Hello my friends! It was a busy day today - I got a lot done, and Linus and his brother, Ron, got the doors finished in the patio. It was a long and tedious job. Tomorrow I plan on freezing some more carrots as we have so much in the garden yet!! Still tomatoes are coming - but slower now. Raspberries are perking up, and soon I'll be able to freeze some. Next year we should have asparagus!!! It gives asparagus after the third year and that's next year!!! We love asparagus and it gets expensive to keep buying it. Strawberries are a'comin' too! Slowly but surely! Next year we should have a good crop!
Never tell yourself that it is "I" who has done all of this for me.
Lord, I pray and give thanks because it is You who has given me
the abilities and talents that I have to do all that I do.
Scripture for the day:
"And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of
these is love." ~1 Corinthians 13:13
Meditation for the day:
Love is the power that transforms our lives. We can try to love our
families and friends and then try to love everybody that we possibly
can, even the "sinners and publicans"--everybody. Love for God is an even
greater thing. It is the result of gratitude to God and it is the
acknowledgement of the blessings that God has sent us. Love for God
acknowledges God's gifts and leaves the way open for God to shower yet
more blessings on our thankful hearts. We can say: "Thank you, God," until
it becomes a habit.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may try to love God and all people. I pray that I may
continually thank God for all the blessings I receive.
Straight Ahead
At sometime during World War II, a passenger ship set sail from Great
Britain headed for port in New York City. The Captain of the ship being
afraid of enemy vessels, sought the advise and guidance of the British
Admiral.
The Admiral calmly assured the captain that no matter what happens, he
should be sure to sail his ship straight ahead. "Do not take any detours --
sail the ship straight ahead -- continue on-ward, heading straight towards
the intended mark" he said.
After several days of sailing across the Atlantic Ocean which was undeniably
filled with submarines and enemy vessels of all kinds, the Captain spotted
an enemy destroyer off his forward bow.
Nervously he grasped the handset and called for assistance.
The calm voice replied, "Keep on straight, Do not detour, just sail the ship
straight ahead. Everything will be just fine. Just keep on going - straight
ahead."
After a couple more days the ship pulled safely into the great harbor of New
York city.
Shortly after docking the great British battleship "Man-of-War" pulled into
port behind the passenger vessel. The Captain realized that while he did not
see the British battleship, she was there, standing by. Standing ready to
come to his defense should it prove necessary.
So it is in our lives. God is standing by. We may not always see Him there,
but He is. Waiting. Bidding us onward toward the mark...
Keep your ship on course. Keep on going - straight ahead...
- Author Unknown
The Sculptor
I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the
clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today.
I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.
Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or...
I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.
Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or...
I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases
wisely and guide me away from waste.
Today I can grumble about my health or...
I can rejoice that I am alive.
Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I
was growing up or...
I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
Today I can cry because roses have thorns or...
I can celebrate that thorns have roses.
Today I can mourn my lack of friends or...
I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.
Today I can whine because I have to go to work or...
I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.
Today I can complain because I have to go to school or...
I can eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.
Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or...
I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my
mind, body, and soul.
Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped.
And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.
What today will be like is up to me.
I get to choose what kind of day I will have!
Author Unknown
Prayer for Accepting Our Humanity
I am a person like no one else in the world.
I am the people I have met.
I am the experiences I have had.
I am the mistakes I have made and
the wisdom I have gained from them.
I am the lessons I have learned and
the ones I have given.
I am the good times in my life
and the bad ones too.
I am the emotions I have felt and
the thoughts I have thought.
God, I am the life I have lived.
Although it's not a perfect one, understand that I'm
doing the best I can with what You have given me.
Because all that I have to work with..... it's me.
Tom Moore, in Dreams Alive
Blogs & Forums
Forums
Blogs
