Week Ending October 9, 2020
{quotes}
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
Henry Ford
The path to truth lies amid the long winding passageways of the soul, where fear and hope do battle with each other.
Olaf Olafsson
Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.
Harry S. Truman
To feel gratitude and not express it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
Walt Whitman
In any case, you mustn’t confuse a single failure with a final defeat.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
{blessings}
(K)Now God
(K)Now God! When you are in relationship with God, you are ready for anything. May you be blessed to accept the challenge – do that which you are meant to do, and do it starting now.
Bigger Mission
Don’t listen to the negative rantings from others who don’t know. Your mission is so much bigger than their criticism. May God bless you as you live your truth.
I Hope You Learn
When all this is over, I hope you look back and learn from it. May God bless you with the gift of wisdom that comes from adversity.
Tick Tick Time
With the tick of every precious second of each cherished day, you are living in a miracle. May you be blessed to acknowledge and appreciate your life of God’s making.
Redemption Story
God does not write tragedies, God writes redemption stories. Seek forgiveness, clear your spiritual debts, and be cleansed. May God bless your soul with salvation.
{prayers}
Time to Ponder
Will I waste my advantages, wilting under criticism, allowing inertia to be my guide? Or will I follow with passion, taking a great leap forward with originality, following my convictions? Thank You, dear God, for time to ponder, question, and take action.
My Body As Is
Dear God, I’m not feeling so good, but I’m good enough. My health doesn’t need to be a constant topic of complaint and petition. I promise to do what I can to eat well, be active, and accept my body as is. Praise to You, who brings enough of what I need.
Settle This
Dear God, Your presence is here. I feel Your protection, I know Your love, I need Your Divine guidance. There is a question nagging me, for which I have no answer. It’s disrupting my rhythm, causing me unease. Settle this for me. Restore my peace.
Measure Up
Sometimes I fear that I am not enough, I don’t measure up, I am too weak to deal with my problems. Father remind me; I am Your beloved child and my strength is within. The choice is mine. Help comes from You.
Free & Creative
Dear God, I pray that my life is one of creative expression. I pray that my mind is a place of creative activity. I pray that I contribute to the harmony and peace of my home and workplace, freely, creatively, and in the spirit of joy.
{stories, features, videos}
Story: Three Hearts in a Home Susan Diamond
Video: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, by Iz
Feature: Pew Study: Online Sermons
Poetry Feature: The Train Ride
Feature: Blinders On, Hannah Brenchner
Music Video: The Blessing, Gospel Revamp
{bible affirmations}
Psalm 90:12 (adapted)
Teach me to count my days, that I may make my days count, and gain a wise heart.
Isaiah 6:3
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of God’s glory.
John 14:1
Let not your hearts be troubled.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.
Philippians 4:8
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
