Hello my friends! I'm so late tonight because I was gone to my sister's with Darla and Lori - Deil is Darla's Godmother and she wanted to see her so we all went there, just us girls, and Lori drove. Had a nice visit and home by 11:30 PM. My girls are doing a lot of planning on decorations etc. for our 50th and they want lots of pictures of us throughout our 50 years! Thanks Bobbiesue and Cakers for your posts - I believe you started calling us the positive pals and grateful gals years ago - I always thought that was great! Praying for you all!
Today picture yourself as the happiest person that you know and watch how
contagious this enthusiasm for life is. Lord, may I bring out the best in
those
with whom I share today so they can in turn bring out more of my best.
Scripture for the day:
"Yet, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our
potter; we are all the work of your hand." ~Isaiah 64:8
Meditation for the day:
We may consider the material world as the clay which the artist works
with, to make of it something beautiful or ugly. We need not fear
material things, which are neither good nor bad in the moral sense.
As human beings we can have either evil intentions--resentments,
malevolence, hate and revenge--or good intentions--love and good will.
They can make something ugly or something beautiful out of the clay of our
lives.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may make something good out of my life. I pray that I may
be a good artisan of the materials which I have been given to use.
NEW VERSION OF FOOTPRINTS
Author Unknown
Imagine you and the Lord Jesus are walking down the road together. For
much of the way, the Lord's footprints go along steadily,
consistently, rarely varying the pace. But your footprints are a
disorganized stream of zigzags, starts, stops, turnarounds, circles,
departures and returns.
For much of the way, it seems to go like this, but gradually your
footprints come more in line with the Lord's, soon paralleling His
consistently. You and Jesus are walking as true friends! This seems
perfect, but then an interesting thing happens: Your footprints, that
once etched the sand next to Jesus', are now walking precisely in His
steps.
Inside His larger footprints are your smaller ones, you and Jesus are
becoming one. This goes on for many miles, but gradually you notice
another change. The footprints inside the large footprints seem to
grow larger.
Eventually they disappear altogether.
There is only one set of footprints: they have become one. This goes
on for a long time, but suddenly the second set of footprints are
back. This time it seems even worse! Zigzags all over the place.
Stops. Starts. Deep gashes in the sand. A veritable mess of prints.
You are amazed and shocked. Your dream ends. Now you pray: "Lord, I
understand the first scene with zigzags and fits. I was a new
Christian; I was just learning. But you walked on through the storm
and helped me learn to walk with you."
"That is correct."
" ... and when the smaller footprints were inside of Yours, I was
actually learning to walk in Your steps; followed you very closely."
"Very good. You have understood everything so far."
"... when the smaller footprints grew and filled in Yours, I suppose
that I was becoming like you in every way."
"Precisely."
"So, Lord, was there a regression or something? The footprints
separated, and this time it was worse than at first."
There is a pause as the Lord answers with a smile in his voice. "You
don't know? That was when we danced."
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under
Heaven. A time to weep, a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time
to dance." Ecclesiastes 3:1,4
Prepare your heart
To be strong
So soon it will unite
With to whom it belongs.
My commands are as such
Be forgiven and forgive others
Love your enemies
As sisters and brothers.
Trust in me
And I will open doors
Give in my name
And I will give you more.
Your life is not a game
I didn't create you that way
Just keep your spirit in tune with me
So that you may hear what I have to say.
You have control of who
Is the authority in your life
So keep this in mind
When your life is facing strife.
12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening
1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
2. Frequent attacks of smiling.
3. Feelings of being connected with others and nature.
4. Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
5. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based
on past experience.
6. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
7. A loss of ability to worry.
8. A loss of interest in conflict.
9. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
10. A loss of interest in judging others.
11. A loss of interest in judging self.
12. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return.
Three things that God can't do:
1. God Can't force you to love Him.
God is the one all powerful force in the universe. He Created the universe
out of nothing, and made us out of the dust of His Creation. He holds
together every cell in your body, every atom in every cell. He gives you
each breath that you take, He causes every beat of your heart, but He won't
force you to Love Him. He gave us the free will to chose Him, or to reject
Him. You can chose to love Him and allow His love into your life, or you can
chose to be separated from Him for eternity. While this seems like such a
simple choice, millions of people chose to live their lives without Him and
will never feel His infinite power and love.
2. God Can't Lie.
God is the absolute definition of Truth. When God speaks, it is the truth.
His Word is Truth and His Son is Truth. If you read Prophecy in the Bible,
You will see that even the most obscure things in it are coming coming to
pass. Things that most people wrote off as symbolism due to the odds against
them actually literally happening. The areas that science thought they had
disproved, have been found to be real. When God says he will return for His
flock, He means it. When He says he will punish those whose sins are not
covered by Jesus's Blood, He means it! You can trust the Bible and every
Word and Promise in it.
3. God Can't Learn.
That means that you can't disappoint Him! He knows everything about you.
Everything you've done and most importantly, everything you're going to do!
Many people think that God is disappointed in them when they make a mistake,
or commit a sin. The reality is, He already knew you were going to do that,
and He knew the very day and hour you were going to slip up! You might be
shocked and surprised at your behavior, but God isn't. He already saw it and
it was already covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ on the Cross.
It's comforting to me to understand that God knows my deepest darkest sins
and thoughts, that He knew them 2000 years ago, and He still chose to love
me and suffer in my place.
THE POWER OF THREE LITTLE WORDS
Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often
come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the
power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships
that have cooled.
The following three word phrases can enrich every relationship:
I'LL BE THERE - Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can
give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to
them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored
emotionally and spiritually. 'Being there' is at the very, very core of
civility.
I MISS YOU - Perhaps more marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if
couples simply and sincerely said to each other, "I miss you." This powerful
affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.
I RESPECT YOU - Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the
feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm
the importance of a relationship.
MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT - This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an
argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of "maybe you're
right" is the humility of admitting "maybe I'm wrong."
PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Many broken relationships could be restored and healed
if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are
vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to
own up to he has been in the wrong, which is by saying, in other words, that
he is wiser today than he was yesterday.
I THANK YOU - Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy
the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily
courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many
expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends
is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
COUNT ON ME - "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." "Loyalty
is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue
that bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be
steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there,
indicating "you can count on me."
LET ME HELP - The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they
spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they
pitch in and help.
I UNDERSTAND YOU - People become closer and enjoy each other more if they
feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in
so many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most
powerful tools for healing your relationship.
GO FOR IT - Some of your friends may be non-conformists, have unique
projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests.
Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness -
everyone has dreams that no one else has.
I suppose the 3 little words that you were expecting to see have to be
reserved for those who are special; that is I LOVE YOU.
-- Author Unknown
Mother Teresa Said...
To make sure that we do not forget, Jesus gave us the Eucharist as a
memorial of his love ... When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how
much Jesus loved you then, when you look at the Sacred Host you understand
how much Jesus loves you now."
Blogs & Forums
Forums
Blogs
