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The Lounge / Re: Members birthdays
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The Lounge / Re: Members birthdays
« Last post by Amanda_George on April 25, 2024, 06:40:31 AM »It's your turn today, lemonade_shock! 
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It was the day after Christmas at a church. the pastor was looking at the nativity scene outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. Immediately, the pastor turned toward the church to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Jimmy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of the little infant, Jesus. The pastor walked up to Jimmy and said, "Well, Jimmy, where did you get the little infant?"
Jimmy replied, "I got him from the church."
"And why did you take him?"
With a sheepish smile, Jimmy said, "Well, about a week before Christmas I prayed to little Lord Jesus. I told him if he would bring me a red wagon for Christmas, I would give him a ride around the block in it."
Jimmy replied, "I got him from the church."
"And why did you take him?"
With a sheepish smile, Jimmy said, "Well, about a week before Christmas I prayed to little Lord Jesus. I told him if he would bring me a red wagon for Christmas, I would give him a ride around the block in it."
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Christian / Re: Devotions
« Last post by Pip on April 22, 2024, 05:12:43 PM »https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2023/06/21/lord-what-should-i-be-doing-today?utm_campaign=Daily%20Devotions&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--wcCG6tqScC7mUR-meS_3vqNdynlMJIs6dA8jf3S7ZqFzRkmIdGwHfpuZK1kLCW2J4mZeyeSPR8TcWcoDjs1f2Wm-qfA&_hsmi=261216965&utm_content=261216965&utm_source=hs_email#disqus_thread
Lord, What Should I Be Doing Today?
June 21, 2023
by Binu Samuel
“In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army … But David remained in Jerusalem.” 2 Samuel 11:1 (NIV)
He initiated the conversation, and he was beyond transparent. Without my husband or me even asking, our young friend told us everything and it wasn’t pretty. My stomach was in knots. As he went through the details, all I could think was, How does someone get themselves into this kind of situation?
In 2 Samuel 11, we read about another young man who found himself in a place of regret. “In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army … But David remained in Jerusalem” (2 Samuel 11:1).
King David, who should have been at war, decided to take it easy in his palace. He ended up on his rooftop. From there, he spotted a beautiful woman bathing. Fully knowing that she was married and that her husband, Uriah, was off to war (where David himself should have been), David summoned her to his home. Long story short, sin got a hold of David, and because of his terrible decisions, King David made a huge mess for himself and others. Not only did he sin against Bathsheba, but he committed murder, too, as he arranged for Uriah to be killed at war (2 Samuel 11:15). Now that escalated quickly. Sin left unconfessed usually does. Every time I read this story, so many questions go through my mind. How did King David even get himself into that situation?
He was a king. Kings go to war. Why wasn’t he at war? Did he forget who he was?
The more I study this chapter, it becomes clearer that 2 Samuel 11 isn’t simply a lesson about moral failure; it’s a lesson about daily failure (and success) as well. What if David had started off his day asking the Lord one simple question: Lord, as Your appointed king, what should I be doing today?
I am certain the sinful events of 2 Samuel 11 would not have been on God’s to-do list for David that day … but joining his troops in battle might have been. The truth is, David wasn’t the first king to have forgotten his God-appointed assignment, nor was he the last. Before I can get too judgmental, the Holy Spirit begins to ask me a few questions: As a daughter of the King, are you always doing what you should be doing?
Do you always remember who you are and the purpose I have for you?
According to 1 Peter 2:9, if we have accepted Christ into our hearts, we are “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (NIV, emphasis added).
You and I are royalty! The choices we make and what we do throughout our days matter to God just as much as King David’s choices mattered to God. What if we started our days by asking God this same question: Lord, what should I be doing today? Do You have any special assignments for me?
Then as things come to mind, we can jot them down and add those things to our to-do lists. It might be something as simple as calling or texting someone whom God wants to connect us with. Or perhaps the Lord will show us someone to pray for … and unlike King David in this story, we can go to war for them and cry out to God on their behalf. As the conversation with my young friend came to a close, I was inspired not by his mistakes but by his quick confession and humility. The Holy Spirit was clearly at work in my friend’s life. His willingness to repent and receive advice, correction and rebuke assured me that despite his slip-up, he was going to be OK. God’s plans for him still included a great hope and a victorious future. Friends, it’s summertime. Do we know what God wants us to be doing in this season?
If not, let’s take a few minutes to ask Him. Then let’s take a few more minutes to listen, giving Him time to answer.
Lord, What Should I Be Doing Today?
June 21, 2023
by Binu Samuel
“In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army … But David remained in Jerusalem.” 2 Samuel 11:1 (NIV)
He initiated the conversation, and he was beyond transparent. Without my husband or me even asking, our young friend told us everything and it wasn’t pretty. My stomach was in knots. As he went through the details, all I could think was, How does someone get themselves into this kind of situation?
In 2 Samuel 11, we read about another young man who found himself in a place of regret. “In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army … But David remained in Jerusalem” (2 Samuel 11:1).
King David, who should have been at war, decided to take it easy in his palace. He ended up on his rooftop. From there, he spotted a beautiful woman bathing. Fully knowing that she was married and that her husband, Uriah, was off to war (where David himself should have been), David summoned her to his home. Long story short, sin got a hold of David, and because of his terrible decisions, King David made a huge mess for himself and others. Not only did he sin against Bathsheba, but he committed murder, too, as he arranged for Uriah to be killed at war (2 Samuel 11:15). Now that escalated quickly. Sin left unconfessed usually does. Every time I read this story, so many questions go through my mind. How did King David even get himself into that situation?
He was a king. Kings go to war. Why wasn’t he at war? Did he forget who he was?
The more I study this chapter, it becomes clearer that 2 Samuel 11 isn’t simply a lesson about moral failure; it’s a lesson about daily failure (and success) as well. What if David had started off his day asking the Lord one simple question: Lord, as Your appointed king, what should I be doing today?
I am certain the sinful events of 2 Samuel 11 would not have been on God’s to-do list for David that day … but joining his troops in battle might have been. The truth is, David wasn’t the first king to have forgotten his God-appointed assignment, nor was he the last. Before I can get too judgmental, the Holy Spirit begins to ask me a few questions: As a daughter of the King, are you always doing what you should be doing?
Do you always remember who you are and the purpose I have for you?
According to 1 Peter 2:9, if we have accepted Christ into our hearts, we are “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (NIV, emphasis added).
You and I are royalty! The choices we make and what we do throughout our days matter to God just as much as King David’s choices mattered to God. What if we started our days by asking God this same question: Lord, what should I be doing today? Do You have any special assignments for me?
Then as things come to mind, we can jot them down and add those things to our to-do lists. It might be something as simple as calling or texting someone whom God wants to connect us with. Or perhaps the Lord will show us someone to pray for … and unlike King David in this story, we can go to war for them and cry out to God on their behalf. As the conversation with my young friend came to a close, I was inspired not by his mistakes but by his quick confession and humility. The Holy Spirit was clearly at work in my friend’s life. His willingness to repent and receive advice, correction and rebuke assured me that despite his slip-up, he was going to be OK. God’s plans for him still included a great hope and a victorious future. Friends, it’s summertime. Do we know what God wants us to be doing in this season?
If not, let’s take a few minutes to ask Him. Then let’s take a few more minutes to listen, giving Him time to answer.
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One Step At A Time / Re: fighting depression and getting back in shape
« Last post by Amanda_George on April 21, 2024, 06:26:17 AM »Steve always watched The Simpsons when it was on lol
Your talent is awesome, Jali!
Your talent is awesome, Jali!
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One Step At A Time / Re: fighting depression and getting back in shape
« Last post by jali on April 20, 2024, 04:23:53 PM »I've never watched Family Guy, but I recognise the guy on the sofa in front of the telly from screenshots or ads or something like that lol,
I use to watch it back in the day, it's not bad, quite similar to the simpsons
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One Step At A Time / Re: fighting depression and getting back in shape
« Last post by Amanda_George on April 18, 2024, 06:27:39 PM »I've never watched Family Guy, but I recognise the guy on the sofa in front of the telly from screenshots or ads or something like that lol
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The Lounge / Re: Members birthdays
« Last post by Pip on April 18, 2024, 04:08:56 PM »
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Pagan/Heathen / Re: Crystals
« Last post by Amanda_George on April 18, 2024, 03:44:07 PM »I've gone with what "feels" right so far, but I come with another crystal question for you all now... do displayed crystals prefer a glass, wood or no display cabinet please?
Right now my cleansed and programmed tumblestones are in a wood and glass display case and my clear quartz point and tiger's eye are on display in front of it, which is fine in the short term, but in the longer term, would it be better to invest in glass or wood for the display cabinets please?
TIA!
Right now my cleansed and programmed tumblestones are in a wood and glass display case and my clear quartz point and tiger's eye are on display in front of it, which is fine in the short term, but in the longer term, would it be better to invest in glass or wood for the display cabinets please?
TIA!
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One Step At A Time / Re: fighting depression and getting back in shape
« Last post by jali on April 18, 2024, 03:32:13 PM »I just never "got" it... give me Red Dwarf any day though lol
sorry for the late reply, lol red dwarf was hilarious, ace rimmer and dwayn dibley would have me in stitches, another update, here is another animation, really enjoyed doing this one, it's in the style of the show, family guy,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzJxDHVpA0w