Daily Positive Thread for Sunday

gloriajean · ‎03-10-2010

God is better to us than we deserve. Lord, thank you for the strength

You give in my trials and especially thank you for the trials You have

kept from my door.

S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y

"I lift up my eyes to the hills-- from where will my help come? My help

comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth." ~Psalm 121:1-2

M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y

"I lift up my eyes to the hills-- from where will my help come?" We can try

to raise our thoughts from the depths of some of the sordid, mean and impure

things of the earth to the heights of goodness, decency and beauty. We can

train our insight by trying to take the higher view. We can train it more

and more until distant heights become more familiar. The heights of the

Lord, the source of our help, can become nearer and dearer, and the false

values of the earth can seem farther away.

P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y

I pray that I may not keep my eyes forever downcast. I pray that I may set

my sights on higher things.

Hello my friends! What a day! Many blessings - 1) Sammy is such a sweetheart, and Ollie is doing well here - Sammy tolerates him more now or he's better at not aggravating Sammy, 2) we went to visit Ron who had a fourth of his colon taken out Monday - he's home and recuperating - had some good homemade soup there, and a great visit. My husband and Ron are very close brothers. 3) In the mail today got the good news that Linus' colonoscopy (polyps) is cancer free, and 4)tonight, our silent auction for our Church, with a great dinner, theme was Wild, Wild West! I wore a bandana around my neck, a cowboy hat, and a shirt and vest and jeans. We danced to some waltzes. Our priest, Father Mark, is in his band, plays the drums and sings, the band " Father Mark and the Angels". It was such a fun night! Every year it's a different theme, and so much fun!! Always dancing too. Praying for you all - thanks for your prayers for us.

THE RESUME OF JESUS CHRIST

Address: Ephesians 1:20

Phone: Romans 10:13

Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus

Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my

resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart.

Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

Qualifications

* I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)

* I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)

* I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)

* I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)

* The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me,

(See Galatians 3:14)

Occupational Background

* I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49).

* I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.

* My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15-17)

Skills Work Experiences

* Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be

poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing

the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are

bruised, (See Luke 4:18).

* I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me

shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33).

* Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you

of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)

Educational Background

* I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and

understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).

* In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See

Colossians 2:3).

* My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your

feet and a lamp unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).

* I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).

Major Accomplishments

* I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times,

(See Genesis 1:26).

* I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15).

* I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them

openly, (See Colossians 2:15).

* I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!

* There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You

can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You

don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.

References

* Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings,

salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance

In Summation

Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate

uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation,

I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into

everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence,

(See Hebrews 3:15).

Send this resume to everyone you know,! you never know who may have an

opening! Thanks for your help and may God bless you!

-- Author Unknown

THE WHIPPING

There was a class of young people that no teacher was able to handle. Two

or three teachers had been run off from school this year by these young

people. Finally a young man out of college heard about the class and

applied to the school. The principal asked the young man "Do you not know

what you are asking for, no one has been able to handle these young people,

you are just asking for a terrible beating." After a few moments of silent

prayer, the young man looked at the principal and said "Sir, with your

consent I accept the challenge, just give me a trial basis."

The next morning the young man reported for class. He said to the class

"Young people, I came here today to conduct school, but I realize I can't do

it by myself, I must have your help. One big boy, they called Big Tom, in

the back of the room whispered to his buddies" I'll not need any help, I can

lick that little bird all by myself." The young teacher told the class if

they are to have school, there will have to be some rules to go by. He also

added that he will allow the students to make up the rules and he will list

them on the blackboard. One young man suggested "NO STEALING". Another one

shouted "BE ON TIME FOR CLASS." Pretty soon they had 10 rules listed on the

board. The teacher had then asked the class what the punishment should be

for breaking these rules. Rules are no good unless they are enforced.

Someone in the class suggested that if the rules were broken, they should

receive 10 licks with a rod across their back with their coat off. The

teacher thought that was pretty harsh, and asked the class would they stand

by this punishment. The class agreed.

Everything went pretty good for two or three days. Finally Big Tom came in

one day very upset. He reported that someone had stolen his lunch. After

talking with the students they came to the conclusion that Little Jim had

stolen Big Tom's lunch. The teacher called Little Jim up to the front of

the room and asked him to remove his coat. That little fellow came up the

aisle with a great big coat on. Little Jim approached the teacher and said

" I am guilty and am willing to take my punishment but please don't make me

take off my coat." The teacher reminded Little Jim of the rules and their

punishments and asked him again to remove his coat and take his punishment

like a man. That little fellow started to unbutton that old coat, and the

teacher saw that he did not have a shirt on under the coat. The teacher

asked Little Jim why he came to school without a shirt on. Little Jim said

"My daddy's dead and my mother is very poor, I don't have but one shirt and

my mother is washing it today. I wore big brother's coat to keep my little

body warm."

That young teacher stood and looked at the frail back and wondered how he

could lay a rod on that little back without even a shirt on. He knew if he

didn't enforce the punishment, the children would not obey the rules, so as

he drew back to strike Little Jim, Big Tom came down the aisle. Big Tom

asked "Can I take Little Jim's whipping for him" The teacher agreed and Big

Tom ripped his coat off and stooped over and the teacher began to lay the

rod on that big back. But for some strange reason after only five licks,

that old rod just broke in half. The young teacher buried his face in his

hands and began to sob. He heard a commotion and looked up to find not even

one dry eye in the room. Little Jim had run and grabbed Big Tom around the

neck, apologizing to him for stealing his lunch, and explained that he was

so very hungry. Little Jim begged Big Tom to forgive him. He told Big Tom

that he would love him till the day he died for taking his whipping for him.

Aren't you glad that Jesus took our whipping for us, that He shed his

precious blood on Calvary so that we can have eternal life in Glory with

Him? We are unworthy of the price He paid for us, but aren't you glad He

loves us that much?

-- Author Unknown

TEN WAYS TO LOVE OTHERS

1. Listen without interrupting ..... Prov 18

2. Speak without accusing .... James 1:19

3. Give without sparing .... Prov 21;26

4. Pray without ceasing .... Col 1:9

5. Answer without arguing .... Prov 17:11

6. Share without pretending .... Eph 4:15

7 Enjoy without complaining .... Phil 2:14

8. Trust without wavering .... Cor 13:7

9. Forgive without punishing .... Col 3:13

10. Promise without forgetting .... Prov 13:12

-- Author Unknown

The Clay Balls

A man was exploring caves by the Seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man, so he took the bag out of the cave with him. As he strolled along the beach, he would throw the clay balls one at a time out into the ocean as far as he could.

He thought little about it, until he dropped one of the clay balls and it cracked open on a rock . Inside was a beautiful, precious stone!

Excited, the man started breaking open the remaining clay balls. Each contained a similar treasure He found thousands of dollars worth of jewels in the 20 or so clay balls he had left. Then it struck him. He had been on the beach a long time. He had thrown maybe 50 or 60 of the clay balls with their hidden treasure into the ocean waves. Instead of thousands of dollars in treasure, he could have taken home tens of thousands, but he had just thrown it away!

It's like that with people. We look at someone, maybe even ourselves, and we see the external clay vessel. It doesn't look like much from the outside. It isn't always beautiful or sparkling, so we discount it. We see that person as less important than someone more beautiful or stylish or well known or wealthy. But we have not taken the time to find the treasure hidden inside that person.

There is a treasure in each and every one of us. If we take the time to get to know that person, and if we ask God to show us that person the way He sees them, then the clay begins to peel away and the brilliant gem begins to shine forth.

May we not come to the end of our lives and find out that we have thrown away a fortune in friendships because the gems were hidden in bits of clay. May we see the people in our world as God sees them.

I am so blessed by the gems of friendship I have with you.. Thank you for looking beyond my clay vessel.

APPRECIATE EVERY SINGLE

THING YOU HAVE, ESPECIALLY YOUR FRIENDS!

LIFE IS TOO SHORT AND FRIENDS ARE TOO FEW!

Do not ask the Lord to Guide your Footsteps if you are not willing to MOVE your Feet'

Count Your Blessings

Count your blessings instead of your crosses,

Count you gains instead of your losses,

Count your joys instead of your woes,

Count your friends instead of your foes.

Count your courage instead of your fears,

Count your laughs instead of your tears.