Hello my friends! Talked to Deil today - Monica's surgery was from 2 to 5 pm today, haven't heard anything yet. She was going to text me, and let me know how it was, and then I could call Deil about it. It was done at the University Hospital in Mpls. MN. as it was a very serious surgery. Still praying. So Deil says yesterday Monica came over, said she's going to put up her Christmas tree, decorate it, and put plastic on the windows in the bathroom because it's cold in there, other years, Deil did it all herself. Please keep Monica in prayer, and I'll give you an update when I get one.
Enthusiasm will be yours if you love God, love people, and love life.
Lord, the nearer I follow Your way, the happier I become.
S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y
"I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the
world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the
world!" ~John 16:33
M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y
"I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the
world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the
world!" We can keep an undaunted spirit. We can keep our spirit free
and unconquered. We can be undefeated and untouched by failure and
all its power, by letting our spirit overcome the world. We can rise
above the earth's turmoil into the secret place of perfect peace and
confidence. When a challenge comes to us, we can remember that we have
God's help and nothing can wholly defeat us.
P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y
I pray that I may have confidence and be of good cheer. I pray that I
may not fear the power of failure.
Scripture Reflection by Patrick Carnevale
Today's readings 12/10/14
Is.40:25-31; Ps.103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt.11:28-30
In today's psalm we hear King David encouraging us to never "forget..." or
take for granted "...all the gifts of God" that He has bestowed on us,
especially His Patient Mercy when it comes to dealing with our sinful
nature. Most of us would agree that He really hasn't "dealt with us as our
sins merit", but the sad reality is there are a lot of people who have yet
to experience that "rest from your burdens" Invitation Jesus extends to us
in today's Gospel. There are a lot of people who needlessly "labor" with the
burden of sin that Our Lord offers to free us from, and the main reason
behind that is they believe His Invitation is too good to be true. We can
play a key role in changing their minds by living lives that are
continuously being "renewed" by God's Grace and picking up the pieces of our
own broken lives and not "growing weary or faint" in spite of our personal
failures. Jesus offers us the confidence to do that by promising to "yoke"
Himself along side us as we struggle, giving us the "strength and vigor"
Isaiah speaks about to rise above our sinful nature that only God can give
us. And so the next time someone scoffs and says Jesus' Invitation is too
good to be true the best answer we can give them is a gentle smile and a
life lived that gives witness to the fact that's it's so good it can't help
but be true!
God bless you,
In Jesus - Pat
GOD SAID
If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I'm a Healer?
If you never went through difficulties, how would you know that I'm a
Deliverer?
If you never had a trial, how could you call yourself an overcomer?
If you never felt sadness, how would you know that I'm a Comforter?
If you never made a mistake, how would you know that I'm forgiving?
If you knew it all, how would you know that I will answer your questions?
If you never were in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your
rescue?
If you never were broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole?
If you never had a problem, how would you know that I can solve them?
If you never had any suffering, then how would you know what Jesus went
through?
If you never went through the fire, then how would you become pure?
If I gave you all things, how would you appreciate them?
If I never corrected you, how would you know that I love you?
If you had all power, then how would you learn to depend on me?
If your life was perfect, then what would you need Me for?
THANK YOU, GOD!
-- Author Unknown
Santa's Christmas Prayer
The sleigh was packed,
the reindeer were fed,
But Santa still knelt
by the side of the bed.
"Dear Father," he prayed
"Be with me tonight.
There's much work to do
and my schedule is tight.
I must jump in my sleigh
and streak through the sky,
Knowing full well
that a reindeer can't fly.
I will visit each household
before the first light,
I'll cover the world
and all in one night.
With sleigh bells a-ringing,
I'll land on each roof,
Amid the soft clatter
of each little hoof.
To get in the house
is the difficult part,
So I'll slide down the chimney
of each little heart.
My sack will hold toys
to grant all their wishes.
The supply will be endless
like the loaves and the fishes.
I will fill all the stockings
and not leave a track.
I'll eat every cookie
that's left for my snack.
I can do all these things Lord,
only through You,
I just need your blessing,
then it's easy to do.
All this is to honor
the birth of the One,
That was sent to redeem us,
Your most Holy Son.
So to all of my friends,
lest Your glory I rob,
Please Lord, remind them,
who gave me this job."
Praying Through Exhaustion
Oh Lord, I am so tired. It seems like the lists of to-do's get longer each
day. Help me, dear Jesus. Let me feel your loving arms wrap me tightly in
the warm embrace of your endless love. Teach me to make choices about my
time, to remember what is important this season and to say "NO" whenever my
Yes would take me away from your peace. Fill me with patience, love and a
sense of humor. Remind me of your deep love for me and let the fire of that
love be something I can share with everyone around me.
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LIFE
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
HEALTH
Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, (Psalms
103:3)
CLOTHING
If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow
is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little
faith? (Luke 12:28)
DAILY NEEDS
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by
Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
COMFORT
"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
(John 14:1)
COMPANIONSHIP
teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am
with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew 28:20)
PEACE
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I
give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John
14:27)
AN ETERNAL HOME
In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told
you. I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2)
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yourselves; it is the gift of God, (Ephesians 2:8)
* For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in
your spirit, which are God's. (1 Corinthians 6:20)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
* that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your
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