Week End March 30, 2018
{quotes}
Behold! The beauty in our world comes from sacred covenant between humankind and the Divine.
It’s okay if on some days, the best you can do is to hold yourself together.
The mind replays what the heart can’t forget.
Until you take a leap of faith you miss out on all the glorious experiences God has for you.
It’s not your job to be everything to everyone.
Do you know it to be absolutely true? Is it good and pleasant? Is it useful? If not…don’t repeat it.
{blessings}
Reset
Is it time for a reset? Are you looking forward to it or in fear of it? Do you give it your all or enough to get by? Are you looking at the possibilities or the challenges? May God bless you with a readjustment from your negative tendencies to positive ones. Oh, how much happier you will be!
Take Courage
You deserve to be treated fairly. In those times when you are not, you owe it to yourself to rise above the injustice. May God bless you with divinely inspired courage.
This is Your Blessing
God is whispering in your ear saying “It’s time.” Get started. Move forward and end your hesitation. This is your blessing and you know what you need to do.
Why Not!
There are certain times to ask questions and other times to simply proceed. Instead of asking “Why?” May you be blessed to say “Why not!”
Tears
Those tears in your eyes are your testament of faith. You feel more deeply, and you are more emotional – all because of your empathy for the sufferings of others. May you be blessed to use your empathy freely in service to the struggling masses and in service to the individuals in your own corner of the world.
{prayers}
Still of the Morning
Dear God, As I sit peacefully in the still of the morning, I know You are here. My breast beats with the pulse of You. My tongue tingles with the taste of You. Being One with my Lord is lifeblood coursing through my body, marvelous and miraculous. Praise to You, Maker of Me. Amen
I Love You Lord
Father, Your child stands before You, I’m humbled and weak peace, joy and love are all I seek. I know what is required of me, still I don’t know how to be. Take my hand and raise me once more, fill me with strength to my very core. I love You Lord and thank You for caring, I love You Lord and thank You for sharing. Amen
Master of All
Dear God, reveal Your plan. Show me how it’s supposed to play out. Clue me in. Who helps who hinders? When to begin, what to give up, where to go. Let me hear Your almighty voice, loud and clear. Praise to You Master of All.
You’ll Stay
Lord I thank You for all You give, for the love I receive, and the life I live. Others grumble but not me – it’s true I cheerfully appreciate everything You do. When times are rough and faith slips away I’ll simply count blessings and with me You’ll stay. Amen
Doing My Part
God I need Your help, but I’ll do my part. I am determined to take on the responsibilities You give me along with the opportunities. I honor You with perseverance and hard work. Even when I ask for things that aren’t so holy, I know You don’t mind. You love me as I am.
{stories, features, video}
Story: The Tongueless Sparrow
Blog: Listen to Your Inner Grumble adapted from Flora Slosson Wuellner
Video: Lisa Nichol’s Motivational Story
Article: Balloon Artist’s Good Bye
Story: King Solomon’s Bracelet
Video: Jon Stewart on Easter vs Passover
{bible affirmations}
Habakkuk 3:17-18
Even though the fig trees have no blossoms and there are no grapes on the vines. Even though the olive crop fails and the fields lie empty and barren. Even though the flocks die in the fields and the cattle barns are empty, I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in God who redeems me!
“I cheerfully rejoice in the Lord who brings me redemption!”
1 Kings 3:9
Give me an understanding heart so that I can serve well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who is able to help these good people of yours alone?
“I serve with the Lord by my side.”
Deuteronomy 4:39
Know this day and take it to heart that God is in the heavens above and the earth below – there is none else.
“The Lord God is One”
John 17:4
I glorified God on earth by accomplishing the work God gave me to do.
“I work for God.”
2 Samuel 22:21
The Lord will reward you according to your righteousness and give you redemption based on the purity of your deeds.
“I will do right and live righteously.”