Community Chat

[gloriajean]

If you are over committed, things begin to fall apart. Lord, help me be
reasonable
in the expectations I place on myself so that I can efficiently use my time
and still
have enough time to relax and enjoy the day.

Scripture for the day:

"By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to
guide our feet into the way of peace." ~Luke 1:78-79

Meditation for the day:

For straying from the right way there is no cure except to keep so close to
the thought of God that nothing, no other interest, can seriously come
between us and God. Sure of that, we can stay on God's side. Knowing the
way, nothing can prevent our staying in the way and nothing can cause us to
seriously stray from it. God has promised peace if we stay close to God,
but not leisure. We still have to carry on in the world. God has promised
heart-rest and comfort, but not leisure in the ordinary sense. Peace and
comfort bring real inward happiness.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may keep my feet on the way. I pray that I may stay on God's
side.

Hello my friends! Got my dress today for the Wedding!! Lori brought it here
for me, fitted it on and there won't be too many alterations, it fits in the
waist good, just the skirt is way too long, it sure looks nice. That was a
blessing that it fits as well as it does! The Wedding is in exactly one
month now. Lori took a picture of me in it to send to Darla!! How they can
do things like that with their smart phones! An ordinary day today - filled
with lots of God's blessings here and there and everywhere!! Thank you,
Jesus!!
Praying for all of you - may His peace be with you all, and thanks for your
prayers for us.

Got Jesus?

Consider the good news ...

God loves you and wants to have a relationship with you. For God so loved
the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him
will not perish but have eternal life. -- John 3:16
None of us will ever satisfy God's perfect standards. We can't work our way
into Heaven. For all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious
standard. -- Romans 3:23
Jesus did something you and I could never do. But God showed his great love
for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us -- Romans
5:8
The only way to God is through Jesus. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth,
and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." -- John 14:6
Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart. "I stand at the door and knock.
If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in ..." -- Revelation
3:20
You need to personally receive Jesus Christ into your life. For if you
confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that
God raised him from the dead you will be saved. -- Romans 10:9

Aren't you ready to invite Jesus into your life as Lord and Savior? All you
have to do is ask Him. Right now. Ask Him to take over your life, to help
you become the kind of person you want to be, to help you with your
struggles. Thank Him for dying for your sins. He came to this world so you
and I can live an abundant, joy-filled life now and forever. Once you've
made your decision, you need to find a group of committed Christians to help
you in your walk. You need to spend time each day reading and thinking about
God's word and you need to spend time praying, just talking to God about
your joys and concerns, offering your thanksgiving and confessing your sins.
Your life will never be the same with Jesus. You will be able to do anything
and overcome anything. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me." -- Philippians 4:13.

So, Got Jesus?

10 Suggestions to Help Develop a Healthy Self-Image

Here are 10 suggestions to help you develop and maintain a healthy
self-image. Read them slowly. Meditate on them regularly.
1. Hate your sin, but never hate yourself.

2. Be quick to repent.

3. When God gives you light, walk in it.

4. Stop saying negative things about yourself. God loves you and it's wrong
to hate what He loves. He has great plans for you, so you're in conflict
with Him when you speak negatively concerning your future.

5. Never be afraid to admit that you've made a mistake and don't always
assume that when things go wrong, it must be 'my fault'.

6. Don't meditate excessively on what you've done, right or wrong; both of
these activities keep your mind on you! Center your thoughts on Christ.

7. Take good care of yourself physically. Make the best of what God gave you
to work with, but don't be obsessed with your appearance.

8. Never stop learning but don't allow your education to become a point of
pride. God doesn't use you because of what's in your head: He uses you
because of what's in your heart.

9. Realize that your talents are a gift, not something you have manufactured
yourself; never look down on people who can't do what you do.

10. Don't despise your weaknesses they keep you dependent on God.

Prayer of Healing
(From: Praying God's Promises)

Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for
you are my praise.

I praise you, mighty Father.

You forgive all my iniquities, and you heal all my diseases.

Thank you, Lord. When I am sick, you send your Word, and it heals me and
delivers me from all destructions.

Your Word is life to me, and it brings healing to my flesh.

Thank you for the healing power of your Word, Father.

I will never let it depart from my eyes.

I will keep your Word deeply implanted within my heart.

Praise your name, holy Father.

I love you, and I thank you for healing me and keeping me in good health.

The Lord's Test

I woke up this morning
and knew that today,
The sun would not be shining
and the clouds would be gray!

As I stepped outside,
rain fell upon my head.
My car wouldn't start
so I walked to school instead.
I forgot all of my assignments
I failed all of my tests.
I dropped my head in disgust
and asked the Lord for one request.

"Lord, why is it that things
won't go my way?"!
He gently replied, "Dear child it
is because you didn't thank me yesterday.

I woke you up and enabled
you to see the sun again!
I gave you shelter,
protected your family,
and even let you make a new friend.

I blessed you far
greater than I ever had before.
But you were too busy
to thank me once more.
You didn't feel sick
because I maintained your health.
You had money in your pocket
because I maintained your wealth!

You had shoes on your feet
and clothes to wear, too.
You had plenty of food to eat,
and what did you do?
You ignored me and went
about your tasks.
But when you wanted something
you never hesitated to ask.
I was there when you needed me
and that wasn't too long ago.
But when things started going your way,
it was me you did not know.
As if that weren't enough,
I provided your favorite luxuries.
This was something I didn't have
to do, they weren't even necessities.
And when it was time to get on your
knees and show your gratitude.
You decided that after such a
fulfilling day, you weren't in the mood.
So I decided to
give you just a little test.!
To show you how it would feel
to stop being blessed."

I began to realize what
the Lord was saying.
And when I got home, I fell
to my knees and started praying.

He said, "My child, you have
learned and you know I do forgive.
But remember to remember this day
as long as you shall live.
I love filling your life with joy,
and your pain I'll alleviate it.
But just a simple thank you
would show how much you appreciate it."

Messages to Remember:

When you find a dream inside your heart, don't ever let it go. For dreams
are
the tiny seeds from which beautiful tomorrows grow. Let God take care of
you!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Words and hearts should be handled with care, for words when spoken and
hearts
when broken are the hardest ones to repair.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Appreciate even the simplest things in life, like a smile or a hug, for you
can
never tell how long these will last.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The virtue of friendship is not finding the perfect friend, but by loving
the
imperfect friend perfectly. True friendship doesn't have a happy ending. It
simply doesn't end.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When I grow old and am about to die, I will remember your face and the
places
we've been to. Though it may seem so few, it would surely make me smile
because
when I die, I know I'm still keeping you.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When you are feeling stressed and about to break down, just remember:
STRESSED
is just DESSERTS spelled backwards. It's just a piece of cake!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

There is no shop in the world where we can buy friends… that's why we
treasure
them, knowing that we can't find any replacement over the counter. God bless
you!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I may be out of reach and out of sight but I'm always touching your heart,
praying and hoping that you will always be all right. Take care!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When I say friend, I mean someone heaven-sent. Someone I care about, someone
special. Someone worth loving, someone like you.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A person with a good heart smiles in trouble, gathers strength from
distress,
and grows brave through reflection and prayers.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Today, I wish you simple joy that lasts, love that won't end, blessings to
be
shared, courage to achieve your dreams, and beautiful moments to remember.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Let Love be your companion, Hope be your guide, and wherever Life leads you,
keep Laughter by your side! Smile, for the Lord loves you!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What makes friendship special is the way each one remembers the other when
they
are apart and they miss the talks, the laughs and the times they were
together.
Life changes; memories don't.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sometimes, we close our eyes and just listen to the echoes of our hearts. We
fall in love and there are times when we love so much that we lose ourselves
in our own emotions.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Life is always changing; we're meant to strive and grow. That's why each day
measures more than years. So, take time to treasure the things you've
gained,
grown and learned. You are special.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You may think that time makes people forget… but the longer the time people
spend apart, the longer it makes them remember each other more often.