Ben Azadi says one of the big differences in life is Vitamin G -- gratitude. True. The three reasons for thanksgiving that I list sometimes fell by the wayside. They ought to be included in 7Points, methinks. And let’s give them prominence:
Today I’m thankful to a gracious God for
- sound sleep;
- the light of a new day;
- the motive of love.
¶ One fellow on x.com simplifies the whole food question. That’s attractive. People can get twisted out of shape about choices, preparations, and schedules. He seems to be on the right track, according to this follower’s tiny mind.
¶ Yes, I’m still on x.com, grateful that Mr. Musk brought it back from the brink. Some features aren’t so attractive, posting there is rare, but it’s an option. “Social” is a funny word for it and fediverse and ditto and …
¶ The Jews established set times for prayer during the day, and the early Christians followed them. Some think that the instructions to pray always in the New Testament refer to such times set aside, but that’s probably going too far. There is nothing specifically required of us to do the same or anything similar. But neither is it wrong for a person to set aside designated times throughout the day to pray. We have this liberty. Lately, I’ve been publishing several prayers a day, in Portuguese, on a social site. It’s one of the few things I’ve gotten a quick response to.
¶ A quote: “There is a guiding Hand that directs our movements and shapes our lives. An old English poet once wrote about what we call chance: ‘It chanced—eternal God that chance did guide.’”
¶ An original verse:
Some things are precious ─ guard them in your heart;
Love’s motivation must be the principal part.
¶ A Bible verse, with the Last Word: “Do you think this temple I have claimed as my own is to be a hideout for robbers? You had better take note! I have seen for myself what you have done! says the Lord.” Jeremiah 7.11 NETB.
My thought: The Lord’s own “temple” today has turned into a hideout for robbers. We’ve robbed the Lord of all that is holy and good and right. There is a solution, however: repentance and rejection of all that is of man.