Daily Positive Thread for Monday

gloriajean — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 02:27:43 GMT

Hello my friends! Beautiful Mass - Beautiful day spent with my in-law's an hour's drive. The sun was out and it warmed the place so we could all sit out on their deck - they have a large one. We brought them some of our canned stuff. Every year around this time they invite his side's brothers and sisters and spouses for a day of chokecherry dessert - wine etc. with a very delicious meal made by Dave's wife. She made a German dish called Schnitzel, with pork loin, and some gravy over it, red cabbage, potato salad, served with their homemade raspberry rhubarb wine. Lori came and picked up Sammy, so we went there afterwards, and had a nice short visit - hope you all had a great Sunday! Praying for you all - May God be with you in all that you do!

The gift of listening is often more valuable than the advice that we'd like

to give.

Lord, help me to be a good listener and then help me to let others work

things

out according to Your plan for them, not mine.

Scripture for the day:

"I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and

that your joy may be complete." ~John 15:11

Meditation for the day:

"I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and

that your joy may be complete." Even a partial realization of the

spiritual life can bring much joy. We can feel at home in the world

when we are in touch with God's spirit. Spiritual experience can

bring a definite satisfaction. We can search for the real meaning of

life by following spiritual laws. God wants us to have spiritual

success and God intends that we have it. If we live our lives as much

as possible according to spiritual laws, we can expect our share of

joy and peace, satisfaction and success.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may find happiness in doing the right thing. I pray

that I may find satisfaction in obeying spiritual laws.

Prayer for Myself

O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love

You, and with a lively sorrow for my sins, I offer You this poor heart of

mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to Your will.

Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in You and for You. Protect me in the

midst of danger, comfort me in all my afflictions, give me health of body,

assistance in my temporal needs, Your blessing on all that I do, and the

grace of a holy death. Amen. (Raccolta, n. 263)

The Practice of Humility

bullet to speak as little as possible of oneself

bullet to mind one's own business

bullet not to want to manage other people's affairs

bullet to avoid curiosity

bullet to accept contradiction and correction cheerfully

bullet to pass over the mistakes of others

bullet to accept insults and injuries

bullet to accept being slighted, forgotten, and disliked

bullet not to seek to be specially loved and admired

bullet to be kind and gentle even under provocation

bullet never to stand on one's dignity

bullet to yield in discussion even though one is right

bullet to choose always the hardest

-- Mother Teresa of Calcutta

ABC'S OF AGRICULTURE

Author Unknown

A is for AWARENESS of those around us

B is for BEAUTY for all people

C is for CARING about each other

D is for DIGNITY that we all possess

E is for ETHNICITY on which we would be proud

F is for FEELING, important to us all

G is for GIVING of ourselves

H is for HOPE for a better tomorrow

I is for INTEGRITY, our standards tell so about us

J is for JOINTLY working together

K is for KNOWLEDGE which erases ignorance

L is for LOVE to be shared

M is for MANKIND, the entire human race

N is for NOBODY is unimportant

O is for OPTIMISM which enhances everyone's life

P is for PROGRESS made toward understanding

Q is for being QUIET when asked

R is for RESPECT for oneself and others

S is for SELF-WORTH which we should never be without

T is for TOLERANCE toward others

U is for UNDERSTANDING different cultures

V is for VALUES learned along the way

W is for WEALTH gained by sharing our diversity

X is for X-RAY vision that helps us see the good in others

Y is for YOU. Make your life what you want it to be, forward and

upward

Z is for ZEAL to appreciate a multicultural world

FAITH OF A CHILD

Author Unknown

The father, a well digger,

strong was he,

And as loving and kind

as a father could be.

And Mary his daughter,

Just five years old,

Was very much dearer

than millions in gold.

To Mary her father

was big, grand and nice,

So each had a treasure,

beyond any price.

One day to the well,

little Mary was sent

To take daddy's lunch,

how gladly she went.

But when she looked down,

not a thing could be seen.

The well, like a pocket,

was dark as could be.

The father saw Mary

and heard her voice, too,

But made not a sound,

just to see what she'd do.

She dropped to her knees,

the dear little soul,

And called down, "Oh, Daddy,

are you down this hole?"

"Why, yes Mary darling,

I'm here at your feet,

Just drop my lunch

for I'm ready to eat.

Just let it go easy,

I'll catch it all right."

She did and she saw

it fall out of sight.

"Why Mary," said father,

"There's enough here for two,

Now this is the thing

I would like you to do.

You jump down here to me

and we'll eat it together,

Down here in the cool

and away from the weather."

"Oh, daddy, I'm afraid,

I can't see you at all,

Be sure now you catch me

and don't let me fall."

'Twas just for a moment

she wavered in doubt,

Then closing her dear

little eyes she jumped out.

In the darkness, yes,

that was the test,

She trusted in faith

At her father's request.

And both were so happy

he kissed her and smiled

Because of the sweet

trusting faith of his child.

"Oh, sweet little Mary,

you put me to shame,

How often my Father

Has called me the same,

But because it was dark

I turned back in doubt.

Refusing the call,

though his arms were stretched out."

God Bless Those I Love

and All the People in the World

The sick, the healthy,

The poor, the rich,

The needy, the content,

The hungry, the satisfied,

The homeless, the homekeepers,

The lost, the found,

The lonely, and the companioned.

Show them Your presence, oh God,

Let them know You love them.

Help us to love You, to respect You,

To honor You and to obey You

All the days of our lives.

We ask You this through Jesus Christ,

Our Lord, Amen.

Mother Teresa Said...

"True obedience is a genuine act of love.

Obedience makes us practice the other virtues.

It likens us to martyrs,

for it is a much greater martyrdom to persevere

in obedience all through life

than to die in a moment by a stroke of the sword."

Meditations by Padre Pio

To see suffering makes me very unhappy! I would gladly stab myself in the

heart to take away suffering from someone! Yes, this would be very easy for

me! (T 121).

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

lovestopaint — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:26:35 GMT

Sounds like a great day of fun Gloria.

Counting my blessings, and blessings to all.

Harlene(lovestopaint)

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

DoubleJ — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:52:33 GMT

Good morning everyone,

Sure hope everyone had a nice weekend. I worked Saturday, and then yesterday was a day of relaxation...at least tried not to do too much. Today we welcome much cooler temps...right now 69 degrees...love it, wouldn't mind this most of the year, cool mornings, warm afternoons.

Dear friends, do you all remember Merle? She would post here every now and then, with love and respect for Gloriajean and the thread. Well I am sure many remember, and some may not of heard of her. Will you all please give her your upmost thoughts and prayers. It was posted on Skypie and Friends that she needs our prayers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Bobbiesue, continued prayers for your COPD. It must be so hard and scary, for you or anyone else with this. I know it would be for me. I hope you were able to get your plumber out to look at the bathroom...a prayer that it won't be too expensive. Hope your day turns out well.

Keeping each and everyone of you in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to keep me in yours. Love each and everyone of you. Until next time...

Take Care and God Bless!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

gloriajean — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:32:00 GMT

Harlene and Juanita! Happy to see you both, always am!!

Juanita - I remember Merle. Certainly I'll add her on to my prayers. Whatever it is, God is in control and listens to us and answers our prayers according to His Will.

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