My Reflections

I can feel God's presence everywhere.

Take UP Your Cross

Prompt:
Where is a place that God feels most present to you?

Answer:
I don't know that I have one specific place. I feel his presence often. I guess you could say if the circumstances are right, church would be a specific place. I have honestly felt his presence the most in my bedroom when I have my quiet time with him. Also when I am in a state of worship, I feel his presence wherever I am at.

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PROMPT July 6th

Women: What is your makeup routine? Men: Tell us about your daily routine to prepare for the day.

Not all of us women wear makeup. I only wear it on a rare occasion. I sweat too much. It would smear all over my face. Plus, I really hate it when it gets into my eyes. When I do put it on, it is usually light and only what is necessary for the occasion.

My mother and grandmother believed wearing makeup was a sin. So I only started wearing it when I was 16 and it was highly discouraged. They said it was wrong because that is what the evil queen Jesabell wore.

Ok, yes, she wore make-up. However, I don't think it is a sin to wear it. I think it is a gray area where God looks on what is in the heart. I think if you are just wearing it to look nice, there is nothing wrong with it. God wants us to look our best. If you are wearing to be sexually appealing to different men, there is an issue with that. Men are definitely looking at that outward appearance, and these days some other women too, but God looks on the heart. It is more important what God sees then what man sees. We should remember this.
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Feasting On The Word of God   (E) This is for a Bible study group. #2245217 by Marvelous Friend

Current study: "Friuts of the Spirit - Love" 
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Don't forget to get those July entries posted.

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This is the link to the group I do these Scripture writings with on Facebook if anyone else is interested in doing so also.
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Scripture writing - Galatians 3:21-29

Scripture:
21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Observations:
Verse 21- The Laws of God do not go against his promises. If ther3 would be any law that could be given to grant salvation, salvation could not be obtained by grace.
Verse 22- The promise of Salvation by faith is fulfilled when we believe in Jesus.
Verse 23- The law was kept before faith came.
Verse 24- The law is what taught us to come to Christ.
Verse 25- We have no need to remain bound by the law once we are in Christ.
Verse 26- We are God's children by our faith in Jesus.
Verse 27- We put on Christ’s nature and characteristics.
Verse 28- We are all one in Christ.
Verse 29- We are of Abraham's descendants through faith in Christ.

Application:
God's law shows us we need Christ as our Savior.

Prayer:
Dear God,
Let me always live a life that is full of faith in Jesus Christ. Thank you for adopting and choosing me to be your child.
In Jesus ‘s name,
Amen

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Gratitude List

1. Color
2. Eyeglasses
3. Eyesight
4. Hearing
5. Motivation
6. Simplicity
7. Phone apps
8. Smart watches
9. Exercise
10. Friends

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Prompt: “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein
If so, what are some ways of looking deep into nature, maybe poetically speaking?

I say it depends on what you are trying to understand better. He obviously said this before technology took over.
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Man, you have to be careful of that alien grog! It will reach out and touch you! I think half the crew was out sick due to the party we had last night. Somebody spiked the punch with alien grog and we were out of it! However, the sensors picked up a star. The ship automatically took orbit and we managed to scrape together a landing party. SilverMoon🌌 (323) writes

Dog  (E) Trying to do poetry--Diamante style #1847876 by ~SilverMoonNoel~

and talks about a dog. The crew, however, is more interested in "hair o' the dog" remedies. What is your favorite or most hilarious, hangover cure?

I don't make a habit of getting hungover so I can't really say I have a good one. When I did that at a younger age, I took over the counter pain medication and just tried to cope the best I could because I knew it would wear off eventually and I kind of did it to myself.
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Day 3155: July 6, 2021

Prompt: People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
George Bernard Shaw
Let this quote inspire your journal entry.

I agree. At least don't interfere with the attempt of those who are at least making an effort.

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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