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Hey Kids,

I’m traveling today so I apologize for an auto post today.

Recently I was introduced to a scripture that when I looked it up in my own bible, showed no notes or marks.

I know I’ve read it before but for whatever reason it never struck me like it did this time.

4201121-heavenly-rays-normal“For You have been a defense for the helpless, A defense for the needy in his distress, A refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat; For the breath of the ruthless Is like a rain storm against a wall.” Isaiah 25:4

How many times have I been shielded from those things that would hurt me, things that could damage me, and things I cannot avoid on my own? How many times has my God, or my faith in my God helped me overcome those challenges?

And then the next thought.

How many times have I been a shield for others? How many times have I made another’s day or life better? There are plenty of opportunities. Just do it.

Thank you Debbie Choplin.

A Refuge in the Storm

Day 230

Sunday Thought- Psalms 1: 1-3

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Hey Kids,

Don’t cave to peer pressure you know is wrong but do what is right, and it’ll work out for you in the end.

Psalms 1: 1-3:

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

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The photo was taken of my favorite tree, growing outside of Battle Mountain, Nevada on one of our family trips to Carson City. I hiked from the frontage road, through the sage brush to get the right shot. I had this scripture in mind when I took it. I picked the stickers out of my socks for the rest of the long drive that day. This picture has brought me joy ever since.

Day 34