Daily Positive Thread for Friday

gloriajean — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 05:50:48 GMT

Happy 4th of July everyone! We celebrated it tonight at Lori's - she had a big party - lots of her classmates were there with their kids, lots of them, and Darla and Greg - and they'll stay there for the night. We will see them again on Labor Day Weekend! Anniversaries are good, they bring kids home! Praying for all of you! Nice to see you Shorelady! And all of you who post, it's always a treasure to see you!! It's really late, so I'll be going to bed shortly.

When you are troubled, comfort someone more troubled, when lonely, reach out

to one that is lonelier and when unsure, give encouragement to the weary.

To care

for another makes us forget our own sorrows. Lord, You comfort me. Help me

now to be a comforter.

Scripture for the day:

"Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time,

but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who

have been trained by it. Therefore lift your drooping hands and

strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so

that what is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed."

~Hebrews 12:11-13

Meditation for the day:

A truly spiritual man or woman would like to have a serene mind. The

best way to keep calm in this troubled world is to have a serene mind.

The calm and sane mind sees spiritual things as the true realities and

material things as only temporary and fleeting. That sort of mind we

can never obtain by reasoning, because our reasoning powers are limited

by space and time. That kind of mind we can never obtain by reading,

because other minds are also limited in the same way. We can only have

that mind by an act of faith, by making the venture of belief.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may have a calm and sane mind. I pray that I may look up,

around and away from myself.

Christ´s Saving Presence

Our Faith is not something that should be expressed or relied upon only when

we are in danger. It should cover all of our existence, giving value to our

every action. It is then that we realize God is with us, He is present, He

loves and protects us always.

PERSONAL PRAYER

Yes, Lord, I know that life is like a storm at sea, with my soul tossed to

and fro. In those few minutes of Communion, I hope to find peace and quiet.

Calm my fears, Lord, quiet my disturbed spirit, so that I may be happy

knowing that you are guiding me in life.

Lord, I am traveling abroad the barque of Peter. Thank you, Lord, for having

me on such a safe ship, with the pope, bishops and priests to look after me.

Let there be a good wind behind the ship, the Holy Spirit to guide us. Amen.

NINETEEN SOMETHINGS TO SAY TO CHILDREN

Author Unknown

1. I love you! There is nothing that will make me stop loving you.

Nothing you could do or say or think will ever change that.

2. You are amazing! I look at you with wonder! Not just at what you

can do, but who you are. There is no one like you. No one!

3. It's all right to cry. People cry for all kinds of reasons: when

they are hurt, sad, glad, or worried; when they are angry, afraid, or

lonely. Big people cry too. I do.

4. You've made a mistake. That was wrong. People make mistakes. I do.

Is it something we can fix? What can we do? It's all over. You can

start fresh. I know you are sorry. I forgive you.

5. You did the right thing. That was scary or hard. Even though it

wasn't easy, you did it. I am proud of you; you should be too.

6. I'm sorry. Forgive me. I made a mistake.

7. You can change your mind. It's good to decide, but it is also fine

to change.

8. What a great idea! You were really thinking! How did you come up

with that? Tell me more. Your mind is clever!

9. That was kind. You did something helpful and thoughtful for that

person. That must make you feel good inside. Thank you!

10. I have a surprise for you. It's not your birthday. It's for no

reason at all. Just a surprise, a little one, but a surprise.

11. I can wait. We have time. You don't have to hurry this time.

12. What would you like to do? It's your turn to pick. You have great

ideas. It's important to follow your special interests.

13. Tell me about it. I'd like to hear more. And then what happened?

I'll listen.

14. I'm right here. I won't leave without saying good-bye. I am

watching you. I am listening to you.

15. Please and Thank You. These are important words. If I forget to

use them, will you remind me?

16. I missed you. I think about you when we are not together!

17. Just try. A little bit. One taste, one step. You might like it.

Let's see. I'll help you if you need it. I think you can do it.

18. I'll help you. I heard you call me, here I am. How can I help you?

If we both work together, we can get this done. I know you can do it

by yourself, but I'm glad to help since you asked.

19. What do you wish for? Even if it's not yet time for birthday

candles and we don't have a wishbone, it's still fun to hear about

what you wish for, hope for, and dream about

Raw Materials Inside You

The wisdom of God is shown in that He left the world unfinished so that we

might have the interest and delight in talking the "raw material" and

putting the world together.

He left the oil in the trap rock, the aluminum in the clay, the paper in the

pulp, the electricity in the clouds. He left the forest un-felled, the

mountains unsurveyed, the canals undug, the tunnels unbored.

He left the fields unplowed and unplanted. He left the music unwritten, the

poetry undreamed and the dramas unplayed. He left inventions unapplied and

cities unbuilt.

He left mind and character unperfected, that we might really be the children

of God - created in His own image - with latent powers to take the "raw

materials" and put the world together.

A Prayer for Peace & Strength

Lord, I come to you for help

Life is full of trials and turmoil

Sometimes it gets the best of even the strongest of your people

You, Lord, are the one to turn to.

I am in need of your guidance through this time

Lord, show me the way to obtain strength to combat the trials of life

I know your love is infinite

Because of your infinite love, peace can be obtained.

With strength and peace I can face turmoil

With all that life has to offer

Allow me to see your will in all that I do

Help me with your peace to help others.

Help me to see the good in everything around.

Help me to find and keep the peace that can be obtained from your love

With Jesus, I know I will gain strength.

His life had trials and turmoil.

Help me to learn from his sufferings.

Thank you for sending Jesus to show us that unconditional love is possible

With Jesus as our guide, our greatest goals can be achieved.

Amen.

DID JESUS USE A MODEM AT THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT?

Author Unknown

Did Jesus use a modem, At the Sermon on the Mount?

Did He ever try a broadcast fax, To send his message out?

Did the disciples carry beepers, As they went about their route?

Did Jesus use a modem, At the Sermon on the Mount?

Did Paul use a laptop, With lots of RAM and ROM?

Were his letters posted on BBS, At paul.rome.com?

Did the man from Macedonia, Send an e-mail saying "Come?"

Did Paul use a laptop, With lots of RAM and ROM?

THE GREATEST...

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 world’s 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

-- Author Unknown

Trust in God

Into Thy Hands, O Lord, and into the hands of Thy holy Angels, I commit and

entrust this day my soul, my relatives, my benefactors, my friends and

enemies, and all Thy Catholic people. Keep us, O Lord, through the day, by

the merits and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of all Thy

Saints, from all vicious and unruly desires, from all sins and temptations

of the devil, and from sudden and unprovided death and the pains of h ell.

Enlighten my heart with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit; grant that I may

always be obedient to Thy commandments; suffer me not to be separated from

Thee, O God, who livest and reignest with God the Father and the same Holy

Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

St. Edmund

Did Moses use a joystick, At the parting of the Sea?

And a satellite guidance tracking system, To show him where to be?

Did he write the law on tablets, Or are they really on CD?

Did Moses use a joystick, At the parting of the Sea?

Did Jesus really die for us, One day upon a tree?

Or was it a hologram, or technical wizardry?

Can you download the live action video clip, To play on your pc?

Did Jesus really die for us, One day upon a tree?

Have the wonders of this modern age, Made you question what is true?

How a single man, in a simple time, Could offer life anew?

How a sinless life, a cruel death, Then a glorious life again,

Could offer more to a desperate world, Than all the inventions of

man?

If in your life, the voice of God, Is sometimes hard to hear.

With other voices calling, His doesn't touch your ear.

Than set aside your laptop and modem, And all your fancy gear.

And open your Bible, open your heart, and let your Father draw near.

HOW TO PRAY FOR YOUR CHILD

1. Pray NOTHING hinders your child from accepting Christ as his personal

Savior early in life. (Matthew 19:14)

2. Pray your child learns to know God and will have a deep desire to do

God's will for his life. (Psalms 119:27,30,34,35).

3. Pray child hears stories from the Bible that will be a basis for his

decisions throughout life. (Ecclesiastes 12:1, Psalms 71:17).

4. Pray child will-develop a keen sense of right and wrong and that he will

truly abhor evil and cling to that which is good. (Psalms 139:23-4).

5. Pray child will increase in wisdom (mentally) and in stature (physically)

and in favor with God (spiritually) and man (socially). (Luke 2:52). This

prayer covers his total development to his full potential.

6. Pray that child will develop a thankful heart and a positive mental

attitude. (Psalm 126:2-3, Romans 8:31)

7. Pray that God protect child from Satan and his wiles in every area of his

life. (John 17:55, Psalm 121)

8. Pray that God would destroy the enemies in his life whether they be

weaknesses, lying, selfishness etc. (Psalms 120:2; 140).

9. Pray that God would make him successful in the work God has for him to

do. (Psalm 118:25, 139:9-10)

10. Pray he have a strong sense of belonging to a family that is loving and

dwells together in unity (Psalms 133, Colossians 3:12-14).

11. Pray he will respect authority. (Romans 13:1, Ephesians 6:1-4).

12. Pray that his entire life will be a testimony of the greatness and love

of Christ. (Phillippians 2:15-16 Thess 5:2-3)

If you pray one of these a month, you will have your child covered for a

year!

A Prayer for Today

Today is the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle:

Lord Jesus, Saint Thomas doubted Your resurrection until he touched Your

wounds. After Pentecost, You called him to become a missionary in India, but

he doubted again and said no. He changed his mind only after being taken

into slavery by a merchant who happened to be going to India. Once he was

cured of his doubt, You freed him and he began the work You had called him

to do. As the patron saint against doubt, I ask him to pray for me when I

question the direction in which You are leading me. Forgive me for

mistrusting You, Lord, and help me to grow from the experience. Saint

Thomas, pray for me. Amen.

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