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[gloriajean]

Jesus is the greatest giver of happiness that anyone has ever known.
Take Him into your heart. Lord, Your presence in my life brings me
great joy.


Scripture for the day:

"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you
wish, and it will be done for you." ~John 15:7

Meditation for the day:

"Ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." God has
unlimited power. There is no limit to what God's power can do in
human hearts. We can will to have God's power and we can ask God for
it. God's power can be blocked by our indifference to it. We can go
along our own selfish way without calling on God's help, and we
receive no power. But when we trust in God, we can will to have the
power we need. When we sincerely ask God for it, we can receive it
abundantly.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may will to have God's power. I pray that I may keep
praying for the strength I need.

Hello my friends! Today it's windy - yet with the plastic on the screens
we could sit out there for a bit - it wasn't too bad. Linus had a visitor
and they were out in the patio. This afternoon I've been busy with some
free squash - two from our compost pile (acorn) and another big one from our
friends, Ray and Ann. I steamed them and I made a vitamix recipe for squash
soup and that was very good! For supper we had pork chops with some more
squash, and mixed veggies, and I have enough squash left over now for
another good soup! I read in the VitaMix cook book to steam the squash and
apples, and I never thought before of steaming the squash. That works
great. First have to cut it and it softens the shell then too. I was
grateful that my hubby was home to cut the squash - it's so tough for me to
cut!! Acorns are easier, but the big one was really hard. This week went
fast!! My friend, Lorraine, asked us to take care of Koda again this
weekend, and I accepted. They are bringing him around 2 tomorrow, this time
we'll have him 2 nights. At 3 Fr. Jerry is coming! Busy day tomorrow!

Eight Gifts You Can Afford

THE GIFT OF LISTENING

But you must REALLY listen.

No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.

THE GIFT OF AFFECTION

Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds.
Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and
friends.


THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER

Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love
to laugh with you".

THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE

It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief,
handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a
life.


THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT

A simple and sincere, "You look great in red", "You did a super job" or
"That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.


THE GIFT OF A FAVOR

Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE

There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be
sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION

The easiest way to feel good is to make other feel good.


ONE MINUTE

He almost killed somebody, but one minute changed his life. The
beautiful story comes from Sherman Rogers' old book, "Foremen: Leaders or
Drivers?" In his true-life story, Rogers illustrates the importance of
effective relationships.

During his college years, Rogers spent a summer in an Idaho logging
camp. When the superintendent had to leave for a few days, he put Rogers in
charge.

"What if the men refuse to follow my orders?" Rogers asked. He thought
of Tony, an immigrant worker who grumbled and growled all day, giving the
other men a hard time.

"Fire them," the superintendent said. Then, as if reading Rogers' mind,
he added, "I suppose you think you are going to fire Tony if you get the
chance. I'd feel badly about that. I have been logging for 40 years. Tony is
the most reliable worker I've ever had. I know he is a grouch and that he
hates everybody and everything. But he comes in first and leaves last. There
has not been an accident for eight years on the hill where he works."

Rogers took over the next day. He went to Tony and spoke to him. "Tony,
do you know I'm in charge here today?" Tony grunted. "I was going to fire
you the first time we tangled, but I want you to know I'm not," he told
Tony, adding what the superintendent had said.

When he finished, Tony dropped the shovelful of sand he had held and
tears streamed down his face. "Why he no tell me dat eight years ago?"

That day Tony worked harder than ever before -- and he smiled! He later
said to Rogers, "I told Maria you first foreman in deese country who ever
say, 'Good work, Tony,' and it make Maria feel like Christmas."

Rogers went back to school after that summer. Twelve years later he met
Tony again. He was superintendent for railroad construction for one of the
largest logging companies in the West. Rogers asked him how he came to
California and happened to have such success.

Tony replied, "If it not be for the one minute you talk to me back in
Idaho, I keel somebody someday. One minute, she change my whole life."

Effective managers know the importance of taking a moment to point out
what a worker is doing well. But what a difference a minute of affirmation
can make in any relationship!

One minute. Have you got one minute to thank someone? A minute to tell
someone what you sincerely like or appreciate about her? A minute to
elaborate on something he did well? One minute. It can make a difference for
a lifetime.

O Breathe on me, O Breath of God

O breathe on me, O breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the things you love,
And do what you would do.

O breathe on me, O breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until my will is one with yours,
To do and to endure.

O breathe on me, O breath of God,
My will to yours incline,
Until this earthly part of me,
Glows with your fire divine.

O breathe on me, O breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with you the perfect life,
Of your eternity.

(Edwin Hatch)

- - -
John 20:21-22 - (Jesus said to the disciples) "Peace be with you. As the
Father sent me, so I send you." Then he breathed on them and said, "Receive
the Holy Spirit..."

May you all have a good start of a blessed weekend!! God bless you!