Shannon Guerra
06.03.202520:36
📖 Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is posterity for the peaceable.
But transgressors shall be altogether destroyed; the posterity of the wicked shall be cut off.
The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their refuge in the time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from the wicked and saves them because they take refuge in him.
— Psalm 37:37-40
But transgressors shall be altogether destroyed; the posterity of the wicked shall be cut off.
The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their refuge in the time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from the wicked and saves them because they take refuge in him.
— Psalm 37:37-40
14.02.202503:01
Do you know what you're doing? Ummm...well...tough question sometimes. 😵💫🤪🤔
In the beginning of any undertaking, we don't know what the heck we're doing. In writing, business, ministry, parenting...I don't know about you guys, but we've fumbled our way through the whole time, trying to figure things out, trying to flesh out the vision, trying to navigate the overwhelm, just doing the best we can with what we know.
The problem is we don't know enough, and we can't know what we need to know until we've experienced more, which is an odd catch-22 that reminds me of the saying, No one should be allowed to play the violin until they've mastered it.
This newsletter is now available in audio: https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/small-world-cd3
And the original post for premium subs is here: https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/small-world
In the beginning of any undertaking, we don't know what the heck we're doing. In writing, business, ministry, parenting...I don't know about you guys, but we've fumbled our way through the whole time, trying to figure things out, trying to flesh out the vision, trying to navigate the overwhelm, just doing the best we can with what we know.
The problem is we don't know enough, and we can't know what we need to know until we've experienced more, which is an odd catch-22 that reminds me of the saying, No one should be allowed to play the violin until they've mastered it.
This newsletter is now available in audio: https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/small-world-cd3
And the original post for premium subs is here: https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/small-world
11.02.202500:06
Not sure what this is but I think our vehicle says it wants to become a chubby helicopter. And also it needs dusted.
08.02.202520:56
📖 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
— Psalm 19:7-11
the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
— Psalm 19:7-11
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Vince Guerra
07.02.202520:53
For those in Alaska: Come on by tonight for a no-agenda gathering and see what Jesus wants to do in and through us.
17.02.202506:23
📚 We all want progress. But progress means getting nearer to the place you want to be.
And if you have taken a wrong turning, then to go forward does not get you any nearer.
If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; and in that case the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive man.
We have all seen this when doing arithmetic. When I have started a sum the wrong way, the sooner I admit this and go back and start over again, the faster I shall get on. There is nothing progressive about being pigheaded and refusing to admit a mistake.
— CS Lewis, from Mere Christianity
And if you have taken a wrong turning, then to go forward does not get you any nearer.
If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; and in that case the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive man.
We have all seen this when doing arithmetic. When I have started a sum the wrong way, the sooner I admit this and go back and start over again, the faster I shall get on. There is nothing progressive about being pigheaded and refusing to admit a mistake.
— CS Lewis, from Mere Christianity
15.02.202520:59
📖 Who are they who fear the Lord? He will teach them the way that they should choose.
They will abide in prosperity, and their children shall possess the land.
The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them.
My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.
…
O guard my life and deliver me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.
— Psalm 25:12-15, 20-21
They will abide in prosperity, and their children shall possess the land.
The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them.
My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.
…
O guard my life and deliver me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.
— Psalm 25:12-15, 20-21
13.02.202520:40
📖 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it,
for he has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers.
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?
Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false and do not swear deceitfully.
They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from the God of their salvation.
Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
— Psalm 24:1-6
📖 …Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers.
But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
So they
remained
for a
long
time
speaking boldly
for the Lord,
who testified to the word of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through them.
— Acts 14:1b-3
for he has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers.
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?
Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false and do not swear deceitfully.
They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from the God of their salvation.
Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
— Psalm 24:1-6
📖 …Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers.
But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
So they
remained
for a
long
time
speaking boldly
for the Lord,
who testified to the word of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through them.
— Acts 14:1b-3
10.02.202519:59
📖 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch,
and they spoke the word to no one except Jews.
But among them were some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists [Greeks] also, proclaiming the Lord Jesus.
The hand of the Lord was with them,
and a great number became believers
and turned to the Lord.
— Acts 11:19-21
and they spoke the word to no one except Jews.
But among them were some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists [Greeks] also, proclaiming the Lord Jesus.
The hand of the Lord was with them,
and a great number became believers
and turned to the Lord.
— Acts 11:19-21
08.02.202501:13
How do we speed up the breakthrough we've been praying for? How do we squeeze everything out of these years? I've got a hot tip for you and I'll admit it doesn't sound fun, but there's joy in it with the right perspective. Promise. 😁🤍
https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/time-goes-flying
https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/time-goes-flying
07.02.202520:06
📖 Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word.
Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ.
And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did.
For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed.
So there was much joy in that city.
— Acts 8:4-8
Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ.
And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did.
For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed.
So there was much joy in that city.
— Acts 8:4-8
17.02.202500:44
📖 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
Suddenly there was an earthquake
so violent
that the foundations of the prison were shaken,
and immediately all the doors were opened
and everyone’s chains were unfastened.
— Acts 16:25-26
Suddenly there was an earthquake
so violent
that the foundations of the prison were shaken,
and immediately all the doors were opened
and everyone’s chains were unfastened.
— Acts 16:25-26
15.02.202502:48
*unless you’re a troll 😅
11.02.202500:38
09.02.202523:11
07.02.202507:00
Eventually, hopefully, there comes a time when we're sick of the easy fix that was never good enough, and we want to be done with our inadequate coping skills. Depending on how stubborn – or evasive – we are, we realize the truth: We can't do this. He has to be the one to heal us. This is where surrender happens.
And surrender is a cycle that continuously strengthens.
Now in audio: https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/lay-it-on-the-table-63e
Or read here: https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/lay-it-on-the-table
Or here: https://copperlightwood.com/2024/12/on-the-table.html
And surrender is a cycle that continuously strengthens.
Now in audio: https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/lay-it-on-the-table-63e
Or read here: https://shannonguerra.substack.com/p/lay-it-on-the-table
Or here: https://copperlightwood.com/2024/12/on-the-table.html
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Shannon Guerra
16.02.202509:29
We’re getting some incredible sunsets this week. This is what it looks like tilted, so you don’t see the stuff on the ground or the overhang from the eave.
A little weird, right? Still pretty, but off.
Last night I felt led to pray about unforgiveness, and the wounds in our souls that lead to it. Unforgiveness forces us to look at life tilted, trying to avoid that thing hanging over us, and the things in front of us that we don’t want to address.
They’re still there. We just don’t want to acknowledge them: bitterness, anger, shame, resentment, regret, hatred. So we tilt sideways, skewing our world to fit our avoidance, dizzy with our forced perspective, missing so many good things in our effort to avoid dealing with the bad ones.
We can face them, though, and go upright again.
The enemy wants you to think it’s too much work to heal. He tells you that the person who hurt you isn’t worth forgiving — even if that person you need to forgive is yourself. He knows that if he can keep you from forgiving, he can keep you in bondage to a host of other miseries.
The Lord has better plans for you, though.
Here’s an easy start that takes less than three seconds: Tell the Lord where it hurts. Just tell Him the first feeling or memory that comes to you, right off the top.
Ask Him to heal it. Do it right now.
Then, another three seconds: Declare your forgiveness over the person who caused the wound. And, hey — You don’t have to FEEL forgiveness. You just need to declare it. This isn’t for them, it’s for you. Do this for your own good. Do it out of obedience and love for the One who died for you and always forgives you. Do it because you know He understands more than you do, and because He is working out good things that you can’t see yet.
Forgive because He calls you to be free.
And then, another three seconds: Ask Him to remove the hard feelings. Invite His peace.
Watch the world start to shift upright again. Repeat as necessary. Remind yourself that you’ve chosen forgiveness and healing. This peace is for you. 🧡
A little weird, right? Still pretty, but off.
Last night I felt led to pray about unforgiveness, and the wounds in our souls that lead to it. Unforgiveness forces us to look at life tilted, trying to avoid that thing hanging over us, and the things in front of us that we don’t want to address.
They’re still there. We just don’t want to acknowledge them: bitterness, anger, shame, resentment, regret, hatred. So we tilt sideways, skewing our world to fit our avoidance, dizzy with our forced perspective, missing so many good things in our effort to avoid dealing with the bad ones.
We can face them, though, and go upright again.
The enemy wants you to think it’s too much work to heal. He tells you that the person who hurt you isn’t worth forgiving — even if that person you need to forgive is yourself. He knows that if he can keep you from forgiving, he can keep you in bondage to a host of other miseries.
The Lord has better plans for you, though.
Here’s an easy start that takes less than three seconds: Tell the Lord where it hurts. Just tell Him the first feeling or memory that comes to you, right off the top.
Ask Him to heal it. Do it right now.
Then, another three seconds: Declare your forgiveness over the person who caused the wound. And, hey — You don’t have to FEEL forgiveness. You just need to declare it. This isn’t for them, it’s for you. Do this for your own good. Do it out of obedience and love for the One who died for you and always forgives you. Do it because you know He understands more than you do, and because He is working out good things that you can’t see yet.
Forgive because He calls you to be free.
And then, another three seconds: Ask Him to remove the hard feelings. Invite His peace.
Watch the world start to shift upright again. Repeat as necessary. Remind yourself that you’ve chosen forgiveness and healing. This peace is for you. 🧡
14.02.202520:45
📖 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way.
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.
— Psalm 25:1-10
O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way.
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.
— Psalm 25:1-10
11.02.202500:32
09.02.202523:02
📖 The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you!
May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion.
May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices.
May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy over your victory and in the name of our God set up our banners. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.
Now I know that the Lord will help his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand.
Some take pride in chariots and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the Lord our God.
— Psalm 20:1-7
May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion.
May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices.
May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy over your victory and in the name of our God set up our banners. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.
Now I know that the Lord will help his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand.
Some take pride in chariots and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the Lord our God.
— Psalm 20:1-7
07.02.202520:53
Jesus is the agenda 😁🤍🔥👇🏻
07.02.202504:26
Pro tip: If you get a new pad for your ancient ironing board, make sure you get someone to film you fitting it on so everyone can enjoy the fabulous I Love Lucy-esque reenactment which occurs when you pull on the elastic to get it around the front end of the ironing board while the back end simultaneously launches off the ground and flies toward your head.
PS I’m not a pro; hence, no video. Maybe next time. 😅
PS I’m not a pro; hence, no video. Maybe next time. 😅
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