CALM for my 'JUSTICE SEEKING SOUL'

... in order for me to "Remain CALM", I must speak out

I cannot sit STILL and allow what last week's national decision

puts into action in this country to just go unnoticed ...

while half celebrate & the other half literally mourn

And this is only one of the many issues that will be going into affect in

2025

with profound impact and injustices

but what

"If Jesus was an Immigrant" 
(written by an immigrant to the United States, fact verified by my immigration attorney) shared with permission by the author

"Jesus would never qualify for any of the categories of visa status to legally immigrate to America. He doesn't have a PhD or Masters level education. He doesn't have family relation. He's not marrying a US citizen. He's poor and probably couldn't afford the paperwork, if He did have a category.  If Jesus had money, He could start his own company for a minimum of $150,000 (USD) and apply for an EB 2 visa. If He had $800,000 to $1,050,000 (USD) He could skip to a Green card with the EB 5 investor visa.  He might qualify for a clergy/religious visa, but He would have to have a track record of working 2 years in an established church. It would have to be verified as a "real" church, not just some new unheard of religion, and have 501c non profit registration in the U.S. Then there is the fact He is a Jew, and could have been sent back like Anne Frank and other Jews being persecuted who would ultimately die because the US wouldn't let her and the ship of Jews escaping Germany in.  So that leaves asylum. In which case He must wait 5 to 7 years for a hearing to prove His case. Is He REALLY being persecuted? 98% of asylum applicants are denied by conservative judges.  What if Jesus was a DACA kid, if Mary and Joseph brought Him here as a child to escape King Herod trying to kill Him? He would have been happy to receive status and grace from a president in 2012 that created a visa category for Him. But then another would come along in 2017 and rip away DACA status and try to end the program. He would now be in legal limbo, being used as a pawn for political gain and He wouldn't know from one day to the next if He was going to be torn away from His family and deported to somewhere He never lived. And separated from His family that brought Him to the US. He would be worried for His parents who chose to bring Him here for a better life, and pray that the citizens of America forgive them. He would pray for new laws that would allow a pathway to citizenship for His parents and Himself. He would be sad that most of the people who fight against pathways to citizenship or "amnesty" ie forgiveness are the ones that follow His religion.  If Jesus were deported to El Salvador, Haiti, Afghanistan, Venezuela or any other dangerous country, He would probably be ok, because He's Jesus. He can make Himself fish and loaves out of thin air. But what about the others that aren't Jesus, the ones that need help, a home, refuge, someone to welcome and not reject them?  "But we can't save everyone". I know, but what would He ask of us to do? I earnestly ask you to consider this, and consider if the Son of Man has no room at the Inn, or no way to fit into a U.S. visa category, maybe we do need to think about immigration reform, other than just "deport everyone". "

By the way, this "immigrant author" is not from south of the border, but north from Canada.
Those south of the border, even have more difficulties, and there are some from those countries with even more restrictions,hardships, and impossibilitiesbut they are willing or forced to take the risk for their freedom and their lives.
I thought about writing by own "IF JESUS ..." but when I read the above by S. AdamsI knew I could not capture the complexities as well as "you" have. 
Thank you for writing this & sharing to try to gain empathy, from your own experience & standing in the gap to fight & speak out for others.
IF ONLY
the others fortunate enough to be born inside the borders of this country understood and would come to empathize with this nightmare about to be unleashed upon "families" similar yet worse than the tragedy of those 
"SEPARATED"book by Jacob Soboroff previous Film; recent Film 
"Welcoming the Stranger"World Reliefbook by Matthew Soerens & Jenny Yang
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In my opinion
MASS DEPORTATION
defies the very foundation of this country,
of our ancestors, my grandparents
(from England, Ireland, France & Sweden)
and what can be read on the
the Statue of Liberty
which states,
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
{I'm pretty sure that God's Word, the Bible speaks to this also}
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More importantly,
what would you do if this was someone in your family?
someone you love or someone you know well?
what will you do?
if it's your neighbor, or someone from your church, 
or your community & state? 
What if it were you?

Will you just turn away, look away & allow this to happen?
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WOMEN OF WELCOME

"... a community dedicated to diving into the whole of scripture to understand God's heart for the immigrant and refugee. We believe God calls us to a deep love for the vulnerable, the marginalized, and the forgotten. Together we're on a journey to understand biblical hospitality in an authentic way."

Since I returned from being a missionary (my heart and I never really stopped missional). I chose to stay connected and one of the ways was to receive emails and continual information from organizations and ministries from people like these with a heart for all people.
Hopefully, I can become more engaged and involved again soon.
I want to not just do Bible Studies,(although I highly recommend theirs and other studies)pray and read books, including the Bible,if I'm not going to put what I read into actionand practice the love & grace of Jesus Christ outside of my family or church family or  with those that are like me, or that I am comfortable with ... but with ALL who Jesus calls "our neighbors"I need to be stretched and stand up for all that I believe
How to Help?Immigration Information
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"The Top 5 Immigration Myths Debunked"
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Dear People,
You need to open your eyes and see the truth
Not what you have been led to believe through deception
Things are not as you've been told by social media platforms
and even leaders, especially if money & power are involved
Open your hearts and your minds.
Let's be more like Jesus!

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I never realized how important these 2 books would become to my life:
(1) "Be the Bridge" Pursuing God's Heart ... by Latasha Morrison
and
(2) "Rest for the Justice Seeking Soul"by Rev. Dr. Susan K. Williams Smith,
who "has CREATED a life-giving book that will sustainthose who are seeking new sources of strength in this challenging time."
and now there are so many more.
[excerpts]
"We are instructed (in Amos 5:6-9) to "seek the Lord and live." ...

... "On this day (and every day), we pray, O God, that we remember the purpose for which You put us here. The arms of evil are too short to fight You; strengthen our arms so that we can sap evil of its strength. Stand with us as we affirm our faith in You and our determination to fight back against evil for the sake of the "least of these"(Matthew 25:40), who desperately need to know You are real. Help us to go out today and "hope" somebody." (2)

"Lord, help us to come alongside our brothers and sisters as their hearts and eyes are opened. Equip us to serve as worthy guides on this journey [to "be the bridge"] ["where we were silent on issues of injustice, we now commit to speaking up boldly for biblical justice in our land"].Help us offer them grace and love as they are learning Your truth, just as we would want people to be gracious and loving toward us."(1) Kristin Hemingway & Latisha Morrison

the part between the [insert] is from another prayer in this liturgy
YES
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
What is Jesus speaking to you?
how I wish I could help you understand 
but until you "walk in their shoes" or
realize the privilege you have been afforded
thanking God because of where you were born and
know that it was nothing you did, or 'they' didn't
and nothing that they had a choice over, but a dream 
to hold on to and a chance for many to live
"with liberty and justice for all"
That's what Jesus would want, 
now what will HE do through you?
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It has been a week now, and we cannot turn back the hands of time
but we can begin to seek justice
by not allowing this to
happen
and
take a stand
so that we can remain
CALM
with
JESUS
in each immigrant because
He was an immigrant! He was a Refugee!
(other Biblical immigrants)Biblical Archaeology
Jesus is our Refuge!

STILL ... CALM

Better said
CALM
is 
STILL 
my 2024 One Word
however
it is far from being reached
and quite the challenge
it has become to
Remain
CALM

 

Honestly, it is the furthest word from my life, or how 2024 has been going, and this "gratitude" month has me stalled in wondering how to give thanks for the CALM - any CALM. Yet from the beginning of this month, CALM is not to be found. In fact, I sense that God purposed this One Word for just this very reason and for this very season, hoping that all the previous months might prepare me better for remaining CALM. 

CALM - no matter what - seems to be what I need (and so many others) in this time yet finding our CALM just does not seem possible anymore and each day it looks further and further from the horizons of our lives. Yet I believe that we serve a God that takes the impossible and turns it right around, making it possible. I certainly understand why God spoke this One Word into 2024 for me. I'm really holding on and trying to hold on for CALM to come and be a part of me before 2024 ends to face 2025, yet instead "fear" seems to be creeping in and causing me to be even more unsettled. Trust me, I don't want that word to be my next One Word for 2025, however, I'm thinking that I do have an inkling of one. Often, I have thought perhaps CALM was meant to be my One Word for 2025 and I jumped the 'gun' on it. CALM seems to have eluded me. (I hope that's the right word or use of it). I am sure that others around me would not tell you that I seem more CALM after spending 2024 with seeking all I can about CALM.

Yes, CALM eludes me! (I actually found this used like this in someone's poem)

I don't think that I have processed the One Word CALM like I do with the weekly One Words yet.*Forgive me if I have & just forgotten; so bear with me revisiting my One Word study of 

CALM

"Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity. 2. (n.) To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds. 3. (n.) To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions. 4. (super.) Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed. 5. (super.) Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech. "

I'm quietly watching all these definitions play out throughout 2024.
I think my own personal choice of definition
might have been #2 or #4
however
I am definitely being awakened to them all.
Which definition do you think of for CALM?
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I think it was when I received an *email from Ann Voskamp at the end of October
that I decided that I should have spent more time just with my
One Word: CALM
*"5 Secrets to CALMING, Comforting Prayer"
(sigh)
this is where I want to be like Ann
in that
SACRED PRAYER
that SACRED PLACE with
God

If you've ever met or seen Ann in person,
she appears like the CALM person
I'd like to be (like).
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It was around this same time, I received another email from CrossWalk
"Your Daily Prayer"
(although I frustrate in these emails because you don't get the 🙏without clicking over to their site).
"A Prayer for Serenity and Inner CALM through Turmoil"Isaiah 43:2
Earlier in October, I received this:

in my "Jesus Calling" emails that alternate between Sarah Young's books
I really like "Jesus Always" but this onewas enough for the whole of Octoberto hold on to & keep my heartCALM
orso I thoughtuntilNovembercame
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There are plenty of verses that contain
CALM
(or a form of the word)229 according to one source
Bible Hub says:(18 occurrences) 
35 verses from The Voicewhich are part of that first search of 229
for now I choose
Psalm 62:8
that goes with the image above
but "Jesus Always" has others like these words
which spoke to me from God

... "I want you to depend on Me not only in stormy circumstances {and there have been plenty} but when the skies of your life are CALM. {that's easier to do but too often we don't} This is a daily discipline - preparing you for whatever lies ahead. It is a source of great Joy. Relying on Me involves staying in communication with Me: an extraordinary privilege. This rich blessing provides you with strength, encouragement, and guidance. When you stay in touch with Me, you know you are not alone. As you walk in the Light of My Presence, I help you rejoice in Me all day long. {IF only} Depending on Me is a most joyful way to live." Sarah Young, Jesus Always - Matthew 7:24-27; Psalm 89: 15-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

November 6th, 7th, 15th & December 29th 
share other messages with 
CALM
I needed the 2 on November 6th & 7th
which brought me back to refocusing on my 2024
One Word
CALM
right when I truly needed to be surrounded
CALMLY
"The One who takes hold of your hand and
CALMS your fears is 
the Living God!" ...
... "Rejoice as you ponder this astonishing truth."...
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Stay CALM
Remain CALM
Be CALM
STILL
He's got this
today, tomorrow and always!
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Even though the One Word for this week has been
EXPECT
well, I just EXPECT the CALM 
and 
Jesus knows exactly how to bring
His CALM
in the middle of a storm
🎵"Jesus CALMS the Storm"🎵
or even when the skies are blue
He is with you
and the dark becomes light
in His Presence, in His Peace
so
just Be 🎵STILL🎵& Know ...
the 
CALM
because
🎵HE IS🎵Worship Him Only!
WHO?
JESUS CHRIST
the only King!
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Note: Yes, I did share this back here (which wasn't too long ago) oh Lord, short memory too.

FOCUS: October ONE WORDS

For the month of OCTOBER , these will be the 4 One Words for us to "Focus" on:

FREEDOM

this week of October 6

RENEW

the week of October 13

TRUST

the week of October 20

ANCHORED

the week of October 27

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I will be doing only one post for the month (similar to September)

only I will just add the next 

ONE WORD

of the week and do it briefly here

with Scripture(s) for the One Word Focus

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1st Week

 

FREEDOM

the week of October 6

But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives FREEDOM, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. James 1:25 NIV

"... FREEDOM equals wide open spaces & no boundaries ...& make any decision we want, yes?"CCR"... how we misdefine FREEDOM"

Galatians 5:13 NIV; 1 Corinthians 6:12; John 8 :31-32 NIV; 2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV "Jesus, in obeying You, I find FREEDOM."

FOCUS TIP:"This week, when you feel stuck in a situation ...remember the word FREEDOMand know that because of Jesus,you are free to be who you were meant to be."
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{might I suggest going to p.155 (?) "Taking Inventory" to do FREEDOMat the end of this week, instead of at the end of all 4} 😏💓😉
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{my photo as I RENEW this week}

* RENEW *

the week of October 13

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 ESV

1 Corinthians 2:16 ESV; Romans 12:2 ESV; 1 Peter 1:13 ESV; Philippians 4:8 ESV "Jesus, RENEW my mind and restore my thoughts." 🙏🏼 "... as we focus on the word RENEW... try to capture our negative thoughts and recalibrate our mind into thoughts of love and gratefulness." [CCR's 🙏🏼 & Focus Tip]

Great suggestion in the Focus Tip to help us form a habit of doing this regularly,not just this week.
Perhaps doing the "Taking Inventory" nowwill further help us focus, while it's freshin our minds, along with the scriptureswe find containing our One WordRENEW
Isaiah 40:31
is my favorite RENEW scripture

{my photo with eagle}perched above in the tree onLake Louisefrom my view at the bottom of our hill{not the one I saw in flight, or with my verse}
Now to FOCUS on all CCR has to share on RENEW
as we RENEW our thoughts
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[image credit: YV]

TRUST

the week of October 20

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my TRUST in you. Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8 NIV

The other Scriptures to go with the devo are:

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV; Psalm 56:3 NIV; Psalm 121:3 NIV; Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV "Jesus, lead the way. I TRUST You."

Ready for this one. TRUST has been an issue in my life, far too long.
I'm still learning, but reluctant to TRUST people.
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LAST WEEK

[image credit: TC3 a YV Bible plan]

I just love the image, so I had to use it.

ANCHORED

the week of October 27

This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God's inner sanctuary. Hebrews 6:19 NLT

One of my sources only listed 9 verses with the One Word ANCHOREDbut there are 25 for ANCHORwhich includes those 9minus the key verse above.
CCR's devotional begins with this strong start:

"ANCHORED. This word is so strong. The placement of our ANCHOR reveals the place of our TRUST, hope, peace, strength, joy, compassion and sustenance. What we tie ourselves to reveals what we believe can sustain us." ...

Looking forward to this One Word being
ANCHORED
this week in my life and yours
in Jesus
where we place our ANCHOR and TRUST

Romans 5:5 NIV; Psalm 62:5-6 ESV; Psalm 5:11 NIV; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NLT

Only seems right for ANCHORED to follow TRUST
in our One Words for October!
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"Dear Jesus,thank You for being the protector of our FREEDOM and our lives. ...When my thoughts begin to wander,RENEW my mind and lead meback to You. Thank You for graciously leading mein all moments.Will You help me TRUST Your ways,even when I don't understand them?God, You are dependable and sure;help me ANCHOR myself in Youso that I will not be tossedby the waves of life. ..."In Jesus' name,
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Time for "Taking Inventory"
if you haven't been doing each one with that 
One Word each week
but finish because November is starting
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I especially like the 3rd question for ANCHORED:
When focused on the wordANCHORED,did you find that you were putting yourTRUSTin someone or somethingthat wasn't solid?
{a long time ago, and I changed to the only One}yet if I'm not careful, it can be someone or something,so I stay in God's Word, RENEW my mind daily & PRAY
"The ANCHOR Holds"
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Please share in comments each week.
What stood out to you or your favorite quote or verse(s) with the One Word?
or
just whatever comes to you from the devotional or God
Thank you.
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See you back here each week(I hope) God willing.
{I might forget or run short of time, so if it's not done on Sun. like usual,just give me some Grace & a prayer, so it will be filled in soon}
and continue on in your devotional 😉

FREEDOM on a FALL DAY

My FALL ReCap

{One of the six that came to wish me}
Happy

October 9th, 2024
your special day
so then I read Roy Lessin's post with this

[photo credit Marina Bromley]

"Life's Highest Purpose"

was published on Meeting in the Meadow

which certainly seems like the perfect way to begin a new decade of life

and be thankful for the life and purpose God gave me years ago

that allows me 

FREEDOM

to live the rest of my life

better

"Trust (ing) Him fully, follow (ing) Him completely, (to) please Him whole-heartedly and never look back." - Roy Lessin

as I pray(ed) the "Morning Moment of Prayer" from Sue Boldt

[image credit: SueBoldt.com]


I waited and watched
as the Lord came and shared with me
throughout this day of celebration
with new
FREEDOM
enjoying every moment that I could
on this beautiful autumn day!
{this truly, in itself, is a gift from God, as others are facing the impact of yet anotherimpending hurricane (filled with tornadoes) as it comes ashore in theFlorida peninsula with such devastating destruction}
Hurricane Milton following Hurricane Helene

Much PRAYER needed for so Many!🙏

Finding FREEDOM to be the One Word this week designated or "fall"-ing during this moment in time, I also find to be a significant timing of God as I begin yet a new decade, a new year of my life, with so many challenges and a unique difference than where I thought my life might be at this time. Facing days on end with little FREEDOM yet living in a place that affords much FREEDOM. Finding that FREEDOM is on the line in so many places and so many ways in this critical time.

FREEDOM is a prominent theme throughout the world at this time, but particularly in the nation that has been given so many "freedoms" (the one in which I have the privilege to have been born and raised in) and my own father fought in WW II to preserve our freedom (and in fact, he was a POW). I treasure & give thanks for the many people who have given their lives to defend our country as I watch other nations in the world fight for their freedom; and people (especially women) that are losing so many of their freedoms. This world is in "desperate" need of Jesus, as Savior, and for their Rescuer and Deliverer. Even many who already claim to be Christian.

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Today is also World Mental Health Day.  Many are desperate also to have FREEDOM in this area of their lives. We need God's healing touch in so many areas of our lives, yet mental health is one that definitely affects more families than we realize. All of us need to guard our mental health at different times, in different seasons, and in different ways - for ourselves & our families. This is a FREEDOM most of us take for granted until or unless something happens that causes us to pause and know that we need to take care of our minds and our mental health (emotional health too) along with our physical health and spiritual health.  

FREEDOM is such a powerful word! 

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"Freedom"

is also a popular song at this time

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There are 194 verses that contain the word

FREEDOM

according to one source in various versions

Bible Hub shows 45 occurrences only

"...but where the spirit of the Lord is,

there is FREEDOM"

When I began this blog post, I had something else in mind ... but then the day's interruptions happened and I lost my FREEDOM of my day and the FREEDOM to continue writing yet I really wanted to share how beautiful I found October 9th and the opportunity I was given to enjoy a day of FREEDOM (mostly) from my day to day responsibilities (a special "gift" from the other caregiver) ...  

So I began my day with God; and then I opened cards & "gifts" from a dear sweet friend that never forgets me on this day; & a few texts & an invite from my sister to go out to lunch (which wasn't possible) and a chat with my daughter and wishes from her children ... and a few belated ones today. Since I don't do social media, other than here, sometimes I miss out, but it's ok. Even one of my cousins, who moved further north & so I have not seen her, sent me a message wishing me well. Also received cards from the caregiver above, our fur baby, and one from Sam (purchased by his caregiver, 'cuz Sam doesn't do cards ever) and a special friend of his. 

After the beginning of the day, I took many "fall photos" and spent glorious times outside with God & my deer family delighted me in the early evening with their precious greeting. 

But in my in between moments, I read from 3 books on "aging" ... "Aging Well" by June Hunt; "Beauty of Aging: Growing Older with Grace, Gratitude and Grit" by Karen O'Connor and "Healing Your Grief about Aging ..." (Growing Older with Confidence, Meaning and Grace" {so there's a correlation for you ... with this blog post ... and the mental health issue (inserted) (lol)} 

Perhaps I need prayer for my adjustments into this new decade of life; my insecurities, fears, and health issues yet I really am "trusting God" more fully (the Marina Bromley image for Roy Lessin's "Meeting in the Meadow") and although I did not meet with God in a meadow, I did in our beautiful 7 acres of woods & pines and with some time gazing out onto Lake Louise with sheer delight that God meets us wherever we are - even in our daily caregiving; job; family responsibilities & chores; meals; all aspects of our daily living, if we just invite Him in and acknowledge His Presence with us - wherever we are; even when we might be the one needing care and service: bed-ridden or hospice or home care; or just not doing well & need a helping hand to make it through the day. We all are aging, from the minute we are born and each day in our life, is one more day closer to our death, but for those of us who know Jesus & have accepted His gift of salvation, we are one day closer to an eternal life with Him. I pray you and your loved ones & friends know Jesus! Please keep mine in your prayers! Thank you.

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I looked at quotes and chose this one, in closing:

(of course, Bible Verses are best)

"True FREEDOM is achieved through death" 

~Steven Magee

{some don't agree}

but this one 

"The price of FREEDOM is death"

~Malcolm X

which definitely is true (IMO)

 because Jesus Christ

paid the price of death

so that

we can have our

FREEDOM

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Hope you are able to find true

FREEDOM

in Christ

and on any "fall" day

may you enjoy

the warm

Autumn Sonshine

of knowing this

FREEDOM

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[began this in the morning & finally finished just in time for my 6pm normal publishing]

on the day after the 9th

10-10

2024

[John 10:10 was the Verse of the day, but there is FREEDOM in this, too]

Yesterday, I searched each book of the Bible for 10:9 verses!

Try it sometime for your birthday date (not the year) LOL

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I have some AUTUMN photos that I took 

but was unable to upload here

{I was able to add 3 here & my next blog post}

except for my sweet little deer friend, 

but no beautiful fall colors in that one.

BEAUTY in a FALL LIKE DAY

[credit image: Marina Bromley; Roy Lessin]

(Meet Me in the Meadow)

When I saw this today, September 30th

I just had to share the image and the link to Meet Me in the Meadow
{one of my favorite places to "Meet" with the Lord}
and because it's copyrighted (I'm sure) it can not remain on my blog
but the verse was Psalm 23:5 NKJV (just one portion of it)
however it's Roy Lessin's words that I want to capture
on the FALL photo

"His oil heals and soothes, CALMS and relieves and causes His face to shine upon you." Roy Lessin

There it is my 2024 One Word
CALM
and in case I have to remove the image of "Autumn Leaves" 
here are some from northern Minnesota
{the leaves have not changed yet where I live}

Yes ... the BEAUTY of Autumn

brings me 

AWE

and 

CALM

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"How do we pursue BEAUTY in the Lord - ...?"
[the beginning of the last paragraph in this week's devotion by CCR]
And CCR has a BEAUTIFUL answer
before and after this sentence
"BEAUTY from the inside out, that is His heart."
followed by the last sentence of this devotion that captures
the essence of 
BEAUTY
just like the fall for me
{I can never get enough!}
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Be sure to follow the link to "Meet Me in the Meadow" and especially read the Prayer.
Perfect for me ... and the start of this week, as we turn the page to
OCTOBER 2024
and I have one week (9 days) to enjoy the last days of being 69
heading into a new decade
of the 70s
(oh my)
{definitely not a day I want to celebrate}
yet fall has a way of making my heart want to sing 
May I find more 
CALM
in the autumn of my life
and the rest of 2024

[image credit: Sue Boldt]
into
BEAUTY 
in His Heart