Weeping Willow Tree

The mighty oak tree is strong and provides shade and a place to rest.
However the winds of a great storm will likely topple the strong oak because it lacks the flexibility to bend with the wind .

The weeping willow growing near by does not fall when the winds blow mightily. It is flexible and bends with the
wind.

The person whose strength is in the Lord suffers the storms and winds of life and is flexible enough to bend when
the stormy winds of life push every which way….and lives to tell the story.

Matt 6:33

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Love Thy God

WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AND POWER PERSON YOU KNOW? - IS IT DONALD TRUMP BRAGGING ABOUT HOW WEALTHY HE IS? WELL TO GET TO THE POINT, THE ONE PERSON YOU AND I NEED TO KNOW IS ALMIGHTY GOD CREATOR AND RULER OVER UNIVERSE. "You shall love the Lord your God with all  your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself…"   (Luke 10:27) In the time of human confusion and disturbance it is well to focus on the Big Picture  to keep balance and perspective as life happens in the here and now.— Lord, grant jus wisdom, grant us courage ….

the call today

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Nadir

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> "I think we have reached a nadir, or low point, in political integrity and basic values in our country, and I hope all of you will join with the rest of us in trying to correct that in the future,.." (President Jimmy Carter at 35th Annual Carter Town Hall Emory 2016) Honesty, strong moral principles ……"One who walks in integrity will be safe, but whoever follows crooked ways will fall into the Pit." (Proverbs 28:18) What is right, true, good. Whoever builds up and makes better contributes to our national integrity…..
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Holy Spirit

BE CERTAIN OF ONE TRUTH: THE HOLY SPIRIT IS AT WORK IN YOU AND THE WORK OF HOLY SPIRIT IS ALWAYS AND ONLY GOOD. YOU ARE STILL BEING CREATED ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR YOU.

Scripture

"All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth , rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living…" (2 Timothy 3:16) - The truth is its own authority. When I read scripture truth speaks to me, awakens me, instructs me, comforts me, encourages me, holds me accountable, forgives me and renews my spirit and mind, engages my intellect…..The life of Christ makes these words clear to us as we travel this unfinished world…Blessings and love,

Lord Bless

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> The Lord bless you and keep you in all you moments and experiences this day.
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9/11/16

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us….full of grace and truth." (John 1:14) - Today fifteen years ago our nation was attacked by terrorists. Today we pause to remember those who died and those who went afterward to save. Many of the first responders died as they endeavored to save persons trapped in the towers. In the days that followed people from across our country went as volunteers to help in the aftermath of destruction. Our friends, Patty and Curt Strickland from Augusta, went. Our enemy meant us evil but our people responded in hope and love to help..This was a contemporary statement of the Word becoming flesh. acting to meet the needs of others, full of grace and truth.

Do Your Very Best

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Labor

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest……" (Matt. 11:28)- labor is more than survival. Labor expresses who we are. Labor is our response to God calling us to participate in creation. Labor is a gift and our labor is a act of stewardship. In our labor we are accountable to our Creator. Labor also requires rest. How we rest is important. Rest in Christ. Christ labored and went off into lonely places alone to rest. Rest in faith, trust, hope. And by the way…labor expresses love.

Faith

WHEN THE MOMENT IS TURBULENT, KEEP ME MINDFUL OF THE DEPTH THAT IS NOT DETERMINED BY THE MOMENT OF UPSET ON THE SURFACE. KEEP ME HEALTHY IN ETERNAL LOVE AT MY CORE. Let faith,  hope, love abide and the greatest of these is love.