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sketchesinstillness · 8 months
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navybrat817 · 4 months
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Friendly reminder, lovelies, that you are not obligated to read everything I write and I write when I can. I get that some people don't care about florist!Bucky, college!Bucky, etc., and that is perfectly fine. But you also don't need to send discouragement if I update something you aren't interested in. That won't make me write other things faster. I'm doing my best.
Thank you to those who do encourage, uplift, and support. ♥️
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thewordfortheday · 8 months
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Sometimes the waiting seems unending. The light on the other side of the tunnel is nowhere in sight. "Lord, have You forgotten me." "Do I even matter to You anymore?" "I am not growing any younger." That could be your heart cry. “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Why does God make some of us wait longer than others? I don't know. But I know one thing, ultimately, God gives us the best. 
If you have been waiting for something in life, whether it's for a spouse or a job or a child or even a breakthrough, remember - 
• God is not oblivious to your tears.
• God knows your pain.
• God has a plan to deliver you.
• He will make everything beautiful in its time
Rest assured God is working things out on your behalf.
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06muurat06 · 3 months
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positivelypenguin · 6 months
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psst, hey
i promise they aren't ignoring you. they aren't ignoring your texts, they aren't annoyed, and they aren't mad at you
lets take a deep breath and think, okay? what could they be doing? well,
they could be doing homework, they could be at school, they could be at work, they could be doing chores, they could be doing housework, they could be shopping, they could be at a restaurant, they could be asleep, or maybe they just didn't get your notification!
they aren't ignoring you, okay? pinky promise 💕
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beta-sub00 · 2 years
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azusa2023 · 4 months
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killabeeblog · 1 month
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thehopefulhello · 1 year
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xiaoheart24 · 6 months
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A brother's promise 1/2
Have you ever wonder if you knew your closet family/friend good enough.
And were you ever prepared for when you knew more.
When his family looked at Kai they would see one out of four things.
The most often thing they saw was a grown, hard-working, hotheaded person whose ego was as sharp as his wit. That was what they saw in Kai when they were at home, or out where the boy went out of his way to either relax or train and would hang out with the others.
Then other times, very often as they saw the grown hotheaded being, but still often, they would look at Kai and see not the Kai Smith, but instead the Master of Fire. This was usually in a battle, or when being serious was required. This version of Kai that they saw was reckless, but still careful with a serious face. He was the master of fire, who channels the fierce fire and scorching heat to where they needed to go.
Then at different moments, his family would see a wise boy trapped in a teen body, a boy who, despite being seen as reckless and a few times selfless, has a heart deep to help support his family, no matter the situation. Who could surpass the others' strength with ease if required. A boy who isn't afraid to lecture one, if the situation calls for it or takes the role of the grown adult.
So most of the time, they would see Kai as the Hothead brother', that was just his persona, it was who he was, usually. The second thing they could see was the master of fire not as often visible, but still definitely there as the same with the wiser side of Kai.
But then, once in a blue moon, in some truly rare moments, they could see Kai as something else entirely.
Whenever anybody was seriously hurt or in danger, they saw not a specific side of Kai.
They see Kai as rage-filled with a protective aura.
This Kai was as hot and dangerous as the element he controlled, with anger that had the sharp fangs of heat damage and intelligence that always hid behind an easygoing smile. Would break any rule, a dead-fast loyalty to keep his family safe and unharmed. The anger that sometimes comes out when anybody is down for the count and Kai makes their attackers regret ever hurting them.
The first few times they saw that side they'll admit gave them a bit of a scare as no one had ever seen the master of fire so mad, he looked downright feral as he attacked their enemies with precision no one believed he could show.
No matter their thoughts, what came next shocked them even more.
“Come on hurry” Hissed one of the guys standing post in the hallway keeping the hostage in control.
“Be quiet” Another guy growled back fiddling with an explosion device at a metal door. “This takes time”
“Well hurry before the -”
“HALT IN THE NAME OF THE FIRST SPINJITZU MASTER”The attacker turned to the door entry in shock as they saw the ninja
“Really Zane” Jay, looking disappointed. “Couldn't keep it simple”
Zane gave a confused expression. “How so?”
“I don’t know” Jay swung his arm around. “Like HALT!” He snapped.
“But I did,” Zane answered, confused.
“GUYS!” Their green leader interrupted.
“Fight now, talk later” He unsheathed his sword.
They nodded unsheathing their weapons, taking a stance.
“Took the heroes long enough” A guy dressed in all black with blond hair stepped forward.
"Axel Vill at your service" He gave a mocked bow.
“You're just in time” He snapped his finger, and not long after one of the guys stepped up holding a weird-looking gun.
“I've been dying to test it”
Without even hesitating, the man activated the gun and fired a blue, ray at high speed.
Cole and Zane reacted immediately, summoning a wall together but to no prevailed as it shot right through hitting the team.
After a few seconds, the ray stopped.
Jay was the first to react, patting himself down, and then giving his attacker a big laugh. “Hah. Didn’t work” He said proudly.
"What?" Kai said, shocked.
“Doesn’t matter!” Lloyd sprinted forward. “STOP THEM”
The leader only smirked. “Get Them!”.
A full battle war erupted across the room.
Jay went up against their big guy. “Show me some big guy moves,” He teased.
“I’m gonna crush you like the blue bug you are” He clasped his hands together and then sent them down to squash Jay.
He dodges, jumping up high with a grin. “Nice try”
He puts his hands together. “But I think it’s time for some LIGHTNING” He shoved them towards the guy, only to his confusion, nothing happened.
The guy takes the moment of confusion to smack his arm into Jay's chest, knocking him aside into Cole, and making them both roll into a pillar.
“Watch it!” Cole groaned, getting up.
“What’s the deal?” Concentrating hard and trying again, he tries to summon lightning, but nothing happens.
“AGH” The two look up to see their teammate trying to summon their elemental powers, but to no luck.
“How wonderful” Axel was clapping, bringing all the attention to him.
“I see our new vengestone ray is working wonders” Looks of horror came on their faces.
“Took some time perfecting it but with some help it worked like a charm” He gloated.
“Do our heroes have anything to say”
“This won’t stop us,” Kai answered back, determinant.
“Huh… Guess you right” His grin got wider “Unless we up the circumstances”
“LET ME GO” The team freezes upon seeing Nya brought out between the group trying her hardest to get free.
“NYA” Cole reacted fast to hold his fiery brother.
“So gentleman” He moves in front of Nya. “Let’s talk business”
“What you want?” Lloyd growled.
“You to step back,” He grins. “And let us do our job” He pulls out a knife and leans against Nya pointing it at Nya’s neck.
“Or she will meet the first master sooner than planned” He brought the knife closer drawing some blood.
Time seemed to slow down for Lloyd, he didn’t know what to do, he couldn’t risk his friends getting hurt but couldn't allow Axel and his team to continue with their plans. He could have Zane try to hit Axel with one of his shuriken but the knife could cut Nya by accident … or maybe he could have Cole… No, their powers are out and who knows when they'll be back!!
He was at a loss.
BANG!
“AAGH”
The room got silent, all the people were in utter shock at the scene in front of them.
On the floor, Nya sat in shock unharmed, her attacker, not so much. Axel had gotten on his knees cradling his arm, teeth grit to try and hold back the sounds of pain that tried to escape him with the knife lying far behind him.
Click!
The sound drew everybody to the one responsible and who shocked them all.
Right there with a furious expression, Kai stood with an arm outstretched, holding a GUN!!!
He stepped in front of the guy, Axel looked at Kai who didn't move a muscle as he put the gun away and he gave him a look most knew all too well- he was furious beyond normal.
"Don't move"
The doors suddenly sprung open and multiple police officers rushed in and rounded the group.
"POLICE"
Everything beyond that point happened fast between the bad guys surrendering and getting arrested, their explosion device taken care of and things calming down once everybody was checked over.
But
The drama had yet to leave the team as they got home.
The team sat in the living room in the monastery, with stunned expressions.
"DUDE!!!" Jay turned to Kai the second he entered the room.
"Seens, when did you use guns?!" He yelled.
"Jay calm down,” Kai told his brother. “It’s not a big deal”
“NOT A BIG DEAL!!” Jay said in a mocking voice. “You having a GUN is a big deal”
“But…. it isn't” Kai muttered not looking at anyone.
Zane sighed as he walked over.
“What Jay is trying to say is, that we never would’ve expected you to have a gun” He put a hand on his shoulder.
Kai shook the hand on off his shoulder as he took a step back looking annoyed.
“Really,” He asked, ridiculous. “We fought snakes, skeletons, ghosts, sky pirates, the ancient stone army, the dark lord HIMSELF, and the ruler of all darkness” Master Wu came in, the yelling brought him out of his meditation.
“What's going on?!” He demanded.
After a brief moment.
“Um…. the mis-”
“Everything is fine,” Kai interrupted.
“Now if you’ll excuse me” He walked past Wu to the sleeping quarters.
Wu averted his eyes from his students to the door multiple times before landing on his students.
“So about that mission”
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sketchesinstillness · 3 months
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godslove · 2 months
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
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The spiritual gift of exhortation is often called the “gift of encouragement.” The Greek word for this gift is parakaleo. It means to call to one’s side to help, come alongside, beseech, exhort, to encourage and to strengthen.
¹¹ “Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing.”
—1 Thessalonians 5:11
The primary means of exhortation is to remind the hearer of the powerful and amazing works of God in Christ, particularly in regard to the saving work of Jesus in the atonement. We see Paul commanding Titus to use this gift:
⁹ “In addition, he must hold firmly to the authentic message he has been taught, so that he may be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it.”
—Titus 1:9
¹¹ “For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. ¹² It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly, ¹³ while we await our blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. ¹⁴ He gave himself for us in order to deliver us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people as his own who are eager to do good. ¹⁵ These are the things you should expound. Exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.”
—Titus 2:11-15
He also charges Timothy to:
² “preach the message; be persistent in doing so, whether in season or out of season; convince, reprove, and encourage, but with great patience and instruction.”
—2 Timothy 4:2
The Spirit of God gives this gift to people in the church to strengthen and encourage those who are wavering in their faith. Those with the gift of exhortation can uplift and motivate others as well as challenge and rebuke them in order to foster spiritual growth and action. The goal of the encourager is to see everyone in the church continually building up everyone else in the body of Christ and glorifying God.
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⁸ “If it is a gift of exhortation, we should encourage....”
—Romans 12:8
²³ “When he arrived and perceived the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord with resolute devotion, ²⁴ for he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. And a large number of people were added to the Lord.”
—Acts 11:23-24
²¹ “After they had proclaimed the good news in that city and gained a considerable number of disciples, they returned to Lystra and then moved on to Iconium and Antioch. ²² They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships in order to enter the kingdom of God.”
—Acts 14:21-22
³² “Judas [Barsabbas] and Silas, who were themselves prophets, spoke at length to strengthen and encourage the brethren.”
—Acts 15:32
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transparentdreamruins · 3 months
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windysjourney · 5 months
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Guilt & Chronic Illness
Something I’ve noticed as I navigate living with chronic illness and connecting with others who are on the same path, nobody really speaks about the guilt that comes with chronic illness. I know in my own life I certainly have felt guilty for being sick and not being able to do the things I used to be able to do with and for myself and my family. My chronic illness is debilitating, which means…
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This year, mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Write a letter. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Keep a promise. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Be kind. Be gentle. Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude. Welcome a stranger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak your love and then speak it again.
Howard W. Hunter
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EIGHT SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL INTIMACY IN A RELATIONSHIP
1. You feel genuinely seen and understood.
2. You encourage and support each other to grow.
3. Your autonomy is celebrated.
4. You are comfortable being vulnerable and imperfect.
5. You feel safe sharing difficult emotions and/or experiences.
6. You are at ease with silence and giving each other space.
7. You hold each other accountable.
8. You hold respect for each other.
~ Dr L. Suglani
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