Week Ending May 11, 2018
{quotes}
Beauty is God’s way of remaining obvious.
DeWitt Jones
Triumph over your grief by making memories a natural part of your life.
Marc Shapiro
Radical honesty – practice it.
For every difficult problem you have a strength which makes that problem solvable.
When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt.
Honore de Balzac
Nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m possible!”
{blessings}
Self-Satisfaction
There isn’t a single person alive who is carefree. So, be careful who you envy. May God bless you with the virtue of self-satisfaction. This is the life you were meant to live. It’s no better and no worse than anyone else’s. It’s your life and it is good. Very good.
Growth
You can’t just look at a tree to see if it’s growing. You have to assess the color of the leaves, look for unwanted insects, take into account the season, and trust that a healthy tree is doing its job.Same with you. May God bless you with the gift of self-awareness. Give yourself a spiritual check-up and keep on growing.
Smart Money
Learn the value of a dollar. 1. Never pay more than something is worth. 2. Never pay for something you don’t need. 3. If you can’t afford it, don’t buy it. May God bless you to make smart money decisions and may you watch your savings grow.
Answer the Call
Something is very gently, invisibly, silently pulling at you. You’re not sure what’s bothering you until you realize it’s the tug of God. May you be blessed go where God leads you. Answer the call.
Hand it Over
What you feel in your heart is admirable. Yet, God cares more about what you do with your hands – how you use them for good. May you be blessed to be a good-doer and not only a feel-gooder.
{prayers}
My Peace
Oh Lord, I am done. I finally realize I am not going to change him – no one can. Only he can choose to change. My burden is lifted. I am free to turn my attention to more worthy endeavors. Free to focus on my own well-being. Free to watch him self-destruct and free not to. Be with him through his turmoil Lord. Be with me through my peace.
Sanctuary
In the quiet sanctuary of my heart, I call to You Lord, the One whose power is great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing. You created me. You sustain me. You call me to live peacefully. Hear my praise, hear my prayers. Amen
Nation of Opposites
Lord of the strong and of the weak. Of the brave and the cautious. Of the believers and doubters. Some of us are happy today, and others are sad. Many of us are enjoying good health while too many are pushing through pain and illness. We are a nation of opposites, yet all stand before You in awe. Minister to each and everyone of Your children, providing love, comfort, and hope. With gratitude we give thanks.
Me and My Blessings
God, Remove the barriers and obstacles which stand between me and my blessings. Bring on the small miracles that ease my hardships and encourage me when I can not take another step. Revive my weary soul. Renew my vigor. amen
Save Me
Dear God, the enemy is out to get me. Each day I wrestle with evil. I struggle to get past it. I am sinking and fearful I will lose. Send protection my way. Strengthen me. Only with Your help can I win. I am in the fight of my life. Save me.
{stories, features, video}
Story: The Old Man and the Dog
Blog: Hannah Brenchner, Idol Worship
Feature: Welcome to Canada
Video: Prayer Tips, Miracles
Video: Unanswered Prayers, Garth Brooks
{bible}
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances. This is God’s will for you.
I will thank God constantly throughout the day and negative thoughts will have no room to grow.
Psalm 143:8
Teach me the way I should go.
I am a life-long learner
Philippians 1:6
God didn’t bring me this far to leave me.
I am hand-in-hand with God wherever I go.
Mark 8:36
What does it profit someone if they gain the whole world and suffer the loss of their soul?
I will stay true to my faith as I acquire wealth and achieve success.
Psalm 102
Lord hear my prayer!
The Lord God will bend down and listen to my plea. I will not be left alone in my despair. My prayers will be answered…quickly.