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[gloriajean]

Hello my friends!  Hope your day is going well and positive in every way!! The contingent offer we had is over, and the new offer will be the new owners. Next is inspection within the next 5 days. Closing is Oct. 2nd.  Thanks to St. Joseph for being in charge of everything just because we asked him to.  Today is a laid back day for me, like yesterday, just not feeling ambitious, but am getting better now. Tomorrow we'll be busy again with raspberries, and more garden supplies. That's coming to an end.  Today I had a nice nap, and sure felt I needed it!   Harlene, sure will pray for your little pets, it's always hard when something is wrong with a pet.  Praying everything will be alright soon.  

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.

Daily Prayers are Heaven's Stairs

The "Stairway" rises "Heaven high"-
The "steps" are dark and steep,
In weariness we climb them
As we stumble, fall and weep...
And many times we falter
Along the "path of prayer"
Wondering if You hear us
And if You really care...
Oh, give us some assurance,
Restore our faith anew,
So we can keep on climbing
The "Stairs of Prayer" to You-
For we are weak and wavering,
Uncertain and unsure,
And only meeting You in prayer
Can help us to endure
All life's trials and troubles
It's sickness, pain and sorrow,
And give us strength and courage
To face and meet tomorrow! 

- Author Unknown

By Your Holy Cross
~~~~~~~~~~~~~

By your holy cross, O Lord,
you have saved the universe
which has wandered from your love,
lost in darkness; now returned,
redeemed by your loving death upon the cross.
We adore your cross.

Cross of love and cross of life,
key of Heaven, path to light,
which leads to you, Lord,
leading to your Heavn'ly home.
May we follow you and worship you, O Lord,
you have saved us by your cross.

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Syriac: Mshiho Natareh l'ldotkh.
Eng. Adap. G. Abdallah.

Invocation to the Cross

Oh Almighty God who has suffered death on the Cross for all my sins...  Be with me.

Holy Cross of Jesus Christ...    Have pity on me.

Holy Cross of Jesus Christ...    Be my hope.

Holy Cross of Jesus Christ...    Ward off from me all cunning weapons.

Holy Cross of Jesus Christ...    Pour unto me all good.

Holy Cross of Jesus Christ...    Turn away from me all evil.

Holy Cross of Jesus Christ...    Make me reach the road of Salvation.

Holy Cross of Jesus Christ...    Ward off from me all murderous attempts.

Holy Cross of Jesus Christ...    Preserve me from all corporal and temporal accidents.

May I adore the Holy Cross of Jesus Christ forever. 
Jesus of Nazareth crucified...    Have mercy on me.
Grant that the evil and harmful spirit fly away forever.  Amen

In honor of the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
In honor of the Incarnation by which He can lead us to Eternal Life...
Have Mercy on us.

Note: While these invocations are apparently addressed to the Holy Cross, in fact, we are praying to Jesus Christ hanging on the cross. Just as on Good Friday we have the ceremony which we call the Veneration, or even Adoration of the Cross, but, in fact, we are venerating or adoring the: One hanging on the cross. The Cross itself is simply a piece of wood, used as an instrument of our salvation. When we come to kiss the cross, it is the Body of Christ that we kiss, and not the wood of the cross itself.

September 14 - Jesus Calling

Worship Me by living close to Me. This was My original design for man, into whom I breathed My very breath of Life. This is My desire for you: that you stay near Me as you walk along your life-path. Each day is an important part of that journey. Although you may feel as if you are going nowhere in this world, your spiritual journey is another matter altogether, taking you along steep, treacherous paths of adventure. That is why walking in the Light of My Presence is essential to keep you from stumbling. By staying close to Me, you present yourself as a living sacrifice. Even the most routine part of your day can be a spiritual act of worship, holy and pleasing to Me.

The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
—Genesis 2:7

Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.
—Psalm 89:15

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
—Romans 12:1–2

[Puzzle Piece]

Hello to All!

Gloria, you certainly get your prayers answered.  The second offer is what you desired for the sale of your home.  You have a nice yield from your yard as well. 

Loves To Paint - Will keep your pets in my highest thoughts (prayer) for better health. 

I give thanks for having the liberty and privleges of choice.  I can choose what I need or not.  I can refuse something and let it go.  I can accept something in my life to love, care for, cherish, appreciate.  I am so very blessed here in the USA.  Saying 'NO' can be quite a blessing as well as 'YES'. 

Be at peace and know you are loved.