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Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

gloriajean — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 04:52:13 GMT

Hello my friends! In the morning early we leave for another CD of the Month sales at another parish - a half hour away from here - Lori is coming to help. Please pray for it's success! It's s fund raiser for the parish. Just had a nice visit on the phone with my oldest sister, which is always a blessing. We may have a sister's get-together on the 15th of March when Lori's eye surgery is scheduled. Praying for no more snow storms.

Love people so much that you will do all that you can to lessen their

human sorrows. Lord, You have shown Your love for me. May I

now radiate Your presence to others.

Scripture for the day:

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." ~Psalm

119:105

Meditation for the day:

In all of us there is an inner consciousness that tells of God, an

inner voice that speaks to our hearts. It is a voice that speaks to us

intimately, personally, in a time of quiet mediation. It is like a

lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. We can reach out into the

darkness and figuratively touch the hand of God. Deep down inside

each of us is the fundamental idea of God. We can find this great reality

deep down within us. And as we find it, it can change our whole

attitude toward life.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may follow the leading of the inner voice. I pray that

I may not turn a deaf ear to the urging of my conscience.

PARABLE OF THE PENCIL

Author Unknown

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into

the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil,

before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never

forget, and you will

become the best pencil you can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow

yourself to be held in Someone's hand.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but

you'll need it to become a better pencil.

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you will make.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.

And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark.

No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.

The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box

with purpose in its heart.

Now replacing the place of the pencil with you; always remember them

and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow

yourself to be held in God's hand. And allow other human beings to

access you for the many gifts you possess.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by

going through various problems, but you'll need it to become a

stronger person.

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you might make or grow

through them.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's on the

inside.

And Five: On every surface you walk, you must leave your mark. No

matter what the situation, you must continue to serve God in

everything.

By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this

earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart and a relationship with

God daily.

The Power of Prayer

The day was long, the burden I had

borne

Seemed heavier than I could longer

bear,

And then it lifted-but I did not know

Some one had knelt in prayer.

Had taken me to God that very hour,

And asked the easing of the load, and

He,

In infinite compassion, had stooped

down

And taken it from me.

We cannot tell how often as we pray

For some bewildered one,

hurt and distressed,

The answers comes, but many times

those hearts

Find sudden peace and rest.

Some one had prayed, and Faith, a

reaching hand,

Took hold of God, and brought Him

down that day!

So many, many hearts have need of

prayer: Oh, let us pray

Unknown

ABC of Faith

A - Accept anything with joy and peace will then dwell in your hearts.

B - Be willing to change in those areas that are preventing growth

C - Cleanse your soul and live, live the beatitudes

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D - Depend on the Divine and He will give you the strength needed.

E - Each must use their time wisely on this earth.

F - Fervently trust, trust, the Divine's mercy and love.

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G – Give thanks for all the blessings.

H - Have hope, and be patient, kind and loving.

I - It is so important to remain hopeful and live each day with joy

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J – Joy is given to those who do the will of the almighty.

K – Keep your hearts open to the Graces.

L – Let go of hate; and love, love one another.

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M – Many Graces are given to those who gather and pray

N – Nothing is impossible with God, so please trust and know that He is

with you.

O – Open your hearts fully to God’s love and mercy.

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P – Peace cannot exist if there is unforgiveness and division in your

homes, and community.

Q – Quiet time will truly help to nourish your prayer and spiritual life

R – Receive the grace needed to live a pure and holy life.

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S – Share those gifts God has blessed you with.

T – Take a moment today and reflect on all that God is teaching you.

U – Unite in prayer and encourage each other to live a pure and holy life.

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V – Victory over evil can be achieve if you keep your focus on the good and

worthy virtues

W – Walk in love and walk as children of light in order to bear fruit.

X – Xeric habits that prevent growth of the soul and spirit must be avoided

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Y – You must learn to be more patient with those around you.

Z – Zeal and faithfulness is needed to live a good and blessed life.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

lovestopaint — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 16:22:44 GMT

AMEN to no more snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gloria, I hope and pray that the good Lord will answer our prayers for Darla in a positive way.

Double D, you are always in my prayers.

Lucy praying hard for your DH and DS.

Counting my Blessings.

Harlene(lovestopaint)

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

Bobbi sue — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 17:40:46 GMT

It is a blizzard outside. Snow is really coming down. Another day inside.

Blessings to all who post and read here. Counting my blessings. Have a nice day.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

serenity4ever — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:17:37 GMT

Good Morning, Gloriajean. I hope your fundraiser goes well for your parish.

Prayers for everyone still going through stormy weather. Bobbisue, stay safe!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

hsawaknow — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:16:26 GMT

Good luck Gloria with the sales. Better weather for you all who are still getting snow and storms. Have a blessed Sunday....Felicia

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

DoubleJ — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 02:04:23 GMT

Good evening everyone,

Looking at a beautiful sunset out of my living room window. Last night I was looking at a beautiful full moon. Always a blessing, when one can enjoy God's creations. Today, we finally had some warmth, another blessing. Towards the end of the week they say we may get up to 70. That will be a blessing to look forward to.

Gloriajean, sure hope things went in your favor today.

Harlene, thank you so much for keeping me in your prayers. I sure hope things are well with you and your loved ones. ASAP dear friend.

Bobbisue, sure wish I could send you some of this warmth we felt today. Please be careful and stay safe.

Serentity4ever, hope you are having an enjoyable Sunday. I just heard another storm is headed east. I'm along with you in prayers for everyone who must face these storms.

Felicia, I sure hope your Sunday was full of blessings.

Keeping everyone in my prayers. Again thank you for yours! Until next time...

Take Care and God Bless!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

gloriajean — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 05:41:55 GMT

Harlene - we have to trust that God will answer our prayers in a positive way that only He knows best. I think I know how it should be, but He knows the future and knows what to do. So it's best to just be patient and Let Go and Let God do His work, but still keep praying. Thanks so much for caring and praying. It's so appreciated! You're lucky for no more snow - more is expected tonight again through the night! I wish it would end for this year!

Bobbiesue - Sorry about your blizzard! Nice day here today, but who knows what it'll be like tomorrow with all the snow coming tonight!!

Serenity - Thanks and yes, the fund raiser went well for that parish we were helping out. It wasn't ours.

Felicia - the Sales went well this morning - and thanks for caring.

Juanita - God does create beauty in the sun sets and rises for sure! Glad you can see it from your living room window. 70 degrees seem perfect to me! Wow!