Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

gloriajean — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:32:04 GMT

Hello my friends! Today I've been busy with freezing more stuff - using the food processor, I froze some celery and beet leaves in 1 cup each for plastic baggies. I have no doubt that will work out great when needing them. Tomorrow we can eat the beets! Made some good homemade chicken soup for supper. Just got a text from Darla that Alyssa has a bad discharge in her eye and couldn't open it, so Greg took her to Urgent Care. That's scary. Darla still has headaches, didn't take her BP today though. Praying and praying.

Today ask God for anything that is in line with His will for you. Plead with Him

and Tell Him your needs and keep praying.

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

"Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes
refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the
destroying storms pass by." ~Psalm 57:1

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

"My soul is restless until it finds its rest in Thee." A river flows
on, until it loses itself in the sea. Our spirits long for rest in the
Spirit of God. We can yearn to realize a peace, a rest, a satisfaction
that we have never found in the world or its pursuits. Some of us are
not conscious of our need, and can shut the doors of our spirits against
the Spirit of God. That makes it difficult for us to find true peace.

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

I pray that I may feel the divine unrest. I pray that my soul may find
its rest in God.

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Our Father, Mount Carmel is where Elijah proved that You are greater than pagans gods. Nearby in Nazareth, Our Lady lived in piety and contemplation. Later, the Carmelites became a religious order devoted to contemplative prayer under her protection, and when its general, Saint Simon Stock, prayed for her help, she appeared to him and showed him a scapular for his order to wear. She said: "It is the sign of salvation, a safeguard in dangers, a pledge of peace and of the covenant." I ask Our Lady to pray for my protection, help me to live out my salvation, and fill my life with Your peace. Blessed Mother, pray for me. Amen.

Hold Me Tight Dear Lord

Take me by the hand, dear Lord,
When roads are washing out,
Provide me with protection,
And keep me from all rout,
When I'm getting real tired,
From struggling day and night, dear Lord,

When storms of life are raging,
And doubt reaches my way,
Remind me of your love, Lord,
To keep my fears at bay,
When all I see is failure,
And mountains hard to climb,
Just whisper in my ear, O Lord,
That you are still sublime,

This life may disappoint me,
So may people to,
Lord show me your faithfulness,
And keep me true to you,
When tears do fill my eyes, Lord,
And I'm seemingly blind,
Walk with me, precious Jesus,
And ease my tired mind,

Take me by the hand, Lord,
When roads are washing out,
Provide me with protection,
And keep me from all rout,
When I'm getting real tired,
From struggling day and night,
Hold me tight, dear Jesus,
Please be my guiding Light.

Author: Dr. Trudy Veerman

The Seven Wonders

I heard about a group of Geography students who studied the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of that section, the students were asked to list what they each considered to be the Seven Wonders of the World.

Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes: Egypt's Great Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, the Panama Canal, the Empire State Building, St. Peter's Basilica and China's Great Wall.

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.

The quiet girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many."

The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."

The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are, to touch and to taste, to see and to hear . . . " She hesitated a little, "and then, to run and to laugh and to love."

It is far too easy for us to look at the exploits of man and refer to them as "wonders" while we overlook all that God has done, regarding them as merely "ordinary."

May you be reminded today of those things which are truly wondrous!

- Author Unknown

LUNCH WITH GOD

There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long
trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a
six-pack of root beer, and he started his journey. When he had gone about
three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park just staring at
some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was
about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man
looked hungry so he offered him a Twinkie. He gratefully accepted it and
smiled at him. His smile was so incredible that the boy wanted to see it
again, so he offered him a root beer. Once again, he smiled at him. The boy
was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they
never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he
got up to leave. Before he had gone more than a few steps; he turned around,
ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. The old man gave him his biggest
smile ever. When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time
later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked
him, "What did you do today that made you so happy ?" He replied, I had lunch
with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, You know what?
He's got the most beautiful smile I have ever seen!" Meanwhile, the old man,
also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son asked,"Father, what did
you do today that made you so happy?" he replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park
with God." But before his son responded, he added, "You know, he's much
younger than I expected."

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a
listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all which
have the potential to turn a life around.

People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Let God
use you as an instrument of His love. "We are pencils in the hands of a
loving God, who is writing love letters to the world." - Mother Teresa

Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble
remembering to fly.....

July 16 - Jesus Calling

Self-pity is a slimy, bottomless pit. Once you fall in, you tend to go deeper and deeper into the mire. As you slide down those slippery walls, you are well on your way to depression, and the darkness is profound.

Your only hope is to look up and see the Light of My Presence shining down on you. Though the Light looks dim from your perspective, deep in the pit, those rays of hope can reach you at any depth. While you focus on Me in trust, you rise ever so slowly out of the abyss of despair. Finally, you can reach up and grasp My hand. I will pull you out into the Light again. I will gently cleanse you, washing off the clinging mire. I will cover you with My righteousness and walk with you down the path of Life.

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
—Psalm 40:2–3

Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.
—Psalm 42:5 nasb

The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
—Psalm 147:11

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

lovestopaint — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 03:31:27 GMT

I pray Alyssa's eye is better.

I know that these things probably happen, but they scare you anyhow.

I'm praying for Darla's blood pressure to get back to normal.

Blessings

Harlene

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

Cakers3 — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 15:34:35 GMT

Gloriajean: Wee Alyssa will be ok.

Have a peaceful Sunday, everyone.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

nj — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:58:14 GMT

Prayers for Alyssa and how is she doing GLoriajean? Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday. Blessings to you all and peace for the week ahead. Am thinking of you all!

Peace,Nancy

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

gloriajean — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:27:15 GMT

Thanks much for caring for Alyssa!! Just got the text from Darla that the eye infected seems better but looks like it's going over to the other eye now. Good she has the antibiotic tube.

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