#pray for family and friends

[walkswithmyfather]

“If you love someone, pray for them. Pray for their peace. Pray for their growth. Pray for their success. Pray for their happiness.”

Friend, we haven't met, but we are brother or sister in Christ. 😊 So I pray for your peace. I pray for your growth. I pray for your success. I pray for your happiness. I pray Psalm 23 and The Lord's Prayer over you. I pray the Lord keeps you strong in Him.

May The Lord bless you and keep you; May The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; May the Lord turn his face toward you and give you His peace. (From Numbers 6:24-26)

In the name of Jesus, Amen. 🙏

[curtwilde]

I haven't been able to contact any of my friends and family in Bangladesh all day. Nationwide internet shutdown. Phone-lines are cut off. The last I heard was that there was curfew and tanks were out in the street.

I'm worried sick as you can imagine.

The death toll has gone up from 6 to 54 in a single day.

I wonder about those men in the armies who are shooting and beating up the students. How can you do this to your own people? They are the real Rajakars.

Even the people who will actually be benefiting from the quota support the students. Who are they doing this for.

[codecicle]

Hello, 👋

I hope you're well.

I humbly ask for your support by reblogging this post on your account to help save my family. As newcomers to Tumblr and GoFundMe, we are in desperate need of your kindness and support. 🙏❤️

My previous account was deleted, and now I'm reaching out, seeking your help to share my new account. Our sole hope is that your generosity can help my family endure this merciless war. 🙏🌹

Thank you sincerely. 🌹

This is a vetted fundraiser, and appears on several vetted lists (like the one linked above). Please donate and send as much help as possible, even if it's only sharing the link as much as you can. I hope you're well and I wish you luck and safety during this merciless war ❤️

[fictionadventurer]

Why is this book about 1880s London Jews so relatable to the 2020s American Roman Catholic experience?

In Amy Levy's Reuben Sachs, you've got:

The community that is at once fully part of the modern world while having an insular nature (and the amount of modern vs. insular varies based on the person and family)

The people who ignore their religion 99% of the year, but wouldn't even consider skipping services on the important holidays

The ultra-traditionalists who go so intense on holding to traditions that a lot of other members of their religion side-eye them

The kids who go to services only because their parents force them to, or who rebel and refuse to go because they don't see the point or don't believe in God

The new convert who is more zealous than, like, 90% of the people who were born into this religion

A family with its very specific blend of religious opinions and inside jokes that's fully aware that they're baffling to outsiders

This book was apparently meant to be a realistic portrait of Jewish life (in response to Daniel Deronda and its (according to Levy) highly unrealistic and over-idealized portrayal of Jews), and my goodness, did she succeed in capturing what it's like to live in a culturally religious community in a rapidly secularizing world.

[oncillabrigade]

Contingency Plans

I truly believe the worst insult within in the Batfam is being told "I don't have a contingency plan for you." Because there are only two possible interpretations of that statement, right? Your family member is saying that you're either not a big enough threat to plan around (they'll figure it out on the fly) or not important enough to them to be saved from causing damage you'll regret in case of mind control or snapping after one indignity too many or whatever. It's tacitly understood that something like that WILL happen. Every single Bat agrees that it's not paranoia if the universe really is out to get you, and boy is it ever out to get them and their loved ones.

So imagine the way they react when loved ones OUTSIDE of their fucked up little circle say that. It would basically go:

Bat: Hey, you've been updating your contingency plan for me right? Friend: N-no. No, I haven't?! I don't have a contingency plan for you. Bat: Oh. Why not? Friend: What? Because I love you and I trust you! Bat: Okay, so now you wanna back peddle. Nice try. Friend: ...genuinely what the fuck is happening. Bat: Hmmph! *storms off in anger*

Whereas from the Bat's perspective, that conversation went:

Bat: Hey, you care about and respect me enough to stay apprised of my doings and keep both of us safe in the inevitable event something goes wrong, right? Friend: No, I do not?! In fact, I'm shocked you would ask. Bat: What?! Why?! Friend: Um, I changed my mind. Let me re-answer your previous question with a blatant lie meant to soothe your feelings! Bat: Wow, okay, so that's how it is. I don't appreciate being lied to. Friend: ...You know, I think I'll just play dumb about this whole thing. Bat: Hmmph! *storms off in appropriate anger* Like. Do y'all ever think about this?

[kid-sid]

artfights for @kidciitrix @embryu @eirastrid @slirth @cranberrysoap

@catphantoms @nootsuit

[isopodcowboy]

There's not enough platonic x reader stuff in most the fandoms I'm in and it's tragic

[4ddi3addie2005]

Hello infinitely wise followers. Today I will be dropping my major in art to ONLY pursue creative writing because it’s stretching me thin to get by in Two Things when I could be really good in One Thing. I now only have one major. And many experiences.

[ghostclefable]

Idk if anyone else noticed but it looks like kats doesn't have his arms in his jacket. poor boy can't do it either bc it hurts too much or bc his arm(s) are still in casts

[marathedemonoverlord]

So I think I'm over my Obey Me Phase or like at least over Nightbringer because it's Season was shit but just you know food for thought...

Aint it funny how MC is now completely isolated from other humans/their friends/family/pets?

Like my friend and I were talking about it and like imagine MC has HUMAN/MORTAL family and friends that they talk to every time they were separated from the brothers. Like whenever the Immortals really tries them or pushes them they can go to their human friends for like a palate cleanser and a clear head/remind themselves and ground them to the reality of their situation/support from NOT blind lemmings. Like sort of remind them that they're still human and not on the same playing field as immortal Demons/Angels/Sorcerers

But now in Nightbringer that's literally stripped from them; MC has NO ONE outside of the Brothers/Immortals they're literally FORCED to bond with their circle of dysfunctionals and its like now you are stuck in that toxic friend circle because literally your circle of support hasn't been born/exist yet. That's fucking horrific.

No wonder MC is far more clingy and annoying in Nightbringer than they are in OG; Every lesson is a chip away at their original personality and sanity to replace it to the codependent creep MC is now lol.

[walkswithmyfather]

“Look Back and Thank God, Look Forward and Trust God”:

“Our faith is all about a personal relationship with the God who created us from an overflow of His love. There are two crucial traits we must embody if we are to grow in that relationship daily: Thankfulness and trust.

Thankfulness allows us to look back upon our life and show gratitude to God for the way He has led us to where we are today. Romans 8:28 says, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” In all the good times, and all the bad, God has been leading you toward a purpose. You can rest assured that He has a plan for your life. He is worthy of your gratefulness for leading you along that path.

Trust is essential in order for our faith to grow as well. It’s important to trust the vision path God has shown you. He’s trustworthy. You can trust Him with your future and where He is leading you. He will NEVER lead you astray. He wants nothing more than to guide you to the fulfillment of your ultimate potential in Him.

Together, thankfulness and trust will spark a new fire in your faith, leading you deeper and deeper into God’s love. You’ll find yourself embracing your identity in Christ more and more each day while making huge strides toward the purpose He has called you to. Spend time with Him daily, and as your relationship blooms, so too will these feelings you are working hard to cultivate.  

Keep thankfulness and trust for the Lord alive within your heart. Remember the blessings He has poured out upon your life so far and trust Him to show you the path forward as you embrace your future. Never forget to look back and thank God, all while looking forward and trusting Him!

Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness. Your character is the very definition of what it means to be trustworthy and true. Help to grow within me a heart filled with nothing but love, trust, and thankfulness for You. You are the author of all good things in my life, and because of it, I long to give you praise. In Your holy and beautiful name, I pray, Amen.”

“I will give him the key to the house of David—the highest position in the royal court. When he opens doors, no one will be able to close them; when he closes doors, no one will be able to open them.” —Isaiah 22:22 (NLT)

[taegularities]

some men are textbook villains fr

[awfullybigwardrobe44]

getting old is so, so hard.

[cramenjoyer]

it's been like 24 hours since i saw graffiti saying DYKES SAY FREE PALESTINE and a response in another color right beside it, FAGS TOO! and i haven't stopped tearing up every time i remember. i think of the statues in ireland honoring and thanking the choctaw nation, and of ireland returning the favor when their friends across the sea needed them. i know that palestine will be free. sudan and bangladesh will be free. fear and tyranny cannot win because we love each other too much.

[the-fidgety-fiddler]

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[nordfjording]

I get the whole thing about self-deprecating jokes and things not being laughing matters and there are some really fine lines there. And that this is probably some cultural or generational thing, snd so on.

But there's something so deeply normalizing and freeing about taking the piss out of something that feels like it should ruin you.