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10-30-2014 10:53 PM
Hello my friends! Today's blessings - well Linus is busy putting a new floor in the laundry room, first new one since we moved here 11 years ago, which had the original ugly linoleum. This one looks like tile and will have grout in it and really looks nice, Lori has the same in her bathroom, and gave us what she needed need. It's already looking great there, tomorrow he puts in the grout. The wine got racked tonight again, it does taste a bit stronger than last time, they say to rack it 3 times. Seems like we got the residue all off now. Lori was here for the racking this time, she wants us to continue until we are perfectionists in wine making like his brother and wife. We shall see. Thinking of just plain grape wine, maybe mixing it with some of our frozen sliced apples? Praying for you all - and thanks for your prayers for us.
Not only must we know God's will, but we must do God's will to enter
the Kingdom of Heaven. Lord, I commit myself to obeying the will of
my heavenly Father.
Scripture for the day:
"You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of
joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore." ~Psalm 16:11
Meditation for the day:
"In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are
pleasures forevermore." We do not find true happiness by looking for
it. Seeking pleasure does not bring happiness in the long run, only
disillusionment. We need not seek to have this fullness of joy by
seeking pleasure. It cannot be done that way. Happiness is a
by-product of living the right kind of life. True happiness comes as
a
result of living in all respects the way we believe God wants us to
live, with regard to ourselves and to other people.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may not always seek pleasure as a goal. I pray that I
may be content with the happiness that comes when I do the right
thing.
Being Transparent
It is hard to be transparent. No one likes to show a side that would
indicate any irresponsibility or failure. No one wants others to know about
their embarrassments, or their inconsistencies. Being transparent can prove
that we are not who we seem to be, or bear witness to the fact that we
aren't as good at something as we thought we were.
Sometimes being transparent is just letting others see your vulnerable self.
It is letting others see you cry, moan, weep or gnash your teeth. It is
letting others in on your heartbreak, your hurt, and your sensitive areas.
It is coming off the pedestal and standing down in the midst of the crowd.
It is being Jesus, and being hung to die on a cross for all the world to
see.
author unknown
Try to end a quarrel.
Seek out a forgotten friend.
Dismiss suspicion, and replace it with trust.
Write a love letter.
Share some treasure.
Give a soft answer.
Encourage youth.
Manifest your loyalty in word and deed.
Keep a promise.
Find the time.
Forgo a grudge.
Forgive an enemy.
Listen.
Apologize if you were wrong.
Try to understand.
Flout envy.
Examine your demands of others.
Think first of somebody else.
Appreciate.
Be kind.
Be gentle.
Laugh a little.
Laugh a little more.
Deserve confidence.
Take up arms against malice.
Express your gratitude.
Go to church.
Welcome a stranger.
Gladden the heart of a child or a senior.
Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.
Do a random act of kindness.
Speak your love.
If you use these keys to happiness
you can unlock the doors of success!
LIFE IS AN ECHO
Author Unknown
A son and his father were walking in the mountains. Suddenly, his son
falls,
hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh! !!"
To his surprise, hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain:
"AAAhhhhhhhhhhh! !!"
Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"
He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
He receives the answer: "Coward!"
He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"
The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention." And then he
screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"
The voice answers: "I admire you!"
Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"
The voice answers: "You are a champion!"
The boy is surprised, but does not understand. Then the father
explains: "People call this echo, but really this is life. It gives
you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of
our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in
your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your
competence.
This relationship applies to everything, in all aspect of life; life
will give you back everything you have given to it."
Prepare a Way for the Lord
God does not barge into our lives: He stands at the gate and knocks.
However, we can only open to Him with His help; we need Him to undo the
bolts and unravel the twists and turns any deceptions of our lives if He is
to come and live with us. And so we pray that our hearts may be opened to
receive Christ with joy today as the tax collector Zacchaeus received Him so
many years ago. Like him we need to learn to judge wisely the things of
earth and love the things of heaven.
THE PROCESS OF FORGIVENESS
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who
curse you, pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:27, 28).
Here are 12 simple steps you can use to walk through the process
of forgiving someone who hurt you in the past.
1. Ask the Lord to reveal the names of the persons who offended
you and the specific wrongs you suffered.
2. Face the hurt and the hate. If you are going to forgive from
your heart, you must let God search the depths of your heart.
3. Acknowledge the significance of the cross. It is the cross of
Christ that makes forgiveness legally and morally right.
4. Decide that you will not retaliate by using the information
about the offender's sin against them (Luke 6:27-34).
5. Decide to forgive. Forgiveness is a conscious choice to let
the other person off the hook and free yourself from the
past.
6. Take your list of names to God and pray the following: "I
forgive ___(name)___ for ___(specifically identify every
remembered pain)__."
7. Destroy the list. You are now free. Do not tell the offenders
what you have done. Your forgiveness is between you and God
unless the offenders have asked you for forgiveness.
8. Do not expect that your decision to forgive will result in
major changes in the other persons. Instead, pray for them
(Matthew 5:44).
9. Try to understand the people you have forgiven. They are
victims also.
10. Freedom is a result of forgiveness in you. In time you will
be able to think about the people who offended you without
feeling hurt or anger.
11. Thank God for the lessons you have learned and the maturity
you have gained.
12. When appropriate, accept your part of the blame for the
offenses you suffered. Confess your failure to God and to
others (1 John 1:9) and realize that if someone has something
against you, you must go to that person (Matthew 5:23-26).
Lord, teach me how to love unconditionally and forgive quickly
those who hate me, curse me or mistreat me.
10-31-2014 08:36 AM
Hey Gloria, sounds like that wine is going to turn out well.
I will be seeing my Chiropractor again this evening I am starting to feel better.
Counting my blessings, and blessings to all.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Harlene(lovestopaint)
10-31-2014 03:48 PM
Harlene - sure hope you'll soon feel as good as new again! So nice having a good chiropractor that you can trust!
Happy Eve of All Saints Day!!
10-31-2014 04:25 PM
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