Turning Your Mistakes into Spiritual Maturity October 1 Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous, do not plunder their dwelling place;for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again,but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. – > Proverbs 24:15-16 As a young entertainer, Will Rogers' stage specialty used to be rope tricks. One day, on stage, in the middle of his act, he became tangled in his lariat. But instead of becoming frustrated, Rogers laughed and spoke up in his Oklahoma drawl, "A rope ain't so bad to get tangled up in if ain't around your neck!" The audience roared at his impromptu response. Encouraged by his warm reception, Rogers began adding commentary and satire to all his performances. It was his commentary, not his rope tricks, that eventually made him famous. Had Rogers not become tangled in his rope that day, he might never have discovered his ability to wow crowds with his wit. That's because, very often, our mistakes open doors to new possibilities that we never imagined had things gone the way we originally intended. Understanding this can give us a new perspective on our mistakes. When we begin to see our mishaps as opportunities to learn new things and gain new experiences, it completely transforms our outlook on our lives and ourselves. Don't let your mistakes discourage you. Instead, look for what God is teaching you through them and go in new directions. Be willing to learn from your shortcomings and your mistakes will mature you! Prayer Challenge Pray that God would help you to learn lessons from your mistakes that would spur you on to spiritual maturity. Questions for Thought Think of a mistake you've made in the past that has actually helped you. What would have happened if things had gone the way you originally planned? How can seeing your mistakes as growth opportunities change the way you respond when things don't go your way? Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post Turning Your Mistakes into Spiritual Maturity – Senior Living – October 2 appeared first on GodUpdates.

During Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz said one of the most puzzling statements in the history of American politics. The Minnesota governor said “I’ve become friends with school shooters.” WATCH: "I've become friends with school shooters." – Tim Walz pic.twitter.com/qPOuSUVXLn — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 2, 2024 X users reacted to Walz’s eyebrow-raising comments: You should get better friends, Tim. I have WAY higher standards for my friends. https://t.co/sCauSQ7PTQ — Sophie Louise Delquié (@SophieDelquie) October 2, 2024 What a mess of a human being. #FriendOfSchoolShooters https://t.co/zIoULOjIwl — John DeSouza (@johnxdesouza) October 2, 2024 "And they say I'm the weird one?" https://t.co/mlvfVxOipO pic.twitter.com/zEIlB3k9Ks — Ab~ishek (@abhishek_s_1) October 2, 2024 Girl what the funk is you doin' https://t.co/iEI5L3dLzQ — Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) October 2, 2024 Tim Walz befriending school shooters while handing out tampons in boys bathrooms! https://t.co/I8VuusGePs — Trump Girl (@MAGA__Patriot) October 2, 2024 President Trump responded to Walz’s comments, saying “Why aren’t the after shows talking about the fact that Walz said, ‘I’m friends with school shooters!'” Why aren’t the after shows talking about the fact that Walz said, “I’m friends with school shooters!” Donald Trump Truth Social 11:11 PM EST 10/01/24 @realDonaldTrump — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024 “Second time he has said, ‘I’ve been friends with school shooters.’ What does he mean by this? Is he insane?” Trump said. Second time he has said, “I’ve been friends with school shooters.” What does he mean by this? Is he insane? Donald Trump Truth Social 10:10 PM EST 10/01/24 @realDonaldTrump — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024 “Did Tampon Tim just say he has ‘become friends with school shooters?’ He isn’t even qualified to be Governor, let alone Vice President. Walz and Kamala DO NOT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES!” he added. Did Tampon Tim just say he has “become friends with school shooters?” He isn’t even qualified to be Governor, let alone Vice President. Walz and Kamala DO NOT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES! Donald Trump Truth Social 10:07 PM EST 10/01/24 @realDonaldTrump — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024 Trump also posted these memes to his Truth Social account: Donald Trump Truth Social 10:28 PM EST 10/01/24 @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/o1B6qowjSe — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024 pic.twitter.com/OFjndm8jQm — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024 From the New York Post: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz fumbled a response about school shootings during Tuesday night’s debate against JD Vance, saying he’s become “friends” with the shooters. The moderators asked Walz how he changed his mind about banning “assault weapons” over his career. “I sat in that office with those Sandy Hook parents. I’ve become friends with school shooters. I’ve seen it,” Walz said. Pollsters, pundits and politicians immediately panned Walz for the embarrassing gaffe. “’I’ve become friends with school shooters’ may be the worst line in any 2024 debate,” said political pollster and consultant Frank Luntz. Fellow pollster Patrick Ruffini was nonplussed. “See, this is useful,” floated Fox News contributor Guy Benson. “Walz saying he’s become friends with school shooters, when he meant victims, is an innocent misstatement. “Repeatedly lying about his military rank, his DUI, IVF and Hong Kong/Tiananmen Square are not innocent misstatements.”

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In what is being called the “worst line in any 2024 debate,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he has become “friends” with school shooters.