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Daily Positive Thread for Monday

gloriajean — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 02:22:38 GMT

Hello my friends! It was a nice, quiet weekend. Today was just very restful and peaceful - Beautiful Mass, the lady who sang sounds like a voice like an angel! Confirmation students all were there with their parents and sponsors and wrote their names on the book for Confirmation, and we all raised our hands as Father blessed them. Brought back memories of when our girls got their steps to Confirmation. After Mass I told Father Mark that next week Lori will be in Guatemala, he said she'll be fine! He's been there several times. May you all have a very wonderful week filled with many blessings!!

Everything we need to deal with life's problems lies within us. Our trials

are tests to see if we can discover the solution. Lord, I call out Your name

when I face my difficulties and together we will overcome them.

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

"If God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow
is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you--you of little
faith! And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to
drink, and do not keep worrying. For it is the nations of the world that
strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as
well." ~Luke 12:28-31

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

I know that God cannot teach anyone who is trusting in a "crutch." I can
throw away the worldly things I have come to depend upon and walk in God's
power and spirit. God's power can so invigorate me that I can indeed walk
on to victory. There is never any limit go God's power. I can go step by
step, one day at a time. God's will can be revealed to me as I go forward.

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

I pray that I may have more and more dependence on God. I pray that I may
throw away the "crutches" I sometimes rely upon and let God's power take
their place.

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"If a tiny spark of God’s love already burns within you, do not expose it to the wind, for it may get blown out… Stay quiet with God. Do not spend your time in useless chatter… Do not give yourself to others so completely that you have nothing left for yourself."
— St. Charles Borromeo

Listen

When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving me advice, you have not done what I asked.

When I ask you to listen to me and you begin to tell me that I shouldn't feel that way, you are trampling on my feelings.

When I ask you to listen to me and you feel you have to do something to solve my problem, you have failed me, strange as that may seem.

Listen! All that I asked was that you listen--not talk or do--just hear me.

CONVERSATION WITH GOD

God, hey how’s it going, just wanted to say "hi"
Feel so sad and lonely; feel like I want to cry
I know it´s wrong to feel that, but it is how I feel
I try to fight it off, but the feeling is so real

"My poor dear child, I know it can get tough
I always hear you yelling "Lord I've had enough"
Tell me all your problems; pass your weight to me
Don’t cry my dear child, you'll be OK just wait and see"

OK well, work for example, it’s always on my mind
Put all my heart into it, but get treated so unkind
And what about the gossip, whispers behind my back
I can’t trust anybody; it’s like attack after attack

"Gossip & Unkindness is not something that’s new
Put all your trust in Me, and I will bring you through
Do good always, even though you get let down
When you feel that love is lost, know that mine is still around"

God it’s like I have no luck, something’s always wrong
I’ve been struggling with my health, struggling for so long
When I feel the pain is going, it returns again but worse
Please stop this suffering Lord, please cast away this curse

"Whenever you’re in pain, remember I was there first
I’ll be by your side forever, for better or for worse
Carry your cross proudly; know that I’m watching you
I’ll provide you comfort, I died to make all things new"

OK Lord I will, I’ll try not to give in
But each time I have a problem I always turn to sin
I fall into temptation, even though I know it’s wrong
Help me God Our Father, help me to be strong

"Child of mine listen, take refuge in Me
Use Me as your light, and in darkness you will see
In Me you can do all things, Mountains you can sway
And if you feel you can’t, turn to Me and pray"

I can’t believe how better I feel, I came to you with doubt
But now I walk away knowing what your love is all about
Already I feel stronger, any challenge I can beat
I feel your presence in me, from my head down to my feet

"That’s the Spirit child, the Truth will set you free
Shine your light so bright, so those who doubt will see
I will not let go of your hand, so you can soar so high
I will shield you from all danger so that evil pass you by"

OK thanks for listening Jesus, you have truly made my day
I’ll continue to do your will, no matter what they say
I know its going to be tough, but I know I will survive
Nobody can defeat me; in my heart you are alive

"Remember to stay humble, Love others as I love you
Continue to help the needy, continue to be true
My Kingdom is coming child, Soon you’ll be in Paradise
I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life"

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John 14:6 - (Jesus answered) "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me.

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Prayer for True Spiritual Vision

May the Lord Jesus place his hands on our eyes that we may begin to catch sight of the thing that are not seen more than the things that are seen.

May he open our eyes that they will alight on the things to come more than on the things of this age.

May he unveil the vision of our heart that it may contemplate God in spirit.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ to whom belong glory and power for ever. Amen.

Origen, 2nd century Theologian and Educator

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February 8

I am above all things: your problems, your pain, and the swirling events in this ever-changing world. When you behold My Face, you rise above circumstances and rest with Me in heavenly realms. This is the way of Peace, living in the Light of My Presence. I guarantee that you will always have problems in this life, but they must not become your focus. When you feel yourself sinking in the sea of circumstances, say “Help me, Jesus!” and I will draw you back to Me. If you have to say that thousands of times daily, don’t be discouraged. I know your weakness, and I meet you in that very place.

And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.
—Ephesians 2:6

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down.
—Matthew 14:28–32 – From Jesus Calling

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Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

pinky ann — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:51:19 GMT

We had a nice quiet Sunday. A friend called that I haven't talked with in a long time, and it was so nice to catch up. The storm never developed into snow. It's been raining since I got up. It's so nice to wake up and see 38 degrees. We have another VA trip today, but I'm hoping DH will cancel it. It's nearly two hours drive, just for a test result. Nothing else planned for now. Hope everyone has a good week, and improved weather. pinky

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

Bobbi sue — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:39:11 GMT

Hello dear friends. My blessings are that I have a new friend to email with. She is very nice and we are quickly becoming friends. I am also blessed because there is no snow. I hope it does not snow. It rained some, but no snow. It too is in the 30's. I have a Dr. appointment this afternoon. I hope it stays calm.

My computer is acting up, but I fixed it, another blessing. God is so good. I love him so much. I went to church yesterday.ne have a god day and stay warm and dry. I love you all and Jesus loves you too.

Everyone have a good day and stay warm and dry....

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

Bobbi sue — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:40:49 GMT

Everyone have a good day and stay warm and dry....

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

lovestopaint — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:31:16 GMT

Gloria, I know I've thanked you before, but I really appreciate the "Jesus Calling" messages. I always seem to find something I'm experiencing that day in those messages.

Blessings to all.

Stay safe and warm.

Harlene(lovestopaint)

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

lovestopaint — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:31:58 GMT

Gloria, I know I've thanked you before, but I really appreciate the "Jesus Calling" messages. I always seem to find something I'm experiencing that day in those messages.

Blessings to all.

Stay safe and warm.

Harlene(lovestopaint)

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

gloriajean — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:39:04 GMT

Pinky Ann - It sure was a quiet Sunday for me, too! Weather here is nice today, too! Our new neighbor next door came from San Antonio, moved here to be close to a VA hospital. We are not far at all from the VA here. My Dad was a Veteran from WWI and he had cancer, and doctored in Mpls. They didn't have one in St. Cloud then.

Bobbiesue - it's always good to have someone to email with. Glad you have a new friend. I'll email you too, you know that. That's always a big blessing from God to get friends. If you can fix your computer - that's a great blessing!!!! Good for you!!!

Harlene - Father Jerry gave me that book, and Nadine found these online so I don't have to type them all out, Thank God for Nadine! and Father Jerry was just over Friday and he said he's glad he's getting them from me too because he gave away all the books he had!! He just loves it getting it on email. This is why I also add it to the thread for those who don't get it on email. So glad God has made this possible to send out. Praise be Jesus! Doesn't it make you feel closer and closer to Jesus?

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

HeresLucy — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:44:39 GMT

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

lovestopaint — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:42:27 GMT

Gloria, Jesus Calling sure does make me feel closer to Jesus.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

Bobbi sue — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 01:44:47 GMT

I got home from the Dr. and made it fine.

it is very icy. My son salted and I made it in the house without falling. Praise You Jesus. Have a good night everyone.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

gloriajean — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 01:59:07 GMT

Wonderful, Bobbiesue! Sorry about the ice, but glad you didn't fall. Praise the Lord, Jesus!