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[gloriajean]

Today do what you can and expect no more of yourself. Lord, I will
feel joy in my accomplishments today and gratitude for the things
I have to do tomorrow.

Scripture for the day:

"Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication."
~Ephesians 6:18

Meditation for the day:

Spirit-power comes from communication with God in prayer and times of quiet
meditation. I can constantly seek spirit-communication with God.
This is a matter between me and God, but can be enhanced by my relationships
with other believers. From this communication can come life, joy, peace and
healing. Many people do not realize the power that can come to them from
direct spirit-communication.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may feel that God's power is mine. I pray that I may be able
to face anything through that power.

Hello my friends! Well today was a day of playing cards! This morning
being busy making the chicken soup, and they came at noon for the soup and
sandwiches. Dessert was just some cookies. We had a nice time with them,
and we even won! Anyone know how to play 500? Very popular card game. We
got a call from a friend to take care of their dog tomorrow and overnight -
I didn't talk to her - we were playing cards at the time, Linus took the
call and told me - and told her I'd call her back. She wasn't home, so I
just left a message I would. I suppose I'll hear from her in the morning
what time the dog is coming. I hope Sammy and Coda get along. He's a big
larger than Sammy. Same color white. It will be interesting.
Tomorrow night I'll update you on how it's going. My blessing today was
talking to Erma for a long time, among many other numerous ones.


A PILLOW AND A BLANKET
Author Unknown
January 26, 2012


A long time ago, a young, wealthy girl was getting ready for bed. She
was saying her prayers when she heard a muffled crying coming through
her window. A little frightened, she went over to the window and
leaned out.

Another girl, who seemed to be about her age and homeless was
standing in the alley by the rich girl's house. Her heart went out to
the homeless girl, for it was the dead of winter, and the girl had no
blanket, only old
newspapers someone had thrown out.

The rich girl was suddenly struck with a brilliant idea. She called
to the other girl and said, "You there, come to my front door,
please."

The homeless girl was so startled she could only manage to nod.

As quick as her legs could take her, the young girl ran down the hall
to her mothers closet, and picked out an old quilt and a beat up
pillow. She had to walk slower down to the front door as to not trip
over the quilt which was
hanging down, but she made it eventually. Dropping both the articles,
she opened the door. Standing there was the homeless girl, looking
quite scared.

The rich girl smiled warmly and handed both articles to the other
girl. Her smile grew wider as she watched the true amazement and
happiness alight upon the other girl's face. She went to bed
incredibly satisfied.

In mid-morning the next day a knock came to the door. The rich girl
flew to the door hoping that it was the other little girl there. She
opened the large door and looked outside. It was the other little
girl. Her face looked happy, and she smiled. "I suppose you want these
back."

The rich little girl opened her mouth to say that she could keep them
when another idea popped into her head. "No, I want them back."

The homeless girl's face fell. This was obviously not the answer she
had hoped for. She reluctantly laid down the beat up things, and
turned to leave when the rich girl yelled, "Wait! Stay right there."

She turned in time to see the rich girl running up the stairs and
down a long corridor. Deciding whatever the rich little girl was doing
wasn't worth waiting for she started to turn around and walk away. As
her foot hit the first step, she felt someone tap her on the shoulder,
turning she saw the rich little girl, thrusting a new blanket and
pillow at her. "Have these." she said quietly.

These were her own personal belonging made of silk and down feathers.

As the two grew older they didn't see each other much, but they were
never far from each other's minds. One day, the Rich girl, who was now
a Rich woman got a telephone call from someone. A lawyer, saying that
she was requested to see him.

When she arrived at the office, he told her what had happened. Forty
years ago, when she was nine years old, she had helped a little girl
in need. That grew into a middle-class woman with a husband and two
children. She had recently died and left something for her in her
will. "Though," the lawyer said, "it's the most peculiar thing. She
left you a pillow and a blanket."

Mother Teresa Said...

Do I give the Christ who is full of zeal, love, joy, and sunshine?
Do I come up to the mark?
Or am I a dark light, a false light, a bulb without connection,
having no current and therefore shedding no radiance?
Put your heart into being a bright light.

MAY YOU ALWAYS FEEL LOVED
Author Unknown


May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always
understand.

May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give
you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with
optimism and courage.

Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will
always be there, even when you feel most alone.

May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of
peace.

May a kind word, a reassuring touch, a warm smile be yours every day
of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them.

Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.

Teach love to those who know hate, and let that love embrace you as
you go into the world.

May the teaching of those you admire become part of you, so that you
may call upon them.

Remember, those whose lives you have touched and who have touched
yours are always a part of you, even if the encounters were less than
you would have wished.

May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead
place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart.

Find time in each day to see the beauty and love in the world around
you.

Realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is
different in our own way.

What you may feel you lack in one regard may be more than compensated
for in another.

What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths
in the future.

May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility.

Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.

May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by
yourself, and not be dependent on an other's judgments of your
accomplishments.

May you always feel loved.

TO EACH HIS OWN
Author Unknown


I cannot change the way I am,
I never really try,
God made me different and unique,
I never ask him why.


If I appear peculiar,
There's nothing I can do,
You must accept me as I am,
As I've accepted you.


God made a casting of each life,
Then threw the mold away,
Each child is different from the rest,
Unlike as night from day.


So often we will criticize,
The things that others do,
But, do you know, they do not think,
The same as me and you.


So God in all his wisdom,
Who knows us all by name,
He didn't want us to be bored,
That's why we're not the same

Helen Steiner Rice's 10 Commandments

1. Thou shalt be happy.
2. Thou shalt use thy talents to make others glad.
3. Thou shalt rise above defeat and trouble.
4. Thou shalt look upon each day as a new challenge.
5. Thou shalt always do thy best and leave the rest
to God.
6. Thou shalt not waste thy time and energy in
useless worry.
7. Thou shalt look only on the bright side of life.
8. Thou shalt not be afraid of tomorrow.
9. Thou shalt have a kind word and a kind deed for
everyone.
10. Thou shalt say each morning - I am a child of God
and nothing can
hurt me.

Blessed are you
when you remain available
sharing in simplicity what you possess

Blessed are you
when you weep over the absence of happiness
around you and throughout the world

Blessed are you
when you strive to take the first steps,
the necessary one,
to attain peace with your brothers and sisters,
throughout the world

Blessed are you
when you take seriously
your faith in the risen Jesus

- - -
Luke 7:22 - (Jesus said) "The blind can see, the lame can walk, those who
suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean, the deaf can hear, the
dead are raised to life, and the Good News is preached to the poor. How
happy are those who have no doubts about me!"

MORNING PRAYER

All through today, O God, help me to be
quick to praise and slow to criticize;
quick to forgive, and slow to condemn;
quick to share and slow to refuse to give.
Grant me all through today
complete control over my temper,
that I may be slow to anger;
complete control over my tongue,
that I may speak no hasty word.
So grant that all through today I may help everyone and
hurt no one, so that I may find true joy in living. Amen.

My prayer for you is that you feel truly loved and blessed - and enjoy God's
gifts to you daily! Also for all your intentions.