Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:01:04 GMT

Our body is the temple of God and our soul is His image. It is the devil's

work to make us forget that and feel useless, incapable and worthless.

Lord, I will not deny Your existence in me. I am strong and capable

because You live and work through me.

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

"In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not

so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And

if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take

you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also." ~John

14:2-3

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

We can look at the world as our Father's house. We can think of all

people we meet as guests in our Fathers house, to be treated with love

and consideration. We can look at ourselves as servants in our

Father's house, as servants of all. We can think of no work as

beneath us. We can be ready to do all we can for others who need our

help. There is gladness in God's service. There is much satisfaction

in serving the highest that we know. We can express our love for God

in service to all

who are living with us in our Father's house.

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

I pray that I may serve others out of gratitude to God. I pray that

my work may be a small repayment for God's grace so freely given me.

Hello my friends! Well what a day! I finally got my computer back, but when it got back everything was gone! My list, my everything! Then found out that while I was using my old computer these few days, the Outlook Express swiped everything from my new computer and left it blank. So the computer guy had to have his Dad on the phone - they work together, and get it transferred to this new computer. I was scared, but knew God was with me - and He'd work it out and He did. A lot of my emails from today is missing though, so if any of you emailed me today - this afternoon, it's not in my inbox. So far I don't know how to retrieve them. But it's a blessing to have this back and working again and virus free! Hope your day was much better than mine! Another great blessing - I knew the price for the virus cleaning was going to be $160 flat fee. But when it got returned and nothing was working - and it costs $65.00 per hour to work on them, I really was scared about the money. After it was done, he and his Dad decided to keep the flat rate and not charge anymore, even though they worked on it for about 3 hours! Thanks be to God for His surprises!! Now this new version - I don't know why, but when I type this on plain text, it's blue instead of black. I like that better and hope it comes out okay on the thread. I haven't seen the thread since this afternoon sometime, so I'll just post this starting anew.

I have a lot of work left to do on this computer to get my list together and in working order. I really hate that when a virus gets in and causes so much trouble!

I pray that NO more viruses get into my computers and yours either! Since my emails are lost so far, I don't have much to share tonight, as they were on the inbox.

I'll just share what I can right now.

THE LESSON OF THE COFFEE BEAN

Author Unknown

A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for

her."As soon as I solve one problem," she said, "another one comes up.

I'm tired of struggling."

Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen where he filled three pots

with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a

boil. In one he placed carrots, in the second, eggs, and in the last,

ground coffee

beans. He let them sit and boil, without saying a word.

The daughter impatiently waited, wondering what he was doing. After a

while, he went over and turned off the burners. He fished out the

carrots and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed

them a bowl. He

poured the coffee into a bowl. Turning to her he asked, "Darling, what

do you see?"

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.

He brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and

noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break

it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg.

Finally, he asked her to sip the coffee. She smiled, as she tasted its

rich flavor.

She asked, "What does it mean, Father?" He explained that each of them

had faced the same adversity -- boiling water -- but each reacted

differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting, but

after being subjected

to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.

The egg was fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid

interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside

hardened.

The ground coffee beans were unique, however. By being in the boiling

water, they changed the water.

He asked his daughter, "When adversity knocks on your door, which are

you?"

THE RESUME OF JESUS CHRIST

Author Unknown

January11, 2011

Address: Ephesians 1:20

Phone: Romans 10:13

Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus

Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you

my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your

heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

Qualifications

* I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs

3:19)

* I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)

* I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)

* I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)

* The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life

through me, (See Galatians 3:14)

Occupational Background

* I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49).

* I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or

disrespectful.

* My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew

3:15-17)

Skills Work Experiences

* Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor

to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives

free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at

liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).

* I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to

me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33).

* Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to

cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)

Educational Background

* I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and

understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).

* In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See

Colossians 2:3).

* My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto

your feet and a lamp unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).

* I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms

44:21).

Major Accomplishments

* I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all

times, (See Genesis 1:26).

* I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians

5:15).

* I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them

openly, (See Colossians 2:15).

* I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the

dead!

* There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention

here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot -

the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access

my website.

References

* Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine

healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and

supernatural guidance

In Summation

Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only

candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your

heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs

3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can

I start? Time is of the essence,

(See Hebrews 3:15).

Send this resume to everyone you know,! you never know who may have an

opening! Thanks for your help and may God bless you!

EVERY STORM WILL END

By Bo Sanchez

Did you suffer a loss recently?

A job? A relationship? Material things stolen from you?

Many of my friends lost many things in the recent flood.

My friends lost homes. My friends lost businesses. With tears, my

auntie said, "Bo, I lost all the material things I've collected over

the past 50 years of my life!" Some friends told me that what was most

painful was loosing all their photographs—the memories of a lifetime.

Friend, I've got a message for you today: Believe that every storm

will end. And after the storm, a new morning begins.

Remember that every loss is temporary.

If you lost a loved one, that loss is temporary. In heaven, you'll see

your beloved again and your reunion will last forever.

If you lost photographs, believe that in heaven, God will give back to

you DVD copies of all the sweetest memories you've had in your life.

(I'm not sure what video version they use up there, but I'm sure it'll

be the most modern. Perhaps it'll be a virtual reality video!)

If you lost material things or opportunities or relationships, believe

that God is creating room for something better to come your way.

How will this "better" happen?

Start being grateful.

That's not a typo.

In the midst of your loss, be thankful.

I know you'll complain, "Bo, there's nothing to be thankful for! I

lost half my life!"

Well, be thankful for the other half that you still have.

Don't focus on what you lost, focus on what you still have.

You've got too many good things happening to you to be down!

Say this with me, "I'm too blessed to be stressed." (Not original from

me. Got it from a bumper sticker.)

Why be grateful?

Because you attract what you focus on. I've said that before so many

times, but I'll keep saying it until God calls me home. Because it's

so powerful.

When you become grateful, you attract more of what you're grateful

for.

Gratitude is a blessings magnet.

My Business Loss

Many years ago, I lost a lot of money in a businesses venture.

It was a big loss for me. At that time, I lost almost my entire net

worth.

I was tempted to mope, to sulk, to carry a heavy burden for a long

time.

Actually, I allowed myself to grieve for awhile—which was very

healthy.

But I decided not to grieve for too long, or I would be stuck forever.

After some time, I declared, "God has something better for me."

I chose to smile. I chose to look at the brighter side. I chose to

believe that better businesses would come my way. In fact, I began

declaring the unbelievable. I said, "I'll earn ten times what I lost!"

Later that week, a friend asked me, "Is it true that you lost a lot of

money in that business?"

I said, "Yes, I did."

"It happens to you too, huh? And I thought people like you are exempt

from these things. So why are you smiling?"

"Because I believe God is redirecting me to a better business. And I

know that I'll earn ten times what I lost."

It was a big claim and some friends couldn't understand why I was so

relaxed.

But a few years later, what I declared happened.

I started new businesses and I began to earn ten times what I lost.

What I lost—my savings for years—I earned in a few months. Today, my

new businesses are multiplying. I ask myself sometimes, "What if I

didn't fail in that business? I would still be stuck in that business!

I wouldn't have the new business that I have now."

And imagine if kept moping and sulking—would I have seen the new

opportunities around me? Imagine if I kept mourning my loss—would I

have had the energy to venture into something new?

Friend, don't focus at the problems in your life.

Don't focus on what you loss.

Instead, focus on two things: look at what you still have and look at

the new things that God will give you.

And be grateful.

AUTO FERRY

By Marion Smith

John 1:51 Jesus said..”I tell you- you shall see heaven opened”

Once, when I was in Quebec, Canada, I watched the auto

ferry travel back and forth across the St. Laurent River .The boat

arrived at the dock near our hotel, drop the ramp, and cars would load

on.

While on the ferry, people had an opportunity to get out

of their cars or stay inside. I noticed that some folks mingled with

others in a friendly manner. Others just sat in their car for the

journey, reading or perhaps contemplating the day ahead. Some entire

families got out of their car, and stayed close together. When all

these folks arrived on the other side- their destination- the boat

jockeyed into position, perfectly aligned for the cars to disembark.

God is my auto ferry. All I had to do to come aboard was to believe

Jesus as God’s son and accept Him as my Savior. I do not need to worry

about my destination- for He will take me to the other side ..to my

final destination which is heaven. The question is- how do I spend my

time on board? That would be the time which God has given me before I

reach my eternal resting spot. Am I very social- spreading Gods’ love

and His joy wherever I go? Do I stay isolated, reading God’s Word and

filling myself with spiritual food? Or,do I spend that time only with

my family- in a cocoon of security? I believe it is a balance of all

three to which God calls me.

I am thankful I have boarded Gods’ ferry. Are you on board, too?

Aren't we blessed to know where His boat will dock- and where our

final destination is located.

Closing Prayer:

Prayer For Inner Healing

Lord Jesus, You came to heal our wounded and troubled hears. I beg You to heal the torments that cause anxiety in my heart; I beg You, in a particular way, to heal all who are the cause of sin. I beg You to come into my life and heal me of the psychological harms that struck me in my early years and form the injuries that they caused throughout my life. Lord Jesus, You know my burdens. I lay them all on Your Good Shepherd's Heart. I beseech You -- by the merits of the great, open wound in Your heart -- to heal the small wounds that are in mine. Heal the pain of my memories, so that nothing that has happened to me will cause me to remain in pain and anguish, filled with anxiety.

Heal, O Lord, all those wounds that have been the cause of all the evil that is rooted in my life. I want to forgive all those who have offended me. Look to those inner sores that make me unable to forgive. You who came to forgive the afflicted of heart, please, heal my own heart.

Heal, my Lord Jesus, those intimate wounds that cause me physical illness. I offer you my heart. Accept it, Lord, purify it and give me the sentiments of your Divine Heart. Help me to be meek and humble.

Heal me, O Lord, from the pain caused by the death of my loved ones, which is oppressing me. Grant me to regain peace and joy in the knowledge that You are the Resurrection and the Life. Make me an authentic witness to your Resurrection, Your victory over sin and death, Your living presence among us. Amen.

Wishing you all a Good Night and Sweet Dreams! Peace of the Lord be with you all night and all your days!

Let us all wish our computers the best of health, as well as ourselves!!

God bless you all!

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