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 Winter Warrior
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 by Laurie Pace  
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1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

Human nature seems to call us to jump into situations that might be avoided. In today’s world, our lifestyles have changed and we are confronted on every side with demand, action, and intensity. Rare is a moment of peace and quiet. Rare is a moment spent in prayer. Action seems to be the verb of the century.  

With the constant distractions pulling us away from our thoughts and activities, it is no wonder we find ourselves lost through out the day. Screen time sucks life out of us. Facebook seems to be our social time scrolling and scrolling. Instagram and Tictoc ‘empower us’ to boldness to shock, share, and “be important”.  This seems to be where we place value in our lives. Think about how you feel when you post something. Elated…justified…relieved…posting seems to give us a false sense of power, security and relief. 

How would you ever keep your eyes on “the prize ahead” if these distractions beat alongside your heart? 

Challenge is to look at yourself….your time each day…what percentage of it is on a tv screen?  What percentage is on a computer screen? Most likely you have no ‘site’ of the true prize ahead, and you have lost your responsibilities allotted in this lifetime for God’s work and serving others.

Make this day count. Be present. Keep your eyes on Him, not your phone, iPad or computer.  Pick up your Bible…do not use a screen. The weight of this precious book will feel familiar. You will begin to feel a peace flowing through you. No screens here, but grab a spiral and make notes.  I date every visit to my Bibles…plural…each a work in progress of notes and readings dating back thirty years in some Bibles. Spiral notes contain thoughts and writings. The Spirals are filled with prayers from sleepless nights, thoughts of day and lists of prayers for others.  

Abiding is like stove watching…it is a form of keeping your eyes on God while living your life in reference to your calling and His gifts He provided for you. 

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Laurie Pace - A Texas Artist 



             


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Laurie is an international artist, her paintings are collected in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, DuBai, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, St Thomas, Romania, Greece, Croatia, and Ecuador.  



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