My Reflections

12/28/2024

Today didn't go completely as planned. I was soooo tired. The dogs kept me up until around 3:30 am and that wore me out. It's not fun when the dogs are restless. As a result, I was off to a slow start and had a very hard time getting awake this morning. We ran a few errands. I am working on my Bible study with Sharmelle and am trying to get my Tupperware business back in action and to hit a sales goal. I have lots of work around the house to try to get done in the near future also.


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Take UP Your Cross

Blog Prompt: Do you show your real self to others, or do you put on a performance?

(Back story: I am a preacher's kid. As a child, I had to be careful about the image I gave out because it affected the way everyone saw my dad the preacher. As I got older, I hated it. I hated hiding who I truly was and as a result, I tend to have a reputation among church people as a bit of a rebel.)

I am not going to pretend to be something I am not. What you see is what you get. I am sorry if you think I am a bit of a rebel. I am not a goody two shoes either. I am never going to be able to be perfect. Why pretend to be? I am a sinner. That is why I need my Jesus. I don't use it as an excuse to sin, but I won't deny that I have my faults either.

I sent out a prompt that is a touchy subject for me. LOL And then I noticed the prayer prompt. Oops! LOL Yeah, I have my faults. I do have some bitterness towards my parents for certain things that occurred in my life. This is an area that God has to work with me in regularly.

Prayer prompt: Pray for God’s healing of your heart if there is any bitterness in you toward someone in your life.

Dear God,
Please heal my heart of this bitterness that I have towards my parents. I desire to fully forgive them. I don't want to harbor this in my heart. I wish things were different, but how do I deal with this reality. I loved them so much, but you know how crazy and dysfunctional our relationship was. Please, help me to finish processing these emotions and to put the negative feelings to rest. Please remove any bitterness towards other people in my life that exists also.
In Jesus' name,
Amen

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FORUM

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

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SURVEY

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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FORUM

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

Have fun with this prompt: The molasses cookies have gone missing except for several crumbs....it's your entry tell us what happened or who done it.

The molasses cookies have gone missing except for several crumbs?

I was hoping to take a taste of those. They looked so good. How disappointing! Oh well, at least I can taste the crumbs. (Takes some crumbs with my fingers.) Mmmm! They are good. Maybe I can have some more when there are more made. I hope it's soon.

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Today is National Card Playing Day. What card games do you enjoy? Do you ever play cards for money?

My mother actually believed playing cards even without betting on them was a sin. My dad would often play solitaire behind her back though. I don't believe playing cards is a sin. I also don't necessarily believe gambling in itself is a sin. I think it has to do with the thought and intent of the heart and if you are being irresponsible with your money and the gifts that God has given you.

My favorite card game is blackjack. I have never played for money, but sometimes I wonder how I would do. I can do well on virtual card games and computer games. However, I worry about the poker face. My face tends to talk even though my mouth doesn't say a word. LOL