Hello my friends! Cooler out here today, but nice. Some kids were playing on the yard downstairs, and off the deck Sammy was watching them, like being entertained, not barking, just watching. Thought that was cute. I cleaned and cleaned out some drawers today, and with Darla and Greg we went to the house for them to get all the boxes they need for moving, mixed feelings at the house, of course, even Sammy, who was anxious to get back in the car, he was done there! He sat out in the driveway by the car until we were ready to go. Then we went out to eat with Darla and Greg, and had a nice time visiting. Please pray for Darla, she is so tired and works so hard at her job, please pray. Prayers work wonders!
The gift of listening is often more valuable than the advice that we'd like to give.
Lord, help me to be a good listener and then help me to let others work things
out according to Your plan for them, not mine.
S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y
"I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and
that your joy may be complete." ~John 15:11
M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y
"I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and
that your joy may be complete." Even a partial realization of the
spiritual life can bring much joy. We can feel at home in the world
when we are in touch with God's spirit. Spiritual experience can
bring a definite satisfaction. We can search for the real meaning of
life by following spiritual laws. God wants us to have spiritual
success and God intends that we have it. If we live our lives as much
as possible according to spiritual laws, we can expect our share of
joy and peace, satisfaction and success.
P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y
I pray that I may find happiness in doing the right thing. I pray
that I may find satisfaction in obeying spiritual laws.
Prayer For a Particular Soul
Almighty Eternal God, in Your fatherly goodness, be kind to the soul of Your servant, (Name). Cleanse him/her whom You have called from this world of all his/her faults, take him/her into the Realm of Light and Peace and into the Community of Your Saints, and give him/her his/her share of Eternal Delight in Your Kingdom. God, You Creator and Saviour of all the faithful, forgive all the sins of all Your servants' souls. Let them receive forgiveness through our pious prayer, for which they have always been yearning. For this we pray through Jesus, Our Lord. Amen.
THE DIFFERENCE
Winners say, If it is to be, it is up to me.
Losers say, I can't help it.
Winners translate dreams into reality.
Losers translate reality into dreams.
Winners empower.
Losers control.
Winners say, Let's find out.
Losers say, Nobody knows.
Winners are part of the solution.
Losers are part of the problem.
Winners are not afraid of losing.
Losers are afraid of winning.
Winners work harder than losers.
Losers are always too busy.
Winners say, I was wrong.
Losers say, It was not my fault.
Winners want to.
Losers have to.
Winners always make time.
Losers often waste time.
Winners say, I'll plan to do that.
Losers say, I'll try to do that.
Winners say, I'm good but not as good as I can be.
Losers say, I'm not as bad as a lot of other people.
Winners listen to what others say.
Losers wait until it's their turn to talk.
Winners catch others doing things right.
Losers catch others doing things wrong.
Winners learn from others.
Losers resent their colleagues.
Winners see opportunities.
Losers see only the problems.
Winners do it.
Losers talk about it.
Winners feel responsible for more than their jobs.
Losers frequently state, I only work here.
Winners say, There ought to be a better way.
Losers say, That's the way it's always been done.
Winners celebrate others.
Losers complain about others.
Winners are willing to pay the price.
Losers expect it on a silver platter.
Winners always expect success.
Losers always expect failure.
Not What You Want But What God Wants
By: Helen Steiner Rice
Do you want what you want when you want it?
Do you pray and expect a reply? And when it's not instantly answered do you feel that God has
passed you by?
Well, prayers that are prayed in this manner are really not prayers at all. For you can't go to God in a hurry and expect Him to answer your call.
For prayers are not meant for obtaining what we selfishly wish to acquire. For God in His wisdom refuses the things that we wrongly desire.......
Wake up! You are missing completely the reason and purpose of prayer. Which is really to keep us
contented that God holds us safe in His care.
And God only answers our pleadings when He knows that our wants fill a need, and whenever our will becomes His will, there is no prayer that God does not heed!
"There is a mighty battle going on for control of your mind. Heaven and earth intersect in your mind; the tugs of both spheres influence your thinking. I created you with the capacity to experience foretastes of heaven. When you shut out the world and focus on My Presence, you can enjoy sitting with Me in heavenly realms. That is an incredible privilege reserved for precious ones who belong to Me and seek My Face. Your greatest strength is your desire to spend time communing with Me. As you concentrate on me, My Spirit fills your mind with Life and Peace.
The world exerts a downward pull on your thoughts. Media bombard you with greed, lust, and cynicism. When you face these things, pray for protection and discernment. Stay in continual communication with Me whenever you walk through the wastelands of this world. Refuse to worry, because this form of worldliness will weigh you down and block awareness of My Presence. Stay alert, recognizing the battle being waged against your mind. Look forward to an eternity of strife-free living, reserved for you in heaven."
(Ephesians 2:6; Psalm 27:8; Romans 8:6; 1 John 2:15-17)
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