Sedastian

A cat's eye view of the Christian Life!

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Spend mewr day in-tent-a-lolly (intentionally) today! Do what mew do for the glory of the Lord! Think on lovely things! My luv mew!

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Enjoy your church today! Take a friend next time!

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Some of the best doodles come from sermon notes!

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I really enjoyed how two of the daily verses I got today resounded with one another!

Joshua 1:8 and James 4:8 really click together.

You come close to God by meditating on his word! Through meditating on his word you are renewing your mind, or figuratively cleansing your hands!

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Proverbs 3:5 AMP — Trust in and rely confidently on the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.

So good that us Lord is ready and willing to give us him understanding! It makes the hard times so much easier!

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John 8:12 KJV — Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Meow! My luv promises of Jesus! Purr purr!

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Be sure to be nice to critturs mew meet
in mewr life! Good things come to mew when mew are good to others!

Luke 6:38 AMP — “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.”

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Mew be sure to talk to the Lord today! Meow! Him wants to hear from mew!

Philippians 4:6

((5 - The Lord is at hand;))
6 - do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

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Are you missing out on physical healing as promised in the scriptures?

 The redemptive sacrifice to attone for our sins comes with physical healing as well!

 Isaiah 53:5 .. are healed.

But he was pierced for our transgressions;

he was crushed for our iniquities;

upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,

and with his wounds we are healed.

 1 Peter 2:24 ..were healed.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

 Peter refers back to the prophet regarding the messiah’s fulfillment of our debt.

 Notice that both start by laying out the redeeming actions. Jesus suffered the cross to be the sacrifice in atonement of our sins – so we may be reconciled to God.

 Both end in stating that his wounds have healed us.  Here is where our English understanding needs more clarity.

 It's widely taught that he subjective context is redemption of sin.  Healing in our spirits and relationship with God.

Yet, when you do a word study over the Hebrew רָפָא (Rapha) and the Greek ἰάομαι (Iaomai) the overwhelming use of these words relate to physical healing.

 Let's not reduce the meaning to simply spiritual when so much more is available! You don't have to live with sickness or disease,  headaches or even cramps in your legs! By the stripes of Jesus,  they must go!

 Complete wholeness – Redemption from sin as well as physical healing both come as the sacrificial act of Jesus Christ.

 Believers rejoice in the price paid for your physical restoration and receive it with gladness!

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🐭 It's really weird how pictures look one way, and then are posted different.

Try this one?

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In James 1:2, believers are instructed to "count it all joy when you fall into various trials."

A drenched Mr. Mouse represents our outward circumstances and natural human reactions to difficulties. He is soaked, uncomfortable, and unhappy. However, the joyful reflection symbolizes the deeper spiritual reality that James describes: the ability to find, and choose, genuine joy even in the midst of trials and hardships.

The contrast between the Mr. Mouse's dejected appearance and his happy reflection captures the essence of this biblical principle—that true joy isn't dependent on our circumstances but can be cultivated through faith and perspective. Just as the reflection shows what lies beneath the surface, James reminds us that trials can produce perseverance, character, and ultimately a deeper, more mature faith.

The image suggests that even when we feel as bedraggled as a wet mouse, we can choose to embrace the joy that comes from trusting in God's purposes through our difficulties.

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This doodle went full-color. Looks like we have a new character in the garden snake. Gotta watch out for this guy!

The main verses in this doodle was 1 John 3:17-18.

I went as far as to ask some of the group I study with to give me some verses that come to mind when taking in the comic...wildy varying responses!

What verses do you think of when reading this comic?

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@Urban__Tree Sakura has to change her hair color to black now!

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Leave it to Mr. Mouse to make a pun out of any situation!

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Faith, as depicted in the Bible, serves as a profound shield for believers. In Ephesians 6:16, the apostle Paul tells us  to "hold up the shield of faith, which will put out all the fiery arrows of the evil one."

This portrays faith as a protective barrier against the doubts, fears, and temptations that challenge a believer's spiritual journey.

Faith is not merely belief but an active trust in God's promises and character. Throughout Scripture, faith is shown to provide strength and resilience. Hebrews 11 is a testament to this, as it recounts the stories of believers like Abraham and Moses, who demonstrated unwavering trust in God. Even when circumstances seemed insurmountable, their faith acted as a shield, thus enabling them to persevere and overcome adversity.

In moments of trial, faith reassures us of God's presence and His unfailing love. It's a reminder that we are not alone and that our trust in Him can withstand life's challenges. This assurance encourages believers to remain steadfast, reinforcing the hope and courage needed to navigate life's journey.

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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

Been sharing God's truth for a year now! My luv mew!

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Mr. Mouse is the king of puns!

Share your dad-joke so we can groan or laugh together!

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