The Dreamer's Door
A Christian Blog on Life and Nerdom
2023-06-29
Did Frodo Pity Boromir?
2022-12-02
Bot AI Devotional: Light
Below is a Devotional written by a chatbot. I edited it to fit my style of posts, but the content is auto generated based on John 8:12. The picture is from Bible.com from the daily verse picture. Even the prayer at the end is written by the Bot. The bot is the new OpenAI bot.
Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
In John 8:12, Jesus says, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
As followers of Jesus, we have the privilege of walking in his light. When we choose to follow him, we are choosing to let go of the darkness in our lives and to live in the light of his truth and love. We no longer have to be slaves to sin and darkness, but can be free to live in the light of Christ.
When we walk in the light of Jesus, we are able to see things as they truly are. We are able to see the world around us with clarity and understanding, and we are able to see ourselves as we truly are. We are able to see our own sin and our own need for a savior, and we are able to see the grace and love of Jesus that is available to us.
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As we follow Jesus and walk in his light, we can trust that he will lead us on the path of life. We don't have to worry about stumbling in the darkness, because he will be with us every step of the way. We can trust that he will guide us and protect us, and that he will never leave us to walk alone in the darkness.
So let us choose to follow Jesus and to walk in his light. Let us let go of the darkness in our lives and embrace the light of his truth and love. Let us be a light in the world, shining forth the love of Jesus to those around us. And let us trust that as we walk in his light, he will lead us on the path of life.
Dear God, thank you for sending your son, Jesus, to be the light of the world. Thank you for the privilege of being able to follow him and to walk in his light. Help us to let go of the darkness in our lives and to embrace the light of your truth and love. Help us to be a light in the world, shining forth your love to those around us. And please guide us on the path of life as we trust in you and follow you.
2022-11-03
Belle
November 28th marks two years since I lost my heart. Her name was Belle. She was a beautiful little girl with brown eyes as big as the milky way. She had fluffy white fur that was always a mess. I loved her with my whole heart as she did me. She knew exactly what I needed when I needed it. A kiss when I was feeling down, a hug just because. She was happy to sit on my lap for hours, and we would cuddle under the blankets in the cold winter nights. She was my love, part of my heart I will never get back. I buried a part of my soul the day I buried her.
When that day came, I broke. I am not sure I have ever recovered. Not sure I ever will. I see her final home every day. I tell her "hi" every time I look in her direction. I miss her the same today as I did 730 days ago. I knew her from the day she was born, on our living room floor, first born of five. She came out of the womb, her name ready to be known to the world. I was in love the first time I picked her up. We had many good years, years of love and cuddles. I remember introducing her to my best human friend. If the two would have had a chance to meet, I am sure both would have loved each other as much I loved the two of them.
Sadly old age crept up faster than I could have thought and ever imagined. I saw, in her cataract covered eyes, time slowly taking what it does. She began to move slower, but my heart and my brain were in denial until the last day. I felt her heart, it was still young. We had so much love to share still, how could I ever let it go? But when it came down to it, I couldn't let the love of my life suffer just so I could have a few more days. It wasn't fair of me to do that to her despite knowing what would happen.
The last day with her was the hardest of my life. I have lost family before, but none hurt nearly as much as it did her. So this is what it felt like to have your soul die. I gently set her on the table as the doctor came in. I still see her eyes staring into mine. I could see her soul wanted to stay and I would have kept it forever, but her body was at the end. I stared deep into those big brown eyes as she slowly slipped from my life. That little girl I had known for years went where I could not follow. I cried. I still cry and am crying right now. I buried her by myself. I dug the hole, laid her gently into the ground then laid my heart on top of her as I covered her with the damp soil.
By the time I get to see my girl again, I will have remembered and mourned her for longer than I got to love her. But it is ok. I am still not whole. As I said, I don't think I ever will be. I will always remember how she would nip at my mother's nose as part of our good night ritual. How she would tell me it was time for me to go to bed so I never stayed up too late. I will remember how she curled up inside my hoodie. How she slept on the back of the couch to get all the cool air from the fan.
I will never forget my love. I will always have a piece of me that is buried in my backyard. I will love her forever. I know that when my time on this planet comes to an end, Belle will be waiting beside Jesus to welcome me home.
2022-03-21
Give Yourself
Even I, as well as my brothers and my servants, have been lending them money and grain. Please, let’s stop charging this interest. Return their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses to them immediately, along with the percentage of the money, grain, new wine, and fresh oil that you have been assessing them.”
Nehemiah 5:10-11 CSB
Years ago, I lent a friend a decent amount of money. She needed help as she was going through a rough spot in life, and I had a little extra I could spare. She promised to pay me back, with interest, and I agreed. A long time later she finally gave me a check for the amount that she borrowed. I was glad to get the money back. I took the check to the bank and it bounced. I was still out that money and now out even more because I had to cover the bounced check fees. I was pretty angry. I wanted my money back.
Lord, Help me to give more freely my time and my heart to those who are hurting and in need. Help me to love more like you love and show the world a Jesus they might not know
2022-02-27
Love Your Neighbors
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2021-08-19
Devotional: God is Among Us
"The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17 CSB
Have you experienced a love so deep and full that someone would fight for you, die for you, and wipe every tear from your face? My mother likes to tell the story of the first time she held me in her arms. She says that she said to herself, out loud, "I would die for you and I would kill for you." I hope she never has to do either, but knowing she would is a comfort. She loves me and my sister so much that she would fight and die for us. But even her love is near nothing compared to the love God has for each of us.
God says he will fight and rescue us, save us from death. But he will also rejoice over you. He will celebrate with you and do it gladly and excitedly because you are you and what makes you happy he will celebrate. But he will also bring it down and hold you closer than anyone can in his love. His love will wrap you with everything good and keeps even the darkest night away. It is the safest place in all of the universe, wrapped up in the love of God. And he will continue love you forever.
From Bible.com |
There is always something about a song that is written for you. Even if it is not a very good song, when it is written with you in mind, you hold it closer to your heart than others. Only a few beings in the whole of the bible sing songs, Humans and God (Though you could make an argument that Birds also sing). How amazing is the thought that the creator of the universe will hold you so close in love and sings songs of delight in you. This verse demonstrates how intimate God's love is for us. Every person, even those you might not think deserve it, God loves them with songs, rejoicing, and will fight for them to being them back into his arms.
Lord, thank you for loving me so much more than I deserve. Thank you for fighting for me, and sitting with me when my heart is aching. Thank you for filling the deafening silence with your songs of delight that heal even the deepest wounds.
2021-07-18
Devotional: He Will Help You
'For I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, who says to you, “Do not fear, I will help you. ' Isaiah 41:13
There is too much pain in the world and too much fear. Every day people are diagnosed with cancers and illnesses. People die in accidents, murders and natural causes, and it becomes more and more dangerous to simply leave your house at all. The world has been turning its head from the good things in life to focus on the death and mayhem instead. We are being taught in the social media, and traditional media, that we should be afraid constantly of everyone else. They are going to hate you for your skin, for your sex and simply because you exist.
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But the people who follow Christ closely know we don't have to be afraid of what comes our way. It is true we will die someday. And for many people it might be a moment of panic and fear, but we are assured that Jesus will be right there with us, ready to bring us into paradise.
God promised Israel that he will be there for them even when the whole world will be trying to kill them. God remained faithful to Israel even when they were not faithful to Him. As Christians, we have the same promise from God, through Jesus. Jesus will be there holding our right hand in all our times of fear and pain. He will help us in ways we may see and others we won't, but he will still help us himself because he loves us so very much. Jesus will remain faithful to those who love him even in the times we are not faithful to him.
We can face each day with God's assurance on our mind bravely and securely because we know we have Jesus holding our hands.
Lord, as we face the trials of this world every day, give my hand a gentle squeeze when I become afraid. Remind me that you are here and give me the courage to face the world head on and share you with every person that crosses my path.