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No troubles that we face are new to this world. Guide and protect
me, Lord, and strengthen my faith and trust in You so that I will
not falter.


Scripture for the day

"I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will
believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father,
are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may
believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have
given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me,
that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you
have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me." ~John 17:20-23

Meditation for the day

I can find the means of coming nearer to God. That's what really matters. I
can seek the true bread of life, which is communion with God.
I can grasp for the truth at the center of all worship. This central truth
is all that matters. My worship can have this communion with God as its
purpose and goal.

Prayer for the day

I pray that I may meet God in quiet communion. I pray that I may partake of
the Bread of Life which God has provided for me.

Hello my friends. Today was the funeral for Stacy Ann. She slit her
throat. She was shown, but with a turtleneck to cover. How sad indeed! We
don't know the reason why yet. We will be visiting her grandmother, Gladys,
shortly, when the guys can all get together again, and maybe then we'll find
out more details. Why on earth she slit her throat - yikes! Just the
thought of it! Her poor family. She was the oldest, and the only girl, two
younger brothers. Other than that, today was just an ordinary day - didn't
have to cook - for supper I made us a big salad with the left over chicken,
almonds, a tomato each, each a half cuke, and the dressing I make homemade -
olive oil mixed with plum vinegar, mostly olive oil. Very good and healthy
and fast to make. Check out my Keeping Berries Fresh on the kitchen forum.
Good tip there which I surely will be using. Tomorrow will be 50 years that
Linus and I met - a whole 50 years ago!! I know that because I still have
the diary I kept at that time. It's a five year diary - and I have time in
there before my Dad died, then when I met Linus, all our dates, are
recorded, we went to a lot of dances - that's how we met, and lots of
movies. Not out to eat much, except on Valentine's day after I was engaged.
This is all positive so thought I'd mention it.


Raise Your Mind

Raise your mind to the Lord
and implore him
to guide your mind himself,
to speak to your heart
and move your will.


from Quiet Moments With Padre Pio: 120 Daily Readings

Mother Teresa Said...

Faith is a gift from God.
When God comes to you or you go to God, then you will have the chance to
accept Him or reject Him.
Accepting Him is the gift of faith.

Waiting On The Lord

When prayers aren't answered, quickly or right away,
Just ask the Lord, to reveal to you, the reason for His delay.

If the answer for that request just seems to take too long,
Just lift up your hands and praise Him, with a glorious new song.

Just wait on the Lord, and try to be still,
'Cause your request may not be in God's will.

If that is the case, just praise Him again,
He won't steer you wrong 'cause He's your friend.

Maybe you'll learn patience, a little trust too.
Or maybe your motives you'll need to review.

Ask Him for an answer, the way He sees fit.
But don't lose hope and don't you quit.

The answer can be revealed in a miraculous way
So, be prepared to listen to what He has to say!

The answer will bring Him honor and glory,
And then you'll be able to tell your story.

Minister to those who did lose hope,
Who were looking for answers on how to cope!

- Author Unknown

MEMO FROM GOD


"Effective, immediately, please be aware that there are changes you need to
make in your life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may
fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this
life.

QUIT WORRYING: Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens
and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little
thing that comes your way?

TRUST ME: Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them
back. Trust in me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs,
your problems and trials. Put them on My list.

LEAVE IT ALONE: Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much
stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are
feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking
care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in My peace. Don't
you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back
where you started? Just let me do my job.

TALK TO ME: I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you
crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control.
But there is one thing I want you NEVER to forget. Please do not forget to
talk to me, OFTEN!!! I LOVE YOU. I want to hear your voice.

SHARE: You were taught to share when you were only a child. When did you
forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate
than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your
laughter wit those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your
tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those
who have none.

BE PATIENT: How can you be so impatient when it takes Me a little longer
than you expected to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in My timing,
for My timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only
six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

BE KIND: Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They
may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I
still love you all. I created each of you different in some way. It would be
too boring if you were all identical. Please, know I love each of your
differences.

With all my heart, I LOVE YOU!
GOD

The Onion

I was an onion before Christ set me free.
Layers upon layers of iniquity.
An ugly old onion whose fragrance was strong;
That my Jesus bought and loved all along.

Unknown to me what He was going to do.
Of what He was planning, I had not a clue.
Pulling each layer off one by one.
In order to make me more like Jesus the Son.

The first layer wasn't so bad.
I saw all the sins that I knew I had.
They were easy to fix, just change the way I talk.
And learn more of how He wanted me to walk.

Reading His Word, and learning again;
How to put aside my life of sin.
But the next layer was pulled which hurt more.
He was getting closer to the core.

Unknown what He would find there.
I simply gave it to Him in prayer.
As another layer was removed, He started to cry;
Pulling this layer brought pain to my Father on High.

And I was crying over the sadness I felt;
The brokenness and all of the guilt.
Past memories that I thought were gone;
They were buried under layers disguised in a fragrance so strong.

As onions peel more and more;
And they put tears in our eyes as we get close to the core;
So my Father wept over my pain;
Giving me a balm of comfort and strength to sustain.

"No More Layers." I would scream.
As He continued to peel them off of me.
"I'll have nothing left my Lord, what will I do?
I'll be nothing but a worthless core to you. "

But He just said "Trust me," and continued to peel
I was sure He was blinded to my pain that was so real.
Year after year I shrunk more and more;
Until all that was left of this onion was a core.

It was then that I began to understand;
As the Lord embraced me in His loving hand.
He said, now and only now can you be;
The creation that will minister before me.

Clothed with the righteousness only from above;
Gone are your layers of self so you can be filled with my love.
He took my layers of sin, hurt and pain;
And clothed me with love, truth and mercy in His name.

Yes, we are all onions, learning with each day;
How to overcome as each layer is taken away.
Some layers tear and pull at our heart;
While others grieve us to our innermost part.

But we are nothing but an ugly onion without Christ.
Layers upon layers of pride, sin and strife.
Only God can take those layers away.
And clothe us with His righteousness in that final day.

Author Unknown

PRAYER WHEN IN SUFFERING
Jesus, speak to me in these days of suffering to reveal to me, the will of
God. "You have kept count of my tossing; put my tears in your bottle."
(Psalm 56:8). "This I know, that God is for me" (Psalm 56:9). Come to my
help soon. Cut short the days of suffering. Deliver me from the present
adversities. Grant me long life and health to praise you in peace. Lift me
up to become a witness for you. Thank you Jesus. Praise you Jesus.
Hallelujah. (Praise God for 5 minutes to know the will of God in your
sufferings. Thus you will receive the strength and grace to suffer. God
willing, you will get immediate deliverance.)

Prayer In Time Of Need

Jesus, do not leave me alone in suffering.
You know, Lord, how weak I am.
I am an abyss of wretchedness,
I am nothingness itself;
So what will be so strange
If You leave me alone and I fall?

I am an infant, Lord,
So I cannot get along by myself.
However, beyond all abandonment I trust,
And in spite of my own feeling I trust,
And I am being completely transformed into trust,
Often in spite of what I feel.

Do not lessen any of my sufferings,
Only give me strength to bear them.
Do with me as You please, Lord,
Only give me the grace to be able to love You,
In every event and circumstances.


Lord, do not lessen my cup of bitterness,
Only give me strength
That I may be able to drink it all. Amen. (Diary, 1489)

May you all have a very ordinary day tomorrow - or super special in every
way. Let us continue to pray for one another. God bless you all!!