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The Last Daily Positive Thread

gloriajean — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 01:25:24 GMT

Hello my friends! Today I received a call from QVC saying that this thread will have to come to a close, no more religious articles, or threads allowed, so with saddness in my heart, this will be the last one. It's been going on daily for the last 8 or 9 years, and I knew someday it will have to close, but it wouldn't be my decision. I really wish with all my heart that I could post my email address like I could in the past for anyone who would want to email me. I send these inspirations daily on my list every morning. Some of you are already on the list. I have met many wonderful people through this thread, which I am forever grateful for. I do have some emails from friends from here, but wish I could get in touch with those who would like this list. I'm on Facebook. Guess I cannot even say my last name on here but anyway, God has a plan. Let us continue to pray for one another, and thanks for reading the thread all these years! You are all very special to me!

I will for sure miss all of you! May God bless you always!

I'm allowed to put these last inspirations in tonight.

Stay close to God because He is the solution to all problems. Lord, I will

live in Your presence, protected by You and Your peace will be mine.

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

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and
I will give you rest." ~Matthew 11:28

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

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and
I will give you rest." For rest from the cares of life, we can turn to
God each day in prayer and communion. Real relaxation and serenity come
from a deep sense of the fundamental goodness of the universe. God's
everlasting arms are underneath all and can support us. We can commune
with God, not so much for petitions to be granted as for the rest that
comes from our relying on God's will and God's purposes for our lives.
We can be sure of God's strength available to us, and conscious of God's
support. We can wait quietly until that true rest from God fills our
being.

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

I pray that I may be conscious of God's support today. I pray that I
may rest safe and sure therein.

ACCEPT ME Accept me as I am,
I have no guarantee.
A claim to perfection I have not.
Perfect I cannot be.

I, like you, am human.
Prone to make mistakes.
Failure is not a character flaw,
just a part of the human makeup.

I live, I laugh and I also learn.
My knowledge is incomplete.
I am searching all the time,
in waking hours as well as sleep.

I have a long road to travel,
as well as you do.
We learn our lessons on the way.
Wisdom we shall accrue.

So please accept me
as I am,
because I am just me.
No one like me in the world.
That is my only guarantee.

This is how I feel,
I have a heart, open it and see.
Please take care.
That's all I am, just me.
Author Unknown And he said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength is made perfect
in weakness.
Most gladly therefore
will I rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ
may rest upon me.
2 Cr 12:9 Sometimes asking someone for help
Is Not a sign of weakness
But yet a sign of STRENGTH
Page ByRick Moore

Is It Any Wonder

Is it any wonder that the world is filled with pain
when we set aside the beauty for our own material gain?

Is it any wonder that lovers' hearts grow dim
when we do not hold in honor the love we find within?

Is it any wonder that the homeless are weak and frail
when we put them out of house and home to seek another trail?

Is it any wonder that nature falls to ruin and rubble
because we take with no return allowing it to crumble?

Is it any wonder that children are lead astray
because we did not take the time to show the proper way?

Is it any wonder that evil is strong and bold
when we do not see goodness and let our hearts grow cold?

Is it any wonder racism flourishes, my friend,
when we do not see PEOPLE, but just the color of skin?

Is it any wonder that friendships die and fade
when we forget the reasons in which they were first made?

Is it any wonder our world is scarred and polluted
when we allow our industries to strip it as they're suited?

Is it any wonder there is such depression and sorrow
when we do not seem to care what will happen tomorrow?

Is it any wonder we do not see the values of our brothers
when we hold our own selves above the needs of others?

Is it any wonder our world is like it is
when we sit and grumble with actions we don't give?

Is it any wonder we wait in fear of Judgment Day
when we do the things we do, then forget to pray?

Author Unknown
The Man Whispered

The man whispered, "God, speak to me".
And a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God, speak to me".
And the thunder & lightning rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said, "God, let me see you."
And a star shined brightly.

But the man did not see.

And, the man shouted, "God, show me a miracle".
And a life was born.

But the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair, "Touch me, God, and let me know you are here".
Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

I found this to be a great reminder that God is always around us in the little and simple things that we take for granted, even in our electronic age... so I would like to add one more:

The man cried "God, I need your help"...
and an e-mail arrived reaching out with good news and encouragement.

But the man deleted it and continued crying...

The good news is that you are loved.

Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.

Expect the unexpected....
Have A Happy Day!

FALL RESOLUTIONS
Author Unknown

Give up complaining . . . focus on gratitude.
Give up pessimism . . . become an optimist.
Give up harsh judgments . . . think kind thoughts.
Give up worry . . . trust divine providence.
Give up discouragement . . . be full of hope.
Give up bitterness . . . turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred . . . return good for evil.
Give up negativism . . . be positive.
Give up anger . . . practice patience.
Give up pettiness . . . put on maturity.
Give up gloom. . . enjoy the beauty that is all around you.
Give up jealousy . . . pray for trust.
Give up gossiping . . . control your tongue.
Give up sin. . . . turn to virtue.

He Doesn't Remember

A much loved-minister of God once carried a secret burden of
long-past sin deep in his heart. He had committed the sin many years
before, during his Bible school training. No one knew what he had done,
but they did know he had repented. Even so, he had suffered years of
remorse over the incident without any sense of God's forgiveness.

A woman in his church deeply loved God and claimed to have visions
in which Jesus Christ spoke to her. The minister, skeptical of her
claims, asked her, "The next time you speak to the Lord, would you
please ask Him what sin your minister committed while he was in Bible
school." The woman agreed.

When she came to the church a few days later the minister asked, "Did
He visit you?" She said, "Yes."

"And did you ask Him what sin I committed?"

"Yes, I asked Him," she replied

"Well, what did He say?"

"He said, 'I don't remember.'"

Author Unknown

The forgiveness we received in Christ is complete. As far as God is
concerned, our sin is over with and forgotten. We must learn to rest
in His forgiveness and release the guilt and shame of our past sin, so
that we may walk in God's rest and peace.

September 20 - Jesus Calling

Try to see things more and more from My perspective. Let the Light of My Presence so fully fill your mind that you view the world through Me. When little things don’t go as you had hoped, look to Me lightheartedly and say, “Oh, well.” This simple discipline can protect you from being burdened with an accumulation of petty cares and frustrations. If you practice this diligently, you will make a life-changing discovery: You realize that most of the things that worry you are not important. If you shrug them off immediately and return your focus to Me, you will walk through your days with lighter steps and a joyful heart. When serious problems come your way, you will have more reserves for dealing with them. You will not have squandered your energy on petty problems. You may even reach the point where you can agree with the apostle Paul that all your troubles are light and momentary, compared with the eternal glory being achieved by them.

A man’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way?
—Proverbs 20:24

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
—2 Corinthians 4:17–18

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

Cakers3 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:09:28 GMT

Dear Gloriajean:: You and I know that for 9 years this thread has stood against many trying to have it removed. There is nothing in the standards that specifies 'Religion' is not allowed - in fact, this thread was moved specifically to Among Friends to keep a select few happy over on Chat.

I would expect that no longer can a poster start a thread requesting prayers for certain intentions, either. After all, fair is fair.

My suggestion is to have a daily "chat" here so that you and the other posters can stay in touch since emails can no longer be posted. I have many emails for posters but none for those who have been posting recently.

Nobody was ever forced to read this thread but the control issue of some people never ceases to make me just shake my head.

If there is anything I can do to help you, email me.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

Ruby Laine — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:09:46 GMT

@gloriajean, I am so sorry! Such a loss for all of us. You have provided such a wonderful service and you are someone I wish I could meet in person. This is the only board I have joined, and I stay away from most threads because, well, because. Thank you so much for letting us in on your family news and learning about you.

You, Harlene, Nancy, and others will stay in my prayers.

@meallen616, I will miss your photos!

@nj, Have a great year with your students! I will miss hearing about them.

@gloriajean, Hold those babies close. I know you will.

Love to all.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

KaliaMonet — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:12:48 GMT

I'm so sorry that it's come to this. I will miss your threads. Sometimes we all need positivity in our lives. I'm saddened that there are people who select being offended over seeing things for the spirit of which they are intended.

Stay blessed, Miss Gloria Jean.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

Ruby Laine — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:17:56 GMT

@gloriajean, I just read @Cakers3 suggestion and if you would continue to post about your day and family, I'll stay a member. If you can't find it in your heart to do that, I would completely understand, and I'll be done with this board. You have been such a positive influence!

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

SleeplessinSD — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:18:44 GMT

I'm sad and at a loss for words. You've touched so many lives, and I thank you!❤️🙏

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

PamfromCT — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:20:38 GMT

Dear GloriaJean, First, I would personally like to thank you so very much for your wonderful and inspiring posts, each and every day. I know this has been a labor of love for you, and your thread has been such a source of inspiration for me and so many others.

I am so sorry it had to end this way. It is quite odd that QVC has such a market in religious jewelry and objects but feels a thread like yours can no longer exist. Not to mention sales of Christ-mas

(as in the birth of Christ) items, and Easter (celebration of the Risen Christ) items. I know there have been some complaints from a few people, but I think the majority of folks here are quite tolerant of believers in general. There is a lovely Jewish woman who also posts, and I am assuming her weekly thread will also become a thing of the past.

All my very best wishes to you, my friend. You have been a source of peace and comfort for many.

Blessings to you,

Pam

The Daily Thread

LeighMarie — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:29:21 GMT

I am so sorry to hear this!! Truly sad!!

I hope its ok for me to get clarification. Is QVC saying that there can be NO religious content on the boards?

May God bless you and keep you. God and His word will never be silenced. You are a blessing!!

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

luvswesties — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:30:02 GMT

@gloriajean, it is with great sadness that I read the words "The Last Daily Thread". I cannot describe what your posts have meant to me. During two great losses in my life your posts sustained and uplifted me. I still refer to posts I have saved when I need that lift. I will so miss these daily blessings. Continued blessings to you and your family. I hope you will continue to update us on the twins. Thank you for the blessing you have been to me and so many! God Bless You, Jill

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

dooBdoo — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:37:11 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
Dear Gloriajean:: You and I know that for 9 years this thread has stood against many trying to have it removed. There is nothing in the standards that specifies 'Religion' is not allowed - in fact, this thread was moved specifically to Among Friends to keep a select few happy over on Chat.

I would expect that no longer can a poster start a thread requesting prayers for certain intentions, either. After all, fair is fair.

My suggestion is to have a daily "chat" here so that you and the other posters can stay in touch since emails can no longer be posted. I have many emails for posters but none for those who have been posting recently.

Nobody was ever forced to read this thread but the control issue of some people never ceases to make me just shake my head.

If there is anything I can do to help you, email me.

@gloriajean❤️, I've only posted on your thread occasionally and I haven't been here on the forums much in recent weeks... but I saw your comments and really wanted to echo what @Cakers3 said. And @Ruby Laine's, @KaliaMonet's, @SleeplessinSD's, @LeighMarie's, @PamfromCT's and @luvswesties's warm sentiments, too. It's a given that we need to work within QVC's decisions here, but I think for the time being the idea of a simple daily, positive chat would be lovely if you feel so inclined. Many posters do this in various sub-forums, and it's a nice way to keep in touch. I, too, have email connections with some posters but wouldn't know how to make that useful right now and none of us wants to upset the apple cart while we might try to brainstorm.

Please know that you, and everyone who reads and posts here, are important and special to many dear souls whose names we probably never will know. Right now, I'll send gentle cyberhugs to you and I hope you will let me know if there's anything I can do to be helpful.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

Puzzle Piece — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:37:00 GMT

Will miss your thread but you can post under another title and chat with all your pals here.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

butterfly123 — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:40:38 GMT

@dooBdoo wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
Dear Gloriajean:: You and I know that for 9 years this thread has stood against many trying to have it removed. There is nothing in the standards that specifies 'Religion' is not allowed - in fact, this thread was moved specifically to Among Friends to keep a select few happy over on Chat.

I would expect that no longer can a poster start a thread requesting prayers for certain intentions, either. After all, fair is fair.

My suggestion is to have a daily "chat" here so that you and the other posters can stay in touch since emails can no longer be posted. I have many emails for posters but none for those who have been posting recently.

Nobody was ever forced to read this thread but the control issue of some people never ceases to make me just shake my head.

If there is anything I can do to help you, email me.

@gloriajean❤️, I've only posted on your thread occasionally and I haven't been here on the forums much in recent weeks... but I saw your comments and really wanted to echo what @Cakers3 said. And @Ruby Laine's, @KaliaMonet's, @SleeplessinSD's, @LeighMarie's, @PamfromCT's and @luvswesties's warm sentiments, too. It's a given that we need to work within QVC's decisions here, but I think for the time being the idea of a simple daily, positive chat would be lovely if you feel so inclined. Many posters do this in various sub-forums, and it's a nice way to keep in touch. I, too, have email connections with some posters but wouldn't know how to make that helpful right now and none of us wants to upset the apple cart while we might try to brainstorm.

Please know that you, and everyone who reads and posts here, are important and special to many dear souls whose names we probably never will know. Right now, I'll send gentle cyberhugs to you and I hope you will let me know if there's anything I can to to be helpful.

@gloriajean @dooBdoo

I agree with what the others have said also. Hopefully, there is a way for a thread in the among friends category that will be allowed.

Please let me know if I may be of assistance.

Thank you @gloriajean for your daily posts. You touch and inspire many.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

Lucky Charm — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:40:56 GMT

Am so sad to read the title of this thread.

But nothing suprises me any more here. It was just a matter of time.

I've seen so much dislike for my religion on these forums and it was hard to ignore.

That someone (or many) would complain to QVC to have you stopped, just shows you the opposite of what they're fired up about on other threads.

God bless you Gloriajean and all who post along with you and those who just read, but don't reply.

You're all good people.

And may God bless us all.

You have provided such an enlightening thread that I've looked at often, and there was always something that would soothe me.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

MarieIG — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:42:11 GMT

How very disappointing that Q would shut down such a positive, uplifting, and supportive thread. I didn't see where OP was criticizing other religions, so I don't see the problem. I guess we are only able to mention religion if it means more sales for QVC? Sad. My thanks to OP for her many beautiful posts.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

BohemianGal — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 03:19:08 GMT

PamfromCT...You couldn't have said it better...my sentiments exactly. GloriaJean...I have read your thread for years and they have been a blessing to me. Although I haven't posted, reading them has brought me much comfort, especially as I am semi-housbound and disabled. Love and many blessings to you and your family, and to everyone here who reads or posts. We may not know each other on a "personal level", however, the Lord knows who we are and our connection as we continue to send light, love and prayers to each other. This thread may "die"..but "LOVE" NEVER DOES..... GOD BLESS... Bohemian Gal

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

Bellabutterfly — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:01:50 GMT

Dear gloriajean...

It saddens me to hear this news...

I want to "Thank You", for taking the time to post your beautiful words of inspiration and hope.

I know that you have prayed for me...

Your "Thread" has been an uplifting little piece of hope. It has helped me, during what I am going thru with my illness.

When I am feeling so wiped out, like I have nothing left to give...I turn to your "Meditation of Prayer" along with "Your Prayer for The Day", along with your beautiful "Poems".

Your uplifting words of encouragement are sure going to be missed my friend.

I "Thank You" for keeping all of us uplifted and inspired.

Just remember, Mother Theresa, never quit or gave up...

May "God Bless You" and keep you and your family in our Lords loving arms.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

sparklestar — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:16:20 GMT

@gloriajean I'm so, so, so sorry. I read your post every single day. It lifted me up when I was down. I can't believe this. It's so wrong. They take something inspirational to many of us yet let others post yuk! I'm so mad I could spit.

Though I never posted to you, just knowing I could count on you to be here made a huge difference. Things won't be the same.

Shame on the complainers and on QVC. Such a disappointment.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

KaliaMonet — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:15:06 GMT

You touched my life. I loved your thread. I've had a very difficult year with family illnesses, someone trying to commit suicide, and my fiance leaving to be with his "baby mama," but your threads got me through. I did always look for these threads with my morning coffee before my classes, work, and ultimate new start to my teaching career!

On a side note, like someone mentioned, the board rules don't really forbid these threads, so it's hypocritical. *Sigh* But we love you, MIss Gloria Jean. I hope you see these messages of support.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

HiLo — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:00:03 GMT

@KaliaMonet wrote:
I'm so sorry that it's come to this. I will miss your threads. Sometimes we all need positivity in our lives. I'm saddened that there are people who select being offended over seeing things for the spirit of which they are intended.

Stay blessed, Miss Gloria Jean.

It's not only on QVC that people are offended about this subject. am seeing the objection to things spiritual on Facebook and other sites more and more these days. Some even brag that their number is increasing. Sad!

Gloria, you have been faithful and that's what God sees.

Re: The Last Daily Positive Thread

ladyroxanne — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:49:53 GMT

@gloriajean

i'm so sorry to read that you will no longer be posting your positive thread. you've certainly been an inspiration to many, many posters and on occasion i have stopped by and read the threads myself. just knowing that you were here every day was a comfort.

they say when one door closes another opens. i hope to see you around here in some other form and that you find great happiness doing it.

sending positive and loving thoughts your way and i look forward to seeing you in the future.