Week Ending Friday, August 13, 2021
{quotes}
Happiness looks behind; joy looks ahead.
Nona Jones
In an age of speed, I began to think; nothing could be more invigorating than going slow.
Pico Iyer
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it’s the only time we’ve got.
Art Buchwald
There are two types of people. Those who come into a room and say, “Well, here I am!” and those who come in and say, “Ah, there you are!”
Fredrick L. Collins
{blessings}
Double Your Pleasure
Don’t assume the worst. If you’re right and stuff happens, you’ve doubled your disappointment. Instead, be positive and double your pleasure.
Bigger Dreams
Dream big. Dream bigger. When your hopes and aspirations aim high, the Almighty will bless you with the strength to achieve them.
Make an Impact
Your God-given purpose is simple, make an impact. How to do it gets a little trickier. May you be blessed with divine guidance to know how to help.
Bad Examples
Be thankful for all the difficult people in your life. God puts them in your path so you can see exactly how not to act. May you be blessed to grow from bad examples.
Direct to Satisfaction
If you’re not direct with what you want, you’ll probably be dissatisfied with what you get. May you be blessed with the power to express yourself without fear or hesitation.
{prayers}
Like Honey
Satisfaction runs like honey on the tongue. When I am restless, and I’m left wanting more, my mouth runs dry, and my breath is sour. Dear God, help me live in the sweet state of satisfaction. Remind me that I have all I need, want is the enemy, and appreciation is my friend.
Still Waters
Dear God, we meet at the place of still waters, and I want for nothing. You restore my soul. I hold You in prayer as I cling to nature’s beauty.
Doing All I Can
Dear God, I no longer want to be putting off what I should be tuned into. Re-make bad habits and help be a person of action. No more will I be constrained by the rush of last-minute deadlines. I pray to live stress-free, knowing that I do all I can, and I allow myself the time to give my very best. Amen
Slow Attainment
God help me embrace the slow speed of attainment. What lessons am I to learn in waiting patiently? Remind me it doesn’t matter how slowly I go, as long as I do not stop moving forward. Praise to You, who brings good to my life in holy order.
Clothed in Calm
God give me the strength to avert anxiety, dispel anger, and avoid unrest. Clothe me in calm today. Revive me when my spirit is overwhelmed. Rescue me from temptation and unsavory influence. Praise to You, the Almighty who always makes me all right again.
{bible affirmations}
Ephesians 4:1-3
Live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Psalm 17:15
As for me, I follow the word of God and avoid evil ways.
Psalms 139:9-10
If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the furthest limits of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me fast.
Philippians 2:13
God is at work in you to will and to work for God’s good pleasure.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
{features, stories, videos}
Video Story: Armless Archer & Olympic Mental Games
Feature: Sunrise on the Bench
Feature: Artistic Whimsy Tatsuy Tanaka
Video – Cute Kid sings the ABC’s
Feature: Boy Proudly Wears a Scar
Feature: This Woman Made God Her Running Coach