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Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

gloriajean — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:13:47 GMT

Hello my friends! Got to tell you something funny - the other night I started this thread and got it all completed and submitted. It wouldn't let me post it because there was h ell in it. Well, I looked it over and over and couldn't find that word and all of a sudden there it was in the hello! The o didn't get there so I'm more careful now. Today's blessings - wow! temps in the 30's - nice weather. Lots of snow is melted. Got a lot done today - made a list of things to do, and got all done except for one thing and that I'll do yet. In about an hour Linus will be done with a long day - hope it doesn't wipe him out this week, as he's putting in a lot of hours because of a co-worker on vacation. Let us pray for his strength. So happy he really likes his job and co-workers. Praying for all of your intentions, may God grant healing to all who need healings, and grant help to all who need help!

We are the only ones who can change how we think or how we act.

Lord, help me make positive decisions so that life doesn't just happen

to me.

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

"When they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and
cried out; for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he
spoke to them and said, 'Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'"
~Mark 6:49-50

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

I can take the most crowded day without fear. I believe that God is
with me and controlling all. I can let confidence be the motif running
through all the crowded day. I need not be worried, because I know that God
is my helper. Underneath are the everlasting arms of God. I can rest in
them, even though the day be full of things crowding in upon me.

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

I pray that I may be calm and let nothing upset me. I pray that I may
not let material things control me and choke out spiritual things.

Dear Lord Jesus,
May we stand before you in our brokenness,
our weakness and our fragile humanity.
We are sorrowful for all the times we've disappointed you.
We pray that the next time we are tempted to gossip, to accuse, to judge or to despise another,
we may instead be strengthened with the Grace of the Holy Spirit to speak words of godliness
and to act with Charity.
May we make Love the motive for every decision we choose in our lives.

<h3 style="color: #222222; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; line-height: normal;"> Holy Water Bottle Prayer</h3>

Oh God, grant that this creature (water) may be endowed with divine grace to drive away devils and to cast out diseases, that whatever, in the houses or possessions of the faithful may be sprinkled by this water, may be freed from everything unclean, and delivered from what is hurtful. Let everything that threatens the peace or safety of the dwellers therein, be banished by the sprinkling of this water; so that the health that they seek by calling upon Thy Holy Name may be guarded from assault.

Prayer found on a Holy Water bottle.

TEN WAYS TO HAVE A GREAT DAY

1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK:
If someone is rude,
if someone is impatient,
if someone is unkind....
I will not respond in a like manner.

2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY":
If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly,
I will quietly ask GOD to bless that individual.
I understand the "enemy" could be a family member,
neighbor, coworker or stranger.

3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY:
I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not
spread gossip.

4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE:
I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.

5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE:
I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.

6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY:
I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.

7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED:
I will practice the golden rule-do unto others as I would have them do
unto you-with everyone I encounter.

8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED:
My smile, my words,my expression of support,can make the difference to
someone who is wrestling with life.

9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY:
I will eat less;
I will eat only healthy foods.
I will thank GOD for my body.

10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY:
I will spend a little more time in prayer today:
I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today;
I will find a quiet place (at some point during this day)
and listen to GOD's voice!!! "But since we belong to the day,
let us be self controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate,
and hope of salvation as a helmet."

God's Reason

I don't know how to say it
But somehow it seems to me
That maybe we are stationed,
Where God wants us to be.

That little place we're filling
Is the reason for our birth
And just to do the work we do
He sent us down earth.

If God had wanted otherwise
I'd reckon He'd have made
Each one of us a little different
Of a worse or better grade.

And since God knows and understand
All things of land and sea
I fancy that He placed us here
Just where He wanted us to be.

Sometimes we get to thinking
As our labors we review
That we should like a higher place
With greater things to do.

But we come to the conclusion
When the envying is stilled~
That the post to which God has sent us
Is the post He wanted filled.

And there isn't any service
That we honestly can scorn~
For it may just be the reason
God allowed us to be born.

- Author Unknown

January 19

Seek My Face, and you will find more than you ever dreamed possible. Let Me displace worry at the center of your being. I am like a supersaturated cloud, showering Peace into the pool of your mind. My Nature is to bless. Your nature is to receive with thanksgiving. This is a true fit, designed before the foundation of the world. Glorify Me by receiving My blessings gratefully.

I am the goal of all your searching. When you seek Me, you find Me and are satisfied. When lesser goals capture your attention, I fade into the background of your life. I am still there, watching and waiting; but you function as if you were alone. Actually, My Light shines on every situation you will ever face. Live radiantly by expanding your focus to include Me in all your moments. Let nothing dampen your search for Me.

When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”
—Psalm 27:8 nkjv

Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.
—Philippians 4:7 msg

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

—Jeremiah 29:13 - From Jesus Calling

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

HeresLucy — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:18:03 GMT

I'm late again so posting on Tuesday instead of Monday.

Gloria, never forget the "o" lol Hoping that Linus has an easy work week. It makes the time go faster when you like where you work and your co-workers. I need to get back to my to-do list. Mine is a long one! Enjoy your nice weather.

I enjoyed today with my husband, daughter and the 2 grandsons. We went shopping, ate lunch and just enjoyed this glorious day we had. Our temps got up into the 60's with abundant sunshine and blue skies. I sat outside for about 15 minutes and just felt the sun on my face, something I haven't done in a long time. It felt wonderful.

Please say a prayer for my daughter. She is having a wisdom tooth cut out tomorrow. She's never had a procedure of any kind done before so she is a little nervous. I know it will not be pain free but I do pray that she has an easy time and the pain won't be so bad. Thanks for your prayers.

Thanks for your prayers for my cousin, Lynn. She is in an induced coma and they will try Wednesday to take her off the ventilator. Please continue to say prayers for my sweet cousin. Thanks

Little grandson goes back to the ortho DR on Wednesday to see if the swelling is down so they can put a cast on his arm. He seems to be pretty much back to normal, has his appetite back and is just as a stinker as always. He can't go back to school until he gets a cast so hopefully he can return next week...if he gets a cast. Thanks for your continued prayers for him.

Harlene, I didn't open your card, I left it for him to open. My daughter had to open it for him and when she showed him the outside and he read the inside, he just grinned! Thank you for thinking of him, it made him feel extra special.

Well, do y'all think I've yacked enough? lol I think I'll hush for now, it's almost bedtime.

Hope your night is peaceful. May the Lord send you an abundance of blessings.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

HeresLucy — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:22:55 GMT

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

HeresLucy — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:23:41 GMT

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

NAES1 — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:12:11 GMT

On 1/19/2015 LucysNewYear said:

""May we receive it today""

This is a very beautiful message that I wish to copy and keep.

Thank You! Dear LucysNewYear

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

lovestopaint — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:05:05 GMT

Gloria, you have to watch sometimes my tablet makes up it's own words. LOL!

Pinky sometimes during the night I hear my mother calling me and she has been gone since 2007, I miss her so much but it is good to hear her once in a while, I also hear my father too and he passed in1991, and I don't think I'm crazy. (although some people seem to think so,LOL)

Lucy still praying for Lynn. I'm happy to hear that Aidan liked his card and that he is doing better, I hope he gets his cast.

Blessings to all.

Harlene(lovestopaint)

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

gloriajean — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:07:55 GMT

Lucy - I will be careful, that's for sure! Continuing prayers for Lynn and your grandson for healing. I hope you will be able to your to do list finished! Also prayers for your daughter for the wisdom tooth removal. I'd like to trade our weather for yours for about a week! 60's would be so wonderful, but we have in the upper 20's now so that could be worse. Great graphics. Love that prayer! Maybe we should use that one often here. Naes - I agree about Lucy's prayer. It's a keeper! Harlene - You bet I have to watch what I type. My tablet is what I'm using right now, but that Hello was on the desk top! I don't seem to have problems with the tablet that way, but we have to watch. Just want to share that about two years after my brother got killed in that plane crash, I dreamt he called me on the phone, and it was his voice! That was only once. I took it he was asking for prayers. I've dreamt of my Mom a few times after her death. That was comforting. I still miss her after all these years! Dad too. And I was close to my brother, too.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

gloriajean — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:10:03 GMT

Oh yea, I cannot make paragraphs on the tablet, It all runs together. Shucks!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

gloriajean — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:24:32 GMT

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gloriajean — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:35:27 GMT

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

pinky ann — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:12:18 GMT

Hello Everyone!

I spent the morning going through the spare bedroom closet where all of the decorations, and a few extra pictures and such are stored. Three and a half hours later, the job is done, as well as the dresser in that room pared down as well. Some of these pieces were sentimental, so were hard to figure out who to give them to. I was relieved DH was on board with letting everything go that I'd weeded out. I think I'll always enjoy changing things in our home, but now on a bit smaller scale.

Harlene: I haven't heard my mom or dad call to me since they passed, but I dream about my mom pretty often at times. My dad, far less so. I did start to dream much more often about work, something my mother had done often since she had retired years ago. It happened recently, and after being very upset I'd missed the quality checks I was supposed to have done in the dream, I somehow was half awake and remembered I was retired! I have no more checks to do! lol What a dork I can be sometimes....

Lucy: Hope your daughter has as easy a time as possible, and gets a few pain pills if she needs them. Great message that you posted!

Gloria: Your explanation sounds good to me about why I'd hear my family call at times. The graphics are very pretty that you posted! Hope Linus doesn't over do it at work. I'm glad he enjoys both the work and coworkers.

Not much planned for this afternoon. I have some of the prep done for supper, and I'm glad to be ahead a bit as this morning wore me out. Time to lie down for awhile and take a break. Have a good afternoon everyone! Hugs, pinky

Edited to say hello to Naes! Hope you'll find lots of inspiration here, and it's so nice to see your post today!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

Puzzle Piece — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:33:12 GMT

Hello To All!

I've been feeling stronger and doing my organizing and de-cluttering that I've had on the back burner so-to-speak. Been getting adjusted to having my husband home with me now as he retired from his job. I feel so very blessed he was able to do what he did and has done without any dangerous obstacles that may have occurred. Well, at least he didn't share them with me. Started up another season with my volunteer work and so far it's been very enjoyable.

I am so very grateful for this nation, her people, her strength, her allies, her resilience, and her generosity. We have mercy, compassion, empathy, strength. We exhibit these qualities because we are a very blessed and special nation to our creator and most of all, we are very fortunate to be living in the here and the now. I give thanks for you here on this forum whether you post or just read. We all matter. I believe we all matter for the best of reasons. Be at peace and know you are loved.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Tuesday

gloriajean — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:41:25 GMT

Pinky Ann - that's where I store our Christmas stuff too, guest bedroom closet, wrapping paper, ribbons etc. Today I continued to organize - this time my plants, my asparagus ferns were not liking indoors, and were showing me their disgust with yellowing vines etc. so I spent lots of time in trimming them all, also the fern, and putting some of that stuff I got from the Q years ago called - Spray and Grow. Only I didn't spray, I poured. Hope they don't mind. So I rearranged them and it looks nicer now. I have a blue pinsetter that Lori gave me that I put in the dining area now, it was over by the west window, it's more noticeable now. Linus takes pride in watering the plants weekly, but I trim them when needed. Maybe in a week, I'll spray some of that spray and grow on it again, this time spraying. Started reading some old magazines to throw out later too. Two issues of The Word Among us has very good stuff in it, one issue is for Lent. That should be great!! So glad I get that magazine - it's so worth having.

Love Roses - So glad you are feeling stronger now, and de-cluttering is what I've been doing now too. That's so wonderful that you and your husband can spend more time together now - adjustment, yes, but a good one. That's great that you enjoy your volunteer work! You do keep busy!