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[gloriajean]

Think good and wise thoughts over and over again until you make them
your own. Lord, You have given me a strong foundation and the strength
to stand firm for what I believe.


Scripture for the day:

"Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another
with whatever gift each of you has received." ~1 Peter 4:10

Meditation for the day:

We can try to be thankful for whatever vision we have. We can try to
perform, in the little things, faithful service to God and others. We
can do our small part every day in a spirit of service to God. We can
be doers of God's word, not hearers only. In our daily life we can
try to keep faith with God. Every day can bring a new opportunity to
be of some use. Even when we are tempted to rest or let things go or
to evade the issue, we can make it a habit to meet the issue squarely
as a challenge and not to hold back.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may perform each task faithfully. I pray that I may
meet each issue of life squarely and not hold back.

Greetings my friends! How was your day? Mine was good - weather permitted
us to eat out in the patio, so nice out! Friends Ann and Ray came over for
a visit, we sat out in the patio with them. They brought us some deer meat
and some squash. Tonight we had cards here - we hosted and we won! Nice
couple - had a great time. Ethel called - report on Sister LaDonna, says
she's walking in a walker now - one with four wheels. She is getting all
over the place! That is good news! Praise God for good news!! Thanks for
praying for her and please do continue! They are helping! I'm so grateful
for all of you - you've become such good friends - a great blessing.

I FOUND JESUS THERE
Author Unknown
Jul 17, 2009

The surgeon sat beside the boy's bed; the boy's parents sat across
from him. "Tomorrow morning," the surgeon began, "I'll open up your
heart..."

"You'll find Jesus there," the boy interrupted.

The surgeon looked up, annoyed. "I'll cut your heart open," he
continued, "to see how much damage has been done..."

"But when you open up my heart, you'll find Jesus in there." The
surgeon looked to the parents, who sat quietly.

"When I see how much damage has been done, I'll sew your heart and
chest back up and I'll plan what to do next."

"But you'll find Jesus in my heart. The Bible says He lives there. The
hymns all say He lives there. You'll find Him in my heart."

The surgeon had had enough. "I'll tell you what I'll find in your
heart. I'll find damaged muscle, low blood supply, and weakened
vessels. And I'll find out if I can make you well."

"You'll find Jesus there too. He lives there."

The surgeon left. The surgeon sat in his office, recording his notes
from the surgery: "...damaged aorta, damaged pulmonary vein,
widespread muscle degeneration. No hope for transplant, no hope for
cure. Therapy: painkillers and bed rest. Prognosis:" here he paused,
"death within one year."

He stopped the recorder, but there was more to be said. "Why?" he
asked aloud.

"Why did You do this? You've put him here; You've put him in this
pain; and You've cursed him to an early death. Why?" The Lord answered
and said, "The boy, My lamb, was not meant for your flock for long,
for he is a part of My flock, and will forever be. Here, in My flock,
he will feel no pain, and will be comforted as you cannot imagine. His
parents will one day join him here, and they will know peace, and My
flock will continue to grow."

The surgeon's tears were hot, but his anger was hotter. "You created
that boy, and You created that heart. He'll be dead in months. Why?"

The Lord answered,

"The boy, My lamb, shall return to My flock, for he has done his duty:
I did not put My lamb with your flock to lose him, but to retrieve
another lost lamb."

The surgeon wept.

The surgeon sat beside the boy's bed; the boy's parents sat across
from him. The boy awoke and whispered, "Did you cut open my heart?"

"Yes," said the surgeon.

"What did you find?" asked the boy.

"I found Jesus there," said the surgeon.

Minute Meditation
Seeing God

Seeing God in every moment leads us
to total reliance on God in every moment.
This little way to faith and trust can help us accept ourselves
for who we are, redefine how we see success and failure
and cope with suffering and the sacrifices of daily life.

WHEN I PRAY THE LORD'S PRAYER:

I cannot say OUR if I am selfish and do not think of others.
I cannot say FATHER if I do not treat my parents with respect.
I cannot say WHOM ART IN HEAVEN if all I care about are material things.
I cannot say HALLOWED BE THY NAME if I do not say the Lord's name with
reverence.
I cannot say THY KINGDOM COME, THY WILL BE DONE if I am more interested in
the things my own way.
I cannot say ON EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN if I am not ready to do His will
here on earth.

I cannot say GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD without being willing to share
what I have with others.
I cannot say FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS
AGAINST US if i hold grudges and will not forgive others.
I cannot say DELIVER US FROM EVIL if I am not willing to walk away from
those things that are wrong and ask the Lord's help through prayer.

I cannot say THINE IS THE KINGDOM if I am not willing to accept God as a
Ruler of my Life.
I cannot say THINE IS THE POWER if I do not remember that my gifts and
talents come from God not from myself.
I cannot say THINE IS THE GLORY if I only seek my own glory and recognition.
I cannot say FOREVER AND EVER if I am only interested in what is happening
in my life right now.
I cannot say AMEN unless I can say "WHATEVER HAPPENS IN MY LIFE, THIS MY
PRAYER."

May the Good Lord bless and keep you.
May His love shine upon you.
May He hold you in the palm of His hand.

(The Lord's Prayer can be found in the bible in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke
11:2-4.)

PEACE OF HEART
Almighty and Eternal God,Give me, I beseech You,the great gift of inward
peace.


Command the winds and stormsof my unruly passions.Subdue, by Your grace, my
proneness to love created things too much.Give me a love of suffering for
Your sake.make me forbearing and kind to others,that I may avoid quarrels
and contentions.


And teach me constantly to seek after and to acquire that perfect
resignation to Your Holy Will which alone brings interior peace.Amen.

To help us make the wisest use of our time,
someone has offered these guidelines :

Take time to pray - it's a source of power
Take time to read - it's a fountain of wisdom.
Take time to play - it's a secret of youth.
Take time to be friendly - it's a path of happiness.
Take time to laugh - it's the music of the soul.
Take time to dream - it's a road to greater vision.
Take time to love - it's GOD like.

SPECIAL GROCERY LIST
Author Unknown


Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her
face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the
store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a
few groceries. She softly explained that her husband was very ill and
unable to work, they had seven children and they needed food.

John Longhouse, the grocer, scoffed at her and requested that she
leave his store at once.

Visualizing the family needs, she said: "Please, sir! I will bring you
the money just as soon as I can."

John told her he could not give her credit, since she did not have a
charge account at his store.

Standing beside the counter was a customer who overheard the
conversation between the two. The customer walked forward and told the
grocer that he would stand good for whatever she needed for her
family.

The grocer said in a very reluctant voice, "Do you have a grocery
list?"

Louise replied, "Yes sir."

"O.K" he said, "Put your grocery list on the scales and whatever your
grocery list weighs, I will give you that amount in groceries."

Louise hesitated a moment with a bowed head, then she reached into her
purse and took
out a piece of paper and scribbled something on it. She then laid the
piece of paper on the scale carefully with her head still bowed.

The eyes of the grocer and the customer showed amazement when the
scales went down
and stayed down. The grocer, staring at the scales, turned slowly to
the customer and said begrudgingly, "I can't believe it."

The customer smiled and the grocer started putting the groceries on
the other side of the scales. The scale did not balance so he
continued to put more and more groceries on them until the scales
would hold no more. The grocer stood there in utter disgust. Finally,
he grabbed the piece of paper from the scales and looked at it with
greater amazement. It was not a grocery list, it was a prayer, which
said: "Dear Lord, you know my needs and I am leaving this in your
hands.." The
grocer gave her the groceries that he had gathered and stood in
stunned silence.

Louise thanked him and left the store. The other customer handed a
fifty-dollar bill to the grocer
and said; "It was worth every penny of it. Only God Knows how much a
prayer weighs."

10 COMMON CONFLICT RESOLUTION MISTAKES
Author Unknown


Ten Common Conflict Resolution Mistakes and How to Avoid Them:

One of the most common and frustrating impediments to worker
productivity is conflict between employees. Unresolved conflict can
strain relationships, create tension and negativity, and dampen
morale. Whether engaged in a heated debate, a disagreement, or an
outright feud, take a
strategic approach to resolving the problem. You’ll be most effective
if you avoid making these common mistakes.

1. Don’t make assumptions about the situation or the other person’s
perceptions, motivations, or reactions. You’ll get a much clearer and
more accurate picture by asking the other person directly.

2. Don’t take it personally - it rarely is!

3. Don’t look for blame. Instead, try to identify cause.

4. Don’t avoid the problem. It’ll only get worse, breed resentment,
and resurface at a later date. You’ve simply got to deal directly with
the issue at hand.

5. Don’t attack the other person’s character. That’s just playing
dirty. It will not help you work things out and it will almost
certainly have a lasting, negative impact.

6. Don’t gossip about the problem or about the other person involved.
It’s unprofessional and will only make matters worse.

7. Don’t bring it up in public. This is a private matter to be
resolved between you and the other party.

8. Don’t bring it up when there’s not enough time to address it.
Instead, leave adequate time for a thorough discussion - or introduce
the issue and schedule a

time to resume talks in the immediate future.

9. Don’t bring it up when you’re angry, stressed, or feeling ill.
That’s a disservice to you and the other person involved. Wait until
you’re calm.

10. Don’t address the situation in an email. Email leaves far too much
room for misinterpretation. While we’re on the subject, don’t copy
others on a personal matter. This will almost certainly make the other
party feel defensive, angry, or humiliated. It won’t, however, help
resolve the problem.

Good night everyone! Sweet Dreams! Enjoy your weekend!! God bless you!