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#AskanOfficer: Why is community important? 💭

See below to find out what Major Christine Harris shared with Peer readers as a response to this question. 🙌

#AskanOfficer: Why is community important? 💭

When we have a sense of community, we can feel we are part of something bigger than ourselves. Community unites (1 Corinthians 12:27). We are one body that is made up of many parts. In this vein, our community should be one where we find connection with others, where we get support, where we give support, where we have fellowship, reinforce our shared values and where we can use the gifts that God have given us. At the center, our community should share a focus—a common goal—but its beauty is in the differences we bring to it. I know that if I do “community” right, I have learned and grown (Proverbs 27:17). Just as God’s Word points out in 1 Corinthians 12, I know where I am weak, another may be strong, where God has gifted me, I am to use it to give Him the glory. In a world that wants us to use our differences—our communities—to pigeonhole and divide us, we must lean on God’s Word. Keep in mind that community does not have to be a large collection of individuals, sometimes it starts with just two or three gathered in His name (Matthew 18:20).

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Thank you Major Christine Harris for sharing your advice with Peer readers! 🙌

#SuicidePreventionMonth
Such an important resource and reminder.
You are not alone ---> There is help.

Where will your feet take you today? 👣

"Because of Christ and our faith in Him,
we can now come boldly and confidently
into God’s presence."

// Ephesians 3:12 NLT

Where will your feet take you today?

Whether you’re still waiting for the sun to rise or the day is almost over, take a minute just now to become aware of God’s presence. Ask God to go with you and to guide your next steps.

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What a promise from God! When we are troubled, we can look to John 16:33 as our reassurance that God has overcome the world!

What a promise from God! When we are troubled, we can look to John 16:33 as our reassurance that God has overcome the world!

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young... 🙌

A huge moment for women and sport this weekend as Emma Raducanu 🇬🇧 and Leylah Fernandez 🇨🇦, both in their teenage years, played in the US Open Women’s Finals.

As well as excellence on the tennis court, both players displayed determination, good sportsmanship and exemplary authenticity. Promoting honest dialogue around mental health earlier this year, Emma bravely went public with her own experience of overcoming the pressures of competition.

Many would say these young women are 'beyond their years', but what can we learn from their stories so far?

‘Don’t let anyone belittle you because you are young. Instead, show the faithful, young and old, an example of how to live: set the standard for how to talk, act, love and be faithful and pure.’ (1 Timothy 4:12, VOICE)

🙌 #WomeninSport #GenerationZ #GirlPower
📸 Robert Deutsch, USA Sports Today. AFP.

Proverbs 31:25-26- “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.”

Proverbs 31:25-26- “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.”

At times, our agenda is out of line with God's.
Other times, it is a Godly agenda but differs from God's agenda, and His is always best and perfect.

He will delay our own plans or shut doors to protect us physically, emotionally, mentally, and/or spiritually.

It is good for us to realize that perceived delays are not always bad and may serve to protect us and guide us forward in His perfect plan.

At times, our agenda is out of line with God's.
Other times, it is a Godly agenda but differs from God's agenda, and His is always best and perfect.
He will delay our own plans or shut doors to protect us physically, emotionally, mentally, and/or spiritually.
It is good for us to realize that perceived delays are not always bad and may serve to protect us and guide us forward in His perfect plan.

Timeline Photos

The moment our world completely changed in an instant. Do you remember where you were when you heard the news? Let’s continue to pray for healing and peace for those who were affected 20 years ago. #neverforget #911 #september11

#September11 #neverforget

Testimonies from 9/11

To children, New York City feels particularly alive in ways that other cities don’t. New York is the home of their movie superheroes and TV sitcom characters. It’s where a museum, a baseball game, an amusement park or a zoo are just a subway ride away.

However, on Sept. 11, 2001, the “city that never sleeps” got a wakeup call from terrorists. As a result, the entire United States changed dramatically, as did our children's views of freedom and safety.

These young people, who had to suddenly leave their classrooms and go home to witness hours of round–the–clock news coverage on the day’s event, felt fear and confusion on a different level. They will always remember where they were and how they felt on that day.

Read the full article to hear from Lieutenant Nereus Mogaria, Lieutenant Dontay Gibson, Alyssa Pratt, Laura Crowell, Captain Larry Fulmer, and others as they recount the effect that the events of 9/11 had on them in their youth.

Here - https://bit.ly/9-11YouthTestimonies

#SAconnects #SalvationArmy #September11th2021

'Be kind to yourself'

🌍 A poem to encourage, comfort and inspire, written by Sophie Diener.

'Be kind to yourself'

I hope today you remember
that the sky is not humiliated
by its vastness,
and the mountains remain unashamed
of their height,
Mother Earth and her oceans are not
afraid of their size,
and the sun is not concerned
if someone has to squint their eyes,
it will shine,
and it will not apologise for its light.

And, like the trees teach us
that it's okay to lose some leaves
as seasons change
and then come back to life,
I hope that nature teaches us
to look at ourselves
and be kind.

🌍 A poem to encourage, comfort and inspire, written by Sophie Diener.

Girls can change the world!

NEW RESOURCE! 🌍 International Day of the Girl 🌏 COMING SOON!

We believe girls can change the world! Do you? 🙌

Next month, we will be celebrating the International Day of the Girl (11th October). This year, the theme as set by the United Nations is 'Restored: Girls caring for the environment'.

Later this month, international Women's Ministries are publishing a new prayer resource to mark the occasion, with special contributions from girls of each of our international zones. This will be available to print and digitally download. More to come soon...

🌏 Don't miss The Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission's online event, 10th October, 8:00am EDT. More information here: https://trello.com/b/ZjVSQrGJ/international-day-of-the-girl-2021

Be reminded of this truth. #Amen 🙏

Remind your friends of this truth!

"God's message to us today is this: ‘Receive my just love and share it with others.’ His Holy Spirit can empower us to love as he did; rescuing the perishing, the abused, the misunderstood and the lost, and planting the seeds of justice in a world groaning to be set right."

Father, help us to love others just as you have loved us!

📖 Major Margaret Davis (USA Eastern) writes about 'Just Love' in her study of Hosea 2:16-23, linked here: https://sar.my/15u

"I love a good love story." ❤️

"Sweet accounts of couples experiencing the stirrings of affection, declaring their love, overcoming adversity and living happily ever after. It warms my heart. Because God is love, he has wired us for love – to receive it and to give it – to pursue it – to fight for it and to enjoy it.

"The perfect expression of love comes from God; he sets the ultimate standard (1 Corinthians 13:4-8). Because of our humanity, we practice love that falls far short of that standard, oftentimes resulting in heartache, suffering and oppression. The systems of this world also exist under a misconstruction of love which fails to meet God’s holy standard. As a God of justice, we can agree that it is his will for this to be set right."

"God's message to us today is this: ‘Receive my just love and share it with others.’ His Holy Spirit can empower us to love as he did; rescuing the perishing, the abused, the misunderstood and the lost, and planting the seeds of justice in a world groaning to be set right."

Father, help us to love others just as you have loved us!

📖 Major Margaret Davis (USA Eastern) writes about 'Just Love' in her study of Hosea 2:16-23, linked here: https://sar.my/15u
🌏 Taken from our Bible study series, 'Let Justice Roll'. Available in translation to read, print or digitally download: https://sar.my/15o

Fighting Forward - Peer Magazine | The Salvation Army

Fighting Forward - Peer Magazine | The Salvation Army “The prayers of lament are a reminder to me that we are allowed to be human and don’t have to worry about being buttoned up before God.”

September 2021 - “Just Be Ready” Emergency Preparedness - The Salvation Army USA National Women's Ministries

Check out this Education Program by Major Michele Heaver for September 2021 – “Just Be Ready” Emergency Preparedness.

"History has shown us that a disaster can significantly impact our lives with little or no notice. Emergency preparedness is vitally important. There are many resources to help women get their homes ready for a disaster, whether it is a tornado, major snowstorm, flood, earthquake or other crisis event."

September 2021 - “Just Be Ready” Emergency Preparedness - The Salvation Army USA National Women's Ministries Emergency Preparedness

The ladies of the Austin Citadel Corps enjoying a painting class together. 🎨

You are loved.
You have purpose.
You belong.
You are His. ❤

You are loved.
You have purpose.
You belong.
You are His.
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Tag and share with 3 friends to encourage them and let them know they matter.

#womenleaders #leadingandlovingit #pastorswives #womeninministry #churchleaders #encouragement #ministryleaders #womenoffaith #womensministry #leadership #pastors #nonprofit

The Lord is Our Rock - The Salvation Army USA National Women's Ministries

God is everlasting, faithful and protective. With the turbulent events that have plagued our world recently, we pray this article from Captain Christina Arnold encourages you.

The Lord is Our Rock - The Salvation Army USA National Women's Ministries For a while my family was fortunate to live next to the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. Daily we witnessed the majesty of God’s creation shown through the beautiful ocean. Occasionally, we would make the quarter–mile trip down the road and descend the incredibly steep trail to a cove. Ther...

Latest News: Hurricane Ida

Salvation Army EDS teams in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and several other southern states are mobilizing personnel and units for immediate response to Hurricane Ida, which made landfall on Sunday, August 29th in Louisiana. Teams are anticipating on having three separate manned feeding sites, providing food for more than thirty canteens which will serve multiple hard-hit areas throughout the region as needed.

The Salvation Army EDS staff and volunteers are constantly ready to respond, often with very little notice, to provide support and assistance during times of disaster.

Here are a couple of ways you can help.

give.helpsalvationarmy.org

We have been called... 🌍

📖 'He gave us resurrection life and drew us to himself by his holy calling on our lives. And it wasn’t because of any good we have done, but by his divine pleasure... even before time began!' - 2 Timothy 1:9

We have been called... 🌍

As Founder of The Salvation Army, General William Booth, put it:
'"Not called!" did you say?
"Not heard the call," I think you should say.'

📖 'He gave us resurrection life and drew us to himself by his holy calling on our lives. And it wasn’t because of any good we have done, but by his divine pleasure... even before time began!' - 2 Timothy 1:9

Encourage one another and build each other up 🙌

#amen

An event which empowers girls & young women *and* focuses on caring for the environment? Count us in! 🌍

📣 Save the date! More information here: https://sar.my/15t

#InternationalDayoftheGirl #girlsrestoringourenvironment

Save the date!

Check out the link below to see how you can be involved in celebrating!
www.salvationarmy.org/isjc/IDG2021

#GirlsRestoringOurEnvironment #IDG2021

Allowing the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives... 🙏

"But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions:

joy that overflows,
peace that subdues,
patience that endures,
kindness in action,
a life full of virtue, or goodness,
faith that prevails,
gentleness of heart, and
strength of spirit, or self-control.

Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless."

📖 Galatians 5:22-23, The Passion Translation

Allowing the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives... 🙏

"But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions:

joy that overflows,
peace that subdues,
patience that endures,
kindness in action,
a life full of virtue, or goodness,
faith that prevails,
gentleness of heart, and
strength of spirit, or self-control.

Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless."

📖 Galatians 5:22-23, The Passion Translation

"Don’t be anxious or get discouraged. God, my God, is with you in this; He won’t walk off & leave you in the lurch. He’s at your side " 1Chron.28-20 MSG

"Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude." Col.4:2 MSG

"Don’t be anxious or get discouraged. God, my God, is with you in this; He won’t walk off & leave you in the lurch. He’s at your side " 1Chron.28-20 MSG "Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude." Col.4:2 MSG

No matter what's coming at you this week, the thing is:
No amount of regret changes the past,
No amount of anxiety changes the future,
Any amount of grateful joy changes the present.

#1000Gifts #TheWayOfAbundance

Today? The plan can be real simple:

"Be brave.
Be strong.
Don’t give up.
Expect God."
Psalm 31:24 MSG

And the thing is: Brave doesn't mean feeling no fear. Brave simply means something – some ONE – is *more important* than feeling those fears.

Today? The plan can be real simple:

"Be brave.
Be strong.
Don’t give up.
Expect God."
Psalm 31:24 MSG

And the thing is: Brave doesn't mean feeling no fear. Brave simply means something – some ONE – is *more important* than feeling those fears.

#TheBrokenWay #TheWayOfAbundance

A prayer guided towards loving ourselves and others better 🙏

A prayer guided towards loving ourselves and others better 🙏

You will recognise the words from 1 Corinthians 13:1-7. Notice how the most crucial word of this passage - Love - is missing. In its place, imagine your name.

As you go through the lines, reading them aloud or in silent reflection, you will realise just how challenging it is for us to embody Christ's love. Pray these qualities over yourself, '____ is patient and ____ is kind. Lord, ____ does not want to envy or boast'. Don't hold back from acknowledging the areas that are particularly difficult for you.

Consider this exercise as a prayerful way of loving and honouring yourself. Recognise that you do not need to be all things to all people, and accept that perfect love can only be found in Jesus.

Continue to embrace the example we are given in 1 Corinthians 13 and strive towards the standard it sets for godly living, not forgetting to speak love and kindness over yourself every step of the way. ❤️