Where do you go at the end of a long, dreary day? The local pub to drink your worries and cares away.
With swollen, throbbing feet you march out your path. Thinking the warmth down your throat will quiet the wrath.
Where do you go at the end of a disappointing, failure of a day? The pharmacy line, holding your empty bottle in dismay.
With a gnawing in your gut that won’t stay quiet. Feeding the monster before it starts another riot.
Where do you go after a lying, cheating kind of day? The casino stool, your paycheck ready to give away.
With anticipation that luck is about to turn. But inevitably once again you’ll feel the burn…
A needle, an x-movie, a large meal or an unaffordable shopping spree. No matter the vice, no matter to what degree, they all keep you from being free.
Where can you go at the end of a line of wrong decisions? Go to the heart surgeon Who can make His first incision.
Run to Someone instead of something. And experience the joy His love can bring!
Roman’s 8:8
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
perfectly worded Amy……….the truth is so powerful and your words have such power.
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Thanks. Where do you go has been stick in my head for months. Suddenly it came to me last night…so it was God! The great ❤ Surgeon
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……it is so good!
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NO CONDEMNATION!! I love how you laid out so many familiar options, each of which brings guilt.
Then JESUS!
And His promise.
💖
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Amen!
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I tagged you, Amy; if you like… https://maggietiggles.wordpress.com/2018/11/14/thanksgiving-tag/ 😊
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Ya know, I didn’t realize that you created the idioms tag. I’m going to take stab at it-😉 over the next few nights see what I can come up with.
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I got all tingly thinking about what you might come up with! 😊
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I already wrote it and posted it. Lol. I had an extra 40 mins before the kids came home. I hope you like it.
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I did, I do, I do!!
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Beautifully written. Where do I go, home and pray or talk to God and Jesus about the events of the day. Talk them through especially if it has been a bad one. Like most people it can take some calming. Yes God is the Surgeon cuts out that bad day in a trice.
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The good Surgeon. The greatest Fixer!
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Amy, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted by a lot of that. But, I also know the One who saved me from all that!
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Such power in your message Amy. I cant help but think of the way I grew up. I still have sadness that my parents didn’t know Jesus. Keep writing because He will use our words to unlock someone’s soul.
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I love this, Amy! I do need His heart surgery at the end of each day, so that I bring my sorrows to the only One who can truly give me hope and strength. Jesus.
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Thanks! So glad we have Him.
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My favourite scripture quote. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for reading!
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You are most welcome.
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To the Lord indeed, no other love can satisfy! Well said!
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Thanks Warren!
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You’re welcome!
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This is such a beautiful truth. I like your writing Amy… thank you so much for sharing.
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Thank you for reading
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Powerful, and so well written!
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Thank you I look forward to reading up on some of your writings this evening.
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You are welcome! I hope you find something you like. There’s an awful lot there. Ha
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Amen, love this! You really need to think about writing a book of poems!
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Been thinking about it but 2 things…1 would anyone really want to read a book of poems? And 2 where do I start?
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Yes! We are reading them right now! Don’t let fear stop ya!
I know several people who say amazon is a great way to go to self publish. If you are looking for traditional publishing I can check out a few for you and let you know. For novels most traditional require an agent but I am not sure for non-fiction and poetry.
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Thank you. Let me know if you hear anything. Nice to see you reading my stuff and catching up. How did your thanksgiving turn out? We had a lovely time. How are you doing with your writing and projects you’ve been working on?
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It is always a pleasure to Read your stuff but tend to get behind often! I need to brain storm some but I feel like I know if a publisher 🤔. My Thanksgiving 🦃 was great with family, it ended too soon. I’m glad yours was good 💕. I’ve gotten behind on my writing goals but ready to start fresh in December 🙂
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I believe this mom thing we’ve got going on slows down other goals sometimes but it is the most important!
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Amy – I see the faces of many addictions in this post and how people give into them. We are much stronger than we believe ourselves to be. Looking forward to reading more of your content! ❤️
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I was an addict until 35 years old when the Lord saved me from myself and the world. I look forward to reading your blog as well. Thanks for reading!
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Amen!!!!!
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