Week Ending December 21, 2018
{quotes}
Don’t look around to others to be impressed, don’t look down at yourself, you’ll be depressed, do look to God and you’ll be blessed.
Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the window which hope has opened.
Charles Spurgeon
Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?
from “Becoming” by Michelle Obama
You say, “Once everything falls into place I will find peace. God says, “Once you find peace, everything will fall into place.”
Marianne Williamson (adapted)
There’s an equality in kindness. When you are kind in thought and action, you are elevated to a spiritual realm where no one is better than anyone else.
Nobody ever regretted giving their best.
{blessings}
Note to Self
Note to Self: I’m going to make you proud. May God bless you with pride and contentment in a “you” well done.
Sit and Do Nothing
Sometimes it makes sense to sit and do nothing. May you be blessed with moments of release, peace, and understanding.
Careful Planning
Winging it is okay in a pinch, but preparation is always better in the long run. Care enough to do the work ahead of time and you will be blessed by careful planning.
Difficult Problems
Difficult problems require emotional labor and a spiritual commitment. May you be blessed with a “working out” of the tough problems you’re facing. Be patient. Stay faithful. Work hard.
Spirit to Serve
You haven’t earned your stripes has a Godly person, or even a good person, until you’ve lightened the burden of another. May God bless you with the spirit to serve.
{prayers}
Unwavering Faith
Dear Lord, May I never waiver in my faith, or doubt Your presence in my life. Grant me grace to be gentle, mercy to forgive and humility to know that I am but Your servant. Amen
God’s Word
God thank You for the gift of Your Word. Help me understand the message and its meaning. Show me how to apply the lessons learned to the life I lead. Accept me as I am; flawed but faithful, loving and true.
My Provider and Defender
O Holy One, You are the provider for all my needs. You are the defender against physical and spiritual assault. You bestow blessing and favor. Thanks and praise I offer to You, my God.
Humble Gratitude
Lord the Almighty, Holy and Majestic Creator You are God. You are marvelous. You are light. You are everywhere. You help Your children grow and prosper. You support us. You sustain us. Words cannot express the adoration You deserve. We can only offer our most humble gratitude. Thank You
Wholly Healing
God, Heal me wholly with Your holy hands. Touch me. I am fighting poor health and can’t do it alone. Fix my body. Bring peace to my mind. I surrender my soul to Your saving grace. Amen
{stories, features, video}
Story: Prayerfully Speechless
Feature: Monday Club by Hannah Brenchner
Video + Prayer: Funny Prayer About Aging
Audio Feature: Spiritual Meaning of Technology
Story: Imperfect
Picture Story: Maker
{bible affirmations}
John 7:24
I judge not by appearances. I strive to be understanding and generous in my opinions.
Psalm 36:9
God is the fountain of life
Proverbs 3:5-6
I trust in the Lord with all my heart.I do not solely lean on my own understanding. In all my ways I submit to God. It is God who sets my paths straight.
Thessalonians 5:17
I pray without ceasing.
1John 4:20
If I love God who is unseen, how can I hate another whom I do see? It is my love for God which guides me to love all creation made in God’s holy image.