ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 20TH, 2009
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Call on God, but row away from the rocks.
Indian Proverb
JUST FOR TODAY
We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives
Just for today: I will use the power of my imagination. A child's imagination has no limits, often surpassing the boundaries adults might have. As a child of God, I can also use this gift to create the life of my dreams
TODAY’S QUOTE
When at night you cannot sleep,
talk to the Shepherd and stop counting sheep
Author Unknown
IT’S THURSDAY !!
It’s the last day of the work week for me so this will be the last newsletter until next Monday morning when I’ll be back and hopefully ready for a new week once more.
I’m not so sure what my day off tomorrow will be like as the weather man says we’ll have rain today and into tomorrow morning. One way or the other I’ve got plenty to keep me occupied this weekend.
I’ve always got a book or two to read and I’ve only just started crocheting that summer afghan which will be used next year I’m sure. Last weekend I didn’t even pick it up as it was so hot and humid.
I hope your weekend is filled with some Relaxation and Rest. I’ll see you again on Monday. The good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise.
Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !
TODAY’S PRAYERS
Prayer for world peace
All loving and compassionate God protect the lives of all your children, especially those in harm’s way because of violence and war. Help us to be responsive to your loving spirit within us. May your all-powerful spirit inspire us to help heal our broken world.
Amen
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
TODAY’S TRIVIA
Today is the Moon’s Birthday, according to the ancient Aztecs.
Today is National Lemonade Day
Today is National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
National Save Your Smile Week begins today, a time dedicated to preventing adults from losing their teeth
1741 - Alaska was discovered by Danish navigator Vitus Jonas Bering. That’s how the Bering Sea got its name
1960: Singer Connie Francis made her acting debut on the set of the movie Where the Boys Are
TODAY’S SMILE
Footprints... A New Version
Imagine you and the Lord Jesus are walking down the road together. For much of the way, the Lord's footprints go along steadily, consistently, rarely varying the pace. But your footprints are a disorganized stream of zigzags, starts, stops, turnarounds, circles, departures, and returns.
For much of the way, it seems to go like this, but gradually your footprints come more in line with the Lord's, soon paralleling His consistently. You and Jesus are walking as true friends!
This seems perfect, but then an interesting thing happens: Your footprints that once etched the sand next to Jesus' are now walking precisely in His steps. Inside His larger footprints are your smaller ones, you and Jesus are becoming one. This goes on for many miles, but gradually you notice another change.
The footprints inside the large footprints seem to grow larger. Eventually they disappear altogether. There is only one set of footprints they have become one.This goes on for a long time, but suddenly the second set of footprints is back. This time it seems even worse! Zigzags all over the place.
Stops. Starts. Gashes in the sand. A variable mess of prints.
You are amazed and shocked.Your dream ends. Now you pray:Lord, I understand the first scene, with zigzags and fits. I was a new Christian; I was just learning. But You walked on through the storm and helped me learn to walk with You.That is correct.
And when the smaller footprints were inside of Yours, I was actually learning to walk in Your steps, following You very closely.
Very good.
You have understood everything so far.
When the smaller footprints grew and filled in Yours, I suppose that I was becoming like You in every way.
Precisely.
So, Lord, was there a regression or something? The footprints separated, and this time it was worse than at first.There is a pause as the Lord answers, with a smile in His voice.
You didn't know?
It was then that we danced!
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to weep, a time to laugh, A time to mourn, and a time to dance.
Ecclesiastes 3:1,4
ONE MORE...
The 23rd Psalm - What is David actually saying?
Author Unknown
The Lord is my Shepherd - THAT'S RELATIONSHIP!
I shall not want - THAT'S SUPPLY!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures - THAT'S REST!
He leadeth me beside still waters - THAT'S REFRESHMENT!
He restoreth my soul -THAT'S HEALING!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -THAT'S GUIDANCE!
For His name sake -THAT'S PURPOSE!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death -THAT'S TESTING!
I will fear no evil - THAT'S PROTECTION!
For thou art with me - THAT'S FAITHFULNESS!
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me - THAT'S DISCIPLINE!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies -THAT'S HOPE!
Thou anointest my head with oil -THAT'S CONSECRATION!
My cup runneth over - THAT'S ABUNDANCE!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life - THAT'S BLESSING!And I will dwell in the house of the Lord - THAT'S SECURITY!
Forever - THAT'S ETERNITY!
TODAY’S REFLECTION
Now I am revealing new things to you, things hidden and unknown to you, created just now. This very moment you have heard nothing of these things until now, so that you cannot say, ‘Oh yes, I knew all this’
Isaiah 48:6
If we believe that today is God’s gift to us then we are open to possibility, freshness and a sense of freedom in our lives. The invitation is to be open to God’s many blessings that make up each day
TODAY’S ADVICE
Use cream of tartar as a cleanser to brighten stainless steel
33 DAYS TIL FALL!
Delight yourself in the Lord
and He will give you the desires of your Heart
Psalm 37:4
May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!
I Love You All !!!
Be Blessed !!!
MA
1 comment:
Sometimes I wish that Thursday was my last work day of the week! My boss just wears me out! I am sad I missed National Chocolate pecan pie day. Boo Hoo! I would have so loved a piece! Have a great weekend Ma!
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