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As a mother sets aside gifts for her children long before they need them,
so,
too, has God prepared for our needs long before we call out to Him. Lord,
I give thanks and place my trust in Your loving arms.

Scripture for the day:

"Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in
you?" ~1 Corinthians 3:16

Meditation for the day:

We can gently breathe in God's spirit, that spirit which, if not barred out
by selfishness, will enable us to do good works. This means rather that God
can be enabled to do good works through us. We can become channels for
God's spirit to flow through us and into the lives of others. The works
that we can do will be limited only by our spiritual development. We can
let our spirits be in harmony with God's spirit and there need be no limit
to what we can do in the realm of human relationships.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may become a channel for God's spirit. I pray that God's
spirit may flow through me into the lives of others.

Greetings my friends! How was your day today? Today it got much cooler out
and rainy, so yesterday was much better for going to the State Fair! It was
good to just stay home today and rest from yesterday! My legs are a bit
sore. Got a blessing call from my oldest sister, Deil. Always nice to
visit with her on the phone. Good thing I had my phone with me when I was
out picking raspberries, that's when she called. Made a good chicken soup
for supper tonight - and he had a good day at work - all is well and Praise
the Lord!!

Homily of the Day


August 30, 2011


Good News: Have you Really Heard It?
by Monsignor Dennis Clark, Ph.D.

1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 / Lk 4:31-37

By the time Jesus came, the Jews had evolved a very complex system of
religious law. In fact, it was so complex, and detailed, and often seemingly
contradictory, that most ordinary folk despaired of ever getting it all
straight and staying out of trouble with God.

So when Jesus came along, he was an astonishing breath of fresh air. With
him there was none of the dithering about things like how many angels could
stand on the head of a pin. Jesus talked about real life, and he explained,
over and over, that God is a Father whose love for his children can be
trusted.

No wonder the ordinary folk were so thrilled: if God can be trusted,
everything else falls into place, and no matter what comes, everything will
ultimately be all right.

Have you got to that point yet? Are you confident enough in God’s love that
can entrust your life into his hands — peacefully? If not, you’re wasting a
lot of time worrying and second guessing God.

The alternative is surely a lot happier. So why not relax in the Lord and
begin to experience here and now what a real life feels like. It’s
wonderful. It’s what God wants for you right now. And it’s just a taste of
what comes next!

Brighten Your Corner

We cannot all be famous
Or be listed in "Who's Who",
But every person, great or small,
Has important work to do.

For seldom do we realize
The importance of small deeds,
Or to what degree of greatness
Unnoticed kindness leads.

For it's not the big celebrity
In a world of fame and praise,
But it's doing unpretentiously
In an undistinguished way.

The work that God assigned to us,
Unimportant as it seems,
That makes our task outstanding,
And brings reality to dreams.

So do not sit and idly wish
for wider, new dimensions
Where you can put into practice,
Your many good intentions.

But at the spot God placed you
Begin at once to do,
Little things to brighten up
The lives surrounding you.

If everybody brightened up
The spot where their standing,
By being more considerate,
And a little less demanding.

This dark old world would very soon
Eclipse the evening star,
If everybody brightened up
The corner where they are!

- Author Unknown

Art Class

A kindergarten teacher was observing her class of children while they drew.
She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork. As she got
to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing
was.

The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."

The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."
Without missing a beat or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied,
"They will in a minute."



Look On The Sunny Side
By: Helen Steiner Rice


There are always two side, the good and the bad, the dark
and the light, the sad and the glad. But in looking back over
the good and the bad, we're aware of the number of good things
we've had, and in counting our blessings, we find when we're
through, we really have no reason at all to complain or be blue.
So thank God for the good things He has already done, and be
grateful to Him for the battles you've already won, and know that
the same God who helped you before is ready and willing to help
you once more.

Then with faith your heart, reach out for God's hand and accept
what He sends, though you can't understand. For our Father in
Heaven always knows what is best, and if you trust His wisdom, your
life will surly be blessed. For always remember that whatever betide you,
you are never alone, for God is always there beside you.



THE COLORING SONG


Red is the color of the blood that flowed
Down the face of someone who loved us so.
"He's the perfect man, He's the Lord's own son"
"He's the Lamb of God, He's the only one"
That can give us life that can make us grow
That can make the love between us flow.

Blue is the color of a heart so cold
That will not bend when the story's told
Of the love of God for a sinful race
Of the blood that flowed down Jesus' face,
That can give us life that can make us grow
That can keep our hearts from growing old.

Gold is the color of the morning sun
That shines so freely on everyone.
It's the sun above that keeps us warm
It's the Son of love that calms the storm
That can give us life that can make us grow
That can turn our mornings into gold.

Brown is the color of the autumn leaves
When the winter comes to the barren trees.
There is birth, there is death, there is a plan,
And there's just one God, and there's just one man
That can give us life that can make us grow
That can make our sins as white as snow
That can turn our mornings into gold
That can keep our hearts from growing cold
That can make the love between us flow.

By Dave Eden
Performed by Petra from the "Never Say Die" CD




Spiritual Vitamins

Anxious? Take Vitamin A...
"All things work together for good for those who love God, who are called
according to his purpose."
(Romans 8:28)
Blue? Take Vitamin B...
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name."
(Psalm 103:1)

Crushed? Take Vitamin C...
"Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."
(1 Peter 5:7)

Depressed? Take Vitamin D...
"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you."
(James 4:8)

Empty? Take Vitamin E...
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him, bless his name."
(Psalm 100:4)

Fearful? Take Vitamin F...
"Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God."
(Isaiah 41:10)

Greedy? Take Vitamin G...
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken
together, running over, will be put unto your lap; for the measure you give
will be the measure you get back."
(Luke 6:38)

Hesitant? Take Vitamin H...
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who
announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to
Zion, 'Your God reigns.'" (Isaiah 52:7)
Insecure? Take Vitamin I...
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
(Philippians 4:13)

Jittery? Take Vitamin J...
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
(Hebrews 13:8)

Know nothing? Take Vitamin K...
"Know this that the Lord is God, it is He that made us and not we ourselves.
(Psalm 100:3)

Lonely? Take Vitamin L...
"Surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
(Matthew 28:20)

Mortgaged? Take Vitamin M...
"My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness."
(2 Corinthians 12:9)

Nervous? Take Vitamin N...
"Never, no never will I leave you nor forsake you."
(Hebrews 13:5)

Overwhelmed? Take Vitamin O...
"Overcome evil with good."
(Romans 12:21)

Perplexed or puzzled? Take Vitamin P...
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as
the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."
(John 14:27)

Quitting? Take Vitamin Q...
"Quit you like men and women, be strong."
(1 Corinthians 16:13)

Restless? Take Vitamin R...
"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him."
(Psalm 37:7)

Scared? Take Vitamin S...
"Stay with me, and do not be afraid; for the one who seeks my life seeks
your life; you will be safe with me."
(1 Samuel 22:23)

Tired? Take Vitamin T...
"Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up
with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and
not faint."
(Isaiah 40:31)

Uncertain? Take Vitamin U...
"Understand that I am (the Lord). Before me no god was formed, nor shall
there be any after me."
(Isaiah 43:10)

Vain? Take Vitamin V...
"Vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
(Acts 5:16)

Wondering what to do? Take Vitamin W...
"What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?"
(Micah 6:8)

Exhausted? Take Vitamin X...
"Exercise thyself rather unto godliness."
(1 Timothy 4:7)

Yearning for hope? Take Vitamin Y...
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
(Psalm 23:4)

Zapped? Take Vitamin Z...
"Zealous for good deeds."
(Titus 2:14)

JESUS HELP ME - THY SERVANT WHO WAS REDEEMED BY THY MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD.
In every need let me come to Thee with humble trust saying - Jesus help me.

In all my doubts, perplexities and temptations - Jesus help me.

In the hours of loneliness, weariness and trials - Jesus help me.

In the failure of my plans and hopes - Jesus help me.

In disappointments, troubles and sorrows - Jesus help me.

When others fail me, and Thy grace alone can assist me - Jesus help me.

When I throw myself on Thy tender love as a Father and Saviour - Jesus help
me.

When I feel impatient, and my cross is heavy - Jesus help me.

When I am ill, and my head and hands cannot do their work - Jesus help me.

In the good Thou wouldst have me do; in the pleasures I seek - Jesus help
me.

In, the interest I have in loved ones and friends - Jesus help me.

Agonizing Jesus, strip me of all intemperance in the use of life's comforts
and pleasures.

Always, always, in joys or sorrows; in falls and shortcomings - Jesus help
me, and never forsake me.

Good night all - Sweet Dreams! Have a very positive and blessed Wednesday!