Ephesians 2- Part 2

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Study and learn. Be changed.  Ephesians 2 Made Alive in Christ 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not
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Feeding Trudy, an abused horse...

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Trudy is a sweet Appaloosa mare. She was rescued by a veterinarian in
North Georgia in the mid 90’s. She's lived at the rescue facility since 1996.
Trudy’s history includes the most physical and mental abuse of any horse
on the farm. She was bound in barbed wire, then dragged behind a tractor.
Trudy has much fear of humans and deservedly so. Her safest place is
surrounded by horses, because she trusts them. She does not kick or
strike, even though she can easily get revenge for her horror and pain.
All she does is blow very loudly and hard through her nostrils and look for
a way to escape. Trudy will also tremble at her shoulders and arch her
neck as if to hold all of the fear in her neck muscles. It is heartbreaking to
be near Trudy and not be able to get her to understand that we will never
hurt her or let her be hurt again.
Trudy was lucky enough to be 'joined-up' with Monty Roberts when he was in Conyers, GA, a few years ago. It started out with Trudy trembling and fearful. He patiently waited for her to change her mind, and she finally put her nose on his shoulder. When that moment happened, women, as well as men, in the audience broke out in tears. It was emotional for everyone there and felt by everyone. Monty Roberts explained it this way...If you took a piece of paper, then folded it in half, ran your thumb down the fold, then opened the paper, it would have a cease in it. Rub your thumb down the crease...it will never be uncreased. It is deep into the paper now. Trudy's emotional wounds are too deep. We can offer kindness and give her understanding.
 
Today was my treat...as I was able to feed her!  Just 15 minutes or so of talking to her and telling her what a good girl she is.  I am inspired by her ability to trust humans again.   Truly amazing!
In other news,  Madeline ran over 3 miles with me!  I am so proud of her.  Of course the first half she tried to stay two feet ahead of me.  By the end, I was waiting on her, but she didn't give up!   Perhaps I have a new running partner.
 

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