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by Chris Hedges‚ The Unz Review: The ruling by the International Court of Justice was a legal victory for South Africa and the Palestinians‚ but it will not halt the slaughter. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) refused to implement the most crucial demand made by South African jurists: “the State of Israel shall immediately suspend its […]

by Jeffrey Tucker‚ Daily Reckoning: Donald Trump will certainly get the Republican nomination. With that the issue of truth and honesty about what happened on March 13‚ 2020‚ and beyond will likely not be pushed by the executive branch even if Trump wins. No one in his circles wants any talk of this subject‚ even […]

A Prayer to Love Others Well By Ashley Moore "Dear friends‚ let us continue to love one another‚ for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God." – 1 John 4:7‚ NLT I snarled under my breath at his curt response to my email. This wasn't our first less-than-pleasant interaction; we often struggled to get on the same page when working together.  Have you ever found yourself at odds with someone? Maybe you complain to your spouse or a friend about how this person grates on your last nerve. Or perhaps you found yourself unable to see the good in this person‚ overly criticizing their every word and action in your mind.  Does anyone else out there overreact like me‚ going as far as considering ways you might avoid interacting with this person altogether? The truth is the more we engage with others‚ the more inevitable conflict becomes. But we have two options when approaching difficult interactions: we can harbor bitterness or show the love of God. When John wrote his letter to the church there were people who claimed to be prophets and shared false messages in an attempt to turn people against those who preached the good news of Jesus Christ. These people were not only offensive and disruptive but also wrongly teaching the Scriptures. But John did not tell the church to slander these people‚ criticize them‚ or avoid them. He simply reminded the church that they already had victory over those people. And he reminded them that the evidence that the church belonged to God would come from how they loved one another (1 John 4:7). Oof. Is anyone else's toes hurting? While our squabbles with others may not be as serious as what this church was dealing with‚ John's charge still applies to us. Our annoyances with people may not be because they've done something as offensive as falsely prophesying‚ but if John's instruction to the church for that infraction was to love others‚ then I imagine his exhortation to us would be similar. Every time we work closely with someone‚ send email correspondence‚ or comment on social media is a chance to prove we belong to God because these are opportunities to love others with the same love God has shown us.   So when we find ourselves struggling to relate to someone‚ huffing in annoyance with another person‚ or downright avoiding that individual who gets on our nerves‚ maybe we can pause to consider two things: whose we are and who we are. We are children of God. A God who went to great lengths to love us even though we were unlovable. So‚ how would a child of God respond victoriously? We show love! Let's pray:  Lord‚ Thank you for loving us when we were very unlovable! While we were sinners you died for us (Romans 5:8). We have offended you deeply‚ yet you loved us still. So much so‚ that you gave your life in our place and defeated death so that we could live with you forever in eternity.  Lord‚ I admit that type of love doesn't come naturally to me. The last thing I want to do when someone offends me or upsets me is to love them‚ much less invite them to join my family forever. But that's exactly what you did. Lord‚ forgive me for not loving others the way you showed us to love. God‚ would you help us to love you and grow in the knowledge of you and your Word? Would you help us to relate to others in a way that shows them that we belong to you? Lord‚ would you make your people grow in love for you and others so that onlookers would know that you exist and that you love them too?  God‚ would you forgive us when we allow petty annoyances to distract us and make us forget the good news of the gospel and our roles as your ambassadors? Holy Spirit‚ would you convict us when we overreact to the shortcomings of others? Would you strengthen and equip us to love others well? Thank you that this is possible because you loved us and love comes from you.In Jesus' name‚ amen.  Photo credit: Emmanuel Phaeton / Unsplash.com Ashley Moore is a writer and host of be the twopodcast. She is known for her relatability and for passionately writing and speaking about mental‚ emotional‚ and relational health from a biblical worldview. She has written for Kingdom Edge Magazine‚ Guideposts‚ Crosswalk‚ The Secret Place‚ enLIVEn‚ The Bubbling Brook and more. If Ashley isn’t writing‚ you can find her with her husband‚ three children‚ and two floppy-eared Goldens on their south Georgia farmland. The best way to connect with Ashley is to grab a free devotional or Bible study and join her newsletter at free.ashleynicolemoore.com. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer to Love Others Well – Your Daily Prayer – January 29 appeared first on GodUpdates.

January 29‚ 2024 What Are You Afraid Of?DR. JOEL MUDDAMALLE  Lee en español "But he said to me‚ ‘My grace is sufficient for you‚ for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" 2 Corinthians 12:9a (ESV) Can you remember what some of your earliest fears were as a child? Maybe you were afraid of heights or falling off a bike. Or maybe for you‚ like for me‚ it was a little deeper. I lived in India with my grandparents from ages 2-5. When my parents moved me back to the United States‚ they immediately enrolled me in school. At the time‚ my native language was Telugu. I could understand English and speak a few words of it‚ but I wasn't fluent. To my dismay‚ as early as the first day of school‚ kids laughed at me when I struggled to answer questions and carry on conversations in English. Decades later‚ I can still remember the shame I felt when everyone laughed at me in that classroom - that's how profound the impact was. This change-who-you-are hurt left me with intense fears. I realized for the first time that the world was not a safe place. I hated the feeling of being embarrassed and belittled so much that‚ according to my mom‚ I became fluent in English and lost my accent within just four weeks. Fear is something we can become utterly controlled by. As I got older‚ I thought I had to get to a place in my life where nothing could hurt me. I wanted to figure out how to avoid every fear and eliminate every weakness so nothing could touch me. While this mindset may be human instinct‚ it's a hopeless pursuit God never meant for us. God never asks us to seek invincibility or achieve perfection - it isn't even realistic. And if we stubbornly resist the inevitable‚ painful realities of life on this side of eternity‚ we'll live in a constant state of frustration. Not only does God know this‚ but He has a way out for us too. He says to us what He said to the Apostle Paul: "My grace is sufficient for you‚ for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9a). This is vitally important. Experiencing peace isn't about dismissing fear‚ denying weaknesses or avoiding pain. It's about acknowledging our fears and allowing God to bring meaning to all the hard stuff we've endured. Doing this brings internal peace‚ which then flows out to our external lives. So what are you afraid of? No matter what it is‚ here's what I didn't know as a 5-year-old in that classroom: We may not be able to avoid fear or stop hurt in our lives‚ but we are promised the nearness of God to help us face our fears and get through our hurt. Bring your fears to the Lord today. Each dawn of a new day is a reminder of the help you have in Him. Lord‚ today I confess my tendency to become afraid and not trust You. When I'm overcome with fear‚ remind me to come to You for help and to know with confidence that You have everything under control. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS We can stop trying so hard to avoid our limitations or overcompensate for them. God has better for us ... and it begins with us bowing low in humility. Begin discovering how humility leads to peace when you preorder Dr. Joel Muddamalle's book‚ The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security‚ Strength‚ and Confidence Through Humility. When you preorder today‚ you will immediately receive the first three chapters and a free downloadable PDF resource called "How Did Satan Become the Enemy? A Deep Dive Into the Cost of Pride." Preorder now! ENGAGE Stay connected with Joel through Instagram and Facebook! You can also sign up for "bite-sized theology" on Joel's website‚ where you'll receive a monthly newsletter you can read within five minutes. FOR DEEPER STUDY Psalm 34:4-5‚ "I sought the LORD‚ and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant‚ and their faces shall never be ashamed" (ESV). How do these words further encourage you to bring your fears to the Lord? What specific fear can you invite Him to help you with today? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments. © 2024 by Dr. Joel Muddamalle. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post What Are You Afraid Of? – Encouragement for Today – January 29‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

Historical Events 1944 - World War II: About 38 men‚ women‚ and children die in the Koniuchy massacre in Poland 1959 - Smog pollution with readings higher than the 1952 'Great Smog of London' hits London‚ with many suffering chest and lung-related illnesses 1984 - 34th NBA All-Star Game‚ Denver: East beats West‚ 154-145 (OT); MVP: Isiah Thomas‚ Detroit Pistons‚ G; first All-Star Saturday; Legends Classic‚ West wins‚ 64-63; first Slam-Dunk winner‚ Larry Nance 1985 - Oxford University refuses to award Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher an honorary degree 1986 - Yoweri Museveni sworn in as President of Uganda 1988 - United Airlines Boeing 747SP‚ circles world in 36h54m15s More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1689 - Hubert K. Poot‚ Dutch poet (d. 1733) 1866 - Romain Rolland‚ French writer (Jean-Christophe‚ Nobel Prize for Literature 1915)‚ born in Clamecy‚ France (d. 1944) 1898 - Karl Bjarnhof‚ Danish blind journalist and writer (The Stars Grow Pale)‚ born in Vejle‚ Denmark (d. 1980) 1906 - Frans Hin‚ Dutch yachtsman (Olympic gold 12' Dinghy 1920; aged 14 years 163 days)‚ born in Haarlem‚ Netherlands (d. 1968) 1930 - John Junkin‚ British actor and scriptwriter (A Hard Day's Night)‚ born in Ealing‚ Middlesex (d. 2006) 1949 - Tommy Ramone [Tamás Erdélyi]‚ Hungarian-American rock drummer and bassist (Ramones)‚ born in Budapest‚ Hungary (d. 2014) More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1763 - Louis Racine‚ French poet (La Religion)‚ dies at 70 1888 - Edward Lear‚ English poet and author (famous for his nonsense poems - The Owl and the Pussycat)‚ dies at 75 1942 - Bion J. Arnold‚ American electrical engineer and inventor (railroad electrification)‚ dies at 80 1965 - Jack Hylton‚ English orchestra leader and impresario (Crazy Passage Show)‚ dies at 72 2012 - François Migault‚ French auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1976 runner-up; 16 F1 GP)‚ dies from cancer at 67 2023 - Barrett Strong‚ American RandB vocalist ("Money (That's What I Want)")‚ piano player‚ and songwriter ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine"; "Just My Imagination";"Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"; "War")‚ dies at 81 More Famous Deaths »

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