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[gloriajean]

If everyone thought alike, no one would have to do much thinking.

Lord, bless me with the strength of my convictions and the ability

to disagree when necessary without being disagreeable.

Scripture for the day:

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to

give you the kingdom." ~Luke 12:32

Meditation for the day:

The life-line, the line of rescue, is the line from the soul to God.

On

one end of the life-line is our faith and on the other end is God's power.

It can be a strong line and no soul can be overwhelmed who is linked to God

by it. I can trust in this life-line and never be afraid. God can save me

from doing wrong and from the cares and troubles of life. I can look to God

for help and trust God for aid when I am emotionally upset.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that no lack of trust of fearfulness will make me disloyal to God. I

pray that I may keep a stronghold on the life-line of faith.

Hello my friends! Today was a blessed relaxing day - still taking a pain

pill here and there, I'll try not to tonight, see if I can. My dear husband

is loving his days off!! He works this weekend and that is the last weekend

he works there - that is for sure now. He'll work about 10 hours a week in

the new year and no weekends. Just found out tonight that an old friend

we've known for years passed away last night and the funeral is on Monday -

This is in the town we lived in for 27 years - I'm sure it will be a big

funeral. His wife always was a good friend of mine - but we kind of drifted

apart with our move. It'll be good to see her again, but not for her

husband's funeral. Praying for them all in this time of saddness - and for

the repose of Wally's soul. Praying for all of you for your needs and

thanks so much for your prayers for us. God be with you all!

Some Of The Best

Matthew was a tax collector

Hated by most,

Yet he was chosen as a disciple

By the Lord of Host.

Zacchaeus cheated

Many in his day,

But Jesus dined with him

When He passed his way.

Women were on a level

Far below man,

Yet inside a woman

His life began.

And Samaritans

Were despised by the Jews,

But to a woman Samaritan

Jesus gave the Good News.

Cheaters, adulteresses

Sinful and unclean,

These were the people

With whom Jesus was seen.

Saul persecuted Christians

Until that day,

Jesus blocked his path

Along the way.

He touched his heart

And Paul came to be,

A wonderful example

For you and me.

David was a murderer

Yet look how he was blessed,

God loved him far more

Than most of the rest.

Moses also

Murdered too,

Check out Mary Magdalene

Me and you.

Look at the examples

Shown above,

No earthly sin

Can hinder His love.

For He takes earthly sin

And throws it aside,

He looks deep in the heart

To see what's inside.

He looks in that place

Where no man can go,

Where the depth of his love

Begins to flow.

So when we see someone

Who is a sinner by far,

Remember this list

And where they are now.

Remember the sins

Listed above,

Remember He alone

Measures their love.

And before we hate

And judge the rest,

Look at those God chose

As some of the best.

- Author Unknown

A PRAYER TO JESUS

Lord Jesus, help me to accept your rule in every corner in my life. May I

have in me the same values and outlook as are in you.

Let me imitate you in my conduct and love my neighbour as you love them.

Make me sensitive to the sorrowful and unfortunate, and generous in helping

others where possible.

Banish from my life every allegiance which is contrary to your gentle rule.

Amen.

The most destructive habit..............................Worry

The greatest Joy.............................................Giving

The greatest loss......................Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work....................Helping others

The ugliest personality trait....................Selfishness

The most endangered species........Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource....................Our youth

The greatest "shot in the arm"...........Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome......................Fear

The most effective sleeping pill.........Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease................Excuses

The most powerful force in life..........................Love

The most dangerous pariah......................A gossiper

The world's most incredible computer.......The brain

The worst thing to be without......................... Hope

The deadliest weapon.............................The tongue

The two most power-filled words................."I Can"

The greatest asset.........................................Faith

The most worthless emotion......................Self-pity

The most beautiful attire................................SMILE!

The most prized possession....................... Integrity

The most contagious spirit....................Enthusiasm

THE BIRTH OF JESUS

Author Unknown

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be

taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took

place while Quirinius was governor of Syria). And everyone went to his

own town to register

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea,

to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and

line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to

be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there,

the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her

firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a

manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping

watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to

them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were

terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you

good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the

town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and

lying in a ."

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,

praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to men on

whom his favor rests."

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said

to the one another, " Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that

has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was

lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word

concerning whathad been told them about this child, and all who heard

it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured

up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds

returned, glorifying and praising

God for all the things they had heard and seen , which were just as

they had been told. (Luke 2: 1-20 NIV)

AFTER CHRISTMAS POEM

Author Unknown

'Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house,

Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.

The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste,

At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.

When I got on the scales there arose such a number!

When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).

I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared,

The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared.

The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese,

And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."

As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt,

And prepared once again to do battle with dirt.

I said to myself, as I only can,

"You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!"

So--away with the last of the sour cream dip,

Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.

Every last bit of food that I like must be banished,

'Till all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won't have a cookie--not even a lick,

I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.

I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,

I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore,

But isn't that what January is for?

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,

Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

Gentle Jesus

Gentle Jesus, meek and mild

Look upon a little child,

Pity mine and pity me,

Suffer me to come to thee.

Heart of Jesus, I adore you,

Heart of Mary, I implore you,

Heart of St Joseph, pure and just,

In these three hearts, I put my trust.

Amen