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July 13, 2026, the 194th day of 2026 Always and Forever Once we are a child of God, the presence of God is forever and always with us.... View More

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Nelani Nettrour

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July 12, 2026, the 193rd day of 2026 Warm Summer We are having a very warm--we could even call it hot--Summer so far. I am so thankful my brother has a lake, because we have definitely been using i... View More

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Nelani Nettrour

July 11, 2026 8:19 pm

July 11, 2026, the 192nd day of 2026 Building Up There are times in our lives that are simply to build us up, to strengthen us, to equip us. They are necessary times, though not necessarily pleasan... View More

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Nelani Nettrour

July 10, 2026 7:13 pm

July 10, 2026, the 191st day of 2026 Within a Day We just got back from my brother's lake, taking a nice dip and getting refreshed. We fit it in after a very busy morning. Now the kids are doing a... View More

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Nelani Nettrour

July 9, 2026 12:28 pm

July 9, 2026, the 190th day of 2026 God Makes a Way When we trust in Jesus with our lives, we know Jesus is faithful with it. We don't need to understand all the reasons He does some things, allows... View MoreJuly 9, 2026, the 190th day of 2026 God Makes a Way When we trust in Jesus with our lives, we know Jesus is faithful with it. We don't need to understand all the reasons He does some things, allows some things and not others. We trust that He has His reasons. When every morning we give the new day to Jesus, as an act of our free will surrender, God will make a way where there wasn't a way before. It is wonderful to behold when we are about our business, doing the best we can with what we have, that suddenly the exact help we need comes to us. It made be a cool breeze on a hot day. It may be holding back rain until we finished an outdoor project. It may be unexpected financial help. It may be an item we lost, found. It may be an unexpected gift that makes us feel special and acknowledged. There are so many ways that are unique and individual to each of us, but we know those moments and those times. In everyday life, God does things that need to be done. We usually don't even see them to acknowledge them. But they keep our lives running smoother than they would otherwise run. As any good parent takes care of the essentials, He does. But also as a good parent, He does not give help when it is not asked for. If we are stubborn and want to do something on our own, that is really beyond our ability, He does not push in and do it Himself. He lets us attempt it. And if we never ask for help, He will let it fail or succeed without His input. But the success will never be all that it could have been. And the failure will be far worse than we anticipated. But hopefully we learned a lesson in the process about refusing to acknowledge our need for help. But if in the process we humble ourselves and ask for help, no matter what stage we are at, God will help and make something good out of it. Even if it is not the best it would have been if we had asked Him at the start, it is still good. And if we have learned to turn to God at tbe start, it is a good lesson. We will never outgrow our need for God's help. The older and wiser we become, the more we realize how much we actually need His help in everything. We will never reach the stage of going it alone, without God. And we should be grateful that that is the case. It is only the love of God that could possibly see potential in such creatures as we are. That He chooses to use us always amazes me. It would always be easier for God to do everything Himself, but we would never grow if that were the case. So for our benefit, He helps us instead, when we ask. That is why praying without ceasing is important. It is that open conversation with God that invites Him into every aspect of our lives, and does not shut the door on Him to anywhere or anything in our lives. Stay strong! Rejoice in the ways God makes a way in your life where there was none. NAN

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Nelani Nettrour

July 8, 2026 1:39 pm

July 8, 2026, the 189th day of 2026 Yoked to Jesus Trying to go it alone in this world when we were meant to be yoked to Jesus, is very difficult. It is exhausting. It tires the soul. It drains o... View MoreJuly 8, 2026, the 189th day of 2026 Yoked to Jesus Trying to go it alone in this world when we were meant to be yoked to Jesus, is very difficult. It is exhausting. It tires the soul. It drains our strength. The weight of sin and unforgiveness, the burden of guilt for the wrong we have done, is too heavy for us. Going it alone, unaided by the power and life force of Jesus is hurtful to body and soul. Being a spiritual orphan, seperated from our Creator, Who is meant to be our Father, is the worst part of it. And an even more dangerous position to be in is the deceived person, who believes he is a Christian, when he is a false convert. A false Christian who wants his own way and demands that Jesus follows him, is far worse off than the one who knows that they are at odds with God. The false Christian assumes a salvation he does not have. The false Christian knows about Jesus, but does not serve Jesus. He wants to avoid Hell, but he is headed there like any other lost soul who does not follow Jesus as Jesus commands, but according to their own dictates and that of the world. He is like one who has the yoke of Jesus in his hands, instead of on his back, and he is trying to yank Jesus to his will and to following where he wants to go. Trying to pull Jesus along, while we deceive ourselves into believing that we are yoked to Him, is foolishness and it is absurdity. While truly taking the yoke of Jesus upon us, starts with true repentance and turning away from sin and turning to Jesus. Then bowing to Him in complete surrender of our all, we accept that yoke upon our back, with Jesus as our Lord and Master, our King. We willing follow His lead. Walking beside Jesus in His will, we find rest. Jesus gives us His strength in our weakness. Jesus gives us eternal life, abumdant amd full. Jesus gives peace through whatever besets us--be it easy or hard, happy or heartbreaking. Once yoked to Jesus, He will never leave us or abandon us. "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 Stay strong! Take the yoke of Jesus upon you, and you will find a rest like no other! NAN

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