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Good morning :-)

That's a new one on me Vera and kandj - thank you for sharing. xx

From: God
To: All His Children
Part five

BE PATIENT
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people,
and experience so much. How can you be so impatient then when it takes me a little longer than you expect to handle something on my to-do-list? Trust in my timing, for my timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

BE KIND
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for my sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical. Please know I love each of your differences.

Your loving heavenly father. x

Cx :-)

I like many of the modern worship songs kandj and that is one of my favourites. It’ll be going round my brain for the rest of the day now :-)

Hello all

I woke up this morning with this hymn in my head...and it's still there ... going round and around. Lovely words ( appropriate for our sunny day) and a catchy tune too. I thought I'd pass it on to all who look in today.

10,000 Reasons

Bless the Lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name.

The sun comes up
It's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
When the evening comes.

You're rich in love and
You're slow to anger
Your name is great and
Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness
I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons
For my heart to find.

Bless the Lord Oh my soul
O my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I'll worship Your Holy name.

And on that day
When my strength is failing
The end draws near and
My time has come.
Still my soul will sing
Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and
Then forevermore.

Bless the Lord Oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my Lord
I'll worship Your Holy name
I'll worship Your Holy name.

Take care in this hot weather everyone x

Good morning :-)

Thank you kandj <3


From: God
To: All His Children
Part four

HAVE FAITH
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in me that I know what I'm doing. Trust me, you wouldn't want the view from my eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

SHARE
You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who are mourning. Share your faith with those who have none.

Your loving Heavenly Father. x

Cx :-)

Hello all

Cynthia, I'm loving this week's postings. Thank you.

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
(Jeremiah ch 3 v 33) NIV bible.

Stay safe during this hot weather everyone. x

Good morning :-)

From: God
To: All His Children
Part three

LEAVE IT ALONE
Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave me your burdens, and I'm taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with me and forget about them. Just let me do my job.

TALK TO ME
I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But there's one thing I want you to never forget. Please don't forget to talk to me - OFTEN!
I love you. I want to hear your voice. I want you to include me in the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with me. I love you.

Your everloving heavenly Father. x


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

From: God
To: All His Children
Part two

WORRYING ABOUT THINGS? PUT IT ON THE LIST
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to me. And, although my to-do-list is long, I am, after all, God. I can take care of anything you put into my hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

TRUST ME
Once you've given your burdens to me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on my list. Problem with finances? Put it on my list. Problems with your emotional roller coaster? For my sake, put it on my list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.

Your everloving Father God. x

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

A rousing hymn indeed kandj - I bet you sang your heart out! <3


From: God
To: All His Children
Part One

Effective Immediately:

Please be aware that you need to make changes in your life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill my promises to you to grant you peace, joy, and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. I already gave you 10 Commandments - keep them, but follow these guidelines as well.

1. QUIT WORRYING
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?

I will speak to you again tomorrow. Your Loving Father. God. x

Cx :-)

Hello all

The last hymn sung in church this morning (my favourite) has been in my head all day long.
I'd like to share this beautiful traditional hymn with such meaningful words with you all right now...........

Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works thy hand has made,
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savour God, to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art!

When Christ shall come, with shouts of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart,
Then shall I bow in humble adoration
And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee
How great thour art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art!

Good morning :-)


The Collect (special prayer) for today:

Almighty Lord and everlasting God,
we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern
both our hearts and bodies
in the ways of your laws
and the works of your commandments;
that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever,
we may be preserved in body and soul;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Gospel reading is from St. Luke 12 32-40 - Jesus tells us to be ready.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Cynthia your daily posts are uplifting, inspirational and thought provoking. Thank you.

I'm thinking of the family and friends of Archie Battersbee who are coping with a heartbreaking day today.

Good morning :-)



Thank You Lord
Thank you, Lord, for simple things
that brighten every day
like sunshine in the morning
and daffodils in May.

Thank you, too, for friends who care
when tears begin to fall
and thank you, too, for answered prayer...
the greatest gift of all!

Thank you for each spring bouquet
and for the summer rose,
for rainbows in the meadow
and every stream that flows.

Thank you, Lord, for simple things
which really are quite grand
for each one is a miracle
wrought by the Master's hand!
by Clay Harrison


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

There was this Christian who saw a scorpion floundering around in the water. He decided to save it by stretching out his finger, but the scorpion stung him. The man still tried to get the scorpion out of the water, but the scorpion stung him again.

A man nearby told him to stop trying to save the scorpion that kept stinging him.
But the Christian said: "It is the nature of the scorpion to sting. It is my nature to love. Why should I give up my nature to love just because it is the nature of the scorpion to sting?"

Don't give up loving. Don't give up your goodness. Even if people around you sting.

Cx :-)

Good afternoon :-)

I read this:

Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in a school play. His mother told me that he'd set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen. On the day the parts were awarded, I went with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement. "Guess what Mom," he shouted, and then said those words that will remain a lesson to me: "I've been chosen to clap and cheer."

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Thank you both <3

All of the versions have 'something going for them' probably and everyone has their own preferences.

However, I am finding more and more that at both baptisms and funerals, the response to the Lord's prayer is poor - despite the fact that people are invited to say whichever version they are familiar with. It's pretty obvious that this timeless prayer is unknown to a high proportion of young people unless they have had a grounding in the Christian faith. Sad really.

I spotted this quiz the other day.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Wimbledon trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss World.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The thing is, none of us will remember all the awards and trophies which we read about in the news - they soon get forgotten.

Try this:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

We learn that the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care, and we are thankful for them.

Cx :-)

I rather like the New Zealand version, and the child's version would be easier for a young child to understand. But, even though we know it by heart and it may become over familiar so we repeat by rote. It is at least a prayer that most people know/are familiar with.

Interesting posts as usual Cynthia. Thank you.

It was good to read other versions of the Lord’s Prayer as it makes us think of the meaning a bit more. When you’ve known something from childhood it’s easy to just say the words without thinking about the meaning but other generations and cultures might respond better to other versions of the Prayer. I think I’ll be sticking to the traditional words :-)

Good morning :-)


A four-year-old was at the paediatrician for a check-up. As the doctor looked down her ears with an otoscope, he asked, "Do you think I'll find Big Bird in here?" The little girl stayed silent. Next, the doctor took a tongue depressor and looked down her throat. He asked, "Do you think I'll find the Cookie Monster down there?" Again, the little girl was silent. Then the doctor put a stethoscope to her chest. As he listened to her heartbeat, he asked, "Do you think I'll hear Barney in there?" "Oh, no!" the little girl replied. "Jesus is in my heart, Barney's on my underpants."


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Take time to claim your strength; this is a gift from God.
Take time to have fun; it is God’s way of teaching you your
strengths.
Take time to grow yourself; you are precious.
Take time to trust yourself; God trusts you.
Take time to be self-reliant; it is better than being dependent.
Take time to share with others; they will bless you and you
will bless them.
Take time to have hope; you are a child of God.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)



“If somebody said, give me a summary of Christian faith on the back of an envelope, the best thing to do would be to write Our Lord's Prayer.”
Rowan Williams – former Archbishop of Canterbury


Cx :-)