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It is my own beliefs that God is all encompassing, just too great for me as a person to comprehend. Our program says, "The God of our own understanding," that means it is God as seen through my eyes, my heart and my soul. The God, who I have come to believe in, has a sense of humour, is patient and tolerant, is kind and compassionate, love me unconditionally, and probably shakes His Head and His Finger at me daily, but that is okay. Whatever defect I have in today, WE are working on them together. He is my loyal, companion, friend and mentor and I can't begin to describe Him to you. You just need to go looking for Him yourself.
As for who would read it, heaven knows. Received the article from my friend and is a spiritual religionist. So much of life and tradition has been handed down by word of mouth. Some of this is good, while others I believe have been inhibiting. Too many people over the years have rebelled as a result of laws, yet structure and discipline is important. Today's world is a good example of what happens when it is taken away. I like the thought that spiritual law transcends earthly law. I sure hope this is true, what a better place this world would be if people all came to believe. http://www.animated-gifs.eu/religion...cross/0070.gif |
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So many times my God was watching over me and I didn't know it. I had a resentment against the God of my understanding and had to make Him more personal, not some distant being that seemed just out of reach. http://www.angelwinks.net/images/angel82.jpg |
Letting Go...
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Dear God...
http://www.animated-gifs.eu/phone-24...eligion/21.gif First, my car broke down I was very late for work But I missed that awful accident Was that your handiwork? I found a house I loved But others got there first I was angry, then relieved When I heard the pipes had burst! I know you're watching over me And I'm feeling truly blessed For no matter what I pray for You always know what's best! I have this circle of E-mail friends, Who mean the world to me; Some days I "send" and "send," At other times, I let them be. I am so blessed to have these friends, With whom I've grown so close; So this little poem I dedicate to them, Because to me they are the "Most"! When I see each name download, And view the message they've sent; I know they've thought of me that day, And "well wishes" were their intent. So to you, my friends, I would like to say, ! Thank you for being a part; Of all my daily contacts, This comes right from my heart. God bless you all is my prayer today, I'm honoured to call you "friend"; I pray the Lord will keep you safe, Until we write again. Happiness comes through doors you didn't know you left open |
FRIEND http://www.angelwinks.net/images/fri...sforever12.jpg Take my hand my friend, I wish to help you along. Just knowing there are two of us Can help to make you strong. I know life seems unfair and sometimes gets you down, But know that I am here for you I'll always be around. So set a day aside And together we will walk Down all your troubled pathways, For it helps sometimes to talk. If you should need some time To do this on your own, Then I will be here waiting Since you wish to be alone. I guess I want to say That I hold your friendship dear. And if you ever need me just reach out, cause I am here. |
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Humility asks us to allow ourselves to be vulnerable, to remain teachable (The Wolf means Teacher), and to admit we don't know it all and open to knew ideas, concepts, and thoughts. Our disease is an addiction, that allows back into our lives, and we allow it back into our thoughts to take us back to our addiction, instead of giving thanks to the Creator for all His Blessings. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humility |
Guarded by an angel http://www.animated-gifs.eu/religion-angels/0070.gif A drunk man in an Oldsmobile They said had run the light That caused the six-car pileup On 109 that night. When broken bodies lay about And blood was everywhere, The sirens screamed out eulogies, For death was in the air. A mother, trapped inside her car, Was heard above the noise; Her plaintive plea near split the air: Oh, God, please spare my boys! She fought to loose her pinned hands; She struggled to get free, But mangled metal held her fast In grim captivity. Her frightened eyes then focused On where the back seat once had been, But all she saw was broken glass and Two children's seats crushed in. Her twins were nowhere to be seen; She did not hear them cry, And then she prayed they'd been thrown free, Oh, God, don't let them die! Then firemen came and cut her loose, But when they searched the back, They found therein no little boys, But the seat belts were intact. They thought the woman had gone mad And was traveling alone, But when they turned to question her, They discovered she was gone. Policemen saw her running wild And screaming above the noise In beseeching supplication, Please help me find my boys! They're four years old and wear blue shirts; Their jeans are blue to match. One cop spoke up, They're in my car, And they don't have a scratch. They said their daddy put them there And gave them each a cone, Then told them both to wait for Mom To come and take them home. I've searched the area high and low, But I can't find their dad. He must have fled the scene, I guess, and that is very bad. The mother hugged the twins and said, While wiping at a tear, He could not flee the scene, you see, For he's been dead a year. The cop just looked confused and asked, Now, how can that be true? The boys said, Mommy, Daddy came And left a kiss for you. He told us not to worry And that you would be all right, And then he put us in this car with The pretty, flashing light. We wanted him to stay with us, Because we miss him so, But Mommy, he just hugged us tight And said he had to go. He said someday we'd understand And told us not to fuss, And he said to tell you, Mommy, He's watching over us. The mother knew without a doubt That what they spoke was true, For she recalled their dad's last words, I will watch over you. The firemen's notes could not explain The twisted, mangled car, And how the three of them escaped Without a single scar. But on the cop's report was scribed, In print so very fine, An angel walked the beat tonight on Highway 109. He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare. This morning when the Lord opened a window to Heaven, He saw me, and he asked: 'My child, what is your greatest wish for today?' I responded: 'Lord please, take care of the person who is reading this message, their family and their special friends. They deserve it and I love them very much. ' |
The Shoes
http://www.animated-gifs.eu/body-shoes/0037.gif I showered and shaved.............. I adjusted my tie. I got there and sat.............. In a pew just in time. Bowing my head in prayer......... As I closed my eyes.. I saw the shoe of the man next to me..... Touching my own. I sighed. With plenty of room on either side...... I thought, 'Why must our soles touch?' It bothered me, his shoe touching mine... But it didn't bother him much. A prayer began: 'Our Father'............. I thought, 'This man with the shoes, has no pride. They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!' 'Thank You for blessings,' the prayer went on. The shoe man said............... A quiet 'Amen.' I tried to focus on the prayer....... But my thoughts were on his shoes again. Aren't we supposed to look our best. When walking through that door? 'Well, this certainly isn't it,' I thought, Glancing toward the floor.. Then the prayer was ended........... And the songs of praise began. The shoe man was certainly loud..... Sounding proud as he sang. His voice lifted the rafters........ His hands were raised high. The Lord could surely hear. The shoe man's voice from the sky. It was time for the offering...... And what I threw in was steep. I watched as the shoe man reached.... Into his pockets so deep. I saw what was pulled out............ What the shoe man put in. Then I heard a soft 'clink' . As when silver hits tin. The sermon really bored me............ To tears, and that's no lie. It was the same for the shoe man.... For tears fell from his eyes. At the end of the service...... As is the custom here. We must greet new visitors, And show them all good cheer. But I felt moved somehow.............. And wanted to meet the shoe man. So after the closing prayer........ I reached over and shook his hand. He was old and his skin was dark.... And his hair was truly a mess. But I thanked him for coming......... For being our guest. He said, 'My names' Charlie............ I'm glad to meet you, my friend.' There were tears in his eyes........ But he had a large, wide grin. 'Let me explain,' he said.......... Wiping tears from his eyes. 'I've been coming here for months.... And you're the first to say 'Hi.'' 'I know that my appearance............'Is not like all the rest. 'But I really do try.................'To always look my best.' 'I always clean and polish my shoes..'Before my very long walk. 'But by the time I get here..........'They're dirty and dusty, like chalk.' My heart filled with pain.......... And I swallowed to hide my tears. As he continued to apologize........... For daring to sit so near He said, 'When I get here..............'I know I must look a sight. 'But I thought if I could touch you..'Then maybe our souls might unite.' I was silent for a moment........... Knowing whatever was said Would pale in comparison... I spoke from my heart, not my head. 'Oh, you've touched me,' I said......'And taught me, in part; 'That the best of any man...............'Is what is found in his heart.' The rest, I thought,..................... This shoe man will never know. Like just how thankful I really am... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul You are special to me and you have made a difference in my life. I respect you, and truly cherish you. Send this to your friends, No matter how often you talk, Or how close you are, Let old friends know you haven't forgotten them, and tell new friends you never will. Remember, everyone needs a friend.. Someday you might feel like you have no friends at all. Just remember this e-mail and take comfort in knowing that Someone out there cares about you..... And always will. Live each day as your last, it could be!!!!! Amen http://www.animated-gifs.eu/christmas-socks-1/0007.gifhttp://www.animated-gifs.eu/christmas-socks-1/0007.gif |
FREE TO BE YOU http://www.animated-gifs.eu/christmas-uk/7.gif Watch your attitudes, know that you are responsible for yourself and not others. Realize that all judgment of, criticism of, condemnation, and anger towards other people is to be released to their own good. Bless all people as they travel the highway of life and always remember that you are free to be you. And therefore, everybody else is free to be themselves. Begin to enjoy everyone around you. Keep in mind that love, intelligence and courage is always present enabling us to always be who we are. We can rise up and accomplish all that we desire and maintain the joy, happiness and fulfillment we seek - all we need do is practice our spiritual exercises, study and act as we believe with deep faith. II TIMOTHY 1: 7 reads, "For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the power and love and sound mind." Antestian Newsletter - Road to Enlightenment |
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Whatever the addiction, whatever stands between you and God, all leads to the same soul sickness. The Twelve Steps are a tool which I can apply to all parts of my life. I think that this is because a lot of my life is a result of my thinking either growing up or as a result of the experiences in my life to get to where I am in today. http://www.animated-gifs.eu/christma...cters/0029.gif This is an old time picture and I posted it in 2004. The message is still applicable in today, and the tool still works in 2013. |
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After reading this,You will never look at a deck of cards in the same way.
Here is a new way to look at a deck of cards!! For me, there is always a spiritual gift to be found. There is always positive to be found even in the most negative situation. Nothing is ALL positive, there will be negative traits if we go looking for them. So often that is what we focus on, finding fault, listening to old tapes, and blocking our minds from what could be and not willing to learn a lesson or experience a new awakening and enlightenment. Deck of Cards It was quiet that day, the guns and the mortars, and land mines for some reason hadn't been heard. The young soldier knew it was Sunday, the holiest day of the week. As he was sitting there, he got out an old deck of cards and laid them out across his bunk. Just then an army sergeant came in and said, 'Why aren't you with the rest of the platoon?' The soldier replied, 'I thought I would stay behind and spend some time with the Lord.' The sergeant said, 'Looks to me like you're going to play cards.' The soldier said, 'No, sir . You see, since we are not allowed to have Bibles or other spiritual books in this country, I've decided to talk to the Lord by studying this deck of cards.' The sergeant asked in disbelief, 'How will you do that?' 'You see the Ace, Sergeant? It reminds me that there is only one God. The Two represents the two parts of the Bible, Old and New Testaments. The Three represents the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. The Four stands for the Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John . The Five is for the five virgins there were ten but only five of them were glorified. The Six is for the six days it took God to create the Heavens and Earth. The Seven is for the day God rested after making His Creation. The Eight is for the family of Noah and his wife, their three sons and their wives -- the eight people God spared from the flood that destroyed the Earth. The Nine is for the lepers that Jesus cleansed of leprosy He cleansed ten, but nine never thanked Him. The Ten represents the Ten Commandments that God handed down to Moses on tablets made of stone. The Jack is a reminder of Satan, one of God's first angels, but he got kicked out of heaven for his sly and wicked ways and is now the joker of eternal hell. The Queen stands for the Virgin Mary. The King stands for Jesus, for he is the King of all kings. When I count the dots on all the cards, I come up with 365 total, one for every day of the year. There are a total of 52 cards in a deck; each is a week - 52 weeks in a year. The four suits represent the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Each suit has thirteen cards -- there are exactly thirteen weeks in a quarter. So when I want to talk to God and thank Him, I just pull out this old deck of cards and they remind me of all that I have to be thankful for.' The sergeant just stood there. After a minute, with tears in his eyes and pain in his heart, he said, 'Soldier, can I borrow that deck of cards?' Please let this be a reminder and take time to pray for all of our soldiers who are being sent away, putting their lives on the line fighting. Prayer for the Military In God We Trust! |
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