This week has been both a let down and a joy.
Erin’s Christmas present did not get shipped in time. But she did enjoy coming over Christmas Eve and playing with Mickey. Brandon is so enjoying his ear pods. Mickey has grown a bit in just a week. Guess that means he’s happy ๐
I shared with John via email that I have been struggling with images that keep popping into my head at the oddest of times. And I feel the need to share with you all as well. It’s not sexual things popping into my head but rather dreams/images of Brandon or Angie being killed in a car wreck. It’s wearing me down emotionally. Please pray that they freaking go away before I go bonkers!
But as I sit here on this rainy Sunday I am in awe of what God has done this week.
Allow me share a small story. I shared this image to my Facebook story the other day…
And last night I got a call from an old friend from high school. We haven’t talked since school but he reached out to me last night to share his story with me by calling via Facebook Messenger. What a humbling experience to hear him thank me for the inspirational things I post. By the grace of God my friend is two years clean and sober from alcohol! As with any addiction it almost cost him everything…his wife, kids and job. He surrendered his life and has had no desire for alcohol at all! What a pleasure it was to chat with an old friend for over an hour on the phone hearing him talk about his wife, cooking and his relationship with God.
I also had the honor of explaining circumcision to some of the guys at work after Big Dee read from his Bible app the other day. He didn’t understand the spiritual aspect of it.
Brandon keeps sending me Snaps ๐
Some of them are precious and some are down right hilarious looking๐คช
He wanted to watch the second chapter of It. But he didn’t want to watch it Friday night so he wouldn’t have nightmares but then he overslept and couldn’t watch it. I’m glad he didn’t see it. It was harder than the first one to watch. But there was one good part in the whole movie and that was at the end when they are chilling in the lake after defeating the evil alien clown and loosing one of their friends during the battle.
It was a scene of the love of friends. A group hug as one started crying over the loss of that friend. It reminded me of my friends from Camp of the Pines where I counseled all those years ago. We are friends forever. And if one is hurting we all hurt. Trust me if we all could be with that person during their hurt there WOULD be the biggest group hug.
Then I watched the new movie Overcomer, the new Kendrick brother’s movie. You know the brothers who made Fireproof, Courageous, Flywheel, Facing the Giants and War Room. Overcomer is a great addition as it focuses on the power of forgiveness. This is one of those films you do not want to miss!
I did get to talk with Angie Friday for a little while. She has been sick for the past week with some stomach bug. She could not keep any food down, missed a few days of work and pretty much missed a whole day as she slept trying to recoup. She is doing better now thank goodness! I have missed her sweet voice. She and her boys had a good Christmas despite her feeling ill. And I have so thankful for their time together!
Guess who I am going to see in February…
This will be my 15th time to see Stryper live๐๐๐๐ค
I’m already excited!!
As we look towards the new year I will continue with the Daily Inspiration posts and hope I don’t miss a day or something like I did this year. So I apologize for the slight error and will have two posts on the 31st.
On the first I am starting a men’s Bible Study on the You Version Bible app if any men want to join in here is the link…
I would like to read Fight Devotional For Men with you.
https://bible.com/p/21134693/c19c30a455fd2d167fc219720824e814
I wish everyone a safe New Year’s and do not party to hard!
Oh yeah…I saw this and thought of you Steve ๐๐๐๐น๐น๐น
Still praying bro!
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Thanks John!
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Hey Stu! Terrible getting dreams like that. Still praying for you! I love that cartoon!๐๐น I think Muffin actually grinned. Or maybe I’m spending too much time indoors.๐ค Enjoy the remainder of your day!๐๐ธโโ
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Yeah, those dreams are terrible!!
Glad you like the cartoon ๐
Enjoy the rest of chilly day too ๐ฅถ
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Sounds like those dreams are a deliberate attack of satan brother. Have added that to my prayers for you.
Chilly? Not at all. Cold maybe. Freezing yes. Bone numbing definitely!๐๐๐น๐น๐โโ
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I agree I’m under attack. It’s a new one for me and painful. He will try anything to keep us off guard.
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Stryper ?!!!! ๐๐ป
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Yep ๐
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That’s fantastic!!!
Stuart, I used to love watching scary movies. I can’t anymore. I started having horrible nightmares, anxiety and I couldn’t forget certain images/parts in the movies. I started having problems in real life with flashbacks and still to this day, things haunt me. It’s stupid! Something I liked to watch, I can never watch again.
I just saw Overcomer the other night! Good message.
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I can’t wait to see them again ๐
I’m with you. I have a hard time with them too! But I felt I needed to watch it to “keep up” with what the kids are seeing.
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You do?!! Glad I’m not alone. Yeah, sometimes I’ll watch stuff just to watch it and be present with another person. I pay for it though. ๐
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That’s why I watched the movie Overcomer afterwards. To get the bad out!
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Good idea!
Brandon is so funny. ๐
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He’s a trip alright ๐
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Isaiah 54:17. No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises against you in judgement you shall condemn…we stand with you in agreement.
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Thank you Pene’!
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Praying for ya big bro.
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Thanks little sis!
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๐ You’re welcome.
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It sounds like nightmares! The enemy loves tormenting! Praying for you! Loved the pics of your boy! He is a mess!…That devil one!๐ ๐
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I know right! I cracked up when he sent me that one ๐
Thanks for the prayers. These need to end!
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In the name of Jesus, the assignment of the enemy against Stuart and his children are cancelled. Put a wall of angels around them for protection. The blood of Jesus over the mind and imagination of Stuart, washing him clean. Philippians 4:6-7 “6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ” The peace of God guards the hearts and minds of Stuart, Erin and Brandon through Christ! Amen
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Amen! Thank you!
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You are welcome!
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Party time. Excellent
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The dream, say I cancel it, delete it, refuse to accept it, I send send it away change it into nothingness. Make sure all your portals to the spirit world are closed and sealed. This is what I call dream invasion from evil spirits. Replace the dream with one of your own.
Take care. Wishing you a happy, successful and joy filled New Year.
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