Daily Positive Thread for Thursday

gloriajean — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 02:34:37 GMT

Hello my friends! Very windy out today, I'm thankful I could stay in, snow blowing all over! Linus worked today - still has a lot to learn, but did learn quite a bit for his four hours there today. He works again on Saturday. I'm excited now because shortly Lori is coming home for supper, and we'll be celebrating her birthday tonight - she's getting a dozen roses from us, and a nice card, and we'll have some red wine. Blessings also was when Darla called today - she's coming home on April 25th - will be bridesmaid for a friend's wedding on the 27th and we'll get to see her and Greg!! PRAISE THE LORD!

Make it your goal to be someone that you would like to spend the rest

of your life with. Lord, help me approach my day interested in everything

that happens so that my life will truly be an adventure.

S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y

"If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have

love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal." ~1 Corinthians 13:1

M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y

"If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have

love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal." Love means to care

enough about other people to really want to do something for them. A

smile, a word of encouragement, a word of love, goes winged on its

way, simple though it may seem, while the mighty words of an orator

can fall on deaf ears. We can use up the odd moments of our day in

trying to do some little thing to cheer up another person. Boredom

can come from thinking too much about ourselves.

P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y

I pray that my day may be brightened by some little act of charity. I

pray that I may try today to overcome the self-centeredness that can

bore me.

Words of Mother Teresa:

We should realize that poverty doesn't only consist in being hungry for

bread, but rather it is a tremendous hunger for human dignity. We need to

love and to be somebody for someone else.

Love

To do ordinary things with extraordinary love

Let us love one another as God loves each one of us. And where does this

love begin? In our own home. How does it begin? By praying together

God told us, "Love your neighbor as yourself." So first I am to love myself

rightly, and then to love my neighbor like that. But how can I love myself

unless I accept myself as God has made me?

Contemplatives in the heart

We are not social workers. We may be doing social work in the eyes of some

people, but we must be contemplatives in the heart of the world.

Created to love

God has created us to love and to be loved, and this is the beginning of

prayer--to know that he loves me, that I have been created for greater

things.

Something beautiful for God

What I can do, you cannot. What you can do, I cannot. But together we can do

something beautiful for God.

The child

The child is God's gift to the family. Each child is created in the special

image and likeness of God for greater things - to love and to be loved.

Family

The family that prays together stays together, and if they stay together

they will love one another as God has loved each one of them. And works of

love are always works of peace.

Holiness

Holiness is not the luxury of the few; it is a simply duty, for you and for

me.

Trust in the good God who loves us, who cares for us,

who sees all, knows all, can do all things

for my good and the good of souls.

One thing Jesus asks of me: that I lean upon Him;

that in Him alone I put complete trust;

that I surrender myself to Him unreservedly.

Mother Teresa Said...

"Like Jesus, who submitted Himself to the common law of labor

and the common lot of the poor, we will not seek any special privileges

or treatment for ourselves, but be happy to be treated as one of the poor,

ready to be insulted, ill-treated, refused, blamed falsely,

or put into all kinds of inconveniences.

We shall not seek to defend ourselves,

but leave our defense to the Lord.

We will not worry about tomorrow

but will live the present moment intensely

with complete trust in God."

"The joy of Jesus will be my strength --

it will be in my heart, in every person I meet.

They will see it in my work, my walk, my prayer --

in everything."

What do Angels Look Like

Author Unknown

Like the little old lady who returned your wallet yesterday.

Like the taxi driver who told you that your eyes light up the world, when

you smile.

Like the small child who showed you the wonder in simple things.

Like the poor man who offered to share his lunch with you.

Like the rich man who showed you that it really is all possible, if only you

believe.

Like the stranger who just happened to come along, when you had lost your

way.

Like the friend who touched your heart, when you didn't think you had one.

Angels come in all sizes and shapes, all ages and skin types.

Some with freckles, some with dimples, some with wrinkles, some without.

They come disguised as friends, enemies teachers, students, lovers and

fools.

They don't take life too seriously, they travel light.

They leave no forwarding address, they ask nothing in return.

They are hard to find when your eyes are closed, but when you choose to see,

they are everywhere you look.

So, open you eyes and count all your Angels -- for you are truly blessed!

For life to be fullest, sweetest and rewarding:

-Do more than move; improve.

-Do more than get; give.

-Do more than regret; repent.

-Do more than look; see.

-Do more than sympathize; help.

-Do more than attend church; worship.

-Do more than have children; rear them.

-Do more than build a house; make a home.

-Do more than breathe; LIVE

-Do more than live; LOVE

Live today so that you will make life better for those around you.

You will end up making your life better too.

Lord, You teach that it is in giving that I receive.

May I always have a generous spirit. Amen.

God's Hand

Sometimes...

We must be hurt in order to grow;

We must fail in order to know,

We must lose in order to gain.

Some lessons are learned best

Only through pain.

Sometimes...

Our vision clears

Only after our eyes are

Washed with tears.

Sometimes...

We have to be broken,

So we can be tender,

Sick so we can rest and think better;

On things more important

Than work or fun;

Trip near death,

So we can assess how we've run.

Sometimes...

We have to suffer lack,

So we can know God's provision,

Feel another's pain,

So we can have a sense of mission.

So take heart, my friend,

If you don't understand today,

Instead of grumbling,

Ask God what He means to say,

In order to learn you must endure,

And learn to see the bigger picture.

In order to grow, you must stand;

Look beyond the hurt

To God's loving hand

That takes what is good,

And gives what is best,

And on this blessed thought, rest:

As your anxious heart,

With questions, waits,

God's hand only gives

What His loving heart dictates.

Sometimes the Lord calms the storm;

Sometimes He lets the storm rage...

And calms His child.

Better the storm with Christ...

Than smooth waters without Him.

- Author Unknown

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Thursday

DoubleJ — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:18:28 GMT

Good morning everyone,

Gloriajean, hope you have a nice birthday celebration with Lori. Happy Birthday Lori!

Broknheart, welcome to the Positive Thread! Please come and join us anytime.

Harlene, prayers being lifted for Bob.

Bobbisue, prayers being lifted for you as you go to the doctor.

Felicia, prayers continue for Kathleen.

Lucy, keeping you and your loved ones in my prayers. Hope things went well.

Keeping all in my prayers. Until next time....

Take Care and God Bless!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Thursday

Bobbi sue — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:28:12 GMT

Please keep me in your prayers as I venture out to the Dr. I will be so glad to see spring come.

Blessings to all here.

Happy Birthday Lori. Have a good time.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Thursday

serenity4ever — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 22:44:25 GMT

Happy Birthday to Lori. I hope this evenings festivities go well...

Prayers being sent for Bobbisue that her doctor appointment goes well. Also I hope Felicia checks in and lets us know how Kathleen is doing...

I hope everyone is having a beautiful day.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Thursday

Bobbi sue — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:57:22 GMT

I'm home from Dr. and I got home safely, praise the Lord. Jesus is good and answers prayers. Thanks for your prayers.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Thursday

gloriajean — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 04:47:43 GMT

Hello to Juanita, Bobbiesue and serenity - The birthday celebration for Lori was last night, and it was so good to see her again and Bobbiesue, glad you got home safely from your Dr. and hope your Dr.'s visit was good. Prayers are answered - praise the Lord! Yes, serenity, let's hope Felicia checks in again to let us know about Kathleen.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Thursday

hsawaknow — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 05:47:05 GMT

Hi Gloria how's it going? I havent been receiving the daily Inspirstions in my email? Are you still sending them out?.....felicia

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