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Key Thought: Simple Prayer is not shallow prayer. It is truthful prayer

Day 1: Honest Prayer 1. Stop and reflect--where am I and what am I feeling? 2. Imagine--what words or thoughts describe who you are and where you are at THIS moment? 3. Pray for 3–5 minutes. Here are some possible starting points: Right now I feel hurt, and disregarded, unappreciated and devalued..  The one thing I wanted in life was to matter and I don't feel like I do.  Granted that I have never made work my identity, but I did expect myself to be seen as a professional, not as housekeeping.   God, here I am . . .   This is what is true in me today : I am unmotivated to work, to sew, to do anything.  I just want to distract myself from reality.  I'm not happy with myself when I am like this - and if I don't like myself, how can I expect others to care about me.  How can I expect the God to give a damn if I don't? Meet me here.   I'm sorry.  "Lord I am not worthy; only say the Word and my soul shall be healed" Reflect: Where do I feel ...
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the first #SilentSunday of September 2026

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  Beinn Eighe in the morning Bottom to top:  Lewiston Gneiss: 1.65 billion years old.  Torridon Sandstone: +/- 1 billion years old.  Cambrian Quartzite: A mere 550 million years old. Photo by Steve Carter @GetCarter@mastodonapp.uk
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renting when the landlords change

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 Today is the 6th day of the 36th week, the 4th day of the 9th month, the 247th day of 2026 [ with only 111 shopping days until Christmas ], and: Bring Your Manners to Work Day College Colors Day Eat an Extra Desert Day National Chianti Day National Food Bank Day National Lazy Mom's Day National Leadership Day National Macadamia Nut Day National Newspaper Carrier Day National Spice Blend Day National Wildlife Day Stand Up to Cancer Day Wear Teal Day the moon is at its last quarter as of 3:51 AM EDT Quote of the day: " Time and memory are true artists; they remold reality nearer to the heart's desire " ~ John Dewey - American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer  [ no relation to Melvil Dewey who created the Dewey Decimal Classification ]  Today in my photo memories app, this picture from 2017 pooped up.  The fountain was located in a gazebo in the middle of the grassy area between the three buildings.   It was a peaceful place on the grounds ...
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The last #SilentSunday of August 2026

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Del Mar in San Diego County, California, just north of La Jolla https://petersironwood.com/2022/08/06/castles-made-of-sand/
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when your mind leaves the workaday world

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 Today is the 4th day of the 35th week, the 26th day of the 8th month, the 238th day of 2026 [ with only 120 shopping days until Christmas ], and: International Dog Day - promoting dog adoption and animal welfare since 2004 Make Your Own Luck Day Musical Yoga Day National Cherry Popsicle Day National Got Checked Day National McChicken Day National Toilet Paper Day - the date when the first roll was sold back in 1871 by Scott National WebMistress Day Willing-To-Lend-A-Hand Wednesday Women's Equality Day - the 19th Amendment was ratified by the 36th state [Tennessee two days ago] and on this day in 1920, the Secretary of State officially signed the proclamation that made it part of the Constitution.   World Painted Dog Day - AKA the African wild dog   the Blood Moon is at waxing gibbous and 98% full - and there is a partial lunar eclipse tomorrow Quote of the day: " Christmas is the day that holds all time together ." ~ Alexander Smith - Scottish poet and essayist from ...
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#SilentSunday 08232026v

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  The Gunpowder from the NCR trail posted by Michael Swygert
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#SilentSunday Nagasaki 81 years ago

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