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Intercessor Todd's avatar

"You have two choices with your words: you can bless God and others in speaking life, or you can curse, complain, and compare."

So true!

BTW, having heard your audiobook, I now hear your voice in my head as I read this 🙂

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Janet S Abadir's avatar

Thanks Todd! I love hearing your voice as well! Thanks for your encouragement!

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Jason Ferguson's avatar

This is the best article I’ve read all day today. Thank you for writing this!

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Janet S Abadir's avatar

Thank you Jason! I love meditating on the vast difference between God and man. It leads to worship and awe and humility. (What a daily battle we have against our pride and selfishness!)

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A. Thomas Kozubal's avatar

Good Evening, Doc!

I like this. A lot. Well written and well done, My Friend!

"Worship His greatness, and thank Him for the greatness of gentleness."

This line stuck out to me. I'm often awe-struck at the equality of God's great Justice AND His gentleness - even in His wrath, He remembers mercy. He remembers that He made of stuff I can find on the Table of Elements (throwback High School Chemistry reference!):

"For He Himself knows our form; He remembers that we are but dust." ~Psalm 103:14

Thank You for sharing this, and, on an unrelated yet really important personal note:

ABSOLUTELY NO NEEDLES WIDER THAN 18-GAUGE FOR ME, PLEASE! 😲🤣😉

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Janet S Abadir's avatar

18!! You should insist on smaller than that for numbing injections. I once had a 14 gauge iv and my vein never came back… 😳😂

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A. Thomas Kozubal's avatar

I was trying to look tough. 🤣🤣🤣 24-gauge is the truth. 😉

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Andrea Brown's avatar

In every season of life, I discover something fresh and beautiful about Him. Right now, He feels sweet and patient, always there for me even when I get caught up in the demands of daily life. He gently nudges me, reminding me to let go of the distractions that weigh me down and to draw closer to Him. He most beautiful🙏🏾. Thank you, Janet.

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Janet S Abadir's avatar

So good! Yes He is. What is our purpose? To be near Him. He far outweighs everything in creation.

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Jacquelyn Cochran's avatar

He is so gentle to call us to Himself and provide everything we need for life and godliness. Wonderful article!

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Janet S Abadir's avatar

Thank you Jacquelyn! Praying for God’s blessings on you today, specifically that He will speak and create peace and joy and hope.

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Marsha DeLoach Peets's avatar

This is good stuff. Love this concept. The greatness of gentleness.

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Janet S Abadir's avatar

Thanks Marsha! Yes I find it to be a game-changer.

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