Good morning...
Yesterday was a kind of hanging out day. I woke up to the smell of onions in the frying pan. Bruce was cooking breakfast. He made country potatoes, bacon, scrambled eggs and toast. It was a veritable feast.
In the afternoon we sat out by the pool. It was sunny and warm but there was a lovely breeze. The blue sky was dotted with puffy white clouds. Beautiful! I watched Bruce and Storm playing in the pool with two of their grandsons, Daniel and Jacob. It was fun to watch. Watch is the operative word. I am not much for going into a freezing pool. It is pure joy for me just to sit out there and enjoy the goings on,
We had barbecued marinated deer meat for supper with cut veggies and fruit. The first time I had deer meat it did not sit well with me. I had had a recent surgery and it just did not appeal. This time I really liked it. It is almost like steak.
They are hunters here, and as such they have guns. After supper they did some target practicing off the deck. (They live in the woods so the sound would not bother anyone. I had several chances to shoot as well. I enjoyed that.
They are hunters here, and as such they have guns. After supper they did some target practicing off the deck. (They live in the woods so the sound would not bother anyone. I had several chances to shoot as well. I enjoyed that.
Hope you have a wonderful Monday.
God bless
Corinne
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Today's devotional, "Struggle and Acceptance" was written by Mary Wilkins. The theme is even though the times and happenings (or even marriage differences of opinion on how to proceed) have challenges each individual should work towards improvement of situations without waiting for the government or others to take action to improve every problem for her/him. Mary wrote, "So even when we don’t agree, or see eye to eye, we need to keep going. We must look for and acknowledge each other’s strengths, and be patient with our weaknesses, because we all have them."
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Today's devotional, "Struggle and Acceptance" was written by Mary Wilkins. The theme is even though the times and happenings (or even marriage differences of opinion on how to proceed) have challenges each individual should work towards improvement of situations without waiting for the government or others to take action to improve every problem for her/him. Mary wrote, "So even when we don’t agree, or see eye to eye, we need to keep going. We must look for and acknowledge each other’s strengths, and be patient with our weaknesses, because we all have them."
Struggle and Acceptance...Don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously!
If you have been anywhere near a television or radio these last 2 days, then you know we are a nation divided. This split is apparent in many issues such as: new taxes, food labeling, legalizing marijuana, gay marriage, etc. Whether an issue passes or not, there still will be a divide. Some believe we, as a society, should do things one way, while the other portion believes we should do it another way. Both sides are convinced that their way is the best way.
It makes me think of marriage! My marriage has, like many others, been about two people who planned on becoming one but who both felt they knew the best way to make that happen. I wanted things done my way, and if I could make my husband happy as I did things “my way” how convenient! I didn’t actually compromise; I just squeezed him into my plans. It wasn’t until we truly learned to compromise and sacrifice for each other that we began to become stronger in our togetherness. That sounds just like our two major political parties: they propose what they want, then squeeze in a little of the other party’s plans and call it compromise.
There are many good things going on in our country, it is not all bad news. But clearly we are wrestling with some very big problems that the government, no matter how hard it tries, cannot fix for us. We must fix the divide ourselves, because, in the end, we all need to live together in this country. So even when we don’t agree, or see eye to eye, we need to keep going. We must look for and acknowledge each other’s strengths, and be patient with our weaknesses, because we all have them
(for all have sinned, see Romans 3:23).
The government might be able to provide an empty dumpster but it takes the neighbors, you and me, to begin to clean up a neighborhood.
(for all have sinned, see Romans 3:23).
The government might be able to provide an empty dumpster but it takes the neighbors, you and me, to begin to clean up a neighborhood.
No matter what the election results have meant to you, whether good news or disappointment, God’s plans for you have not changed.
For I know the thoughts and plans
that I have for you, says the Lord,
thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil,
to give you hope in your final outcome.
Jeremiah 29:11
(Amplified Bible)
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,
what GOD is looking for in men and women.
Micah 6:8
(Amplified Bible)
It’s quite simple:
Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
Be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously—
Take God seriously.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for all You have blessed me with. Please help me to recognize how I may be a blessing to someone else this very day. In Jesus name, amen.
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Prayers are lifted up daily for
you by the Devotional Writers
and the Monthly Writing Staff
of Women's Focus Ministries.
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