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Inviting Holiness Leviticus 11:45 (NIV?) “I am the LORD, who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.” God calls us to imitate His holiness, but His holiness is difficult for us to fully comprehend. We see many of God’s attributes expressed in other ways. We know people we consider to be wise, and from observing them, we can imagine a wise God. We see the ocean roar and lightning flash, and we can imagine a powerful God. We see the love of parents for their children, and we can imagine God’s love for us. But no person or act of nature is holy, so we can only know about holiness from observing how God has acted through the ages. We see it in His perfect consistency and absolute righteousness. We see it in Jesus’ life of love and sacrifice. We see it in the abundant way the Holy Spirit fills us and guides us. Nothing in our lives escapes His invitation to holiness. So, in everything—your relationships, your business dealings, and your recreation—seek to be holy, because He is holy and has called you to be holy, too. THINK ABOUT IT If you asked your family and friends whether your actions were holy, what would they say? What words and actions reflect Christ, and which ones fall short? PRAYER Heavenly Father, I choose Your best! Teach me to walk in paths of righteousness and to honor Your Word. Keep me far from deception, and deliver me from temptation. My desire is to live uprightly before You, to be pleasing in Your sight, and to fulfill all You created me to do. Holy Spirit, give me an understanding heart and the discernment to recognize the truth. In Jesus’ name, amen. Blessings, Pastor Allen Jackson Blessings and ((hugs)) (aka: GranmaTerri) ~Michigan~USA~ Chris?ian Music Fes?ival Praising God and Blessing Others through Music Continual Hope But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. Psalm 71:14 Graphic/Tubes Group Shares Font: BibleScrT Non-Profit Disclaimer July 13, 2015 Personal Use Only
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IM Letter by: GTCreations-2021 song: Mary's Song by: Mark Leland Happy "Son"day! and Happy Mother's Day to All the Mom's and to the Dad's that have had to be both Mom & Dad It's a beautiful sunny 58 degrees here in west Michigan, hope you All are well and that you gave great day. Blessings and ((hugs)) (aka: GranmaTerri) ~Michigan~USA~ Chris?ian Music Fes?ival Praising God and Blessing Others through Music GranmaTerri Creations Lady Of Grace - March 2021 font: Silk Script tube by: CJ tut: Wild Roses Tutorial by: Elizabeth H
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Day 131: Happy Mother’s Day ~ A Mother’s Calling May 11, 2025 by Marsha G. Richards Proverbs 31:28, 30-31 “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her… Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Let’s face it, mothering is hard, perhaps the hardest thing a woman does her entire life. So much is at stake as she tries to steer her charges towards being obedient, respectable, motivated, hard-working, God-honoring human beings. Mothers today have the benefit of machines to do a lot of the chores and the availability of take-out when they are too tired to cook, but there is a burden many bear that is not always obvious to others. Besides all the emotional, physical, and spiritual facets of motherhood, women today live under the weight of expectations—trying to meet the expectations and approval of others. Many fall into a perfectionistic, performance-based acceptance trap or the trap of comparing themselves, their homes, and their children to others. Dear women, we are daughters of the King! Let us not fall into that trap but, rather, be grace-filled women, fulfilling our uniquely designed roles as mothers and grandmothers, not allowing the enemy to tear down what the Lord has built up and is continuing to work in us. God has confidence in us, and He has equipped us for this. What we are instilling in our children and grandchildren—all the love, encouragement, and training in righteousness—are parts of the priceless inheritance that will be passed down to those kids. Almost daily, as I scroll through Facebook, I see examples of the rich inheritance already passed down, evidenced by the many tributes given to moms who are no longer with us. What we do today in the lives of our children and grandchildren counts immeasurably—even after we are gone and no longer here to see it—having an impact on the generations to come. To all of you moms, who give so selflessly each day, stay faithful to the divine task for which God has commissioned you. Cling to God and hold onto the big picture! Enjoy this beautiful song, and may you have a blessed and Happy Mother’s Day! “Far Above Riches” Far above riches, Far above honor, Lasting beauty beyond compare; She is nobler, She is more precious. Treasure this one whose life we share. Woman of honor, Priceless companion, Wife and mother and faithful friend, Shepherd and servant, Teacher and helper She lives a love that has no end. Morning and evening, Summer and winter, Ever faithful and glad to share; Touching and lifting, Tenderly giving In her we feel our Father’s care. God of all comfort, Fountain of blessing, Ever loving in all You do, Thank You for giving Far above riches. Gladly we lift our praise to You! Father God, on this special day set aside to honor mothers, we ask for Your divine touch upon us. May each mother reading this be granted a special blessing, and may all of the work of her hands be remembered in Your sight. Let her example to her children be a guiding force in their lives, and may her love, wisdom, and instruction in righteousness be passed down to her family and other mothers for many generations to come. For Your sake we pray. Amen. ~ lyrics by Ken Bible ?Copyright 2025 Marsha Richards / All Rights Reserved Have a very Blessed Mother's Day, ((hugs)) (aka: GranmaTerri) ~Michigan~USA~ Chris?ian Music Fes?ival Praising God and Blessing Others through Music Mother’s Day Is Mother's Day is when everybody waits on mother and she pretends she doesn't mind the extra work. No Tutorial ~ My Own Creation My New Scrolling Letters Here Graphic/Tubes Group Shares Artist: FTU Scrap Elements By Bev.Free Font: 2Peas Gimme Coffee Non-Profit Disclaimer May 9, 2012
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