Hello my friends! Thanks for keeping the thread going for today!! It was a very nice day today - in the lower 70's, and Linus got a lot of Deil's yard work done, I helped her with cleaning her house, and making sure she takes her BP - last it was low, so that was good! We had a very nice time with Deil - she even baked ribs for supper last night, and I brought a dinner too, so we had that with the ribs, plus she made a pumpkin pie, and a monkey bread for breakfast! My homemade chicken soup I brought for lunch today. Sammy was so cute - he sat at the fourth place at the table and sat up and begged, and Deil couldn't stop laughing so she brought him a plate there too!! It was to cute and funny!!! Then a little piece of meat on the plate and I got a picture of him eating it!! It's good to be back home again - but glad we were there for her. Praying for you all!!
Make more room for love in your life. Lord, may I love myself and what
I do, may I love others, and how they better my life, and above all, may
I love You more each day.
Scripture for the day:
"Since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and
asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all
spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy
of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good
work and as you grow in the knowledge of God." ~Colossians 1:9-10
Meditation for the day:
We can bow to God's will in anticipation of the thing happening which
will, in the long run, be the best for all concerned. It may not
always seem the best thing at the present time, but we cannot see as
far ahead as God can. We do not know how God's plans are laid, we only
need to believe that if we trust God and accept whatever happens,
things will work out for the best in the end.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may not ask to see the distant scene. I pray that one
step may be enough for me.
Hello my friends! Hope you all had a good day today. Weather here was windy,
but warmer, in the 50's, and that's nice, and Sun!
Made a great beef roast again in my stainless steel fry pan, it always turns
out so nice and tender by slicing it, big slices, and browning, and then
just cooking on a lower temp for about an hour and a half. He had that
before going to work, I also put carrots and potatoes in it.
He ate out for his lunch, and when he got home at 8:30 or so all he wanted
was popcorn. We go thru alot of popcorn. I use the air popper, add some
olive oil and salt and it's so good!
He's not feeling sick any more at all - and tomorrow he starts work at 7:30
AM already - that's early!! Lori is feeling fair.
What are your blessings?
Here's some Food for Thought:
Who Feels the Pain?
“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18
This week held a big step for two people close to me. My daughter had
said, “I don’t know if I can let him go!” And on Tuesday, my 3 yr.
old grandson went to school for the first time. It’s hard to say who
felt the pain of separation more; my daughter, her first-born, or
Grandma.
It was deja vu for me as I was transported back in time. Our oldest
child began morning pre-school at the same age. I suspect the parent
feels the pain more than the child. The youngster is on to new and
exciting adventures, while the parent is left behind in his or her
same routine.
Maybe it’s always easier for the one who moves on than the one who is
left. My friend Ed, a counselor, says you grieve when you lose a
person, place, or thing. It could be just about anything in life,
little or big.
I thought about who was it that felt the pain more when we became
separated from God back in the Garden of Eden? And who grieved the
most? My guess is that it was our father, God. His pain was
unbearable enough to immediately set about implementing the plan He'd
had since before the foundation of time to bring us back into that
close former relationship with him.
It did finally happen. As all things came together, so long ago, Jesus
became the bridge between us and our heavenly parent. Happy endings
are always good, and there is none better than this one.
That is definitely good news.
May I always Thank You, Lord
Dear Lord,
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings,
thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many that are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as
possible,
thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising,
thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many that are
bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast
is burned and tempers are short, my family are so loud,
thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many that are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines
and the menu is at times unbalanced,
thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many that are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous,
thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many that have no
job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my
circumstances were not so modest,
thank you Lord, for life!
May I always thank you Lord. Amen.
Strong Woman vs. a Woman of Strength
A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape...
but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape...
A strong woman isn't afraid of anything...
but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear...
A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her...
but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone...
A strong woman walks sure footedly...
but a woman of strength knows God will catch her if she falls...
A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face...
but a woman of strength wears grace...
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey...
but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will
become strong...
Author Unknown
PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Saint Bonaventure
WE BEG the all-merciful Father through thee, his only-begotten Son made man
for our sake, crucified and glorified for us, to send upon us from his
treasure-house the Spirit of sevenfold grace, who rested upon thee in all
his fullness:
the spirit of wisdom, enabling us to relish the fruit of the tree of life,
which is indeed thyself;
the gift of understanding: to enlighten our perceptions;
the gift of prudence, enabling us to follow in thy footsteps;
the gift of strength: to withstand our adversary’s onslaught;
the gift of knowledge: to distinguish good from evil by the light of thy
holy teaching;
the gift of piety: to clothe ourselves with charity and mercy;
the gift of fear: to withdraw from all ill-doing and live quietly in awe of
thy eternal majesty.
These are the things for which petition. Grant them for the honor of thy
holy name, to which, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and
glory, thanksgiving, renown, and lordship for ever and ever. Amen.
RESPECT HIS HOLY NAME
"THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN VAIN, FOR THE LORD
SHALL NOT LEAVE UNPUNISHED HIM WHO TAKES HIS NAME IN VAIN" (EX. 20:7)
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From the Holy Bible: "A man that sweareth much shall be filled with iniquity
(sin) and a scourge shall not depart from his house." (Eccl. 23:12)
St. John Vianney, the holy priest of Ars: "God gave men only ten
commandments and one of the ten has for its sole object the reverence due to
His Name." He used to say that it was an astounding miracle that people who
used His Name in vain were not struck dead on the spot. But he warned them,
"If the sin of blasphemy is rampant in your home, it will surely perish."
Often His Holy Name is used as an expression of speech, for instance: "My
God!" with no real thought of God or calling upon Him. Let us always strive
to love and honor the Holy Name of God, using His Name only in prayer and
adoration and thanksgiving.
Our Lord revealed to Sr. Marie of St. Pierre, a French Carmelite Nun, the
need for mankind to make reparation for the terrible sin of blasphemy. He
told her: "Oh if you only knew what great merit you acquire by saying even
once, 'Admirable is the Name of God' in the spirit of reparation of
blasphemy!" Please repeat this holy phrase often and distribute these cards
to appease God's wrath toward our sinful nation.
Sayings of Mother Teresa
The greatest fulfilment is in doing God's will.
We do not have to do great things,
only small things with great love.
We do not have to be extraordinary in any way,
I can do what you can't do and you can do what I can't do.
Together we can do something beautiful for God.
We can be the little pencils in the hand of God .
"Put the Glass Down"
A lecturer was giving a lecture to his student on stress management.
He raised a glass of water and asked the audience, "How heavy do
you think this glass of water is?"
The students' answers ranged from 20g to 500gm.
"It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long
you hold it.
"If I hold it for a minute, it is OK.
"If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm.
"If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance.
"It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it
becomes.
"If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be
able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier.
"What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before
holding it up again."
We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be re-
freshed and are able to carry on.
So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work
down.
Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down
for a moment if you can.
Pick it up again later when you have rested...Rest and relax.
Life is short, enjoy it!!
Share This Love
Lord, I am filled with the life You have shared with me. Just knowing You
love me fills me with joy.
Lord, I know You want me to share this love and joy with others. To share
Your gifts with them is to follow You to be Christian.
There are many ways of sharing, Lord many ways of loving. Send Your Spirit
to help me know how best to share my life, my love, my hopes and my joy with
others.
WORDS
Author Unknown
I have always had a special love for words. Words have such power in
them. The right words can uplift, inspire, heal, and create endless
joy and love in our lives. The wrong words can depress, discourage,
hurt, and bring us endless misery and pain. It is so very important
then to try and choose the right words in our lives. By choosing the
right words I don't just mean saying the right words or writing the
right words either. I also mean thinking the right words. It is
amazing the garbage that so many of us allow ourselves to think each
and everyday of our lives.
In order to live a truly blessed life we must haul away the garbage
and start to plant words that will grow into a garden of joy and light
in our minds. Start today then to make the words in your life work for
you and not against you. Do away with "can't" and "no". Try "can" and
"yes" instead. Say, " I can be happy, I can choose joy, and I can
share love." Say, "Yes" to life, to learning, and to growth. Begin to
use words like: Wonderful, Beautiful, and Delightful when you speak to
others. Find a word of praise
for everyone you know and then share it with them. Look the people you
love straight in the eye and tell them, "I love you." Seek our every
fantastic, fabulous, and glorious word that you can and start to use
them in your life.
Words are such simple things and yet they have the power to change our
lives forever if we use them right. Make the choice everyday of your
life to use all of the good, positive, and loving words you can every
second that you can. If you do this you will find that your life will
become a paradise of love and joy, that other people will become your
brothers and sisters in happiness, and that God's goodness will shine
through every word you use....
Meditations by Padre Pio
Why should you worry if Jesus wants to make you reach the heavenly homeland
through deserts or fields, when we get to blessed eternity anyway either by
one or the other? Cast aside all excessive preoccupations that derive from
the trials the good God sends you; and if this is not possible, do not think
about it and be resigned in everything to the Divine Will.
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