Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

gloriajean — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 04:17:13 GMT

Hello my friends! We met Darla and Greg today at AppleBee's an hour away and they paid for our dinner there for our Anniversary! AppleBee's gave us a free dessert of our choice! On the way there it rained so hard, it was hard to see! Coming back was good, we brought Darla back because Greg needed to stay there yet in Mpls on business so shortly after we got back, Lori got home from work, and the decorating of the garage began. It's not done yet, but it sure looks nice! Fun seeing how things are being put into place. A guest book Darla bought that she will ask everyone to not only sign in, but say some memories about us. That should be interesting. In the morning Pedicures, and shopping for some food etc. Finishing touches - and we give God the Glory for our 50 years together!

By being less judgmental of others, you will eliminate much frustration.

Lord, I pray for the peace that comes from understanding and compassion.

Scripture for the day:

"And the one who was seated on the throne said, 'See, I am making all

things new.'" ~Revelation 21:5

Meditation for the day:

"See, I am making all things new." When we change to a new way of

life, we can leave many things behind us. It is only the earth-bound

spirit that cannot soar. We can loosen somewhat the strands that tie

us to the earth. It is only the earthly desires that bind us. Our new

freedom can depend on our ability to rise above earthly things.

Clipped wings can grow again. Broken wings can gain a strength and

beauty unknown before. If we will, we can be released and free.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may be freed from things that hold me down. I pray that

my spirit may soar in freedom.

Prayer on the Beatitudes

Lord Jesus, You said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven." Keep us from being preocuppied with money and worldly

goods, and with trying to increase them at the expense of justice.

Lord Jesus, You said, "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the

earth." Help us not to be ruthless with one another, and to eliminate the

discord and violence that exists in the world around us.

Lord Jesus, You said, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be

comforted." Let us not be impatient under our own burdens and unconcerned

about the burdens of others.

Lord Jesus, You said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice,

for they shall be filled." Make us thirst for you, the fountain of all

holiness, and actively spread your influence in our private lives and in

society.

Lord Jesus, You said, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive

mercy." Grant that we may be quick to forgive and slow to condemn.

Lord Jesus, You said, "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see

God." Free us from our senses and our evil desires, and fix our eyes on you.

Lord Jesus, You said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called

children of God." Aid us to make peace in our families, in our country, and

in the world.

Lord Jesus, You said, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of

justice, for the kingdom of heaven in theirs." Make us willing to suffer for

the sake of right rather than to practice injustice; and do not let us

discriminate against our neighbors and oppress and persecute them.

Who you are

Who do you think you are? Are you the problems you encountered yesterday, or

are you the positive possibilities that exist today?

Are you the limitations that others have convinced you to adopt? Or are you

the person who can work your way through whatever obstacles may confront

you?

Are you the shortcomings and disappointments you've known? Or are you the

most magnificent, most treasured dreams you can imagine?

Are you the empty, meaningless pursuits of the materialistic culture that

surrounds you? Or are you the deeply held, lasting values you know to be

truth?

Who you think you are can make all the difference, in this moment, in your

life. Because who you think you are is who you constantly work to more fully

become.

Who do you think you are? Choose right now to be the best you can imagine.

-- Ralph Marston

A Little Wisdom

A mirror is only as good

As the reflection in it.

Worry enough to anticipate trouble

But not so much as to bring it about.

Look back to where you have been

For a clue to where you are going.

Melt the icy fingers of fear

With the sunshine of hope.

Step by gentle step,

You can overcome the greatest sorrow.

The sweetest grapes

Are picked from the vineyard of friendship.

Find something you truly believe in,

And everything else will have meaning as well.

LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS

Author Unknown

August 20, 2009

I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my

college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher

was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human

being had been graced with.

Her last project of the term was called "Smile." The class was asked

to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am

a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello

anyway, so, I thought, this would be a piece of cake, literally.

Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and

I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way

of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line,

waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to

back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch ... an

overwhelming

feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they

had moved.

As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there

standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the

short gentleman, close to me, he was smiling". His beautiful sky blue

eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance. He said,

"Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The

second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I

realized the second man was mentally deficient and the blue-eyed

gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with

them.

The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said,

"Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they

wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy

something. He just wanted to be warm).

Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached

out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes.

That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me,

judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the

counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray. I then

walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a

resting spot. I put

the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's

cold hand.

He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you." I

leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for

you. God is here working through me to give you hope." I started to

cry as I walked away to join my husband and son.

When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God

gave you to me, Honey.

To give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time we knew

that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to

give. We are not churchgoers, but we are believers. That day showed me

the pure Light of God's sweet love.

I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story

in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she

looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she

got the attention of the class. She began to read and that is when I

knew that we, as human beings and being part of God, share this need

to heal people and be healed.

In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son,

instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night

I spent as a college student.

I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn:

UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Much love and compassion is sent to each and

every person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE

THINGS - NOT , LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Saturday

lovestopaint — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 18:56:05 GMT

Sounds like everything is coming along nicely for the party Gloria. I bet you and Linus are pretty excited about it. Counting my blessings, and blessings to all. (Harlenelovestopaint)

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