Hello my friends! Today went well - I emailed him at work to find out how he's doing and he wrote back he was doing well! Praise be Jesus!! Last night in bed I was thinking of the side effects of Androgel he's been taking - not good, there's a lawsuit out, something about strokes and heart attacks and death, so he's quit taking that now, and today when I had my hair cut, Georgia mentioned that she takes CoQ10 and that gives her energy, so I'm thinking we'll do that together. It's natural, and of course we'll talk it all over with Dr. on Friday. I just read Dr. Weil's article on this and printed it. This morning he had a CT Scan. Praying for you all - thanks for your prayers for us which is always very much appreciated.
Study who you are and follow your heart because it will often lead you
to miracles. Lord, in knowing who I am, I will become better able to know
and serve You.
Scripture for the day:
"But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and
persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act--they will
be blessed in their doing." ~James 1:25
Meditation for the day:
When something happens to upset us and we are discouraged, we can try
to feel that life's difficulties and troubles are not intended to
arrest our progress in the spiritual life, but to test our strength
and to
increase our determination to keep going. Whatever it is that must be
met, we can either overcome it or use it. Nothing need daunt us for
long, nor need any difficulty entirely overcome or conquer us. God's
strength is always there, waiting for us to use it. Nothing can be
too great to be overcome, or if not overcome, then used.
Prayer for the day;
I pray that I may know that there can be no failure with God. I pray
that with God's help I may live a more victorious life.
INVOCATIONS TO THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGEL
Holy Angel, my counselor, inspire me; Holy Angel, my defender, protect me;
Holy Angel, my faithful friend; intercede for me;
Holy Angel, my consoler, fortify me; Holy Angel, my brother, defend me;
Holy Angel, my teacher, instruct me;
Holy Angel, witness of all my actions, purify me;
Holy Angel, my helper, support me;
Holy Angel, my intercessor, speak for me;
Holy Angel, my guide, direct me; Holy Angel, my light, enlighten me;
Holy Angel, whom God has assigned to lead me, govern me.
A man came to his counselor in great distress. He was a shopkeeper and they
had opened a supermarket right across the street from him. It would
eventually drive him out of business. His family had owned the shop for over
a hundred years, and to lose it would be his undoing, for there was nothing
else he was skilled at. What should he do?
The counselor said, "If you fear the owner of the supermarket, you will hate
him. And hatred will be your undoing. Here is what you are to do: every
morning walk out of your shop onto the footpath and say a prayer of blessing
over your shop, wishing it prosperity. Then turn to the supermarket and
bless it too."
"What! Bless my competitor and destroyer?" "Any blessing you give him will
rebound to your good. Any evil you wish him will destroy you."
After six months the man returned to his counselor to report that he had had
to close down his shop, as he had feared. But now he was in charge of the
supermarket, and his affairs were in much better shape than ever before...
10 COMMON CONFLICT RESOLUTION MISTAKES
Author Unknown
November 9, 2009
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.
CLOSE YOUR EYES
Author Unknown
I will not leave you as orphans. -John 14:18
I recently took my mother-in-law to the orthopedic surgeon for an
examination. One of the tests was for her to shut her eyes and try to
walk a few steps. She was aware her balance was off, but she did as
the doctor asked, anyway. She knew that he was asking her to do
something important, and she had confidence that he would catch her when she
began to sway and fall.
Do we act with the same trust and faith in God as she had done with
the doctor? When He asks us to do something we know will be
uncomfortable or scary, are we obedient? Do we have faith that He will
be there to catch us? That He will not let us fall flat on our faces?
That His everlasting arms are big enough to hold us through the
frightening times of life?
I pray we would have that type of an obedient spirit, and have that
much faith. God tells us in the Bible He will never leave or forsake
us- and His promises are true! He has proved them over and over to us,
time and again throughout the ages as well as with me on a personal
level. Thank you, dear Lord, for you promises. Especially the one that
says you will always be with us.
Ideals
Remember that ideals
are like stars up in the sky,
You can never really reach them,
hanging in the heavens high....
But like the mighty mariner
who sailed the storm-tossed sea,
And used the stars to chart his course
with skill and certainty,
You too can chart your course in life
with high ideals and love,
For high ideals are like the stars
that light the sky above....
You cannot ever reach them,
but lift your heart up high
And your life will be as shining
as the stars up in the sky.
~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
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