Spiritual/Christian Thread

PuppyFive

xoxoxoxo Puppy

PuppyFive

Father, I come to You as a selfish child today, asking for help for my Son. Please Protect Him from Our Enemy, Please heal His body, Please Father, tuck Him under Your Precious Wings and Arms of Love.
Your Child, Debby

PuppyFive

xoxoxo Puppy

PuppyFive

PuppyFive

susanmcm

Dear Lord, I'm praying today for all who have been effected by this disease. It changes things so much. Please Lord, keep the devil away. Keep my (our) hearts focused on you and your love. We are safe in your arms. Amen.

cowgirl

I am happy to find this thread still here, not sure when it changed but still glad it is here. Kathy's cross avatar is gone, but her loving words are not.

God Bless Yall

PuppyFive

 

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PuppyFive

A Prayer is worth  A lifetime of Wishes!

xoxoxo Puppy 

biondi

 dear sisters, a prayer from the most compassionate Mother Teresa.. huggs biondi

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The cross is supposed to be swinging when you receive this.
I hope it still is.
This is cool - had to pass it on. I think we could all use a miracle. I know
I certainly can!!!


You are in my 7 in 7 seconds. I am not breaking this. No way! I'M TOLD THIS WORKS!!! Just repeat this prayer and see how God moves!!

"Lord, I love you and I need you, come into my heart, and bless me, my family, my home, and my friends. Amen."

Share this message with 7 people because God loves you. God bless.  

  "I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just
wish that He didn't trust me so much."   -- Mother Teresa
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sorry, the swinging cross didn't show up when i tried to post it, but you still have a powerful prayer..
  
 

abreast_of_life

It's so lovely to read these letters.  Thank you everyone for sharing. It has been the worst four years of my life what with losing my mother to this terrible disease and having to come to terms with a mastectomy myself.  I don't know what I would do without my spiritual practise every morning and belief in God and the angels. I would like to share a daily meditation.

Once you have taken a step forward in faith, never look backwards or start regretting what you have left behind.  Simply expect the most wonderful future and see it come about.  Leave all the old behind; it is finished.  Br grateful for the lessons you have learnt and for the experiences you have had, which have all helped you to grow and have given you a deeper understanding, but never try to cling on to them.  What is waiting for you is far, far more wonderful than what you have left behind.  When you have placed your life under My direct guidance and direction, how can anything go wrong?  It is when you have taken a step forward and then wonder if you have done right, and you allow doubts and fears in, that things begin to crowd in on you, and you find yourself bowed down by the weight of your decision.  Therefore let go, release the past and move forward with your heart filled with love and gratitude.

by Eileen Caddy,  Opening Doors Within, 365 Daily Meditations from Findhorn, Scotland

Love and Blessings.

TheShopMama

Wanted to share with you all my morning devotion for today, by Dr. Charles Stanley.... Pam

In Touch Daily Devotional
by Dr. Charles Stanley

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November 13, 2007 -- God is in Control -- Romans 8:28-29

            Nothing that happens is beyond God's control. Ultimately, whatever comes into our life is either sent by our Father or permitted by Him, and that which does not enter is withheld according to His will. But believers sometimes get so caught up in the moment that they forget about the Lord's omnipotence. Then when life is challenging or uncomfortable, the temptation is to react against whatever seems to be causing them trouble. Fired? Blame the boss. Single? Blame the opposite sex.

            To illustrate this idea, think about a child who has to swallow a nasty-tasting antibiotic. In a fit of frustration, he slaps away the bottle from his mother's hand, even though the container is only a "secondary agent." Mom is the one who dispenses the medicine, but since he cannot slap her, he turns his irritation against the vessel.

            When we "slap away the bottle," we take out our anger and resentment on the vessel the Lord is using instead of accepting that His will is at work. God does assure us He is working out the details of our life for good, but we cannot assume this means everything will turn out to our liking.

            Sometimes it's easier to turn our wrath against an earthly agent than to be honest with our Father about frustration over our circumstances. But God welcomes honesty. Both Jesus and the apostle Paul cried out to Him in anguish (Matthew 26:39; 2 Corinthians 12:7-9). If we recognize that God is in control and guiding our future for good, then we will not stay discouraged for long.

PuppyFive

Dear Lord

Have Mercy on us.

newvickie

A Christmas Prayer


               A CHILD'S VIEW

         Snowflakes softly falling
                 Upon your window play,
         Your blankets snug around you,
                 into sleep you drift away.

         I bend to gently kiss you,
                 when I see that on the floor
         There's a letter, neatly written,
                 I wonder who it's for.

         I quietly unfold it
                 making sure you're still asleep,
         It's a Christmas list for Santa--
                 one my heart will always keep.

         It started just as always
                 with the toys seen on TV,
         A new watch for your father
                 and a winter coat for me.

         But as my eyes read on
                 I could see that deep inside
         There were many things you wished for
                 that your loving heart would hide.

         You asked if your friend Molly
                 could have another dad;
         It seems her father hits her
                 and it makes you very sad.

         Then you asked dear Santa
                 if the neighbors down the street
         Could find a job, that he might have
                 some food, and clothes, and heat.

         You saw a family on the news
                 whose house had blown away;
         "Dear Santa, send them just one thing
                 a place where they can stay."

         "And Santa, those four cookies
                 that I left you for a treat,
         Could you take them to the children
                 who have nothing else to eat?"

         "Do you know that little bear I have--
                 the one I love so dear?
         I'm leaving it for you to take
                 to Africa this year."

         "And as you fly your reindeer
                 on this night of Jesus' birth,
         Could your magic bring to everyone
                 goodwill and peace on earth?"

         "There's one last thing before you go--
                 so grateful I would be--
         If you'd smile at Baby Jesus
                 in the manger by our tree."

         I pulled the letter close to me;
                 I felt it melt my heart.
         Those tiny hands had written
                 what no other could impart.

         "And a little child shall lead them,"
                 was whispered in my ear
         As I watched you sleep on Christmas Eve
                 while Santa Claus was here.

PuppyFive

Precious!!

Gods Speed

Puppy

PuppyFive

{{JESUS}}

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!

ALL MY LOVE, Debby

susanmcm

Jesus is the reason for the season

PuppyFive

Dear Lord, So Many!

So Very Many, Please hear US!

We give You the Praise and Glory in Your Precious name Jesus

Amen

susanmcm

Dear Heavenly Father, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, we turn to You in this time of illness. O dearest Comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our sick under Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servants and our friends and loved ones to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us. In Jesus Name. Amen.

susanmcm

Remember to take your vitamins every day

Anxious- Take Vitamin A
"All things work together for good for those who love God,
who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Blue- Take Vitamin B
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is
within me, bless His Holy name." (Psalm 103:1)

Crushed- Take Vitamin C
"Cast all your care on Him, because he cares for you."(1Peter5:7)

Depressed- Take Vitamin D
"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." (James 4:8)

Empty- Take Vitamin E
"Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with
praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name." (Psalm 100:4)

Fearful- Take Vitamin F
"Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid,
for I am your God." (Isaiah 41:10)

Greedy- Take Vitamin G
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down,
shaken together, running over, will be put unto your lap; for the
measure you give will be the measure you get back." (Luke 6:38)

Hesitant- Take Vitamin H
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of
the messenger who announces peace, who brings good
news, who announces Salvation, who says to Zion,
'Your God reigns.'" (Isaiah 52:7)

Insecure- Take Vitamin I
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."(Philippians 4:13)

Jittery- Take Vitamin J
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."(Hebrews 13:8)

Know nothing- Take Vitamin K
"Know this that the LORD is God, it is He that made
us and not we ourselves. (Psalm 100:3)

Lonely- Take Vitamin L
"Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."(Matthew 28:20)

Mortgaged- Take Vitamin M
"My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is
made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Nervous- Take Vitamin N
"Never, no never will I leave you nor forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5)

Overwhelmed- Take Vitamin O
"Overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21)

Perplexed or puzzled?- Take Vitamin P
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the
world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be
troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27)

Quitting- Take Vitamin Q
"Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong."(1 Corinthians 16:13)

Restless- Take Vitamin R
"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him." (Psalm 37:7)

Scared- Take Vitamin S
"Stay with me, and do not be afraid; for the one who seeks my
life seeks your life; you will be safe with me." (1 Samuel 22:23)

Tired- Take Vitamin T
"Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall
run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)

Uncertain- Take Vitamin U
"Understand that I am (the LORD). Before Me no God was
formed, nor shall there be any after Me." (Isaiah 43:10)

Vain- Take Vitamin V
"Vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.(Acts 5:16)

Wondering what to do?- Take Vitamin W
"What does the LORD require of you but to do justly, and to love
mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8)

Exhausted?- Take Vitamin X
"Exercise thyself rather unto godliness." (1 Timothy 4:7)

Yearning for hope?- Take Vitamin Y
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4)

Zapped- Take Vitamin Z
"Zealous for good deeds." (Titus 2:14)

susanmcm

susanmcm

Heavenly Father, You are intimately aware of the struggle many are experiencing -- the pain and the despair. You know the desire of their hearts to be healed of this illness. I ask now for Your healing touch. I know that You are able and that just like in Bible times, You can heal them.

"I also understand that You will chose what is best for them. I pray that through this trial, they will draw close to You -- that You will be their comfort and strength. I pray that ultimately, whatever happens, You will be glorified. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen."

susanmcm

susanmcm

Special prayers for Mary Katherine

Hearts are heavy now, dear Lord
For WAR is looming there.
Our prayers are calling out to you,
Our thoughts too much to bear.
Be with our loved ones--THEY NEED YOU.
Guide them, lead them, see them through.
Bless our leader, for we know,
He asks Your blessings, and needs them so.
Protect the innocent,  shield their lives,
As bombs and missiles streak the skies.
Open our hearts and fill us with grace,
Guard our loved ones in that place.
This I say, in earnest prayer,
THANK YOU LORD
I know YOU'RE there.

susanmcm

Dear Heavenly Father, I am praying for you to help my friend Cheryl.  Bless her and bring peace and good times to her and her family.  Amen

susanmcm

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give Your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend Your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest Your weary ones. Bless Your dying ones. Soothe Your suffering ones. Pity Your afflicted ones. Shield Your joyous ones. And all for Your love's sake. Amen

-Father Timothy Kavanagh

susanmcm

Entering Into the Gate of Heaven

Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening,
into the house and gate of heaven,
to enter into that gate, and dwell in that house where there shall be
no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light;
no noise nor silence, but one equal music;
no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession;
no ends nor beginnings, but one equal eternity;
in the habitation of thy glory and dominion,
world without end. Amen.

ddouma

From Proverbs 31 ministy devotion Lysa TerKuerst - found it appropriate for here:

Breathe in every moment of your day today.

Recognize what a gift today is.

Grab someone you love and let your embrace linger just a moment longer.

Take mental pictures of the toothless grin of your baby, the tousled hair of your toddler, the crooked smile of your teenager.

Hold your husband's hand.

Look past the dirty dishes in the sink, the laundry piled high, the stuff the kids left out and see the beauty entangled in all this evidence of life.

And thank God for it all. Right now, in this second, see the blessing.

susanmcm

Therefore we do not lose heart.
Though outwardly we are wasting away,
yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
For our light and momentary troubles
are achieving for us an eternal glory
that far outweighs them all.
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,
but on what is unseen.
For what is seen is temporary,
but what is unseen is eternal.
-- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (New International Version)

susanmcm

"Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many" (Hebrews 12:14,15).

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:31,32).

"When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly" (I Peter 2:23).

"Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing..." (Luke 23:34).

"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew 6:14,15).

"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:14-21).