My Reflections

12/16/2024

I am feeling extremely tired today. The dogs have been a bit restless the last couple of days. I think it might be because I have been cleaning and moving a lot of stuff around. I am currently staying at my best friend's brother's house with my best friend. The house is a mess. Someone has to clean it. I am trying to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. I have a few goals aka resolutions for the new year. I'll write about that as I get closer to the beginning of next year.

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Take UP Your Cross

Blog Prompt: This last Friday was Friday the 13th. What is your opinion about a Christian and celebration/superstitions such as this?


Answer: I am not a superstitious person. My grandmother was, but that's beside the point. I don't really think that a Christian should be superstitious. We should rely on God and trust in him.


Prayer prompt: Pray for the small businesses in your area.

Dear Heavenly Father,
Help the small businesses prosper in my area. Bless them and help them to manage their finances wisely.

In Christ's name,

Amen

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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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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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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

Monday Blues

I don't usually get the Monday blues. It's just another day of the week. I try to stay positive. I usually just hope for the best.

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Prompt: Never giving up?

"If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds."
Jesse Jackson

What do you think this quote means? Is it a good idea to never give up on something, someone, or some project that seems like a dead-end? Do you give up easily or are you the kind of person Jesse Jackson was talking about?

I don't necessarily give up easily. However, I think sometimes, it can be wise to quit. It takes discretion to know when to keep trying and when to give it up. It's kind of like the line in Kenny Rogers' song The Gambler, "You've got to know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away and know when to run" Unfortunately, that is closer to reallity.