Week Ending Friday January 3, 2020
{quotes}
Trust the author of the next holy chapter to make it a good one.
A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities, and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.
Harry Truman
William Cullen Bryant
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better person.
Benjamin Franklin
Life is like a camera. Capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot.
Every drop is a blessing from God.
{blessings}
Speak Softly
When you have to shout to get it done, it doesn’t get done right. Be direct, speak softly and make sure what you’re asking for makes sense. May God bless you with communication skills rooted in understanding.
Two by Two
All good things come in twos and the year ahead has two of them. Love and laughter. Prosperity and purpose. Harmony and hope. May you be doubly blessed and richly rewarded. Amen
Your Story
Think of it this way. Today is the first day of your new 365 page book. May God send blessings to you as you live your story well. The book of your life is about to get better and you’re the author – write on!
Give it Your All
You’ve got three choices in life and they all require giving. You can either give up, give in, or give it all you got! May you be blessed with heartfelt giving exactly as God intended.
Gardener of Your Soul
What sunshine is to flowers, prayer is to your soul. May you be blessed with a spiritual life perpetually in bloom. You are the gardener of your soul.
{prayers}
About Them
Today is not a day about me. With all due respect, dear God, it’s not about You either. Today is about others. I resolve to commit these next waking hours to other people. Striving to understand. Being active in good deeds. Praying for those who have no one to pray for them. May my intention, actions, and sincere prayers be a blessing to all. amen
Emotions
I love that I am capable of feeling. How wise You are Oh Holy One to grace us with emotions. Thank You for happiness had, and thank You for the happiness ahead.
In a New Way
I start again. Standing before You in a new way, on a new day, I resolve to break the bad habits of my past. This time, one day at a time. God, be with me. Increase my strength, sharpen my determination, help me succeed.
Another Day of Grace
Thank You for another day of grace and mercy. Today I acknowledge my blessings large and small – I take nothing for granted, I live this day deeply grateful to You Oh Lord, my provider.
Peace in Prayer
My mind drifts and darts in the prayerful moments when I need You most. Clear away unwanted distractions. Satisfy me with uninterrupted prayer. I give thanks to You God, who brings me to peace in prayer.
{stories, features, video}
Story: When a House is a Home
Feature: Ex-Offender Does Good
Feature: Gratitude Revisited
Feature: 5 Prayers of New Year’s Resolutions
Feature: Stories of Forgiveness
Video: I Have a Dream, Abba
{bible affirmations}
1 Thessalonians 5:19
Don’t quench the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 5:17
The old has gone, the new is here!
Isaiah 43:18-19
Forget it, don’t dwell in the past. Start something new – now is the time.
Isaiah 43:2-3
When you pass through the waters they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire you will not be burned. For I am the Lord your God.
Martin Luther
God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees and in the flowers and clouds and stars.