Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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🌲 🇺🇸 🌲 Make America GOSPEL’d Again! 🌲 👍 🌲
Moghrey mie Ya’ll 🙂
Minutes before mornin’ here jay . . . but good evening anyway my friend 🙂
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-Route 66
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Howdy Patience 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
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BACON!!
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Good morning Patience! ❤️
Hello, Pa❣️
If it will play…
Was sold and moved, I am told…
Hope he succeeds in keeping that bit of Americana in Illinois!
Howdy jay!
Howdy Gramps 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Thank you Jay. My last night in work for the week. Just the kind of music to wake me up and get me through the rest of the night !! Have a great holiday weekend !!
My pleasure ed wishing you all the best for this holiday 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Howdy Garrison 🙂
Howdy Garrison! See above . . . 🙂
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Morning Garrison!
Afternoon, Gramps 🙂
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Americans were once great builders….
Thread….. 👇
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1808899946457845913.html?utm_campaign=topunroll
Enjoyed seeing the beauty that once existed in the cities.
One mistake often made about the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco: it was actually the fire that leveled a large portion of the city. I don’t recall exactly what it was about the city infrastructure, it had to do with gas which was a fairly new convenience.
In 1989, much of the damage in the city proper was in neighborhoods built on landfill, especially where it filled in on top of the abandoned ships deserted during the Gold Rush. Some supports for the collapsed freeway were on landfill too.
The 1906 earthquake caused far more damage on a per capita basis in Santa Rosa, about 50 miles north of the Golden Gate. In 1989 Santa Cruz suffered the most damage per capita about 50 miles south of the city.
San Francisco retained its charm and beauty until IMO the dotcom boom. Now it’s untenable.
Great link. The older architecture draws you to the building. You want to go to the building. You want to look at it. You want to go inside and walk around. The newer architecture well not so much. I’ve noticed that smaller cities such as Providence Rhode Island or Wheeling West Virginia often have the great old buildings still standing.Unfortunately many are in bad shape.
I noticed one very apparent factor in all the pictures about the people. There is one group of people that you don’t see in any of the pictures. There are no fat people. I guess we can all thank high fructose corn syrup.
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Good morning annie !! Hope you’re feeling better. Niiiiice song….haven’t heard this in a loooong time….Thank You !!
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Nice pick!
good morning ! monti ♥️
i may have had a teensy weensy buzz when i posted that song .. i’m glad you like it, though i think i could have picked a better video for the song ♥️
Thanks Ad rem . . . 🙂
2 Timothy 1 (text and audio)
Humm . . . I posted some Paul Simon favorites but they seem to have gone walkabout. My apologies. Another time, perhaps. 🙂
Found them…..they were in the bin. 🙁
Thank you, love. Such poignant memories . . . 🙂
The Consequences of Compromise
When you struggle with temptation,
it’s wise to pause and ask the Lord for help.
Weird stuff https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/outrageous-to-decent-people-disgusted-judge-finally-releases-jeffrey-epstein-rape-testimony-that-preceded-sweetheart-plea-deal/
My grandfather taught me to love America. This 4th of July, it’s a lesson we all need to learn
On July 4th, I recall being told to be angry at America, but my grandfather taught that we could be anyone we wanted
On this 4th of July, I’ve come to a simple realization: I never doubted my freedom as an American. Never once. I always knew I was as free as any other American, no matter their color.
This may not seem to be a significant realization. But when I look back on my life, I can see all the negative forces that tried to make me doubt myself as an American. There were individuals who tried to plant the seed in my head that I should always be angry at America for enslaving and segregating my ancestors.
When I was young, certain individuals told me I was a fool trying to live in White man’s America where freedom was for only the Whites. Even the last dozen years, from Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, I’ve had to listen to how America is a systemically racist nation run by White supremacists who will never see me as nothing more than a Black body.
I never bought into any of that and that is what I’m most thankful for on this 4th of July.
But what I remember the most was how my grandfather would wake up in the morning talking about how great America was. This was a man who lived a major part of his life under segregation and who had every reason to be bitter. Yet he loved America and the way he talked about America was so infectious.
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/grandfather-taught-love-america-4th-july-its-lesson-all-need-learn
America is f*cking awesome
by: Libby Emmons
I said it then, and I’ll say it again, we’re more than okay. We’re the best nation on earth, we have the best people on earth, I love the country, I love Americans, and more than anything I want us to love us. We are not deserving of the heaps of hate and vitriol. We are not racist and horrible. We are not a flyover nation. Any voice in media that talks down to us does not deserve a place in the conversation.
We are big, loud, crass, independent, stubborn, pig-headed. We are genius, innovative, explorers, we wear matching t-shirts on vacation. We believe in a future where everyone has a shot if they work hard. We believe in family, in keeping to ourselves, in keeping government out of our lives. Or at least we used to. As so many of us have said too many times to count, we used to be a real country. I’d like us to be again.
That’s why, on July 4th, Independence Day, when we can say we chucked out King George, we took a risk, we flew by the seat of our pants with barely a cohesive plan, hardly any money, a little backup from the French, nerves of steel, all full of piss and vinegar, we deserve to get drunk, eat a bunch of barbecue, and light off pyrotechnics even if we blow half our fingers off.
https://humanevents.com/2024/07/04/libby-emmons-america-is-f-cking-awesome
Didn’t order
Cat wakeup call
oh, that’s funny
pup riding
Greetings Treepers!
Just watched Shane. I love the 4th of July celebration and the gunfight scene at the end. Great movie.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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wonderful, thank you
YW, Nim! This reminded me of our eldest granddaughter who loved to read to the cat when she was learning to read 20-some years ago….
Toni Shuppe: A History of the English Bible
https://substack.com/home/post/p-146154759
The 1611 KJV had the Apocrypha in it.
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05 July 2023 George Tickner, American guitarist and songwriter (Journey, 1973-75 – “I’m Gonna Leave You”), dies at 76
10+ works held by ASCAP / BMI
This is not one of them nor does UMPG have any … unknown who owns/administrates them … according to Utube Columbia / Sony appearantly owns his catalog or at least this song.
Of A Lifetime
Co-Writer
05 July 2007 George Melly, British jazz & blues singer, journalist, and art critic, dies of lung cancer and emphysema at 80
Jazz documentary discretion advised
05 July 2005 Shirley Goodman, American R&B and disco singer (Shirley & Lee – “Feels So Good”; Shirley & Company – “Shame, Shame, Shame”), dies at 69
Shame, Shame, Shame
05 July 2002 Harold “Duke” Dejan, Creole-American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader (Olympia Brass Band), dies at 93
Just a Closer Walk with Thee / New Second Line – Live and Let Die – Diegetic James Bond
05 July 2001 Ernie K-Doe [Ernest Kador Jr.], American R&B singer (“Mother-in-Law”), dies of kidney failure and cirrhosis of the liver at 68
Mother In Law
05 July 1997 Mrs. Miller, American singer (A Lover’s Concerto), dies at 89
Downtown
05 July 1984 Don Elliott [Helfman], American jazz trumpeter, vibraphonist, mellophone player, and vocalist, dies of cancer at 57
Makin’ Whoopie/Yellow Dog Blues <2200 views 2023>
05 July 1983 Harry James, American swing-era bandleader, trumpeter and husband to Betty Grable, dies from lymphatic cancer at 67
Trumpet Blues
05 July
Nicéphore Niépce
(1765-1833)
French inventor (b. 1765)
<For those of you who understand French this looks like a in depth look at all his inventions>
05 July
Chester Greenwood
(1858-1937)
American inventor (invented earmuffs at 15), dies at 78
The iPad isn’t the problem here. Could be any toy or anything that the child has an impulse to want to use or have.
Having no discipline and not respecting his parents ARE the problem. Using foul hateful language that the child has obviously heard used in context is also the problem.
Apparently the parent(s?) never heard of “taking him to the woodshed”…… Obstinate children require more than reasoning, bribing, or placating. Those only teach the child to use manipulation to get his way.
A masterpiece
thank you dave .. love both of those
sky pilot
Sorry I’m late – I’ve been busy, with work and life etc.
Just wanted to wish my American friends a belated happy 4th of July ♥️
Land of the free, home of the brave = perfect
Much love from Australia
Ta Rach! and G’day.
G’day Monticello! Hope you have a lovely day today 🙂
Hi Rach!
Hello GrandpaM! Hope all is well with you ♥️
Mornin’ all!
Good morning, WeeWeed❣️
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Rocky and Bullwinkle
– Hey Rocky Watch Me Pull a Rabbit Out Of My Hat
The Nature of Our Calling
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.” (2 Timothy 1:9)
Our “calling” (Greek klesis) to follow Christ was not a matter of human decision and certainly was not based on human works, for it was issued in Christ before He even created us. In some inscrutable way, we were a part of His eternal purpose, and it was altogether by His grace. We were “chosen…before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love” (Ephesians 1:4).
Our calling is therefore a most “holy calling,” that is, a sacred calling to be consecrated and separated unto God.
It is, moreover, a “heavenly calling,” one originated in heaven by our heavenly Father, centered in His divine will and purpose. In the Father’s sight, in Christ Jesus we are nothing less than “holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling” (Hebrews 3:1).
We should therefore be able to say with Paul: “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). The high calling is not quite the same as the holy calling or the heavenlycalling, though all are components of one great whole.
The word translated “high” is only so translated this one time. It is the usual word for “up” or “above.” Thus, the prize toward which we press is the “up calling.” It is similar to what is expressed in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, where we are promised that one day all who are in Christ Jesus, dead or living, will be “caught up together,” thereafter to “ever be with the Lord.”
He has called us before the world began, He is calling us daily to a heavenly walk with the Lord, and He will call us up to His eternal presence some day soon. HMM
Days of Praise – 7/5/24
Since I posted my prayer needs the other day on Open Thread I want to thank you again here for your kind words and prayers for my husband Pete. We are still ‘in the woods’ and although pretty heavily sedated has awakened briefly to nod etc. I squuze his hand 3xs for ILY. So thank you for your compassion.
Saying another prayer this morn, Farmer!
The Lord gave you a sweet gift – to let Pete know you’re there, and you love him. 💕
May He give you both perfect peace to rest in Him.
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Having “been there” the best I can share is, of course, a sincere prayer. And also, dear Ren, please know that our little community here cares about you and your husband. Be well, friend. Hang in there. And trust in Our Dear Lord. 🙂
PSA for northern IL lurkers….heard about this on WLS…(caution, way back, I also heard bout Kinzinger on WLS–WLS has gone soft conservative)…
This guy sounds good, but don’t they all…?
…from what I understand, he is opposing Lauren Underwood, (who I believe was groomed by Barry),…so that is one huge point in his favor…another point is that he opposed Adam Kinzinger…an even bigger point.
I don’t know much about him, but will follow closely…they/libs/dems will find the dirt and let the rest of us know/s–it the Chicago way…
https://marter4congress.us/meet-james/
I sent him a point blank question about where he stands with Donald Trump and MAGA policies. Waiting for an answer.
Rishi Sunak just resigned as Prime Minister of the UK.
I always have background music playing while I am working. Sometimes I play light jazz, sometimes jazz bar piano music, but my favorite is modern Indian music.
Rishi Sunak. Say his name over and over again, Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak rishi sunak rishi sunak rishi sunak rishi sunak rishi sunak reeshee soonack reeshee soonack reeshee soonack.
It sounds like the background instrumentation to modern Indian music. Soon the drum beat takes up, then the sitar begins playing the melody. But always in the background is reeshee soonack reeshee soonack reeshee soonack. Chant along if you like.
“Frog legs, YAYYYYYYY!!!”
Verse of the Day for Friday, July 5, 2024
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“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth…”
Romans 1:16 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
BE MY VOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
CHILD NOT CHOICE
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Heaven Sent | Starring Marley Shelton | Full Movie | Lifetime
384,662 views Nov 24, 2023 #HeavenSent
An eight-year-old runaway from heaven takes it upon herself to rekindle the marriage of artist Billy Taylor and beautiful businesswoman, Maire in “Heaven Sent.”
#HeavenSent
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT
You awaken in the morning – Praise God
You put the coffee on to perk – Thank God
You wash your face and brush your teeth
Make breakfast pet the cat down beneath
You are Precious in His Sight
You have food – You are blessed
Bacon sausage eggs the best
Pancakes syrup and sweets galore
Hash browns and fruit and so much more
You are Precious in His Sight
A nice hot shower or warm bath
Fresh clean clothes you do hath
A prayer here and a prayer there
Oh, give Him praise everywhere
You are Precious in His Sight
Wonder if prayers are responded
If something is mis corresponded
Maybe the answer is just hold on
Or not good for you now or beyond
You are Precious in His Sight
Sometimes it is hard to trust the unseen
So on your own understanding you lean
Just acknowledge Him in all of your ways
To Him give all Honor Glory and Praise
Because…You are Precious in His Sight
D01: 05/09/2023
Psalm 91.The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-8GLitn-KQ&t=0s
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Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
#faith #god #psalms
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKUPiqPMs8M&t=2s
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HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️❤️❤️
Yakov Smirnoff’s modern, Middle Eastern replacement. Mildly funny.
Was COVID A Conspiracy Theory? Armando Anto
Dry Bar Comedy
Good morning all
We didn’t do the fireworks. Had to cancel because Sherry has been down in the back. It’s getting better but she still wasn’t up for doing all the prep and cooking, etc for company.
She bought me a neat little machine. It’s a Grillbot. It is battery powered and works like a Rumba to clean the grill grate and the IR panels on the grill. I was skeptical but I charged it up and tried it out and it really does a pretty good job. I always burn the grill off after I use it and then, once it has cooled I brush it.
But now I’ve got a neat little machine to do it. Can get stainless steel and brass brushes for it and am ordering two sets of stainless steel brushes and another set of Nylon brushes. Changing the brushes is easy. Will use the Stainless steel ones for the grates and the nylon ones for the IR panels. Just put the thing in there and push the button to set the amount of time you want it to run and close the grill lid and let it do it’s thing.
Actress had photo of Jesus on the train of her gown…
https://youtube.com/shorts/MqMSIcLZqY4?si=lqODnFEletzmjRH8
All of those along the Texas and Louisiana coasts need to start paying attention to Beryl NLT than Saturday. They really have no idea where it will come ashore and it could take a right turn Clyde after it gets past the Yucatan. The longer it is over water the stronger it will become. This what the NHC shows but don’t trust it. Lots of model members from other sources are showing it coming ashore further north and it is almost certain to be a hurricane when it makes it’s 2nd landfall.
I have always loved the movie version of “1776”…and assumed Ben Franklin was much like the character who played that role.
And John Adams and Thomas Jefferson…(who commented “leave me alone”–at 3:25 or so…) but that simple cobbler from Connecticut who did not know a participle from a predicate, warmed my heart….
So a rerun, for your viewing pleasure and because I am bored this Friday the 5th….:
🤔 Beginning to wonder whether dutchman is ok – and hoping he is just taking a richly deserved few days off to live his best life.
Didn’t seem to be an appropriate election thread up front so I’ll just toss this here.
The WI Supreme Court, as promised, “revisited” the use of drop boxes and they’re “in” now if the clerks want to use them. I’m sure they’ll be pervasive in Madison and Milwaukee.
https://www.wkow.com/news/politics/wisconsin-supreme-court-changes-course-will-allow-expanded-use-of-ballot-drop-boxes-this-fall/article_1a9bbecd-0ea5-5d11-bafa-e6931e723c0e.html
Any state using ballot drop boxes has compromised elections. Democrat Governors in WI, MI, and AZ have all vetoed election integrity bill the State legislatures passed.
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Sunak: Mission Accomplished!
https://imgflip.com/i/8w1hri
This “Number” song became the biggest crossover country hit by Dave Dudley, when it peaked at number 2 Country Western and number 32 Billboard Pop in August 1963.
-Dave Dudley – Six Days On The Road (1963) Single Released On Golden Wing Records
Lesley Gore – Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows
https://gab.com/WayneAbbey/posts/112734374688688818
Going through some hard times right now.
Never felt so alone, so hurt, and depressed.
27 years of marriage, to the one person, I thought would never hurt me, ended. She left one day while I was out. Took the dog, emptied my home.
No one to talk to, feel out of place every where I go. Ive never been this quiet. My friends notice, but they know why….
Im not sure what even happened, she wont talk to me, wont respond to anything. She left me for someone else. I know that much.
I hope God gives me the strength to make it through this. So far, I cant even really leave my home. Fighting back tears and this hurt, is almost impossible. I dont even know what to do, what to say, how to say it, never mind think.
I was a good husband. Worked hard, payed the bills, provided for her, we had everything a person could want. Material things, to numerous to mention, good friends, good family.
I dont get it, and I need to….
Depression is a tough one. Even when I fought through a death sentence from my doctors, and survived that, when I shouldnt have, does not compare to seeing my true love and life partner, betray me like this. I didnt see this coming, which makes it even harder to understand.
I pour my heart out here, because I dont have anyone else to talk to.
Im praying to our Lord, every hour, yet the pain persists. Im truly a lost soul….
((((((((( bob )))))))))
Praying for you, Bobo.
PRAYERS UP, BOBO !!! 🙏 🙏 🙏 . 💙 🧚🏻♀️ 💙
PEACE AND COMFORT
If you are looking for serenity
It’s not attached to your identity
It’s not something you can purchase or buy
Nor is it something you can test or try
In life there’ll be trials and tribulation
At times an acquired aberration
Is your mind overwhelmed out of control
With no influence to calm or cajole
Have you cried for comfort that does not come
Are your senses silent your body benumb
Are you irritable and anxious too
Wondering what you are going to do
There is no place to go to stop the noise
When you’ve lost your confidence and your poise
When your thoughts are tethered in a twist
When you’re tied up in knots and can’t resist
Is this a state of your own creation
Have you given in to some temptation
Have you failed to stop and take time to pray
Have you asked God to intervene today
Have you sought answers solely thru your mind
Have you ignored prompts of the Spirit kind
Have you petitioned God with your solution
Or have you trusted God with His locution
There is no Peace and Comfort without God
There is nowhere to turn that is not flawed
There is no love hope or even a chance
That you will be able to Happy Dance
D01: 07/16/2023
My Lord Jesus Christ,
By your grace, please ease Bobo’s pain.
Amen
Bob, I’m sorry to read your painful time … and offer a few words.
You’ve been thru severe trauma – this would knock anyone off their feet.
I’m not a pro counselor, but suggest you find some grief counseling. Online or in-person.
There are things you can do for self-care right now – and they can provide guidance.
And, please keep talking to God, the Wonderful Counselor.
The Lord is with you, even when He seems absent. He hears, and will send help.
But be patient … healing will not come overnight.
Others truly care about you, Bob, and your situation.
I will pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
That He will rescue and deliver you to a place of wholeness, once again.
May He will lift you out of this dark pit, and give you Light.
Please cast all your burdens on the Lord, and He will carry you, Bob. He promised.
Blessings and Peace.
Very well said, Della. I was going to compose something for Bob but you’ve pretty much said it all. Bob has definitely come to the right place for finding friendly people. This is something we can do very well. Prayers for you, Bob. . . friend.
To this I will add a small suggestion . . . Wait. Give yourself a little time to work through your grief. This doesn’t mean you’ll stop grieving===that will be with you for a long time. But my at-a-distance-sense is that waiting a while promotes essential emotional clarity. And that’s something I genuinely hope you can attain. Good luck my friend. Your friends here will pray for you.
Garrison, so glad you could add the wisdom gained from your own deep loss.
You’re right – grief doesn’t disappear. But it gets easier.
Grief simply means you loved.
Yes. And finding that kind of insight in times of great stress is essential. Not everyone can do this. Sure hope Bob can get there over time. 🙂
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Prayers up
Bob,
I am so, so sorry you are going through this. It is self evident from your post that your sincerity and pain with every single word is REAL.
I’ve noted your posts on here for a long time and you genuinely seem like a good man. Right now, I have no doubt you are questioning yourself on everything, including things you should not.
She left you for someone else. She didn’t work through problems with you or even let you know about them?
Then the problem was HER.
I have already offered up a prayer to God on your behalf and will continue to do so.
There is a lady on YouTube, of all places, who has some remarkable videos that I have found to be helpful. I’ve been married 34 years as of earlier this week. She has helped me see some things through a different lens, and it has been helpful. Surprisingly helpful.
She has a fair number of videos that will help explain things, but in your circumstance……..this specific one may help:
I often find myself backing the video up in order to hear again something of value.
I’m not saying that video is the solution. I am saying you may find something of value, likely a lot of different things with a lot of value. I hope you can find something helpful from it. I’ve watched most of her videos at this point. You’d be surprised at the many comments her videos have. Sometimes there is valid advice in some of the different comments as well.
The most important resource is God.
Lean on Him.
You are in my prayers.
Thank you to all of you who posted. It is appreciated.
Right now, I cant even read this stuff, without bawling my eyes out. Im not a man who cry’s often. I cried at my parents funeral’s, and that is about it. I have always been the rock for my family. The man who took it all and put it on my shoulders, to bear everyone else’s pain. Well, that man is not young anymore. I still look younger, and look strong, but if they only knew the ball of softness inside my heart, they wouldn’t believe it. This has wrecked me. I am broken, inside and out. The Lord hears me, l I know he does, but that doesn’t fix this. I truly gave her my all. The hurt is all i feel now. I didnt deserve this. I have always taken my lumps like a man, and admitted when I was wrong, and apologized, from the heart. We never really had any big problems, or big fights, it was a good marriage, or so I talked myself into that anyways. But the real issue was her demons, and this is hard to talk about……
This one, took the wind out of my sails, in a way I never thought was possible.
The truth is, she had demons, with alcohol. Has since I met her. I have endured much abuse and suffering, been there through thick and thin, talked to her so many times, until the sun came up, to help her through this addiction. The demons won, and here I sit, a broken man, and with a broken heart and soul, I am in a state of complete and utter disbelief, after all the years I gave her, my good years…..Now Im older, about to turn 57, next week, and alone in this home I built with my own hands, for her. For us. My children are grown, they are all busy, they have their own lives, kids, problems and things that keep them from being around me all the time. Not to mention, they really have never liked their own mother, because of her drinking. My daughter came to me last week and talked with me for hours about it. They know their father, and probably knew from the look on my face, and body language, that all was not well, and probably knew their mother wasn’t treating me right.
Ive always spoke highly of her here at the Treehouse, but I have never said a word about her alcohol abuse. I never dealt with that disease before I met her. I like many of you, know others who struggled with it, but they were all people who were functional alcoholics. I tried to help her, from the depths of my soul, but this is where we ended up. I never knew how bad it can be, until the day she left me for someone like her….its devastating, sometimes I cant even come up with the words to speak about it all.
You guys are my outlet.
She is with a man, who is nothing like me, and I do know him. He also suffers from alcoholism. So they are two people who will destroy each other, like she did to me.
It breaks me into pieces, to even say all this, but say it I must, to strangers, in a place, full of people who are hurting, for all sorts of different reasons.
Your words are appreciated, from my heart to all of you….
From here, I dont know where to go, what to do, what to say, how to stop this hurt. I will have to trust in God to relieve me of this burden. As I sit here, the tears flow. Its almost impossible to stop them. I dont know what else to say. She was my world, my reason for caring, loving, working, and being the man I have been.
That empty spot in my bed and my life, cannot be filled. That is how I feel, and I pray to God, that this stops… 🙁
Bob,
We hear your broken heart – and will pray.
Please remember that.
Bob: Loving an addict (an alcoholic for instance) creates a special set of needs and opportunities for us.
I highly recommend ALANON (specifically for those of us who love or loved an addict).
And it’s free.
A BROKEN HEART
Refreshing rain falls at dawn;
Pulsating pain throbs thereon;
Devouring dark woebegone;
Reliving rift cast upon!
Emptiness is at best;
Openness to be blessed;
Loneliness to fill the void;
Peacefulness to be enjoyed!
Knowing not just how to proceed;
Gasping; grappling to fill the need;
Betraying all so carefully taught;
Warbling woe – dolefully distraught!
Broken bastion defiled with sorrow;
Token turmoil signals the morrow;
Desperately dangling by a thread;
Covetously clinging to the dread!
Beckoning God a cry aloud;
Hearkening the Spirit avowed;
Awakening awe to exhume;
Allowing angels sweet perfume!
Attending attention to prayer;
Prostrating prevention to despair;
Lifting listlessness up on high;
Loving lowliness with a sigh!
Repenting; relinquishing all to Him;
Releasing; replenishing to the brim;
Lovingly laying the burden aside;
Securely saving a place to reside!
Reasonably realizing the vanity;
Bordering; basking on insanity;
Refusing reproving dangerously;
Anguishing; angering anxiously!
Lovingly, knowingly His Spirit He sent;
Imposing, imploring the need to repent;
Rebuking, relinquishing the control;
Disarming, disavowing His console!
Freely forgiving the fool heartedness;
Allowing His Love to replace distress;
Remembering love can conquer all;
Without love we are destined to fall!
Love of neighbor begins within you;
Loving yourself is critical, too;
Emotionally even and adept;
Protectively proper the heart is kept!
A heart that is broken can be repaired;
By His suffering and death; Jesus cared;
For all who are hurting and feeling reviled;
For all Jesus had compassion complied!
Suffering senselessly, He gave His all;
So you must do so that you do not fall;
The deception of evil is so perverse;
Resist all temptation; reverse the curse!
Feelings are not facts, but do cloud your mind;
No rational thought will you ever find;
With your feelings rampant out of control;
There’s no turning back; no way to console!
Give all your love and honor to Jesus;
He died on the tree to save and ease us;
When you are weak; it is He who is strong;
In His loving care is where you belong!
D01: 04/12/2013
I am, and will be praying for you.
Hang tough dear Treeper!
🙏👊✝️👊🙏
Bob, there are so many things; so many thoughts… personal memories, words of empathy, feelings of compassion and of anger… and anecdotes and suggestions about overcoming and moving on, and how free you are now… and blah blah blah
that have gone through my mind while -and since reading your words.
Instead of writing them
I have been searching for a video of a woman I inadvertently heard last night who spoke about much of what you are now experiencing (to no avail, although I will continue to try to find)
In the mean time, this might be worth a listen to.
Dr. Wayne Dyer – Manifest Faster With This “I AM” Theory
His other videos that follow may be a positive distraction from the fog of shock and seeming despair.
Be still …. allow yourself, Bob.
✝️💕
Prayers for you, Bob.
EVENING. PRAYERS
Prayer for Serenity 1: When Things Seem Out of Control
You did everything you could to assure a positive outcome, but it didn’t turn out the way you wanted or expected. We’ve all been there. It tests our faith. Maybe you accept the outcome or maybe you’re frustrated. God wants to help you put the situation into perspective and remember that he is always in control of every situation—even those you so desperately want to control.
Dear Lord, It feels like everything is out of control in my life right now. I know good things are happening too but the stress is overshadowing them. I wanted a better answer, things to change, but my hopes are dashed. Many people try to comfort me by saying that you’re in control, but it doesn’t bring me comfort. It seems condescending.
Lord, I want to understand and discern the plans you have for me. Father, restore my faith as I trust that you’re omniscient and I’m not. Envelope me with your peaceful balm to soothe my questioning mind. Remind me that you hold the whole world in your hands and all things work for good to those who believe in you. I do believe! Amen
Prayer for Serenity 2: When Anxiety Overtakes Rationality
God didn’t create doubt, anxiety, or worry. Satan did to rob us of our joy, peace, and sleep. God knows common sense can flee when we’re under stress, so he gave us a remedy when we experience mind hijackers: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Charles Spurgeon advised that, “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.”
Lord, you know how irrational I can become when I’m anxious. I can’t reign in my thoughts. Instead of expecting the best, I worry and wonder. I fret. My stomach churns, my heart races, and I can’t take my mind off the issue. I know you don’t want me living in a constant state of turmoil. It’s not good for my physical or mental health. It makes people around me miserable and keeps me living in a perpetual state of chaos instead of calmness, which I crave.
Father, you tell me in your Word to cast all my anxiety on you and so I’m doing that in this prayer. I lay at your feet the things I’m struggling with and I implore you Lord to free my mind of concerns. Remind me please to take deep breaths and trust that you can make a way even when the path is not visible to me. Father, please lead me to refreshing Scriptures when I feel anxiety approaching. Holy Spirit fill me with the serene peace and joy of the Lord. Amen
Prayer for Serenity 3: When Fear Overcomes Faith
Prayer for Serenity 4: When What-if’s Overshadow What-Is
Prayer for Serenity 5: When You Want to Give Up or Give In
Love my seafood.
Hate that it’s so hard to obtain quality seafood inland.
The grocers all pedal Chyna Chyna Chyna that I would rather eat dirt than purchase. The grocers pedal farm raised from all over the world….what conditions are those fish farms? Horrid probably and any seafood sponges up all contaminates .
All I can do is read labels and mutter curses under my breath as I return item after item.
BTW most of that display on ice at most grocers is thawed out not fresh. You’re better off to purchase frozen shrimp rather than frozen and then thawed that’s been sitting on display shrimp .
Guess the American fishing fleets and processing is almost a thing of the past. Everyone wants cheap and that’s what they get…….
Hello Monti,
We’re the same – Love fresh seafood!
But only eat it when we’re at the coast.
(Then my mind wanders to the ocean debris.)
I don’t eat any seafood from the grocers.
Especially “fresh farmed.”
Rather do without.
If I lived near the sea, would eat seafood a lot!
Hi Miss Della !
Waiting on the local peach orchards. We’re a lot later than you guys.
Got some good ones from Condor, NC area a couple weeks ago. They weren’t pretty but excellent taste.
Daughter was off picking blueberries with her family today.
Gr8 weekend to you and yours
Monti, My state’s (GA) nickname is “Peach state.”
And I haven’t had good local peaches in years.
Sad.
But those from California are delicious.
Have put some in freezer.
Blueberries are a fav, too.
I need another freezer before getting more!
Hope your family finds a heap – especially while making wonderful memories.
May your family be blessed, too. Monti.
There are some decent online sites that offer fresh seafood.
https://www.thespruceeats.com/places-to-buy-fresh-seafood-online-1666076
Thanks GB. Will try
An after thought is that when you are at the coast……enjoy what’s local to that area. Ordering up king crab in Florida is the same as ordering it at your local fish house. Not fresh.
My fish monger buys shrimp right off the boat and if you cook it right away it’s amazing.
Unfortunately that fellow is 5.5 hours away.
Monticello: I really like wild caught Argentine Red Shrimp from Costco or from WildFork Foods
We order our shrimp online from Biloxi Shrimp Company. It’s fresh caught and flash frozen. Great product although expensive. We order their bundles so we have a variety of sizes. YUM!