Be yourself in all that you do and you will soon learn that you are very
special. Lord, help me find the peace that You have already placed within
my soul.
S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y
"Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the
test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to
those who love him." ~James 1:12
M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y
None of us entirely escape temptation. We can expect it and be ready
for it when it comes. None of us are entirely safe. We can try to
keep our defenses up by daily thought and prayer. That is why we
spend time in prayer each day. We can become able to recognize
temptation when it comes. The first step toward conquering temptation
always is to see it clearly as temptation and not to harbor it in our
minds. We can dissociate ourselves from it, put it out of our mind as
soon as it appears. We need not think of excuses for yielding to it.
We can turn at once to God for help.
P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y
I pray that I may be prepared for whatever temptation may come to me.
I pray that I may see it clearly and conquer it with the help of God.
Hello my friends! Today was a very profitable day for my husband as he
finished the strawberry patch - three tiers! He got strawberries in there
from around the place so didn't buy any new ones. We'll see how that works.
He worked hard and is now sleeping!! We talked to Darla tonight about 2
hours - both about an hour each. She really missed not being with family on
Easter! Can hardly wait for us to come next weekend. She is healing from
her fall - taking pain meds, but no broken bones. She said she has real
good bones! Lots of Wedding talk etc. too.
It was a great blessing to talk with her tonight. I am very blessed to have
my two girls and my DH.
Easter Meditation
The Resurrection of the Lord
Three thoughts, three truths capable of leading us to new life in Christ,
will nurture our piety during Easter: Christ rose from the dead! I believe
in the resurrection of the body! We shall rise in Christ!
And where will we live after we have risen? It seems that the "new heavens
and the new earth" will be our home--but we will no longer suffer or die and
the earth will have none of the defects it has now; for example, the recent
tsunami and many earthquakes and tidal waves. And this forever and ever!
Alleluia!
Easter Prayer
Heavenly Father and God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the
dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. From the waters of
death you raise us with him and renew your gift of life within us. Increase
in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to
grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you. We ask
this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
An Intimate Conversation
You Can Have with
the Resurrected Jesus
Speak to Me, My precious one . . .
Tell Me about those who are closest to you, the sorrows they cause you, and
your fears for them. How would you like Me to help them? And what about the
people who have alienated themselves from you? Tell Me how they have hurt
you. Tell Me you forgive them, so that I may heal your pain. Ask for wisdom
and understanding in dealing with difficult people—the family member, the
neighbor, the co-worker—and I will be generous in giving you insights.
Tell Me about the sick people you know, those who are suffering from
physical ills. Tell Me about those who are suffering from mental anguish.
Tell Me about the sinners you would like to see converted. I care about them
even more than you do.
“Self Worth”
Do not undermine your worth
By comparing yourself with others.
It is because we are different
That each of us is special.
Do not set your goals
By what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
Do not take for granted
The things closest to your heart.
Cling to them as you would your life.
For without them, life is meaningless.
Do not let your life slip through your fingers
By living in the past nor for the future.
By living your life one day at a time,
You live all the days of your life.
Do not give up
When you still have something to give.
Nothing is really over
Until the moment you stop trying.
It is a fragile thread
That binds us to each other.
Do not be afraid to encounter risks.
It is by taking chances
That we learn to be brave.
Do not shut love out of your life
By saying it is impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive love is to give love;
The fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly.
In addition,
The best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Do not dismiss your dreams.
To be without dreams is to be without hope,
To be without hope is to be without purpose.
Do not run through life
So fast that you forget not only where you have been
But also where you are going.
Life is not a race but a journey
To be savored each step of the way.
Smile.... and let the sun shine through. For there's someone, somewhere,
watching over you.
All I need to know
I learned from the Easter Bunny!
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
There's no such thing as too much candy.
All work and no play can make you a basket case.
A cute tail attracts a lot of attention.
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
Some body parts should be floppy.
Keep your paws off of other people's jelly beans.
Good things come in small, sugar coated packages.
The grass is always greener in someone else's basket.
To show your true colors, you have to come out of the shell.
The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.
May the joy of the season fill your heart.
AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Happy Easter!
The Easter Story
From the garden of Gethsemane
Where Jesus knelt to pray
To the betrayal done by Judas
On that grim and fatal day.
From the mighty hands of Pilate
Who wished to let Him be
To the noble priests and leaders
Who refused to set Him free.
From the crown of thorns upon His head
And lash marks from a strap
To the weight of such a heavy cross
Placed there upon His back.
From the thief who hung beside Him
Crying, “Lord, remember me”
To the gentle words of Jesus
“Today, you’ll be with me.”
From the darkness of the noon time
As He died upon the cross
To the earth that shook and trembled
In response to such a loss.
From the cheering cries of soldiers
As they took His body down
To the caring hands of Joseph
A follower new in town.
From the tomb where He was laid to rest
In linen cloth of white
To the guards who had to stand close by
Throughout both day and night.
From the stone that blocked the entrance
As it gently rolled away
To the miracle that happened
On that third and final day.
From the baffled look of soldiers
As they peered into the room
To the startled face of Mary
When she found an empty tomb.
From the strange events that happened
As the guards all turned and fled
To the words that came from angels
“He has risen from the dead.”
From the frightened eyes of Mary
As she swiftly left that place
To the light that flowed from Jesus
When she saw Him face to face.
From the doubt of His disciples
When she spoke of resurrection
To the fear upon their faces
As He walked in their direction.
From the written word of scripture
He fulfilled in prophecy
To the eleven who had gathered
On a hill in Galilee.
From the words that had been spoken
Before He went away
To His ascension into heaven
Where He lives this very day.
From the bible on the mantel
Tis the words you need to heed
To find wisdom in its pages
And a light to sow a seed.
From the death and resurrection
Of the one we hold so dear
To the coming of His spirit
Now that Easter time is here.
From the colored eggs and candy
And an orchid trimmed in blue
To the truth found there in scripture
Christ Jesus died for you.
~ Marilyn Ferguson ~
May God bless your Tuesday with special blessings!!
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