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Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:20:45 GMT

Hello my friends! Hope your Tuesday was full of blessings! Blessings that we overlook, and forget about, we just want to remember that God's Graces and blessings are always with us daily. It was a blessing for me today that we got a chance to go to Mass this morning and Adoration in our parish. Also we visited with Father David, our pastor, another blessing. He is still sore from his kidney surgery which he donated one of his kidneys, last weekend was his first time back and it was hard on him. But he is recuperating and getting better - praise God! Another blessing is that when Lori is taking Jeremy to work - a 20 min. drive, she calls me on the way back and I love that! Jeremy got a DWI last July, so he doesn't have a liscense but will get it back in July. I'm sure he learned his lesson.

To have a great day isn't always doing what you like, but trying to

like what you must do. Lord, today I will spruce up my attitude

and have a great day no matter what my circumstances.

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. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." ~Matthew 11:28-30

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

Our spiritual life depends upon the unseen. To live the spiritual life
we can believe in the unseen. We can try not to lose the consciousness
of God's spirit in us and in others. As a child in its mother's arms,
we can stay sheltered in the understanding and love of God. God can
relieve us of the weight of worry and care, misery and depression, want
and woe, faintness and heartache, if we will allow it. We can lift up
our eyes from earth's troubles and view the glory of the unseen God.
Each day we can try to see more good in people, more of the unseen in
the seen.

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

I pray that I may rest and abide in the presence of the unseen God. I
pray that I may leave my burdens in God's care.

Rain On ME
By: Holly Gerth

Rain can be a force that destroys and washes away hope, or it can become a tool God uses to bring healing, growth, and new life to our hearts... Our response determines the difference.

I don't believe we have to wait for blue skies in order for God to use the rain. It can start right here, right now.

So wherever you are and whatever your storm may be, know that you are not alone. God is with you, and He is whispering messages about the rain to your heart that will change your world forever if you only dare to believe them.

Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ...(special intention).

We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.
Amen.

Forgive Me Lord

Forgive me Lord
For the wrongs I have done.
For anger I shouldn't have
Against anyone.

I know I'm weak Lord,
But I love You, I really do,
And in spite of my weakness,
I know You love me too.

Forgive me for not reading Your word,
And for the times that I stray.
Forgive me for just being too tired
When I don't take the time to pray.

Give me the strength, Lord
To do what I should each day.
Let Your love shine through me
So others will follow Your way.

Even though I've failed You Lord,
I know You'll forgive me,
And this I promise Lord,
A better Christian I will be.

For Your presence is in me
Filling my heart with Your love,
And I have Your reassurance
You're guiding from above.

I love You Lord, and thank You
For the blessings You bestow,
I will tell others about You
So Your goodness they too, will
know.

~ Louise P. Heckman ~

June 28 - Jesus Calling

Taste and see that I am good. This command contains an invitation to experience My living Presence. It also contains a promise. The more you experience Me, the more convinced you become of My goodness. This knowledge is essential to your faith-walk. When adversities strike, the human instinct is to doubt My goodness. My ways are mysterious, even to those who know Me intimately. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways and thoughts higher than your ways and thoughts. Do not try to fathom My ways. Instead, spend time enjoying Me and experiencing My goodness.

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
—Psalm 34:8

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
—Isaiah 55:8–9

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

phoenixbrd — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 18:07:54 GMT

I consider every moment a blessing...love the meditation you posted.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

nj — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:36:28 GMT

Lovely thread, thank you! Tuesday was nice and another good day at the museum. Unfortunately, I need to pack my patience as they say. The morning drive/commute was terrible. I usually work at the museum on Saturdays so weekdays is rare except for school vacation times. Well, traffic was nasty and what is usually a 40 minute drive was 1 hour and 10 min. Thought I was going to be late but got there with about 10 minutes to spare. Just starts me off on the wrong foot. So, I must leave a little earlier and just do the best I can. Traffic frustrates me and makes me anxious. Other than this little challenge, the day was great. I am blessed to have this job and my school job and love them both. It has been 5 years since I left my college career so working hourly and putting together 2 jobs is still kind of new and feels strange at times. Never really imagined at 53 i would have been unemployed but God showed me a new path and I love what I do. Just need to expand my comfort zone which is not easy for me even after 5 years.

Well, enough of my babble. Many blessings to all of you today. Miracles are all around us and I pray God opens our eyes and hearts to them all today.

Peace, Nancy

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

meallen616 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:15:59 GMT

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

HeresLucy — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:24:54 GMT

Thank you for your prayers for my husband. All looks good, just a couple of minor things that hopefully meds will help.

Today seems like it should be Thurs. I kept thinking yesterday was Wed. I think because my husband has been on vacation, my schedule gets out of whack, then everything is confused. LOL

I hope you all have a great day. Every day is a blessing. I'm grateful.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

lovestopaint — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:03:57 GMT

Thank God for the good news Lara.

I think I found out the problem I was having trying to post.

My keyboard needed new batteries.

Blessings

Harlene

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

Cakers3 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:08:00 GMT

Hello to all positive pals and grateful gals!

{{{Gloriajean}}} I have your email - it's been a tough time lately but I will get back to you, I promise. I have to catch up with several others.

Would you all kindly keep a prayer or a positive thought for my son who will be having surgery in a few weeks?

Sending blessings to all and it is so good to see some new faces here.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

HiLo — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:05:51 GMT

Continued prayers for Bobbi's health, please.!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:38:45 GMT

phoenixbrd - welcome to our thread! Thanks for your post here, and yes, every moment of our life is a blessing. Thanks be to God!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:40:20 GMT

meallen616 - Wecome to our thread too! Hope your Wednesday was great!!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:42:05 GMT

Lucy - Thank God all looks good - and let's hope the minor things will disappear with meds. Linus has this week off, and it does make me wonder what day it is etc. too.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:46:15 GMT

Nancy - Glad you had another good day at the museum. I think we all need to pack our patience at times. You made me smile - I never heard it that way, but it's true. packing our patience is a good thing! That traffic! you must have to drive a busy hiway to work and in rush hours, That would really make me anxious and daily too! Maybe one gets used to it, don't know. By the way, you never babble, no one babbles here, I love it when posters share. I share alot!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:47:34 GMT

Harlene - so glad you found the problem and can post! Thanks for not giving up!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:48:35 GMT

Hello Hilo. - long time no see! Was nice to see you here, and yes, we must continue prayers for Bobbiesue.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Wednesday

gloriajean — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:53:15 GMT

Cakers!! So nice to see you!! Been thinking of you alot! We'll be praying for your son, you can count on it! Please God, may his surgery be successful and a speedy recovery! Asking the intercession of Mary, our Blessed Mother, too!