My Reflections

God pursues peace.

Take UP Your Cross

Prompt:
Proverbs 3:30-32
30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.

What does this mean to you?

Answer:
Pursue peace with everyone. Avoid oppressing anyone. God is a God of peace.

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PROMPT May 29th

We need your help filling the Challenge War Chest with new prompts for future rounds of the 30DBC! Write three of your own prompts and then use one of them to finish the rest of your entry.

1. What are your hobbies?/What do you like to do in your spare time?

2. What is your dream vacation?

3. Have you ever ever been to another country than the one you were born in? Write about it.

I went to Mexico once as a teenager. It was a mission trip. We built a small one-room house for a family there. Renosa, Mexico is right across the border down by Mission, Texas. My part in working on the house was painting one whole outside wall of it. It was painted light blue. The small house had a couple of windows and a sheet of tin for the roof. It was a plywood structure and plywood flooring. It honestly looked more like a storage shed than a house, and I think some storage sheds are bigger. Sadly, this house was very nice compared to some other houses in the area. Some of the other houses, had cardboard walls. We don't know how blessed we are here in America until we have witnessed something like this.

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

Current study: "Armor of God - Spiritual Battlefields" 
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Are you in the need for prayer? Let us know here and we will pray for you.

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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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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

Only a couple of more days left in May. Entries need to be in by the end of the day Monday. You could write something pertaining Military Appreciation for Memorial Day. This would be a great weekend end to write a poem about Military Appreciation.
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Gratitude List

1. Birth Control because some people just need it.
2. Good sleep
3. Vehicle
4. Sunshine
5. Break from the rain
6. Bible
7. Prayer list
8. Accomplishments
9. Recreation
10. Day for Rest

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Our country is beginning to open up again. Are you planning on attending Memorial Day festivities like parades or picnics or fireworks? What's your feeling about public events at this time?

I have no plans for Memorial Day. I have mixed feelings about public events. I am not 100 percent sure we are not demasking too soon. I realize those of us who have had the vaccine, need to test it to see how effective it is. However, there are those of us with chronic health issues that still don't need to catch the virus. I am honestly nervous about removing my mask in public. The mask has become a false sense of security for me. The mask isn't foolproof, but it does help protect you from the virus. I am not as nervous outdoors as I am in enclosed areas. I am definitely taking caution inside of Walmart.
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We stayed in the Nebula today looking at the new stars. Lurie Park (39) writes

Lonely Times  (E) A short optimistic poem. #2241632 by Vaishali

that discusses love and loneliness. Do you think there is someone for everyone? Why or why not?

I don't think everyone was meant to be married. There are some people who were meant to remain single all their lives. I think if you truly were made by God to need. Significant other, he will provide that right someone at just the right time. God provides our every need.

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On Memorial Day weekend many families place flowers or mementoes on their family member's graves. Do you follow this tradition or do you have a tradition of your own to remember loved ones.?

I used to place flowers on the graves every year, but I don't any more. I remember and honor my loved ones who have passed before me by trying to live my best life now. Unfortunately, flowers on their graves won’t bring them back, and it can keep you in your grief with a constant reminder that they are gone.

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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