DON'T OFFER EMPTY EXCUSES

A couple of years ago I was pulled over for doing 30 mph in a 20 mph zone. The officer came to my window and asked the question, "Do you know why I pulled you over?" I replied, "I was speeding." He then said to me, "Give me one reason I shouldn't give you a ticket." I could have given him multiple excuses for my speeding and reasons I don't need a ticket. Instead, I simply said, "You should give me a ticket, I was breaking the law." His eyes got big, then softened. He simply said, "Ma'am, slow down," then he left. No ticket. No warning. Grace.

I've been thinking of that day and grace extended lately. You see, normally someone, I've done it too, gets pulled over by an officer and we immediately go into defensive mode. "I wasn't speeding!" "Let me see your radar!" "I'm going to fight this ticket!" "Officer, I am running so late!" "But it's an emergency, I have to get there!" The excuses just fly. Even when we are clearly wrong and know it. 

We often do this song and dance with our sin too.

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WHAT LOVE MEANS

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths,

but only such as is good for building up, as fits the

occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29 ESV

Recently I heard a quote that has stuck with me.

"I love you" means my actions will always consider you in rooms you are not in.

Many people describe what love is and what it means to them. This quote shows us a powerful description of what true love means.

"I love you" means my actions will always consider you in rooms you are not in. If we say we love our spouse -and if they are our spouse we absolutely should- every word, action, and thought we say, do, and think will affect our spouse in one way or another. We should be careful to consider our spouse's feelings and well being before we say, do, or let thoughts run freely.

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WEEKLY BLESSINGS {6.29.26}

 

What is something you are thanking God for today?

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

4130. Time with all six of our grandbabies over the weekend.

4131. Hearing the laughter of my husband and kids as they play cards.

4132. My husband buying a Super Nintendo for us to play old games together.

4133. Air conditioning, the forecast this week is brutal.

4134. Powerful church service yesterday.

It's your turn! Share something you are praising God for. I would love to rejoice with you.

WEEKLY BLESSINGS {6.22.26}

 

What is something you are thanking God for today?

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

4125. My husband, the best dad and Poppa to our family.

4126. Watching my three sons be dads to my grandbabies.

4127. My dad who has been an amazing dad.

4128. Watching bunnies bounce through our yard day after day.

4129. Beautiful weather and windows open today.

It's your turn! Share something you are praising God for. I would love to rejoice with you.

THE STORY OF EVERYTHING {GIVEAWAY}

Do you like documentaries? Do you enjoy learning about the Bible and creation? I want to share a new documentary, The Story of Everything, that you will enjoy.

Inspired by Stephen C. Meyer’s bestselling book Return of the God Hypothesis, the new cinematic documentary invites us to explore one of humanity’s oldest questions: Does the evidence point to a universe shaped solely by blind chance, or is there evidence of purpose and design?

The Story of Everything reveals the hand of God behind our universe. From the precise laws that govern the stars to the intricate patterns found in every living cell, we see evidence of intentional design all throughout nature.

This documentary was interesting and I love seeing how science really does point to God. To check out The Story of Everything on Prime Video, click HERE.

Giveaway:
One reader will win a $10 Amazon gift card. To enter to win, leave your name and email address in the comments. One comment will be chosen at random and emailed from jenifer@jenifermetzger.org on June 24th. *Giveaway open to US residents only.

Disclosure:
Many thanks to Sypher Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.