My Reflections

Pride Comes Before The Fall

Take UP Your Cross

Prompt:
Psalm 30:4
Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

Explain this verse.

Answer:
It is another verse telling us to trust in the Lord. God hates lying. Pride comes before the fall. God has respect for those who remain humble and don’t think more of themselves than they should.

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Take up Your Cross  (E) This will be a daily blog forum. #2225667 by Marvelous Friend

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I realized today that I had made a mistake in my Scripture writing yesterday. I corrected it today when I noticed it. Oops! 🤷‍♀️

I am trying to make my blog resemble a daily newsletter. Tell me what you think. Does it lack something and I need to add to it? Do I have too much, and need to tone it down? Are you finding it interesting? Should I rearrange the sections on my entries?

I usually don't get my blog posted until later in the day because I work on it as I have time throughout the day.

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Current study is on the Armor of God. The below entry is the Bible study that was posted this week. I hope to build upon this foundation. My hope is that this will be a group and place for people to learn about God and for Christians to grow in Christ and fellowship together. I hope to eventually incorporate scripture memorization/familiarity, possibly optional blog prompts, Bible quizzes along with other fun activities, and a place to find other Christian groups and resources. If anyone has anything you would like to include or contribute or would like to see a link added to an item, send me a message and let me know. I am open to hearing other ideas also. What would you like to see more of on WDC? Maybe together we can make it happen.

"Armor of God - Who Is Our Enemy?" 

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Feasting On The Word of God   (E) This is for a Bible study group. #2245217 by Marvelous Friend

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Are you in the need for prayer? Let us know here and we will pray for you.

I am now the proud new owner of this, and would love to pray for you and/or with you. Let your requests be known! 🙏😇🧎‍♀️

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Open Door To Grace Prayer Hot Line  (E) Do you want prayer? Ask for it here! All requests are confidential. #1372909 by Marvelous Friend

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I only have 3 entries so far. I would like to see more entries by the end of the month. I will give 1000 gift points to everyone who enters up to the 1st 10 entries out of my own gift points. Write me a poem about Spring/Rain, Tornadoes, or St. Patrick's Day. Living in Oklahoma, I would really love to read a couple about tornadoes. Give me a guest judging challenge! 🌪👀☔️☘️⛈👒

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Poetry Topic of the Month Contest  (13+) Win Exclusive MBs. It ends at midnight at the end of each month. Suggest the topic. #2216416 by Sharmelle's Welcome 2025

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This is the link to the group I do these Scripture writings with on Facebook if anyone else is interested in doing so also.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailyscripturewritingplan/?ref=share

Scripture writing - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Scripture:
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Observations:
Verse 16- Rejoice in the Lord Always, and again I say rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)
Verse 17- Pray all the time.
Verse 18- In everything give thanks. Everything works out for your good, and is is God's will for you.
Verse 19- Don’t quench the Holy Spirit.
Verse 20- Don’t despise prophesying.
Verse 21- Hang on to what is good. Prove everything before you just take it at face value.
Verse 22- Don’t do anything that even appears to be evil.

Application:Always pray and rejoice in the Lord. Always be thankful. Develop an attitude of gratitude. Don't stop the work of the Holy Spirit. Don't despise prophesying. Hold on to what is good. Don't take anything at face value, always test it and prove its worth. Don't do anything that even appears to be evil.

Prayer:
Dear God,
Help me to always be on my best behavior. Help me to not even appear to be doing anything evil. Help me to keep the right attitude of gratitude, praise, joy, and prayer. Help me to always and only embrace the good.
In Jesus’s name,
Amen.

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Gratitude List

1. Running water
2. Rest
3. Comfortable clothing
4. Warm weather
5. Energy
6. Coffee
7. My watch
8. Camera
9. Good memories
10. Good reviews.

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Mother Nature dropped in for coffee because she heard something's on your mind. This is your opportunity to speak your mind.

I love my morning coffee. I drink 1 to 2 cups every morning. I have to limit it due to blood pressure. I should probably give it up, but I honestly don't want to.

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Prompt: I was cruising the galaxy with Luke Skywalker and found this planet: Dr M C Gupta (328)
Read this item:

CHIDREN PLAYING: a sonnet   (E) Watching children at play. #1483619 by Dr M C Gupta

Write about this in your Blog entry today.

It is always nice to watch children playing, but unfortunately we all have to grow up sometime.

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Finish this sentence in three different ways: " When life gives you lemons...

1. " When life gives you lemons, make lemonade or iced tea if you prefer.”

2. " When life gives you lemons, lemon pie anyone?”

3. " When life gives you lemons, I say throw them back at it!” 🍋🍋🍋

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Blogging Circle of Friends Prompt Forum  (E) This is the forum where blog prompts will be posted for the Blogging Circle of Friends. #1901904 by Lyn's a Witchy Woman