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[gloriajean]

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.

Scripture for the day:

"Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."
~Matthew 18:20

Meditation for the day:

"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.

Prayer for the day:

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.

Hello my friends! It's still such a nice, beautiful day out with the sun shining, husband got home from work early - wonderful blessing - whatever is a blessing for him is also my blessing! It's a blessing to read about answers to prayer - here on the thread, and a great blessing to me to meet you posters. If you need prayers, I will pray, and if you want to, I'll put the first name of the one or ones on my prayer line where several are willing to be prayer warriers. I posted my email address on the last thread. It used to be that it could be in the profiles but they changed that. If anyone would like to be on the email version of this thread, let me know as I send beautiful pictures, inspirationals with pictures etc. that cannot be put here. That is why you see it mention about the emails. In the over five years that I've been doing this thread, I've made lots of friends - lasting ones. I thank each and every one of them for their friendship which is a great blessing to me! You are all in my daily prayers. Now I have been more busy with my Glory of God list lately because Nadine who usually sends me most of my material is taking a couple weeks off the net, so I have to find good material myself now - and I do and with God's help, it will be just what He wants me to use. May God bless you all!!


Too Often

Too often we don't realize
what we have until it is gone

Too often we wait too late to say
"I'm sorry - I was wrong."

Sometimes it seems we hurt the ones
we hold dearest to our hearts

And we allow foolish things
to tear our lives apart.

Far too many times we let
unimportant things into our minds

And then it's usually too late
to see what made us blind.

So be sure that you let people know
how much they mean to you.

Take that time to say the words
before your time is through.

Be sure that you appreciate
everything you've got

And be thankful for the little things
in Life that mean a lot.


Growing old surrounded by those we love
is a privilege denied to many
Never leave behind regrets.
This dense, fruity cake calls for ingredients by way of scriptural
references. Ingredients are grouped for ease of method explanation.

SCRIPTURE CAKE

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Part 1

3/4 cup (180 ml) Psalms 55:21

1 cup (250 ml) Jeremiah 6:20

3 Jeremiah 17:11

1/4 cup (60 ml) Judges 4:19

1 tbsp (15 ml) I Samuel 14:25

Part 2

2 1/4 cups (560 ml.) Leviticus 6:15

1/4 tsp (1 ml) Leviticus 2:13

1 tbsp (15 ml) Amos 4:5

1 tsp (5 ml) II Chronicles 9:9

Part 3

1 cup (250 ml) I Samuel 30:12

1 cup (250 ml) Numbers 13:23

1/2 cup (125 ml) Numbers 17:8

Heat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Lightly coat 4 mini loaf pans with baking
spray (a blend of oil and flour).

PART 1:

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the first ingredient until
light and creamy. Add the second ingredient and beat until fluffy, about 2
minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl after the first minute.

One at a time, add the third ingredient, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the fourth and fifth ingredients. Set aside.

PART 2:

In a large mesh strainer or flour sifter, combine the ingredients listed in
Part 2. Sift the ingredients together onto a sheet of parchment paper or
into a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the mixture.

With the mixer on low, add half of the remaining Part 2 mixture to Part 1.
Mix only until thoroughly blended, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the remaining Part 2 mixture and mix until blended to create the batter.

PART 3:

In a medium bowl, combine the Part 3 ingredients. Add the reserved Part 2
mixture and toss to lightly coat. Add this mixture to the batter and use a
silicone spatula to gently fold it in.

Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pans, filling them three - quarters
full.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the centre comes
out clean. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then remove the cakes from the
pans and cool completely before serving. If desired, dust with powdered
sugar.

SPIRITUAL BEAUTY HINTS
FOR WRINKLED BROWS
Try the well-known cream
SWEETNESS OF TEMPER
It tones up the facial muscles,
reduces wrinkles and is very uplifting.
FOR THE LIPS
Use the marvelous lipstick
SILENCE
It is particularly good for lips
that have been distorted
by uncharitable gossip.
FOR LOVELY HANDS
There is really only one preparation
GENEROSITY
Get a large size jar.
FOR FACIAL TONE
Expose the face to the morning air
HOLY MASS
is particularly refreshing and uplifting.
FOR CLEAR EYES
Faithful care with tried and true
protective preparation
MODESTY
For best results we recommend that you carry it wherever you go.
AN IDEAL CONDITIONER AND BEAUTIFIER
HOLY COMMUNION
A WONDER CLEANSING AGENT
CONFESSION

The Gift

Many of us say we would die for our children
We claim we would face torture to protect our children
But would we?
Could we?
Could we do for our children, what JESUS did for HIS?
For us?
Would you have the courage to choose the nails?
Would you have the strength to die on the cross
so your children might live?
These are easy words to say
Easy claims to make,
but if you had to do it, could you?
Could you be mocked and crucified to save your children's souls?
JESUS did
JESUS did not just say the words, but HE died for us
JESUS did not just make the claims, but HE was crucified for us
So, that we would be forgiven
So, that we might know eternal life
JESUS did not just say the words
JESUS sacrficied HIMSELF for HIS children
For you and for me
Would you have the courage?
Do you have the strength to do for your children
what JESUS did for HIS?
Could you give your children such a gift?
Thank God, JESUS had the courage and the love
to choose the nails
Thank God, JESUS had the strength to die on the cross
Thank God for the gift of HIS son, Jesus Christ

by LJ Rogers


For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us,
leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin,
neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not
again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him
that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on
the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by
whose stripes ye were healed.
1 Peter 2:21-24


Potato Chips

A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God
lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a six-pack
of root beer and started his journey.

When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in
the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and
opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he
noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he offered him some chips. He
gratefully accepted it and smiled at him.

His smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered
him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted!

They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.

As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to
leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran
back to the old man, and gave him a hug. He gave him his biggest smile ever.

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother
was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you
do today that made you so happy?"

He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he
added, "You know what? He's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"

Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son
was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, "Dad, what did
you do today that made you so happy?"

He replied "I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, before his
son responded, he added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected."

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a
listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of
which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives
for a reason, a season, or a lifetime! Embrace all equally!

Have lunch with God.......bring chips.


Father, I ask You to bless my friends, relatives and e-mail buddies reading
this right now. Show them a new revelation of Your love and power. Holy
Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where
there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt,
release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Bless their homes,
families, finances, their goings and their comings.
In Jesus' precious name, Amen.