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And speaking of dragging my feet...

For the men-folk out there (and those who love to ooh and ahh over displays of talent) I have been wanting to share this channel with you for so long. A few weeks ago they finally made their channel public and I can share the link! https://t.me/smartwoodworking

Trump explains the snake story

Trump Delivers Remarks in Clive, Iowa (October 16, 2023)

Trump Delivers Remarks at Commit to Caucus Event in Adel, Iowa (October 16, 2023)

In the days and weeks to come, seek God, asking Him what He wants you to get concerning preps. He knows your needs best, now and later. Trust Him to provide, even miraculously so, and trust His timing. We've been busy doing a lot of familial activities. In between, we're prepping. I have other commitments when the next couple of Trump rallies air live, but I will do my best to post the videos afterwards. For this Monday, we have another back-to-back. First, Trump spoke in Adel, IA then he spoke in Clive, IA.

Thanks @Terri for sharing 🕊

Beautiful blue skies, white, puffy clouds, cool and breezy weather... The two youngest and I picnicked outside and kept a curious eye on the eclipse (with appropriate glasses, of course). We marvel over His creation! Afterwards, I went inside to make some dandelion tea (sweetened with elderberry honey) then grabbed my camera to take a picture of the skies. Clouds. An ombre display of gray is now our canopy. "Wow. I can't believe how overcast it's become. I'm glad we saw the eclipse," I tell the kids. I hear my youngest whisper, "Thank You, God." Her voice gentle and grateful. My heart swells. Life is good. God is gooder.

The emphasis doesn't need to be on, "Always." The emphasis ought to be on, "in the Lord." Life is full of hardships, scary unknowns, doubt. The Lord knows we need to mourn, groan, ask questions. He's not telling us we shouldn't hurt; He knows there is no joy with the people and circumstances that grieve us. He is telling us that there is joy with Him. You are not alone. He is the balm for an aching heart.

dominance: praying revival into a world on fire - Shannon Guerra I cannot resolve world events... while world leaders strut about a war they helped create to line their own pockets as others pay the ultimate price, I’ve been distracted with the small events in my own territory... Is it enough, though? It’s such a small thing in light of so many unknowns and concerns about the future. We can pray deep and wide, but physically I can only reach so far. ... there’s something visceral and focused about... being an intentional steward, partnering with God to bring restoration. Sometimes I am the creature who needs healing, and if I can get the log out of my own eye it makes a huge difference on a wider scale. This right here, where I can touch, is where I do the most important work. I want people to be unable to drive through Wasilla without being touched by the Lord and encountering bold love from His people. This is my territory, the land He’s made me (and many others) steward of. This is the place I can touch and cultivate. This is where we release Kingdom culture, ignite revival, and prove Who is dominant. The enemy is bent on destruction because chaos and ugliness don’t reflect the glory of God or draw people to Him. But beauty, order, and strength do. So in the midst of chaos, when anything I can do feels so small in comparison to world events, I’m pursuing order and beauty and strength in the areas I can reach. I cannot prepare for all the unknowns, but I can pray for people to encounter God in dreams and visions as I bring order to my own house. I cannot root out evil networks, but I can ask God to invade hardened hearts as I wipe the counters and run another load of laundry and pray for those driving up and down the highway. People are trying to light the world on fire, but what if the fire they get is revival, instead? The globalists and the terrorists – but I repeat myself – think they dominate but they haven’t seen real power yet. They have no idea what comes of the prayers of those who have favor with the King who turns evil on its head: Communities saved. Culture redeemed. Workers of evil brought into the Kingdom of light. What if we prayed that way, and the Lord confronted the perpetrators with the blinding light of a Damascus road experience? Because He does. What if we prayed for those who are fleeing and despairing, and Jesus showed them He is the God who sees? Because He is. It’s another season of sober obedience; our hearts might get hurt in this. But that’s the case in parenting, forgiving, writing, reaching out to others, being a friend, or trying to learn anything new. We might get hurt. None of this is safe or guaranteed. But letting nature take its course and resigning to not doing anything is an insult to the One who gave everything, even when He knew it would hurt. He hasn’t called us to bury our talents and do the safe or easy thing. He’s called us to level up... It might bring the eucatastrophe we didn’t know we could hope for. We can pray for revival in the face of all the threats and posturing, and watch a quiet uprising that lights the world with a different kind of fire – the kind that burns but does not consume. We pray rockets of revival and repentance into hearts everywhere, starting with our own. And the whole world will be changed, and we never saw it coming. https://copperlightwood.com/2023/10/dominance-praying-revival-world-fire.html

For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land. In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace (Psalm 37:9-11) As you go into the weekend, prayerfully ruminate over these godly inspired words written by Shannon Guerra. Do yourself a favor and read her entire article. If you are pressed for time or feeling overwhelmed, below are some poignant highlights. Please know that you will be so thoroughly encouraged by reading her entire article. Lord, bless the soul who reads these words. Bless the beautiful lady who wrote these words. Meet their needs, lift them up, place Your joy deep inside their hearts. Pour into us Your courage, grace, dignity, honor and wisdom. May Your peace overflow abundantly into our lives...

Heavenly Father - Your plans never fail. Your plans are carved meticulously just for us. You know what we need and You’re there, ready to provide. Help us to seek You when the storm clouds crowd our thoughts. Help us see You when the dark creeps in. Help us find Your beauty among the dreadfulness. Help us be still and know. Father, we ask for supernatural protection from all forms of harm, in the name of Jesus. Go with us when we leave and bring us safely back home. Shield our neighbors and neighborhoods from evil, in the name of Jesus. For those reading these words, I pray that You protect them wholly, from all the wiles and plans of evil men. I pray that You cover them with Your grace, mercy and comfort. I pray that You bring them through these storms unscathed. I pray that You give them Your serenity and give them the capacity to help those who have been tossed and rattled. Let them be Your lighthouse in the midst of the wild and unknown. I pray that You provide all that they need abundantly, without limit, without interruption. We ask for You to show us Your truth and grant us Your wisdom. Guide the decisions we make so that our choices please You. Bend our hearts to Yours, and be patient with us as we do our best to follow Your will. Give us protection from the lies, deepen our love for Your truth, and give us the courage to apply it. Lead us away from the distractions of this world. Help us focus on the Things That Matter Most. Too many are separated from You, in desperate need of Your Son. Help us recognize those who are lost and give us the words we need to share the gospel. Hold our tongues from gossiping and disparaging, and especially keep us from being downcast and negative. We surrender pride and haughtiness. We ask for Your help, in the name of Jesus, to choose Hope over fear, to choose trusting You over what we think we know. Father God, the world is on fire. Give us godly discernment as we shift through the piles of information. We need the Holy Spirit to show us how and what and when to pray. Deepen our love for You. Deepen our love for one another. In the precious name of Jesus we pray.