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[gloriajean]

Instead of overreacting, try under reacting because this response
shows wisdom, patience and peace. Lord, help me respond to situations
in a manner that allows me to solve problems rather than create more.

Scripture for the day:
"For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the
things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set
their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh
is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace."
~Romans 8:5-6

Meditation for the day:
We fail not so much when tragedy happens as we did before the
happening, by all the little things we may have done, but did not do.
I can prepare for the future by doing the right thing at the right
time now. If a thing should be done, I can deal with that thing today
and get it righted with God before I allow myself to undertake any new
duty. I can look upon myself as performing God's errands and then
coming back to God to tell God in quiet communion that the message has
been delivered or the task done.

Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may seek no credit for the results of what I do. I
pray that I may leave the outcome of my actions to God.

Greetings to you all, my friends! How was your day? Was it cooler? First off we had thunder showers and it kept up all morning. Sammy was scared of the thunder, and just clung to me! I was to tired I had to take a nap today, between storms! We had our friends, Ray and Ann over for supper tonight - grilled chicken, grilled sweet potatoe fries, fresh potatoes from the garden and a salad with yellow and orange peppers in, and cukes, I had Ann make the dressing - just vinegar and olive oil - really good! Dessert was a little ice cream and our fresh raspberries I just picked before they came. They brought some wine. Very nice visit! They are wonderful people to be with. I met her thru the Legion of Mary that I belonged to when I first moved here. So my blessings today: 1) my family, good husband) My Faith, Our garden foods, Our wonderful friends, and all of you!

Homily of the Day
August 1, 2011
You Already Have What You Need
by Monsignor Dennis Clark, Ph.D.
Nm 11:4-15 / Mt 14:13-21
We already have everything we need, not perhaps what’s needed to win the marathon or clear a million dollars on the stock market today, but everything that’s needed to make this day work. That would have been a surprise to the grumbling Israelites. Like them we also focus too often on what we don’t have and let that define us. Too often we pass our days in sadness, mourning what we don’t have, instead of delighting that we do have what’s needed. And so the days and years pass in discontent, and eventually we die. What a waste, when every day could have been a joy, delighting in the myriad gifts that God sends to those with the eyes to see.
Why not take a second look at what you have, a second look at God’s little daily gifts. You are more blessed than you ever imagined! Thanks be to God!

What Can I Do?
What can I do for you dear Jesus?
You have done so much for me.
Can I read your word,
Or say a prayer?
One I'm sure you've heard.
What good thing can I do for you,
Maybe speak a sweet kind word?
To friends or foe,
Who doesn't know,
How precious is your love.
What can I do or say dear Lord,
That hasn't already been said?
So many have written about you,
So many that are led.
Led of your Spirit to do your will
And always stay alert,
So all are healed and helped some way
And no one's ever hurt!
I can't do much but say,
Thank you Lord for all you've done
And praise your Holy name,
Our Lord, Gods only Son.
By Fae Read

DIRECTIONS TO HIS HOUSE
Author Unknown
Make a Right onto "Believeth Blvd."
Keep straight and go through the Green Light, which is Jesus Christ.
From there, you must turn onto the "Bridge of Faith," which is over
troubled water.
When you get off the bridge, make a Right turn and Keep Straight.
You are on the "King's Highway" - Heaven-bound.
Keep going for three miles: One for the Father, One for the Son, and
One for the Holy Ghost.
Then exit off onto "Grace Blvd."
From there, make a Right turn on "Gospel Lane."
Keep Straight and then make another Right on "Prayer Blvd."
As you go on your way, Yield Not to the traffic on "Temptation Ave."
Also, avoid SIN STREET because it is a DEAD END.
Pass up "Envy Drive," and "Have Avenue."
Also, pass "Hypocrisy Street," "Gossiping Lane" and "Backbiting Blvd."
But you have to go down "Long-suffering Lane", "Persecution Blvd.,"
and "Trials and Tribulations Ave."
But that's all right, because VICTORY Blvd. is straight ahead!
God Bless

PRAYER WHEN YOU NEED HEALING INSIDE
O God,
These prayers come from all of us. Someone prays on our behalf, but the
prayers belong to everyone, and come from our hearts more than from our
mouths. In some ways none of us really knows how another feels, because
each of us must struggle with his own fears, cope with his own problems,
hurt from his own pains, search for his own goals, forgive and be forgiven
his own failures. In such matters, God, when we seek understanding and
hope for encouragement, it is to you that we turn. In moments such as
these, we reach beyond ourselves and our troubles to you...asking not so
much for things, but for a second or two of your presence. Just your
slightest touch, and the day will be blessed, the raw spots will be healed
and there will be peace in the hours ahead. And so we pray to you
Dear God, Almighty, Everlasting One--all of us--giving thanks for
this moment, your touch and our healing. Amen.

Good night everyone - Sweet Dreams - may you have many blessings to share with us tomorrow!! God bless you!