Daily Positive Thread for Monday

gloriajean — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:42:43 GMT

Hello my friends! Today we didn't go anywhere, went to Mass last night, so had a leizurly Sunday at home. Linus spent about an hour in the pool this morning, as he always does Sundays. Next week Greg starts work again he took a couple weeks of vacation for helping with the twins, so she'll be needing help starting this week. I'm going there on Tuesday, Sammy can come along. Linus can bring me there on his way to work, and come there after five again after work. Greg's Mom will take a day too. Thursday I'm having two couples over for lunch and play cards afterwards. Looking forward to this. They are neighbors to each other now at the lake. One couple used to be our next door neighbor. The other we've known for about 30 years. I can show off our pictures of the twins!!

Today let me find simple ways to bring joy to others. Lord, when I feel

that I have nothing to give, give me the confidence to believe in myself

so that I can touch the hearts of those around me.

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

I can have faith, no matter what may come my way. I can be patient,
even in the midst of troubles. I need not fear the strain of life,
because I believe that God knows how much I can bear and will be there
to help me. I can look to the future with confidence. I know that
God will not ask me to bear anything that could overcome or destroy
me.

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

I pray that I may put this day in the hands of God I pray for faith,
so that nothing will upset me or weaken my determination to live in
God's way.

Ordinary Miracles

Today, I wish you a day of ordinary miracles ---
A fresh pot of coffee you didn't make yourself.
An unexpected phone call from an old friend.
Green stoplights on your way to work.
I wish you a day of little things to rejoice in ---
The fastest line at the grocery store.
A good sing along song on the radio.
Your keys right where you look.

I wish you a day of happiness and perfection ---
Little bite-size pieces of perfection that give you the funny feeling
that the universe is smiling on you, holding you so gently
because you are someone special and rare.

Help Yourself

A traveling preacher finds himself in a tremendous rainstorm.

Within a few hours the hotel he is staying in becomes flooded. As the water rises, the preacher climbs to the roof and starts praying.

"Lord, save me so I can continue on my mission of preaching your gospel."

Just then, a coast guard rescue party floats by in a rowboat. "Let's go mister. Into the boat."

"I'll stay here," says the preacher, "The Lord will save me."

An hour later a second boat reaches the scene and the water is close to the roof of the hotel. "Sir, you better get in. the water is still rising."

"No thanks. The Lord will be my salvation."

Toward evening, the hotel is almost completely under water and the preacher is clinging to the satellite dish on the roof. A helicopter is spotted and on a loudspeaker is heard "HSir, grab on to the line and we will pull you up. This is your last chance.

"I'm all right," says the preacher, as he looks heavenward. "I know the Lord will provide sanctuary."

As the boat departs, the satellite dish is hit by lightning and the preacher is killed. When he arrived at the Pearly Gates he was furious.

"What happened, " he shouts. "I thought the Lord would provide!"

Moments later a thunderous voice is heard. "Gimmie a break pal. I sent you 2 boats and a chopper"

Our Lady, Help of Christians

Most Holy and Immaculate Virgin, Help of Christians, we place ourselves under your motherly protection. Throughout the Church's history you have helped Christians in times of trial, temptation and danger. Time and time again, you have proven to be the Refuge of sinners, the Hope of the hopeless, the Consoler of the afflicted, and the Comforter of the dying. We promise to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, your Son, to proclaim His Good News of God's love for all people, and to work for peace and
justice in our world. With faith in your intercession, we pray for the Church, for our family and friends, for the poor and abandoned, and all the dying. Grant, O Mary, Help of Christians, the graces in which we stand in need. (Mention your intentions) May we serve Jesus with fidelity and love until death. Help us and out loved ones to attain the boundless joy of being forever with our Father in heaven. Amen

MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS, PRAY FOR US!

Let nothing disturb thee

Let nothing disturb thee,
Nothing affright thee;
All things are passing,
God never changeth!
Patient endurance
Attaineth to all things;
Who God possesseth
In nothing is wanting;
Alone God sufficeth.

These lines were found after St Teresa of Avila's death in her breviary in which P Gracián wrote "This breviary belonged to Mother Teresa of Jesus and she was using it for her prayers when God called her to heaven from Alba.

A MEANINGFUL PACK OF BISCUITS
-- Author Unknown

One night there was a woman at the airport who had to wait for several hours before catching her next flight. While she waited she bought a book and a pack of biscuits to spend the time. She looked for a place to sit and waited. She was deep into her book, when suddenly she realized that there was a young man sitting next to her who was stretching his hand, with no concern whatsoever, and grabbing the pack of cookies lying between them. He started to eat them one by one. Not wanting to make a fuss about it she decided to ignore him. The woman, slightly bothered, ate the cookies and watched the clock, while the young and shameless thief of biscuits was also finishing them. The woman started to get really angry at this point and thought "If I wasn't such a good and educated person, I would have given this daring man a black eye by now."

Every time she ate a biscuit, he had one too. The dialogue between their eyes continued and when only one biscuit was left, she wondered what he was going to do. Softly and with a nervous smile, the young man grabbed the last biscuit and broke it in two. He offered one half to the woman while he ate the other half. Briskly she took the biscuit and thought, What an insolent man! How uneducated! He didn't even thank me!"

She had never met anybody so fresh and sighed relieved to hear her flight announced. She grabbed bags and went towards the boarding gate refusing to look to where that insolent thief was seated. After boarding the plane and nicely seated, she looked for her book which was nearly finished by now. While looking into her bag, she was totally surprised to find her pack of biscuits neatly intact. If my biscuits are here, she thought feeling terribly, those others were his and he tried to share them with me. Too late to apologize to the young man, she realized with pain, that it was her who had been insolent, uneducated and a thief, and not him.

How many times in our lives have we known with certainty that something happened in a certain way, only to discover later that it wasn't true? How many times has our lack of trust made us judge other people unfairly? True sharing and giving doesn't start and end with a material exchange or a physical providing of tangible goods. True sharing and giving starts and ends with pure intentions... minus the false judgments, expectations of something in return, external rewards, and pretenses.

When we give, we should give to give... that should be reason enough.

Prayer

"Lord, your love never fails. Increase my faith and confidence in your saving word, make my hope in your promises strong and unwavering, and inflame my heart with consuming love for you and with kindness and mercy for my neighbor."

July 17

Come away with Me for a while. The world, with its nonstop demands, can be put on hold. Most people put Me on hold, rationalizing that someday they will find time to focus on Me. But the longer people push Me into the background of their lives, the harder it is for them to find Me.

You live among people who glorify busyness; they have made time a tyrant that controls their lives. Even those who know Me as Savior tend to march to the tempo of the world. They have bought into the illusion that more is always better: more meetings, more programs, more activity.

I have called you to follow Me on a solitary path, making time alone with Me your highest priority and deepest Joy. It is a pathway largely unappreciated and often despised. However, you have chosen the better thing, which will never be taken away from you. Moreover, as you walk close to Me, I can bless others through you.

“The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.”
-Song of Songs 2:13

“But only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
-Luke 10:42

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

lovestopaint — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 02:08:46 GMT

Have a nice time with those two little sweeties, Gloria.

Praying Darla's blood pressure is getting back to normal.

Blessings

Harlene(lovestopaint

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

nj — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:17:20 GMT

Love the thread today especially the ordinary miracles! THank you Gloriajean for all you post and share. Thanks to all the great ladies who share and comment. While I am new to the thread, seems to be a loving, caring group of people. Blessed to be a part of it!

Lovely Sunday for me, simple and quiet. Met a friend for coffee and good conversation. Then home to my kitties, and some reading. Now, back to school and looking forward to it all.

I pray for the twins especially Alyssa and for Darla. All will be fine just need time to heal and for Alyssa, for the medicine to work its miracles.

Many blessings ladies for a simple, peaceful joyfilled day. Be good to others but also, be good to yourselves and recognize your gifts. be well and peace, Nancy

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

Ruby Laine — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:37:03 GMT

I wrote down down Ordinary Miracles to pass along to a couple of friends. Thanks, Gloriajean! It's a dark, cloudy morning here. We had some needed rain last night complete with some lightning and rolling thunder. So this morning is perfect for coffee and the daily positive thread. I retired a year ago and have loved every minute!

Prayers for a happy day for all.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

3suwm5 — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:47:25 GMT

Good morning gals -- another day of wonderful words from gloriajean, Thank You! It is the highlight of my day to get on the computer and read the threads from you.

Enjoy your time with the new babies and I pray your daughter is healing more and more each day. Time is a good healer of many things.

Warm, but beautiful day here. Hope the predicted storms go around us as they did yesterday. For that, we are so grateful.

Prayers to you ladies that you have a blessed day.

Until tomorrow--

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RetRN — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:28:02 GMT

I always enjoy reading the posts here, such wonderful ladies. This is a breath of fresh air compared to the news.

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paskenta — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 21:28:17 GMT

Hello I 'm a newbie and just want to say how much I enjoy this tread.

Thanks

M.H.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Monday

gloriajean — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 03:23:25 GMT

Thank you for your posts, Harlene, Nancy, Ruby Laine, 3suwm5, RetRN, and welcome to our thread, paskenta! Glad you are all making this thread what is is supposed to be - love reading your posts very much.

Keep posting! Thanks for your prayers for Darla and Alyssa. They still need them! Prayers work wonders. I apprecate your prayers so much!

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