Greetings to you all on this snowing day!
Another six inches of snow fell here today - we didn't expect that much, but all the snowblowers were out working hard!! But on the positive side - warmer weather is coming soon! And I sure hope some snow melts. The roads are good - with the plows out and salt etc. to make them safe, so that's a good thing too. Some good news here is that Linus has two appointments this week to sell Lighthouse to two parishes, hope they want them, and a new prospective Account Manager to be under him and we'll meet her on Friday afternoon in our town here so won't have to travel far for that one. Friday Lori leaves for Texas for her birthday to spend with her sister. She comes back late Tuesday night. We take care of Ollie who thinks this is home anyway and loves it here! Please pray for a safe trip and safety for all on the roads - thank you!
Jesus is the greatest giver of happiness that anyone has ever known.
Take Him into your heart. Lord, Your presence in my life brings me
great joy.
Scripture for the day:
"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you
wish, and it will be done for you." ~John 15:7
Meditation for the day:
"Ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." God has
unlimited power. There is no limit to what God's power can do in
human hearts. We can will to have God's power and we can ask God for
it. God's power can be blocked by our indifference to it. We can go
along our own selfish way without calling on God's help, and we
receive no power. But when we trust in God, we can will to have the
power we need. When we sincerely ask God for it, we can receive it
abundantly.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may will to have God's power. I pray that I may keep
praying for the strength I need.
As I am Lord
By Father Raymond A. Pavlick
Because I am obnoxious, forgive me Lord.
Because I am dishonest, forgive me Lord.
Because I am egotistical, forgive me Lord.
Because I am undisciplined, forgive me Lord.
Because I am weak, forgive me Lord.
Because I am impure, forgive me Lord.
Because I am arrogant, forgive me Lord.
Because I am self-centered, forgive me Lord.
Because I am pompous, forgive me Lord.
Because I am insincere, forgive me Lord.
Because I am unchaste, forgive me Lord.
Because I am grasping, forgive me Lord.
Because I am judgemental, forgive me Lord.
Because I am impatient, forgive me Lord.
Because I am shallow, forgive me Lord.
Because I am inconsistent, forgive me Lord.
Because I am unfaithful, forgive me Lord.
Because I am immoral, forgive me Lord.
Because I am ungrateful, forgive me Lord
Because I am disobedient, forgive me Lord.
Because I am selfish, forgive me Lord.
Because I am lukewarn, forgive me Lord.
Because I am slothful, forgive me Lord.
Because I am unloving, forgive me Lord.
Because I am uncommitted, forgive me Lord.
Because I am sinful, forgive me Lord.
Because I am loved by you, Thank you Lord!
Dear Lord,
Our relationship with you is usually like this:
Just another day for me - plenty of things to do
Go to work, come home late, nothing really new
Sat in bed put my head to rest grabbed my mobile phone
About to call my girlfriend now to tell her I loved her so
But before I had the chance to phone I received an incoming call
I had to look twice at the Caller ID to see if I was sure
It was a friend of mine his name was John an odd call at this time
We haven´t spoken for years, busy I guess, we're all guilty of this crime
What does he want? I thought to myself, a favor he must need
So I answered the phone and said hello, the rest I'll let you read
Minutes went by, no favor so far, maybe I could be wrong
But there it was - the favor he needs - I knew it all along
That’s the reason why he called me today - I guess we all do the same
Its only when we need something that we look to find their name
That’s the relationship we have with God - sad but it is true
We have to change the way we think - a message for me and you.
Change Me
Dear Lord change not Thy will in my life,
Or trial and sorrows to be;
Renew my faith and make me strong,
Change not Thy will, change me.
Though teardrops fall when trouble comes,
Like storms on a rolling sea;
Let Thy beacon guide my ship to port,
Change not the storm, change me.
When Thy Holy Word I don't understand
And Thy glory I cannot see;
Teach my eyes, give me sight and wisdom,
Change not Thy Word, change me.
If the fruit Thou hast given me to eat,
Taste bitter and sour, I plea;
Let not my will but Thine be done,
Change not the fruit, change me.
If sometime I murmur and grumble, dear Lord,
About the cross I carry for Thee;
Keep it firm on my shoulders, but hold my hand,
Change not the cross, change me.
If You change Thy ways to please me, dear Lord,
I would soon grow cold and turn from Thee;
That You may hear my prayers, dear Lord,
Change not Thy ways, change me.
There's a valley that I must cross,
Someday Thy face to see;
Lest I forget what power is Thine,
Change not the valley, change me.
- Author Unknown
A Moment’s Breathing Prayer
Surrender to God’s help by breathing in God’s healing power ... extend
inhalation. Receive God’s peace by exhaling all worries and stress – extend
exhalation.
Breath in what I need from God
Breathe out impurities that harm my soul
Breathe in God’s love
Breathe out any self hatred
Breathe in God’s forgiveness
Breathe out self hurt
Breathe in God’s peace
Breathe out anxiety
Breathe in Jesus’ compassion
Breathe out my pride
Breathe in God’s confidence
Breathe out my doubts and uncertainties
Breathe in God’s clarity
Breathe out confusion
Breathe in God’s peace
Breathe out my fears
Breathe in peace ..... exhale
Breathe in peace ..... exhale
Breathe in peace ..... exhale.
(Tolle Lege; Augustinian Historical Commission, 1997, used with permission.)
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