Hello my friends! On Christmas Eve day, all of a sudden my right hand/thumb/wrist started hurting for no reason at all. Lori worked it over in a massage a couple days ago. This morning it was fine! Had company today - played Farkel after a big meal, and now it's back hurting so much I can hardly type. So this will be short. My blessings are the wonderful friends that were here today a 30 year old friendship!
Enthusiasm will be yours if you love God, love people, and love life.
Lord, the nearer I follow Your way, the happier I become.
Scripture for the day:
"I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the
world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the
world!" ~John 16:33
Meditation for the day:
"I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the
world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the
world!" We can keep an undaunted spirit. We can keep our spirit free
and unconquered. We can be undefeated and untouched by failure and
all its power, by letting our spirit overcome the world. We can rise
above the earth's turmoil into the secret place of perfect peace and
confidence. When a challenge comes to us, we can remember that we have
God's help and nothing can wholly defeat us.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may have confidence and be of good cheer. I pray that I
may not fear the power of failure.
So Blessed I Won't Be Stressed
When I think of the goodness of God, I'm blessed.
The breath He breathed into my body early this morning.
Yes, I'm blessed.
The sight He placed in my eyes, the hearing in my ears.
Oh yes, I'm blessed.
The walking in my legs, the swinging in my arms,
the grip in my hands.
Don't you know, I'm blessed?
The voice in my mouth, the speaking in my tongue,
the blood in my veins.
Oh my God, I'm blessed!
With every beat of my heart, every thought in my mind,
every problem solved.
Listen to me, because I'm tellin' you, I am truly blessed.
As I think about the clothes that drape my back,
the food that graces my table,
Boy I'm blessed!
The place I call home, the furniture on which I sit,
the pillow that cradles my head.
The job that pays my way.
When you sum it up,
I'm so blessed I won't be stressed.
- Author Unknown
Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has
blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
Eph 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that
we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
Eph 1:5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to
Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
Eph 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us
accepted in the Beloved.
Truths For Living
The more generous we are,
the more joyous we become.
The more cooperative we are,
the more valuable we become.
The more enthusiastic we are,
the more productive we become.
The more serving we are,
the more prosperous we become.
The more outgoing we are,
the more helpful we become.
The more curious we are,
the more creative we become.
The more patient we are,
the more understanding we become.
The more persistent we are,
the more successful we become.
William Arthur Ward
Thank You Prayer
"Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Dear Lord,
For all that you have given to me, THANK YOU, JESUS.
For all that you have withdrawn, THANK YOU, JESUS
For all that you have permitted, THANK YOU, JESUS.
For all that you have forgiven me, THANK YOU, JESUS.
For all that you have prepared me for, THANK YOU, JESUS.
For the death that you have chosen for me, THANK YOU, JESUS.
For all my strengths, THANK YOU, JESUS.
For all my weaknesses, THANK YOU, JESUS.
For the place you have prepared in heaven for me, THANK YOU, JESUS
For having created me to serve you for all eternity, THANK YOU, JESUS.
Amen
Family Prayer To The Holy Family
O Heavenly Father, our loving God, you have given us the Holy Family as our
patron to bless and guide our families that the fruit of the Holy Spirit -
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and
self-control - shall reign in our homes.
As husbands and wives, teach us to love our spouses more than ever. As
parents, give us wisdom and knowledge in rearing our offsprings to be
responsible and successful Christians forever. As brothers and sisters, may
we learn to care and support for one another and be of inspiration to each
other. As children, teach us to be obedient just as Jesus showed obedience
and respect to Mary and Joseph.
As Christians, melt us, mold us, fill us, and use us, in spreading the good
news in our community that they may see Christ in us. When trials come, help
us to face them with trusting faith and confidently hope that all things
work for good for those who love God. May we have a happy holy family
forever through Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, our miraculous patron, the adorable
Holy Family. Amen.
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