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UNDERSERVED

When someone hurts you or, worse, hurts somebody that you love, revenge can seem appealing. After all…

They were mean.
They were selfish.
They talked behind your back.
They broke a vital promise.
They lied about you.
They criticized you.
They ignored you.
They did the unthinkable.
They walked away.

They deserve to be punished, right? To feel some of that same pain? They deserve a consequence that will not only help them learn, but will be just as severe as the inflicted wounds.

And yet—because God sees things differently, both His standards and tactics can be surprising. And that’s why the apostle Paul, writing to the believers in Thessaloniki, said:

“See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:15‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬

Paul’s words sound a lot like Jesus’ words—to love your neighbor as yourself; to do to others what you’d like them to do to you. (See: Matthew 22:38-40)

God’s ways might not always be easy, but they can always be trusted.

When we choose unforgiveness, hate and anxiety and bitterness will likely take root. But when we choose forgiveness (even though we might need to consider new boundaries), love and peace and reconciliation can flourish.

So, what about you? Have you ever been mean? Have you been selfish? Talked behind someone’s back? Broke a vital promise? Lied, criticized, or ignored? Have you ever decided to give up and walk away?

In our unique-to-us ways, we’ve all let someone down. We’ve disregarded God’s instructions and, instead, created our own instructions. We’ve messed up.

We deserve God’s wrath but, instead, He’s offered us His unconditional love.

Because of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, we didn’t get what we deserve. And even while hanging on that cross, breathing His last earthly breaths, He cried out, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)

Jesus repaid our evil with extreme mercy, leaving us free to conquer evil with good. So today, let’s honor His sacrifice by treating others the way He treated us.

-YouVersion Devotional 11/3/24

Artist & Craft Fair Vendor Friends- local to Grand Strand, what are the best fairs to set up booths? Send me all the info, contacts, links, cost, etc. Trying to do research for our rising Blacksmith Artists.

If you could learn a new thing, trade, business

What would it be?

What’s stopping you?

Today was a beautiful day for forging!! Check out my creations.

Hair slide with pick or the pick would also work well as a letter opener. Simple but beautiful in my eyes.

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Y’all!! I need another trend to try!! I’ve found another part of my calling!! Bringing JOY through laughter!!

So, comment below what my next TREND TRY should be!!! TIA!!

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Need a reason to smile? Here ya go:
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You’re Welcome!! ☺️

Do you have goals? Do you have dreams? Surround yourself with people who will cheer you on, who will challenge you to preserve when it gets hard.

10% of the people in your life want you to succeed
10% don't like you and don't want to see you succeed
80% have no clue what's going on and may not even care

Harsh facts, but so true! I know that personally. But tonight, I want to share about the 10% who want to see my son succeed!!

Tonight, my son learned that his hard work and perseverance paid off!!! After another amazing weekend with his Order of the Arrow Ordeal, he came home to complete is Board of Review and Scout Master Conference.....what does all that mean you might ask? Well, he has now earned the STAR ⭐️ rank and now has the possibility to actually make it to Eagle Scout!!

What am I sharing this?!?! Because not 4 wks ago he lost hope and was ready to give up...on HIS goal of Eagle Scout. But because of the people who have surrounded him and encouraged him.....he's now tracking to actually succeed!!!

So grateful for the leaders of Troop 899 -Scouting America Adam Riedel Michelle Malcolm and our friends and family Heather Phillips Joey F Phillips Lance O'Connor Royce Herron Karin Leonard for loving, caring, supporting, encouraging, listening, and challenging him to push through!!!

To My Future Self! Check out my story or live video!!

Question on behalf of my kid for my PC gaming friends. Can you recommend a good starter gaming PC?