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A Double

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Day 23 — A Double

A double load of thanks today.

For sunshine after rain. Even if it is only intermittent and momentary.
And for the power to choose to resist temptation.

I deviated from my flight plan this morning. That is I did not get on board when I opened my eyes this morning – didn’t even go near the hanger :) .  And so about mid-morning I was sorely tempted to just blow off the whole day. And I could have done that – the world would not have crumbled.
But I am thankful to report: I seized that thought, wrestled it to the ground and jumped on board right where I was. And a few moments ago as I was juicing an apple, a carrot and a handful of cheeriest for lunch, I noticed it was only 12:45!! I marveled at what had been accomplished in such a short time.

How wonderful is it that as long as there is breath it is not too late to do the right thing.  And that will ‘preach’ in any situation, won’t it? :)

Have a happy day – do the right thing, even if it seems way late.

1 Corinthians 10: 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
12Therefore let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall.
13There hath no temptation taken hold of you but such as is common to man. But God is faithful; He will not suffer you to be tempted beyond that which ye are able to bear, but with the temptation will also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
14Therefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
via 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 KJ21 – Therefore let him that thinketh he – Bible Gateway.

Hmmm. verse 14 immediately following verse 13 gives me cause to wonder; could it be when we refuse to resist temptation, we have stepped off into idolatry?

Whatcha think?

For days 1 – 22, click HERE. And please pray – click HERE.

Brave the Dark with The LIGHT,
Kathie

Giving Thanks, Wednesdays - praying for IDOKs by name

Closed Windows

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Day 16 – Closed Windows

Today windows gave cause for me to give thanks. Actually a closed window is what brought on the thanks. This particular window opened even a little would not have pleased me today. Opened, it would have been an invitation to grand to pass up for Mr. Lizard.The screen was insufficient so there he was all stretched out enjoying himself on MY side of the screen. Oh yes I am SO thankful for closed windows!

Closed windows are good boundaries. They keep out unwanted(s) and yet yield themselves to the passing through of light and vision.

Perhaps all God’s Children need to make use of some closed windows. Ponder that a bit and share your thoughts with me. If the comment (reply) window below is a bit intimidating, my email works.

1 John 1:4-6 (New American Standard Bible)
4 These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.
5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth;
via 1 John 1:4-6 – Passage Lookup – New American Standard Bible – BibleGateway.com.

For Days 1 -15, click HERE.

And to join in prayer, Click HERE. Wednesdays continue to be my day for praying for you all by name or email address (whichever I have :) )

Brave the Dark with The LIGHT,
Kathie

Christian Living, Giving Thanks, Wednesdays - praying for IDOKs by name

Plans

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Day 9 – Plans

Plans that work. Plans of action that we put into play and they work! I told you on Day 3 that I was thankful for online friends in particular Flylady dot net and I am. But what is really cool and neat and makes me smile is Fly Lady’s Plan as adapted for me and by me is WORKING and I am rejoicing!

Plans.
We all need them. Without them we are tossed about like a wave on the sea by every wind that blows. And it makes life messy and the house too. :)

Let me really jump in here. It’s godly to make plans – holy plans that is. Plans to do good. Plans to build. Plans to bless. Plans focused on bringing order instead of chaos. And to have no plans or to have plans and fail to carry them out to the best you can with God’s help — Well, that’s not what JESUS did or does. And we should not either. Do I need to say more?

Jeremiah 29:11 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
11 For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
via Jer 29:11 NASB – For I know the plans that I have for – Bible Gateway.

So here’s your challenged for today – be thankful, pray, make some plans and in His Strength work that plan — even baby steps are better than no steps.  :)

Ecclesiastes 9:10 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
via Ecc 9:10 NASB – Whatever Your Hand Finds to Do – Bible Gateway.

Keep Braving the Dark with The LIGHT,
Kathie

Click HERE and pray – I am praying for YOU today.

Day 1 – clean clothes
Day 2 – candles, highly fragrant and made in the USA ones.
Day 3 – Online Helpers like the Fly Lady.  Click Here.
Day 4 – space heaters
Day 5 – Judgment
Day 6 – An Extra Hour – Fall back from Daylight Savings Time
Day 7 – Birthdays
Day 8 – Sleep