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10-22-2014 10:26 PM
Hello my friends! Hope you all had a great day today! Talked to Deil, she had a good doctor's appt. her doctor believes that her leg pain comes from her spinal nerve that goes to the thighs - she had another X-ray done this morning - to check it out and results will be tomorrow. She's fine so far as far as her BP is concerned, but she shouldn't go out and rake leaves - so we are going there tomorrow and Linus will get the leaves taken care of for her, as he has a couple days off work now. I don't know when we'll be back, hope to get back tomorrow night, depends how much he has to do. So - if not here, just continue on this thread like before and I'll add on when I get back - have no idea what the future holds. I thank and praise God for her good doctor's visit today. She even got a hug from her doctor. When getting the X-ray - the X-ray technician asked her name, and address etc, and then she said, we were expecting a 92 year old lady here but you don't look near that!! Then she was asked what's her secret for a long life. Deil simply said, "Moderation, prayer and Faith. She got a hug from her doctor in leaving too, so it was a good morning for her! She loves her lady doctor alot - has had her for a great many years! Ooops! I'm rambling on too much - going into the inspirations and know that you are all in my prayers, Thanks for praying for my sister!
When we give in to fears and worries they will take charge of our lives.
Lord, I place my trust in You so that I may experience every opportunity
and not miss in life that which is meant for me.
Scripture for the day:
"Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things
of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their
minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is
death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace." ~Romans
8:5-6
Meditation for the day:
All of us have our own battle to win, the battle between the material
view of life and the spiritual view. Something must guide our lives.
Will it be wealth, pride, selfishness, greed or will it be faith,
honesty, purity, unselfishness, love and service? Each of us has a
choice. We can choose good or evil. We cannot choose both. We can
keep striving until we win the battle. When we win the victory, we
can believe that God will rejoice with us!
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may choose the good and resist the evil. I pray that I
will not be a loser in the battle for righteousness.
Here's some food for thought:
TODAY I TAUGHT MY CHILD
Author Unknown
When I got mad today and hit my child
"For his own good, " I reconciled,
and then I realized my plight...
Today, I taught my child to fight.
When interrupted by the phone,
I said, "tell them I'm not home."
And then I thought, and had to sigh...
Today I taught my child to lie.
I told the tax man what I made,
forgetting cash that was paid,
And than I blushed at this sad feat...
Today I taught my child to cheat.
I smugly copied a cassette,
To keep me from one more debt,
But now the bells of shame must peal...
Today I taught my child to steal.
Today I cursed another race,
Oh God, protect what I debase,
for now, I fear it is too late...
Today I taught my child to hate.
By my example, children learn
That I must lead in life's sojourn
In such a way they are led
By what is done and not what is said.
Today I gave my child his due
By praise for him instead of rue.
And now I have begun my guide;
Today I gave my child his pride.
I now have reconciled and paid
to IRS all that I have made.
And now I know that this dear youth,
Today has learned from me the truth.
The alms I give are not for show,
And yet, this child must surely know
That charity is worth the price:
Today he saw my sacrifice.
I clasp within a warm embrace
My neighbor of another race.
The great commandment from up above.
Today I taught my child to love.
Someday my child must face alone
This fearsome undertone,
But I have blazed a sure pathway:
Today I taught my child to pray.
JUST "DO IT"
By Marion Smith
Ephesians 6:11-13put on the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of
righteousness, the belt of truth, the shoes of peace ,and I would
pick up the sword of the spirit and the shield of faith
I was so delighted when I finally memorized the pieces of the armor
of God, as Paul tells us about in the Bible-Ephesians 6:11-13. I would
put on the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the
belt of truth, the shoes of peace ,and I would pick up the sword of
the spirit and the shield of faith.
This entire procedure would take place as I lay in bed each morning.
I felt like I was really equipping myself against Satan, and to a
certain degree, I was. All my bravado came crashing down one day, as
fear of an impending airline flight began to creep into my mind. I
have always been afraid to fly, but I thought I had overcome this
apprehension, with God’s help. I wrestled with all the negative
thoughts Satan kept placing in my mind, trying to dispel the dread
that increasingly crept into my mind and heart. I was still putting on
the armor of God each morning, wondering how Satan could get such a
hold on me . I asked my prayer partners to pray for me, helping me
overcome this unrealistic fear. I was ashamed that I didn't have more
faith in God, and that I allowed Satan to grab me like that. Well, the
prayers were answered, because my fears were totally destroyed and I
really enjoyed my flight .
After I returned home I began to think about the armor
passage in the Bible. It dawned on me –more was needed with some of
those pieces of armor that just placement on the body. Take the sword
of the spirit(God’s Word)..I needed to have the scripture handy-
ready to rebuke Satan as he whispered his lies into my ears. And
what had I done with the shield I picked up each morning? I guess I
must have just grabbed it limply and left it dangling at my side. This
shield is made up of my beliefs, and was intended to quench the fiery
arrows of Satan. God gave me that shield to USE, quenching those
fiery arrows . I needed to pick it up and reject those lies from
Satan.
The same is true for the belt of truth. I pray if I am
ever tempted to lie or deceive anyone, that belt would just squeeze me
tight –getting my attention about living my life God’s way. Also,
those shoes of peace- I need to point them down the path of amity when
conflicts
arise.
Yes, I need to put on my armor each morning, but I also need to take
these pieces and USE them. Yes, I need to “Just Do
It”!!!!!
I AM HERE
When you feel no one around I AM HERE!
When you feel you can't get off the ground I AM HERE!
When you feel that everything is lost I AM HERE!
When you feel in the seas you are tossed I AM HERE!
Don't let the world bring you down for I AM HERE!
Don't start your day with a frown for I AM HERE!
Don't shut me out let me stay where I am for I AM HERE!
Don't close the door to your heart where I am for I AM HERE!
When you feel lonely my child know that I AM HERE!
Yes, I love you and I will hold you and show you I AM HERE!
I will pick you up when you stumble and fall for I AM HERE!
I will wipe away the tears in your eyes when you cry for I AM HERE!
I know you are going through hard times know that I AM HERE!
I feel the pain with in your spirit know my child I AM HERE!
Turn it all over to me and let me take care of you for I AM HERE!
I am holding you in my holy arms feel me my child for I AM HERE!
God will never leave us as long as we believe in Him and love Him and do His
will.
No matter what satan throws at us God will always be there for us.
Never forget that He is always there with you through it all!
Written with love and the help of the HOLY Ghost by
Barbara J. Williams September 29, 2003
Someone Else
Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most
valued members, Someone Else. Someone's passing creates a vacancy that will
be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years and for every one
of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person's share of the
work.
Whenever there was a job to do, a class to teach, or a meeting to attend,
one name was on everyone's list, "Let Someone Else do it." Whenever
leadership was mentioned, this wonderful person was looked to for
inspiration as well as results; "Someone Else can work with that group." It
was common knowledge that Someone Else was among the most liberal givers in
our church. Whenever there was a financial need, everyone just assumed
Someone Else would make up the difference.
Someone Else was a wonderful person; sometimes appearing superhuman. Were
the truth known, everybody expected too much of Someone Else. Now Someone
Else is gone! We wonder what we are going to do.
Someone Else left a wonderful example to follow, but who is going to follow
it? Who is going to do the things Someone Else did? When you are asked to
help this year, remember - we can't depend on "Someone Else" anymore.
Author Unknown
Do more than exist. LIVE
Do more than hear. LISTEN
Do more than agree. COOPERATE
Do more thank talk. COMMUNICATE
Do more than grow. BLOOM
Do more than spend. INVEST
Do more than think. CREATE
Do more than work. EXCEL
Do more than share. GIVE
Do more than decide. DISCERN
Do more than consider. COMMIT
Do more than forgive. FORGET
Do more than help. SERVE
Do more than coexist. RECONCILE
Do more than sing. WORSHIP
Do more thank think. PLAN
Do more than dream. DO
Do more than see. PERCEIVE
Do more than read. APPLY
Do more than receive. RECIPROCATE
Do more than choose. FOCUS
Do more than wish. BELIEVE
Do more than advise. HELP
Do more than speak. IMPART
Do more than encourage. INSPIRE
Do more than add. MULTIPLY
Do more than change. IMPROVE
Do more than reach. STRETCH
Do more than ponder. PRAY
Do more than just live. LIVE FOR JESUS
Faith is not believing that God can, It is knowing that God will.
Words of wisdom: I've learned that ......
Author Unknown
I've learned that sometimes when my friends fight, I'm forced to choose
sides even when I don't want to.
I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't
love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their
actions.
I've learned that we don't have to change friends if we understand that
friends change.
I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could
change your life forever.
I've learned that the clothes I like best are the ones with the most holes
in them.
I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see
something totally different.
I've learned that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will
eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.
I've learned that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.
I've learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with
themselves, get farther in life.
Stay close to me, Lord,
You are my life, without You I am nothing.
Stay close to me, Lord,
so that I clearly hear Your voice and follow You.
Stay close to me, Lord,
to guide me on my way.
Stay close to me, Lord,
I am weak and I need Your strength.
Stay close to me, Lord,
and help me to be faithful to You.
Stay close to me, Lord,
I desire always to be with You.
Stay close to me, Lord,
for You are my light and without You it is dark.
Stay close to me, Lord,
for it is getting late and the day is coming to a close.
Stay close to me, Lord,
Oh how I need You my Jesus, in the night.
Stay close to me, Lord,
for death, judgment and eternity approaches.
Dear Lord, I need a word with You
If you have time to spare.
I know that you're quite busy,
My time is also rare.
In fact, that's why I wanted
To talk to you tonight.
I need to explain to you
That I have seen the light.
For so long I have taken
For granted that you knew
My wants and my needs
And my desires too.
Not only that, but peace of mind
And happiness I seek
I'd like to be much stronger
Instead of being weak.
I thought that you would help me
If only I believed.
I waited for you, Lord,
In my time of need.
I'd rush to work each morning.
I'd rush through lunch as well.
I knew I had a lot to do;
I had no time to tell
You what was on my mind
Or what I needed now;
In my haste to live my life
I've forgotten to somehow
Make the time to spend with you
And ponder who you are.
I guess I've put you in the closet
Then forgot and closed the door .
I know this sounds so strange
But I just now realize
I've done it without thinking
But now open are my eyes.
How can I expect you to help me
When I don't even stop to say
I love you or make the time
Each day to you to pray?
Lord, thank you for not giving up
On me, I've been so wrong
And now I'm asking you to help me
From now on to be strong;
In remembering what I need to do
And as I open the closet door
I pray that you'll forgive me
And that you will restore
In me the values needed
To be what I should be
And that's to come and talk with you
Much more regularly.
I thank you, Lord, for loving me
Enough to stick around;
You said what I needed to hear
Yet never made a sound.
But that is just your gentle way
That I admire so
And how I want to be some day
But have a long way to go.
I know that I will make it
So long as you are near
And I have nothing in this world
That I will ever fear .
For I have you to lean on
My rock, my Lord, my all;
You're there to help me up again
Whenever I may fall.
I thank you, Lord, for taking
This time to spend with me;
It's more than I deserve,
I've seen the light, you see.
AMEN
10-23-2014 08:24 AM
Good news for Deil, thank the good Lord.
Counting my blessings, and blessings to all.
Harlene(lovestopaint)
10-23-2014 11:46 AM
Good Morning all! Please keep this thread going through tomorrow as we are staying overnight. Talked to Deil this morning and she wants us to, and so we will. Sammy goes along, and I'll come to the thread when we get home tomorrow sometime.
God bless you all!!!!! Peace of Jesus be with you all!
10-23-2014 03:02 PM
Oh I'm so glad to hear your sister is doing better. Sending my prayers to your family Gloria.
God bless America and keep her safe and blessings and prayers to all.
Felicia
10-24-2014 06:46 AM
On 10/23/2014 hsawaknow said:Oh I'm so glad to hear your sister is doing better. Sending my prayers to your family Gloria.
God bless America and keep her safe and blessings and prayers to all.
Felicia
Felicia, I am praying for you and hope all gets better for you and your son. Please know that Jesus is watching over you and I will continue to pray. Have a nice day.
10-24-2014 01:51 PM
Gloria: Sending all my best for Deil. Be safe in your travels.
Hello to everone here!
10-24-2014 02:34 PM
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