She is an Alzheimer’s patient. She no longer maintains a narrative of her life, but her experiencing self is still sensitive to beauty and gentleness. Thinking, fast and slow, p. 390, Daniel Kahneman.
Speaking of two selves
You are thinking of your failed marriage entirely from the perspective of the remembering self. A divorce is like a symphony with a screeching sound at the end – the fact that it ended badly does not mean it was all bad. Thinking, fast and slow, p. 385, Daniel Kahneman.
Genesis 8:22
As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.
Romans 5:1
Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thessalonians 3:16
May the Lord… give you His peace no matter what happens.
The prayer of faith
O God won’t you please take the hurry-up out of me? Help me to wait on You and to receive all that you have for me, in Christ. Amen.
Spritled woman Hattie Hammond
How to pray
Lord, I embrace the New Year ahead and praise You for the many experiences I will have with You, as I walk in the Spirit daily. Thank you for the year ahead! Help me to use each day wisely. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Chapel service Christ for the Nations
Let’s Talk About Anger…
From the end of last fiscal year to the new calendar year
“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I…
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Triumphs of Faith
Faith that increaseth – walking in light.
Hope that aboundeth – happy and bright.
Love that is perfect – casting out fear
These will ensure you a happy new year.
Peace in the savior – rest at his feet.
Smile in his countenance – radiant and sweet.
Joy in his presence – christ ever near.
These will bring you a happy new year.
Carrie Judd Montgomery
Lamentations 3:22-27
Seven steps
- Relationship: reaffirm your relationship with God. Micha 6:8
- Review: reflect on what has hindered your spiritual growth. Psalm 139:23-24
- Repent: request forgiveness and forgive yourself as well. 1 John 1:9
- Refresh: realize there is hope for and in the future. Jeremiah 29:11
- Renew: recognize a new perspective other than your own. Romans 12:2
- Resolve: receive your purpose and prepare ahead. Phillipians 3:14
- Record: remember to read and write if able. JMWP
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