Hello my friends! Hope your day is going great and full of blessings! Today's blessings are many - many ordinary ones! Food to eat, Pets to love, Air to breathe, a place to put our computer to fix which will be on Thursday morning, as charter is just not right, charter can't fix, or won't saying it's an issue with Windows Live, called Windows Live with the phone number they gave us, it costs $100.00 to start and more afterward, we declined. Called a place right in town and the will do it but will bring the computer in, so that's a blessing that we can have this taken care of locally. May all your prayers be answered according to God's Will.
When you can't fall asleep, spend the time talking with God and in prayer
you will soon be sleeping. Lord, next to Your heart, what a safe and restful
place to sleep.
S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y
"Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."
~Matthew 18:20
M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y
"Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."
The spirit of God can come upon God's followers when they are all together
at one time, in one place, and with one accord. When two or three
consecrated souls are together at a meeting place, the spirit of God is there to
help and guide them. Where any sincere group of people are together,
reverently seeking the help of God, God's power and God's spirit are there to
inspire them.
P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y
I pray that I may be in accord with the members of my group. I pray
that I may feel the strength of a consecrated group.
NUDGE THE BALANCE
Author Unknown
A 91-year-old woman died after living a very long dignified life. When
she met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered her for
a very long time. "If Man was created in God's image, and if all men
are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?"
God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson
to teach us. It is only through these lessons that we learn about
life, people and our relationships with God. This confused the woman,
so God began to explain:
"When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always
what they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look
beyond the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their
hearts. Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever.
Always appreciate what you have. You never know when you might lose
it. Never take your friends or family for granted, because today and
sometimes only this very moment is the only guarantee you may have.
When someone inflicts injury upon you, it teaches you that the human
state is a very fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as
best as you can, it's the one thing that you are sure to have
forever.
When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike.
When you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge
them by how they look or act, instead base it on the contents of what
is in their hearts.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone
does not always mean that the person will love you back. But don't
turn your back on love, because when you find the right person, the
joy that one person brings you will make up for all of your past hurts.
Times a thousand fold.
When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone
makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can
do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have
hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences,
but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting
temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance
against all temptations. By doing so, you will be rewarded with an
enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure
by which you were tempted.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of all
evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they
may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an
obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent
activities.
When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect.
Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not
ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no
control."
Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the old woman became concerned that
there are no lessons to be learned from man's good deeds. God replied
that Man's capacity to love is the greatest gift He has. At the root
of kindness and love, and each act of love also teaches us a lesson.
The woman's curiosity deepened. God, once again began to explain:
"When someone loves us, it teaches us love, kindness, charity,
honesty, humility, forgiveness, acceptance, and all of these can
counteract all the evil in the world. For every good deed, there is
one evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance
between good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not
taught often enough, the power is too often abused.
When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence,
consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh
lesson of reality? When you die, will your life have resulted in more
loving or more hurting? More comfort or more pain? More joy or more
sadness? Each one of us has the power over the balance of the love
in the world. Use it wisely!"
Don't miss an opportunity to nudge the world's scale in the right
direction!
Why God Made Friends
God made the world with a heart full of love,
Then He looked down from Heaven above,
And saw that we all need a helping hand,
Someone to share with, who'll understand.
He made special people to see us through
The glad times and the sad times, too;
A person on whom we can always depend,
Someone we can call a friend.
God made friends so we'll carry a part
Of His perfect love in all our hearts.
- Author Unknown
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Author Unknown
Emergency numbers may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is
necessary.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
When in sorrow, ......................................... call John
14
When men fail you, ..................................... call Psalm
27
If you want to be fruitful, ............................. call John
15
When you have sinned, .................................. call Psalm
51
When you worry, ................................. call Matthew
6:19-34
When you are in danger, ................................ call Psalm
91
When God seems far away, .............................. call Psalm
139
When your faith needs stirring, ...................... call Hebrews
11
When you are lonely and fearful, ....................... call Psalm
23
When you grow bitter and critical, ............. call I Corinthians
13
For Paul's secret to happiness, .............. call Colossians
3:12-17
For understanding of Christianity, ....... call II Corinthians
5:15-19
When you feel down and out, ......................... call Romans
8:31
When you want peace and rest, .................. call Matthew
11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God, .................. call Psalm
90
When you want Christian assurance, ................ call Romans
8:1-30
When you leave home for labor or travel, .............. call Psalm
121
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, .............. call Psalm
67
For a great invention/opportunity, .................... call Isaiah
55
When you want courage for a task, ...................... call Joshua
1
For how to get along with fellow men, ................. call Romans
12
When you think of investments and returns, .............. call Mark
10
If you are depressed, .................................. call Psalm
27
If your pocketbook is empty, ........................... call Psalm
37
If you are losing confidence in people, ........ call I Corinthians
13
If people seem unkind, .................................. call John
15
If discouraged about your work, ....................... call Psalm
126
If you find the world growing small and yourself great,..call Psalm
19
Alternate numbers:
For dealing with fear, ............................... call Psalm
34:7
For security, ....................................... call Psalm
121:3
For assurance, ........................................ call Mark
8:35
For reassurance, ................................... call Psalm
145:18
All lines to Heaven are open 24 hours a day! Feed your faith, and
doubt will starve to death!
A Wish For You
Today...I wish you a day of ordinary miracles:
A fresh pot of coffee you didn't make yourself.
An unexpected phone call from an old friend.
Green stoplights on your way to work or shop.
I wish you a day of little things to rejoice in...
The fastest line at the grocery store.
A good sing-along song on the radio.
Your keys right where you look.
A rainbow ahead of you.
I wish you a day of happiness and perfection,
little bite-size pieces of perfection
that give you that extra-special feeling
because you are so wonderful and rare.
February 3
I am with you and for you. You face nothing alone—nothing! When you feel anxious, know that you are focusing on the visible world and leaving Me out of the picture. The remedy is simple: Fix your eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. Verbalize your trust in Me, the Living One who sees you always. I will get you safely through this day and all your days. But you can find Me only in the present. Each day is a precious gift from My Father. How ridiculous to grasp for future gifts when today’s is set before you! Receive today’s gift gratefully, unwrapping it tenderly and delving into its depths. As you savor this gift, you find Me.
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
—Romans 8:31
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
—2 Corinthians 4:18
So she called the name of the Lord Who spoke to her, You are a God of seeing, for she said, Have I [not] even here [in the wilderness] looked upon Him Who sees me [and lived]? Or have I here also seen [the future purposes or designs of] Him Who sees me? Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi [A well to the Living One Who sees me].
—Genesis 16:13–14 amp - From Jesus Calling
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