Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

gloriajean — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 01:12:00 GMT

Hello my friends! Had Ollie here all day -but he was so relaxed, and didn't bother me at all for playing with him, that was good. He's getting better that way now and that's a blessing. Just an ordinary day here today - even with Ollie - and our everyday blessings are always treasured too! Praying for you all for all your needs. Wishing to hear from Shorelady and Felicia - how are you?

Be patient with others, but mostly be patient with yourself. Lord, help me

to keep a smile on my face and to realize my goodness and refuse to dwell

on my imperfections.

Scripture for the day:

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of

his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his

disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be

your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And

forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us.

And do not bring us to the time of trial." ~Luke 11:1-4

Meditation for the day:

I need not become weary in prayer. When one day we see how unexpectedly

our prayer has been answered, then we may deeply regret that we have

prayed so little. Prayer can change things for us. We can practice

praying until our trust in God has become strong. And then we can pray

on, because it has become so much a habit that we need it daily. We can

keep praying until prayer seems to become communion with God. That is

the note on which true times of prayer can end.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may form the habit of daily prayer. I pray that I may

find the strength I need, as a result of this communion.

Time to Plant Your Garden

Plant three rows of Peas:

Peace of mind.

Peace of heart.

Peace of soul.

Plant four rows of Squash:

Squash gossip.

Squash indifference.

Squash grumbling.

Squash selfishness.

No garden should be without Turnips:

Turnip for service when needed.

Turnip to help one another.

Turnip the music and dance.

Plant four rows of Lettuce:

Lettuce be faithful.

Lettuce be kind.

Lettuce be happy.

Lettuce really love one another.

To conclude our garden we must have Thyme:

Thyme for fun.

Thyme for rest.

Thyme for others.

Thyme for ourselves.

Water freely with patience and cultivate with love.

We reap what we sow -- you 'should' have a bountiful garden.

Author unknown

Best Time of My Life

It was June 15, and in two days I would be turning thirty. I was insecure

about entering a new decade of my life and feared that my best years were

now behind me.

My daily routine included going to the gym for a workout before going to

work. Every morning I would see my friend Nicholas at the gym. He was

seventy-nine years old and in terrific shape. As I greeted Nicholas on this

particular day, he noticed I wasn't full of my usual vitality and asked if

there was anything wrong. I told him I was feeling anxious about turning

thirty. I wondered how I would look back on my life once I reached

Nicholas's age, so I asked him, "What was the best time of your life?"

Without hesitation, Nicholas replied, "Well, Joe, this is my philosophical

answer to your philosophical question:

"When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me and I

was nurtured by my parents, that was the best time of my life."

"When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was

the best time of my life."

"When I got my first job and had responsibilities and got paid for my

efforts, that was the best time of my life."

"When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life."

"The Second World War came, and my wife and I had to flee Austria to save

our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship bound for North America,

that was the best time of my life."

"When we came to Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my

life."

"When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best

time of my life."

"And now, Joe, I am seventy-nine years old. I have my health, I feel good

and I am in love with my wife just as I was when we first met. This is the

best time of my life."

~ Author Unknown ~

That's HIM!

Not long ago, somewhere in the hinterlands of Mindanao, a grim tragedy

happened. A frustrated father shot dead his wife before finally turning the

gun on himself, pulling the trigger. The entire scene was witnessed by a

lone survivor, a seven year old boy---the couple's only son. They were so

impoverished that his parents thought it was the only way out. Relatives

from both sides grieved and pitifully wanted to adopt the orphaned child but

they were also very poor. Fortunately, a priest from a nearby town agreed

to look after him in his parish locality. It was difficult for volunteer

workers in the church to communicate with the boy because he seemed to be

always in a state of shock. Teaching was not any easier since he did not

have any educational foundation at all, sad to say, illiterate.

One afternoon, while the young lad was attending Catechism class the Church

was conducting for the less fortunate children in the neighborhood, the

teacher was showing an enlarged poster of Jesus Christ. As he was going

around the room, he asked his class,"Do you know who this is?" Every child

had a puzzled look as they silently stared at the photo. Suddenly, amid the

eerie silence, the boy stood up with eyes wide open and pointing to the

poster, "That's HIM! He was the one who was with me at the moment my parents

died!", he screamed repeatedly in his native dialect.

Everybody in the room did not know what to say, especially those who knew of

the boy's history.

THE GREATEST...

Author Unknown

The highest aim in life - To know God and do His will!

The most enriching good habit - Complimenting others

The most destructive bad habit - Worry

The greatest joy - Giving

The greatest loss - Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work - Helping others

The ugliest personality trait - Selfishness

The most endangered species - Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource - Our youth

The ugliest look - A frown

The greatest "shot in the arm" - Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome - Fear

The most effective sleeping pill - Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease - Excuses

The surest way to limit God - Unbelief

The most powerful forces in life - Love

The most dangerous piranha - A gossiper

The Greatest Life-Giver - The Creator

The worlds most incredible computer - The brain

The worst thing to be without - Hope

The deadliest weapon - The tongue

The two most power-filled words - "I Can"

The greatest asset - Faith

The most worthless emotion - Self-pity

The most beautiful attire - A SMILE!

The most prized possession - Self esteem

The most powerful channel of communication - PRAYER

The most contagious spirit - Enthusiasm

The most urgent need - SALVATION

The greatest attribute of Jesus - Obedience

The GREATEST - GOD

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up the facial muscles, reduces wrinkles and is very uplifting.

FOR THE LIPS: Use the marvelous lip stick SILENCE. It is particularly good

for lips that have been distorted by uncharitable gossip.

FOR LOVELY HANDS: There's only one preparation to use. It is called

GENEROSITY. Get a large jar.

FOR FACIAL TONE: Expose the face to the morning air, especially between 6

and 8 o'clock. The air on the way to Mass is especially refreshing and

uplifting.

FOR CLEAR EYES: Faithful care with that tried and true protective

preparation, MODESTY. For the best results, we recommend that you carry it

with you wherever you go.

A WONDERFUL CLEANING AGENT - Confession.

AN IDEAL CONDITIONER AND BEAUTIFIER - Holy Communion.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

Bobbi sue — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 06:59:38 GMT

Blessings to all here. I fell yesterday going up the steps to my porch. I fell on my knees, but I'm OK. I'm thank God I did not fall on my good hip. That is a blessing.

Praying for Shorelady. May God give peace and comfort to her DH and strength to Shorelady. I know this is very hard for her. I hope she has a priest or pastor to help her get through this and pray for her DH.

I'm up late because after I fell I went to bed.............

Cakers, I hope you had fun with your grandson. Grandchildren are a blessing

I hope you all have a good Sat....

Gloria, how is your garden coming along?

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

lovestopaint — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 17:35:56 GMT

GLORIA and Serenity, those cranberry pills are good I have a tendency to get kidney stones and the cranberry pills keep them away. Counting my Blessings. Harlene(lovestopaint)

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

Cakers1 — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:34:34 GMT

Hello to Gloriajean, bobbiesue, Harlene, and all who may stop by later.

{{{shorelady}}}

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{{{Felicia}}}

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

gloriajean — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 22:45:17 GMT

Bobbiesue - oh no, so sorry you took a tumble! Glad nothing broke! Our garden is coming along fine - I clipped some lettuce already - and had a meal of asparagus, the rest is still growing.

Harlene - you're so right. Those cranberry pills are good for us. They sure help!

Cakers - hello and nice to see you here!!!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

serenity4ever — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 02:47:19 GMT

On 6/7/2014 gloriajean said:
Bobbiesue - oh no, so sorry you took a tumble! Glad nothing broke! Our garden is coming along fine - I clipped some lettuce already - and had a meal of asparagus, the rest is still growing.

Harlene - you're so right. Those cranberry pills are good for us. They sure help!

Cakers - hello and nice to see you here!!!

Good evening everyone. Yes, Harlene, I am definitely going to start taking the cranberry pills. I can't drink the juice because there is too much sugar in it. I do hope it will work as a preventative God willing.

Hope everyone has a nice rest of the evening.....

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

gloriajean — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 02:49:33 GMT

Serenity - the organic cranberry juice is sugar free - it's just plain, but more bitter because it doesn't have any sweetner in it, I do like the organic blueberry juice, it's good for that too, my doctor said. But the capsules work too.

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