Hello my friends! Friday already? This week has gone by fast!! We are getting nicer weather now, it's 16 above zero now and tomorrow will be quite a bit warmer!! We appreciate this a lot! Still can hardly wait until spring! We are doing some planning etc. for the Anniversary - will look at a place tomorrow. Please would you pray that everything will turn out right? So undecided about the date - when Darla will be able to be here - and if she gets the job at St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN they can move back to Mpls and everything will work out well, but we don't know yet - she wants to get out of Texas. She has an interview in Tampa, Fla. on Feb. 6th. That's even further away! May God put her just where He wants her to be and blossom for Him.
Daily Inspiration, Scripture, Meditation and Prayer
Let life's lessons grow into wisdom so that you may be the light for someone
else's darkness. Lord, help me put to good use that which today brings so
that I am better prepared for tomorrow.
Scripture for the Day
"He said to them, 'Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest
a while.'" — Mark 6:31
Meditation for the Day
I can sometimes go aside into a quiet place of retreat with God. In that
place, I can find restoration and healing and power. I can plan quiet times
now and then, times when I can commune with God and arise rested and
refreshed to carry on the work which God has given me to do. I know that God
will never give me a load greater than I can bear. It is in serenity and
peace that all true success lies.
Prayer for the Day
I pray that I may strengthen my inner life. I pray that my soul may be
restored in quietness and peace.
Prayer for Peace
Send Thy peace, O Lord,
which is perfect and everlasting,
that our souls may radiate peace.
Send Thy peace, O Lord,
that we may think, act, and speak harmoniously.
Send Thy peace, O Lord,
that we may be contented and
thankful for Thy bountiful gifts.
Send Thy peace, O Lord,
that amidst our worldly strife
we may enjoy Thy bliss.
Send Thy peace, O Lord,
that we may endure all, tolerate all
in the thought of Thy grace and mercy.
Send Thy peace, O Lord,
that our lives may become a divine vision,
and in Thy light all darkness may vanish.
Send Thy peace, O Lord,
our Father and Mother,
that we, Thy children on earth,
may all unite in one brotherhood.
Amen
Simple Quotes
Gone to Fathers house to prepare your place, will be back soon to pick you
up.
I want the voice of the Lord to be the 1st voice I hear in the morning & his
is the last voice I want to hear at night.
My entire theology can be condensed into four words: "Jesus died for me"--
C.H. Spurgeon
The road to heaven is narrow- but wide enough for Jesus to walk with you.
You will not stumble while on your knees.
A Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't.
The one who walks with the Lord may be lonely on occasion but never alone.
The most powerful weapon in earth is the human soul on fire for God.
God is never in a hurry, but he is never late. -- Dr. John McCormick
The Lord doesn't take you into deep water to drown us but to develop us.
A Well read Bible is the sign of a well fed soul.
You can't start a fire without a spark...
Burned Biscuits
When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now
and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast
after a long, hard day at work.
On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and
extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if
anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my
mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him
that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that
biscuit and eat every bite!
When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom
apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he
said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits."
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he
really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your
Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides - a
little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!"
Life is full of imperfect things.....and imperfect people. I'm not the best
at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like
everyone else. But what I've learned over the years is that learning to
accept each others faults - and choosing to celebrate each others
differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy,
growing, and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good,
the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God.
Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a
relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker!
We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the
base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or
friendship!
"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket - keep it in
your own."
God Bless You..... Now, and Always....
So Please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just
fine.!.!.!.! And PLEASE pass this along to someone who has enriched your
life... I just did!
YOUR DAILY SURVIVAL KIT FOR THE NEW YEAR
Today, I am giving you a
DAILY SURVIVAL KIT
to help you each day.............
Toothpick ... to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone,
including yourself.
Rubber band ... to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the
way you want, but it can be worked out.
Band-Aid ... to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone
else's.
Eraser .... to remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by
our errors.
Candy Kiss ... to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.
Mint ... to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family & Me.
Bubble Gum ... to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish
anything.
Pencil ... to remind you to list your blessings every day.
Tea Bag ... to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list
of God's blessings.
This is what makes life worth living every minute, every day
Wishing you love, gratitude, friends to cherish, caring, sharing, laughter,
music, and warm feelings in your heart in the year 2014.
THE CROSS IN MY POCKET
Author Unknown
I carry a cross in my pocket,
A simple reminder to me
That I am a Christian,
No matter where I may be.
This little cross isn't magic,
Nor is it a good luck charm.
It isn't meant to protect me
From every physical harm.
It's not for identification
For all the world to see.
It's simply an understanding
Between my Savior and me.
It reminds me too, to be thankful
For my blessings every day,
And to strive to serve Him better
In all that I do or say.
When I put my hand in my pocket
To bring out a coin or a key,
The cross is there to remind me
Of the price He paid for me.
It's also a daily reminder
Of the peace and comfort I share
With all who know my Master
And give themselves to His care.
So, I carry a cross in my pocket
Reminding none but me
That Jesus Christ is Lord of my life,
If only I'll let Him be.
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