Daily Word — Sunday, May 10, 2009

Blessing Mothers
Bless you, Mothers, for being expressions of divine love and caring.
With love and gratitude, I offer my blessing for all mothers today.
"Bless you for your expressions of warmth: for hugs, caring, laughter, and understanding--and for the freshly baked cookies that brought us together in shared moments of comfort and joy.
"Bless you for expressions of respect: honoring our own traditions, valuing humanity in all its array, teaching lessons of generous giving and open receiving, being not just tolerant, but understanding of and for diversity.
"Bless you for steadfast influence. Should we be together now or be connected through indelible memories, I am grateful to you for your enduring love. Whether you are my mother through birth or have been honored with this role through life's circumstances, we are blessed to be family."
"The man named his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all living."--Genesis 3:20

HAVE A WONDERFUL & BLESSED MOTHERS DAY!

HUGS, ANITA

Daily Word — Sunday, April 5, 2009 GuidanceThe Christ Light guides me on a path of renewal and discovery.Quiet moments of prayer attune me to the Christ Light within me. Here is where I make a conscious and focused connection with divine wisdom--unlimited understanding that guides me steadily on the right path in all circumstances. And if at any time I feel uncertain because my life is not moving along in the way I had expected, I refocus my attention from what I think could be wrong to the good that is revealed by the light of Christ. As this inner light shines through my heart and mind, I discover new possibilities for good. In an awareness of the Christ Light, I have clarity of mind and heart, of intention and decision. I walk in that light, confident and poised on a path of renewal and discovery. "So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, 'Hosanna!'"--John 12:13

HAVE A WONDERFUL & BLESSED PALM SUNDAY!
ANITA

Daily Word — Saturday, April 4, 2009 Home BlessingMy home is a sanctuary of love and understanding.Home is where the heart is--a place where family, friends, and visitors share from hearts of love. The place where we live becomes a home when we fill it with love. We do this by being love that builds up and supports, understands and is compassionate, forgives and accepts forgiveness. We do this and even more as we live from the love of God within our hearts. Selling or buying a home, or coming together as a new family, we consecrate each room as a place where love abides and each person as an expression of love. Homes are built one brick, block, and board at time. With our homes as sanctuaries of love and understanding, our relationships are built one loving thought, word, and action at a time. "Jesus answered him, 'Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.'"--John 14:23



BLESSINGS & HUGS, ANITA

DAILY WORD

Daily Word — Monday, January 5, 2009 GuidanceI enter this new year with confidence, knowing that God lights my way.In times of change or even turmoil, I may examine my plans or reexamine myself, wondering, Why is this happening? What can I do? What's next? Placing all wondering and questioning aside, I realize that divine wisdom is always present to illumine my way. In prayerful meditation, I obtain a serene balance between questions and solutions. I acknowledge the peace within that soothes my soul. I feel the calm assurance of divine insight and the tranquility of trust in outcomes. God is always here. Whether or not the details are obvious to me, I am ready to move forward confidently with my plans and understanding. I anticipate the known and trust in God for the unknown. "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon earth."--Psalm 67:1-2

BLESSINGS & HUGS, ANITA

CELL PHONE VS. BIBLE

Cell Phone vs. Bible.....

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cellphone? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we flipped through it several times a day?What if we turned back to get it if we forgot it? What if we used it to recieve messages from the text? What if we treated it like we couldnt live with out it? What if we gave it to our kids as gifts?What if we used it in case of an emergency? This is something to make you go....... Hmm......Where Is My Bible?? Oh and one more thing! Unlike our cellphone, we dont have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because JESUS ALREADY PAID THE Bill, AND NO DROPPED CALLS !! Just something to think about my friends!

IT'S IN THE VALLEYS I GROW...

IT'S IN THE VALLEYS I GROW Sometimes life seems hard to bear, Full of sorrow, trouble and woe It's then I have to remember That it's in the valleys I grow. If I always stayed on the mountain top And never experienced pain, I would never appreciate God's love And would be living in vain. I have so much to learn And my growth is very slow, Sometimes I need the mountain tops, But it's in the valleys I grow. I do not always understand Why things happen as they do, But I am very sure of one thing. My Lord will see me through. My little valleys are nothing When I picture Christ on the cross He went through the valley of death; His victory was Satan's loss. Forgive me Lord, for complaining When I'm feeling so very low. Just give me a gentle reminder That it's in the valleys I grow. Continue to strengthen me, Lord And use my life each day To share your love with others And help them find their way. Thank you for valleys, Lord For this one thing I know The mountain tops are glorious But it's in the valleys I grow! written by.... Jane Egglesto

PUMKINS AND JESUS

A woman was asked by a coworker, " What is it like to be a Christian?

The coworker replied "It is like being a pumpkin. God picks you from the patch , brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then he cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff . He removes the seeds of doubt , hate, greed , etc. , and then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see." This was passed on to me from anoth er pumpkin. Now, it is your turn to pass it to a pumpkin. I liked this enough to send it to all the pumpkins in my patch .




PUMPKINS and JESUS...

P is for the People that Jesus came to save.
U is for the Unconditional love to each one He gave.
M is for the Message that we should all be sharing
P is for the Priceless gift God above showed he is caring
K is for the King of Kings .
I is for the Insight He brings,
N is for the Nails in His hands .
S is for our Savior who gave His life so we could stand .So when you see a pumpkin don't think about some guy named Jack. Instead remember Jesus Christ ! Lord of Lords , who is one day coming back.