Praying for America--through the Psalms of David #3
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Apr 2, 2015 15:57:55 #
Rufus wrote:
:thumbup: Of course we will have to see what she says, but purple does seem appropriate for Lady Beark because it is the color of royalty. I think this is why when we think of Lady Beark we immediately think of the Queen of England. But of course a younger, more beautiful version. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hello Sweetie, love your kind words.
Apr 2, 2015 16:06:46 #
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Rufus wrote:
Don't even think about getting old NPP. We need you too much. Besides I'm pretty sure you must have God's permission before choosing to get old. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thank you for your gracious comments. Given the choice between getting old and getting dead, I think I will try the getting old approach.
Apr 2, 2015 16:11:23 #
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BearK wrote:
Purple is much easier to read. Sorry, my allergies are winning the war and I'm teary eyed so much of the time. I guess looking through red, bloodshot eyes, the color red only aggravates an already aggravating issue.
You are right, purple is easy to read. the color I have trouble with is yellow, it doesn't show up well here. Diane's favorite color is purple for all her dog leashes as it is the color of a winners ribbon, everybody has their favorites.
Apr 2, 2015 16:40:20 #
no propaganda please wrote:
You are right, purple is easy to read. the color I have trouble with is yellow, it doesn't show up well here. Diane's favorite color is purple for all her dog leashes as it is the color of a winners ribbon, everybody has their favorites.
Then purple it is! Yahoo! :thumbup: :D
Apr 2, 2015 16:42:10 #
no propaganda please wrote:
Thank you for your gracious comments. Given the choice between getting old and getting dead, I think I will try the getting old approach.
The older you get the wiser you become. :thumbup:
Apr 2, 2015 16:55:46 #
BearK wrote:
Hello Sweetie, love your kind words.
I sure do like your avatar. It stands out boldly. The one I'm using today I borrowed from Billy Graham. But yours is the best by far. Maybe I should go back to the real me. Moses. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Apr 2, 2015 17:07:17 #
BearK wrote:
Purple is much easier to read. Sorry, my allergies are winning the war and I'm teary eyed so much of the time. I guess looking through red, bloodshot eyes, the color red only aggravates an already aggravating issue.
I don't have allergies but I will say that red is a hard color to read. I would second the purple or some other color just not the red. I am with you on this BearK.
Apr 2, 2015 21:58:48 #
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Prayer for April 2, 2015 Preparing a Place
Five years ago, as usual SWMBO and I were slow cleaning out a planter on the front porch. When we finally got to it, we discovered a bird had made a next and laid eggs in the planter. Obviously we couldn't clean it out then, so we enjoyed the miracle of five eggs hatching . For several days all we could see was five beaks open wide, waiting to be fed. Then feathers, eyes opening, and then three weeks later the amazing sight of five Carolina wrens fully fledged , fly away to start new lives on their own. We marveled at the gift that God had given us- the opportunity of seeing His creations develop and grow to all they were meant to be, five beautiful Carolina wrens, with a song bigger than they are, a promise of God's love echoing through the woods daily. since then we have kept the planter clean and ready, and each spring Carolina wrens make their home and raise a family on our front porch, safe from rain, owls, snakes, skunks and raccoons.
In the same way we must prepare a place in our hearts and minds for the gifts God has for us. We must keep it pure and clean, free from snakes, vermin, and evil thoughts, a place where God's thoughts and gifts can remain pure, accessible, and without distortion, where the Devil's whispers cannot soil the beauty of the word of the Almighty.
Almighty God, help us to cleanse our souls, guide our spirits, and keep out unclean thoughts which could infect the Truth which You have given us and turn it cancerous. Our daily prayers of thanks come from a clean heart and mind so that they can be presented to you and you will accept them and guide us to maintain our belief in Thy Goodness. In Thy love will you accept our humble gifts of prayers and thanks. We who are not worthy beseech You to purity our minds and thoughts. We prey daily for those who have passed on, and that You have welcomed into Your kingdom. Help us keep a clean, loving place in our hearts for the messages that you give us daily so that we can receive and understand them. This we ask in Jesus name. AMEN
Five years ago, as usual SWMBO and I were slow cleaning out a planter on the front porch. When we finally got to it, we discovered a bird had made a next and laid eggs in the planter. Obviously we couldn't clean it out then, so we enjoyed the miracle of five eggs hatching . For several days all we could see was five beaks open wide, waiting to be fed. Then feathers, eyes opening, and then three weeks later the amazing sight of five Carolina wrens fully fledged , fly away to start new lives on their own. We marveled at the gift that God had given us- the opportunity of seeing His creations develop and grow to all they were meant to be, five beautiful Carolina wrens, with a song bigger than they are, a promise of God's love echoing through the woods daily. since then we have kept the planter clean and ready, and each spring Carolina wrens make their home and raise a family on our front porch, safe from rain, owls, snakes, skunks and raccoons.
In the same way we must prepare a place in our hearts and minds for the gifts God has for us. We must keep it pure and clean, free from snakes, vermin, and evil thoughts, a place where God's thoughts and gifts can remain pure, accessible, and without distortion, where the Devil's whispers cannot soil the beauty of the word of the Almighty.
Almighty God, help us to cleanse our souls, guide our spirits, and keep out unclean thoughts which could infect the Truth which You have given us and turn it cancerous. Our daily prayers of thanks come from a clean heart and mind so that they can be presented to you and you will accept them and guide us to maintain our belief in Thy Goodness. In Thy love will you accept our humble gifts of prayers and thanks. We who are not worthy beseech You to purity our minds and thoughts. We prey daily for those who have passed on, and that You have welcomed into Your kingdom. Help us keep a clean, loving place in our hearts for the messages that you give us daily so that we can receive and understand them. This we ask in Jesus name. AMEN
Apr 2, 2015 22:43:43 #
no propaganda please wrote:
Prayer for April 2, 2015 color=blue Preparing ... (show quote)
Beautiful Amen and Amen what a blessing seeing the miracle of life on your porch.
Apr 3, 2015 00:09:26 #
I really enjoyed that. Brings back lots of memories with kids and pets and how nature is so adaptable. Thanks you for that, and Amen.
no propaganda please wrote:
Prayer for April 2, 2015 color=blue Preparing ... (show quote)
Apr 3, 2015 08:34:54 #
no propaganda please wrote:
PRAYER FOR APRIL1, 2015 color=blue Sacrifices /... (show quote)
Amen !! Its Good Friday~~Not just any Friday~~~
May we rejoice in the Ultimate sacrifice so we may be Saved~~`
Apr 3, 2015 08:50:02 #
bahmer wrote:
I don't have allergies but I will say that red is a hard color to read. I would second the purple or some other color just not the red. I am with you on this BearK.
Purple is of Spirit, of course it is "easier"..Second the purple too..I also love the shades of lavender, purple or lilac.....THEY RULE~~~ :wink:
Apr 3, 2015 09:58:16 #
no propaganda please wrote:
Prayer for April 2, 2015 color=blue Preparing ... (show quote)
When we lived in Janesville, WI, CFB would put up a Wren box every year. One year, two little babies left the box - maybe a bit early. One was on our back deck, and mommy was on the step below. We watched as she kept coaching it to jump down to her. It would bend its legs as if to jump, then not go. Finally, the little fella got up the nerve to jump, and he made it. She got them up in an abandoned Robin's nest in a bush under this window. The next morning the three of them were gone. We were hopeful that they flew away to their new life, and to spread their lovely music.
Your prayer was very moving. Amen.
Apr 3, 2015 12:26:48 #
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Prayer for April 3, 2015
The guiding light
I had a call from a friend in Omaha this morning, and the call demanded that I think about and write today's prayer now, while it was still fresh in my mind. The friend who called had a most amazing story. A week ago last Sunday he and his wife were just leaving church when they saw a girl standing off in the shadows. She was dirty, unkempt and obviously not from this church, so our friends went over to talk to her. The first thing the girl said was "I want to go home with you". Since the couple are both social workers and certified foster families as well as rescue workers, they notified the police (two officers are members of the same church) The couple, their three foster kids, the little girl and one officer all went to the couple's home.
Over lunch they all learned that the girl was an 11 year old runaway and she told a story of abuse, neglect and frequent abandonment that would tear your heart apart. This time the parents had abandoned her thirty miles from home- just dumped her at the side of the road Friday night. She hid in the woods until Sunday morning when she heard church music and went to the church just as the service was ending. So why did she choose this couple to go to? It was a cloudy, rainy day, but as they stood in the doorway of the church, the sun broke through the clouds and for a brief time it shown directly on them. The girl took it as a sign from God that she would be welcomed there. She is now living with this good family, hopefully until she is of age - the paperwork is in process.
Are we as receptive to the signs from God guiding us to what is good and people who are loving? Or do we turn our backs on God's signs because it is not convenient, or we are afraid? Perhaps it is just because the signs are not written in English, but rather written in the heart.
Oh Heavenly Father help us to see the world with an open heart, and look at Thy miracles with a receptive mind, so that we are able to receive Thy messages with gladness and joy. Let your love shine through us always, and our joyful spirit so fill our hearts that others can see or sense our joy , and be one with us as we sing Thy praises for all Thou hast given us. Let the joy and peace and enlightened spirit of Christ's resurrection become our mainstay not just on Easter but all the days of our lives until we become one with Christ through the Holy Spirit in Life Everlasting AMEN
The guiding light
I had a call from a friend in Omaha this morning, and the call demanded that I think about and write today's prayer now, while it was still fresh in my mind. The friend who called had a most amazing story. A week ago last Sunday he and his wife were just leaving church when they saw a girl standing off in the shadows. She was dirty, unkempt and obviously not from this church, so our friends went over to talk to her. The first thing the girl said was "I want to go home with you". Since the couple are both social workers and certified foster families as well as rescue workers, they notified the police (two officers are members of the same church) The couple, their three foster kids, the little girl and one officer all went to the couple's home.
Over lunch they all learned that the girl was an 11 year old runaway and she told a story of abuse, neglect and frequent abandonment that would tear your heart apart. This time the parents had abandoned her thirty miles from home- just dumped her at the side of the road Friday night. She hid in the woods until Sunday morning when she heard church music and went to the church just as the service was ending. So why did she choose this couple to go to? It was a cloudy, rainy day, but as they stood in the doorway of the church, the sun broke through the clouds and for a brief time it shown directly on them. The girl took it as a sign from God that she would be welcomed there. She is now living with this good family, hopefully until she is of age - the paperwork is in process.
Are we as receptive to the signs from God guiding us to what is good and people who are loving? Or do we turn our backs on God's signs because it is not convenient, or we are afraid? Perhaps it is just because the signs are not written in English, but rather written in the heart.
Oh Heavenly Father help us to see the world with an open heart, and look at Thy miracles with a receptive mind, so that we are able to receive Thy messages with gladness and joy. Let your love shine through us always, and our joyful spirit so fill our hearts that others can see or sense our joy , and be one with us as we sing Thy praises for all Thou hast given us. Let the joy and peace and enlightened spirit of Christ's resurrection become our mainstay not just on Easter but all the days of our lives until we become one with Christ through the Holy Spirit in Life Everlasting AMEN
Apr 3, 2015 12:42:38 #
no propaganda please wrote:
Prayer for April 3, 2015 br color=purple The gui... (show quote)
Beautiful Amen and Amen.
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