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I would pay off my car . work a deal out with my ex to buy my house. pay taxes ahead or make an account for them. put money there. pay for my kids to have decent homes. help a few people in need . give to the church's in town. buy new vechile. so I won't have to fix something every 6 months. donate to the lions club, donate to the food bank. I really enjoy helping others at their homes . So they might be able to stay I their homes. Instead of assisted living or long term care.i would like to have a tiny grocery store with main staples so people would not have to drive out of town for them. I would love to be able to buy some brand new clothes. and finally pay ahead o bills a get a stand up freezer and fill it. and stock up on everyday essentials

Want to grow in gratitude and love God more? Start recognizing “everyday graces!” Rain, crops, delicious food, experiencing joy…these are all ways that God’s kindness shows up not just in the lives of Christians, but for all humans. And the Christians in Acts believed that these everyday graces are a testimony to God. As we experience and recognize them, they’re supposed to convince us that God’s way is best and he is alive and active—worthy of our commitment and definitely better than any other false god we might be tempted to follow. Today, we’re looking at a passage from Acts, and we hope you’re encouraged to stop to think about these “everyday graces,” and to praise God for the reminders that he’s alive and really, really kind. Acts 14:16-17 “In the past, he let all nations go their own way. Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” Observations from the Text - God allows us to choose if we go his way or our own - The very presence of rain is evidence of God’s kindness - God’s kindness is a testimony to all humans Prayers of Response Today I’m extra grateful for allowing me to experience your everyday kindness and provision of ________. God, when it comes to ________, I’m tempted to choose my way over yours. Please give me strength to handle it in a way that honors you. Prayer Requests When I think of the next generation, I think of ________ (name), and I pray that you graciously lead them to know you and walk in your way. God, please help ________ (name) to see gifts like rain, sun, good food, and joy as a kindness that comes from you. Prayers of Readiness Today as I ________, open my eyes to see the little kindnesses you allow me to experience. God, as I eat ________ for food today, I will praise you for the way it fills my belly and gives me strength to live another day. If you’ve ever wanted

Marry someone who talks... someone who can express how they feel when offended. Not someone who keeps quiet and stores everything inside… keeping malice and never telling you when you offend them. "I like him, he's calm and doesn't talk"... My dear, you will suffer it in marriage. It's better to argue, explain, apologize, and move on than to live with silent resentment.

nspiration We are loved by God and, as His children we have been called according to a purpose that He has set for our lives. Knowing this, we know that in all things, everything will alwavs work out. Be it in life or be it in death victory always belongs to us because we are in Christ. There is no person, no force spirit or power, that will ever be able to change what God has set to be so Praver Dear God, I thank vou for the confidence that have in you, knowing that all things will work out because 1 am a child of God. I thank you Lord that to live means I am giver more opportunities to spread the gospel and to die is gain as well because it simply means I am returning to you. Knowing this, I am confident in all things because I know that, as your beloved, things will always work out to the glory of your name. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

#OnThisDay in 1809, Louis Braille was born in Ile-de-France. After losing his sight following an accident, he attended the National Institute for Blind Children in Paris. Here he developed his system of written communication for visually impaired people. 📸 Getty

Chapter 2 Continued RECLAIMING A HUMAN POSTURE Curiosity, Attention, and Wonder Just like we looked at yesterday, on page 40, we’re introduced to six different stories that we as humans tell ourselves that may influence our beliefs. What have you been told that influenced your beliefs in reference to the final three archetypes—stories of insignificance, shame, and you? How might the first three archetypes, the stories of achievement, danger, and ideology, impact what you believe about what it means to be human?

The "Urim and Thummim": Did Israel's priests use holy dice to talk to God? Did vou know the High Priests in the Old Testament basically used sacred dice to hear from God? I was studying Exodus 28 about the "Urim and Thummim." Thev were specific stones kept inside the priest's breastpiece over his heart. When the nation had a massive military decision and didn't know what to do, they would cast these stones to get a direct "Yes" or "No" from God It sounds almost like magic to our modern ears, but it was total surrender to God's sovereignty. Sometimes I really wish I had those physical stones today when I'm agonizing over a life choice! But we have something better: the Holy Spirit inside us. #OldTestamentMysteries #UrimAndThummim #HearingGod #Exodus

The Power You Keep Skipping Over Most people don't fail because they're ncapable. They fail because they underestimate what actually works Not talent. Not luck. Not sudden breakthroughs. Consistency. It sounds too simple, so people ignore it And that's exactly why it works. Every habit you repeat is stacking results you don't see yet. Sleep, nutrition, focus discipline, learning, even the way you talk to yourself-none of it feels dramatic in the moment, but it's building your future in silence. 1 Research in behavioral science consistently shows that small repeatedactions compound over time. That "1% better" mindset isn't motivational fuff-it reflects how incremental improvements accumulate into maior long-term change Here's the part most people miss: you don't feel progress while it's happening. You only notice it when it's alreadv too late to ignore So the real FOMO isn't trends or opportunities. It's realizing later that you were this close to changing your life.. but didn't stay consistent long enough to see it through The reward isn't waiting for the perfect moment. It's waiting for the repeated effort Today still counts. And so does tomorrow- if you show up again #FOMO #Consistency #GrowthMindset #Hahits #Discinline #Selflmnrovement

boiling hot take Just because your partner reaches for their phone if you try grabbing it or try taking their food like you’re doing that Internet test it doesn’t automatically mean they’re cheating because some people have trust issues so they don’t want you to go through their phone even if they’re in a healthy relationship it can be an instinct. It can be anything you never know what someone used to have in the past strict parents, toxic relationship, etc. just because someone chooses their phone over reaching for their food does not automatically mean oh my God they’re cheating or I should break up with them. Also I would just like to add on. I’m not saying oh my God they’re perfectly innocent but I’m also not saying oh they’re totally cheating. I’m saying an in-between yes it can be suspicious but it also can be not suspicious. Some people just have trust issues. Some people are actually hiding something that you probably need to check out, but that still does not mean searching your phone is the best thing just because I know you should always check if your partner is cheating, but in my opinion it’s a little extreme to do that and also I’m pretty sure it’s a crime to search through someone’s phone without their permission if he didn’t buy it anyways silly Billy out