#a burden shared

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Ch 90 is UP!!

Summary:            

Kylo Ren was supposed to go to Jakku to find  information on Luke's whereabouts, but the Force-sensitive girl in the  slaver's auction was too interesting to leave behind. Rey has only  ever known the life of a slave on Jakku, bought and sold from master to  master, but the mysterious and terrifying creature who now owns her is  like no master she's ever had before.

          Chapter 90: A Burden Shared            (excerpt below)

  Kylo woke at his alarm, and after turning it off with a groan he lay still and stared at the ceiling. There was much to do today, and so his mind immediately started buzzing as it worked to compartmentalize everything: There was more research to do and missions to plan, he would need to find time to train, and he would need to meet with Hux and Phasma to update them on what he and the Knights were doing. As much as he hated the general, if he and the Knights found the Resistance base while out doing groundwork he would need the First Order to be informed so they could be ready to strike with full force.  

    Breathing in deeply and letting out a long sigh, Kylo decided to schedule that meeting before training. No doubt Hux would get his blood boiling and he would need the release.

    With that thought, Kylo got up with a huff and headed to the ‘fresher to shower. (Continue on AO3)

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Chapter 1: The Auction  ＊／＊ Chapter 89: Olive Branch 

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Read "A Burden Shared", a new science fiction short story by Jo Walton about the easing of pain.

What we do for one another is a mystery.

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Read "A Burden Shared", a new science fiction short story by Jo Walton about the easing of pain.

What we do for one another is a mystery.

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New Post has been published on https://www.crownofcompassion.org/2019/12/26/spiritual-paralysis-helps-no-one/

Spiritual paralysis helps no one

“Spiritual paralysis helps no one.  When we leave the results to God, as David did, we can replace our heartache with hope.  So if some Shimei is kicking you while you’re down, find comfort as you stand in David’s shadow.”- Charles Swindoll

“Come ye disconsolate, where’re ye languish; / Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. / Here bring your wounded hearts; here tell your anguish. / Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal.”- Thomas Moore (1831)

Charles Swindoll concludes Chapter 5 of What If . . . God Has Other Plans? as he shares some astute comments on criticism.  The comments first appeared in David Roper’s book A Burden Shared.  Criticism:

always comes when we least need it

seems to come when we least deserve it

comes from people least qualified to give it

frequently comes in a form that’s least helpful to us

Consequently, Pastor Swindoll observes, either you allow spiritual paralysis to set in, or you let unfair criticism fuel your journey.  Therefore, the author offers four practical suggestions on  how to respond to unfair criticism.

1.  Ask God to give you a tougher hide.  If you hike in an area with thorns, wearing flip-flops is futile.  Yet, even it you wear your thickest boots, some thorns still pierce the sole.  thus, when dealing with thorny people – especially in the ministry world – you need a tougher hide.  Hence, commit to reading and meditating on God’s Word.  Because doing so not only deepens your faith, but toughens your hide!

2.  Remember that God is fully aware and engaged, even when He seems silent.  It’s easy to forget this truth when you’re under attack.  As a result, affirm the truth that the Lord’s present in the middle of your ordeal.  Cultivate an awareness of His presence.

3.  Rely on God’s grace to make things right.  Perhaps, as David surmised, the Lord will look at what’s happening to you and bring full relief.  Pastor Swindoll calls that ‘grace-thinking.’  So, when you deal with Shimei-type people, rely on God’s grace.

4.  Find comfort by resting in God’s mercy.  In conclusion, Pastor Swindoll offers these words of comfort: “Mercy is God’s ministry to the miserable.  Sit down, lean back, and rest in His mercy.”

Today’s question: What Scriptures help you counter spiritual paralysis?  Please share.

Tomorrow’s blog: “The need for second chances in life”

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Minute Devotions: An easy yoke

Minute Devotions: An easy yoke

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28‭-‬30 NKJV

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Minute Devotions: A burden shared.

Minute Devotions: A burden shared.

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ – Galatians 6:2

One of the greatest blessings in life is having people around you that love you and care for you. People that champion you and will be there to support you when you need it. When Moses had to keep his arms raised all night to win the battle, it was only through the support of Aaron, his brother, and Hur, a companion,…

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