I will be free of this wretched sin nature that now rises up all too frequently.
1 Peter 1:4 (TLV) 4 An incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading inheritance has been reserved in heaven for you.
1 Corinthians 15:53-55 (KJV) 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?source
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This glass of satsuma nectar represents many things for which to give thanks. The FRIEND who grew and shared her satsumas. The GOD who gave seed, sun, water, and nutrients that the satsuma would be there on her tree to pick. The BLENDTEC that juiced the fruit. The GLASS found at a yard sale hosted by Friends. ELECTRICAL POWER to run the Blendtec; resources to pay the bill; and people to work the lines to provide the power. The COUNTER on which the glass sits contained in the house provided by the Hubby who loves me. And there is more but you get the idea. It’s connected and the praise and thankfulness could go on and on. And it should. Happy Thursday, y’all.
