People will always talk about other people.
Such is the nature of people.
Be careful that when our words are repeated they do not bring back shame
to us or anyone else,
inspired by the turmoil of grief and the inability to be able to express it honestly-- everyone was grieving and everyone blamed someone-- and no one wanted to be contradicted--- so I spoke to God and now to you, my friends and children with whom I share these pages written so long ago, (and yet it seems so recent)... that maybe you too will know that He is our rock.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Day 56
Knowledge - the possession of it-- requires responsibility.
As one would not give to a child a loaded gun; so must we not carelessly give away our trust.
As one would not give to a child a loaded gun; so must we not carelessly give away our trust.
Day 55
Psalm 1
Nobody can be everybody's friend without compromising some loyalty and integrity.
Knowledge is power-- Beware of whom you give it to.
Time will reveal all things---
still troubled by all the "talk" about his death generated both from family and friends
Nobody can be everybody's friend without compromising some loyalty and integrity.
Knowledge is power-- Beware of whom you give it to.
Time will reveal all things---
still troubled by all the "talk" about his death generated both from family and friends
Day 54
Praise Him in the morning.
Praise Him in the noontime.
Praise Him when the sun goes down.
Praise Him all the time.
He holds the key
that unlocks the prison of depression.!
Praise Him in the noontime.
Praise Him when the sun goes down.
Praise Him all the time.
He holds the key
that unlocks the prison of depression.!
Day 53
Listen and watch... Be slow to speak. Be slow to come to conclusions about others that can shape the way you treat them forever.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Day 52
Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"
Celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries--- What are they but a reminder that God has allowed good things in our lives? He instituted the Feasts of Passover, First Fruits, and others to be celebrated regardless of our feelings. Maybe we should do the same with our other "man instituted celebrations" Let's give Him glory in those times too!
inspired by the deep pain of losing Johncito while facing an upcoming wedding anniversary
Celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries--- What are they but a reminder that God has allowed good things in our lives? He instituted the Feasts of Passover, First Fruits, and others to be celebrated regardless of our feelings. Maybe we should do the same with our other "man instituted celebrations" Let's give Him glory in those times too!
inspired by the deep pain of losing Johncito while facing an upcoming wedding anniversary
Day 51
Psalm 18:31: " 31 For who is God besides the LORD ? And who is the Rock except our God?"
Sometimes it is hard to know who is a friend. Who can we trust? In whom do we confide? Christ alone is our Rock, our strength. In Him alone should we trust.
Sometimes it is hard to know who is a friend. Who can we trust? In whom do we confide? Christ alone is our Rock, our strength. In Him alone should we trust.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Day 50
Proverbs 25:11:"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."
Words can soothe
Words can heal
Words can bring comfort
or bring us to tears
Like an artist shapes the clay, our own words also may be shaped
into beautiful tools to glorify His Name.
Words can soothe
Words can heal
Words can bring comfort
or bring us to tears
Like an artist shapes the clay, our own words also may be shaped
into beautiful tools to glorify His Name.
Day 49
2 Corinthians 4:8: "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.."
When we cloud our thinking with garbage generated by our own emotions, we cease being effective; we begin a journey to distress and depression because of our distorted perceptions.
When we cloud our thinking with garbage generated by our own emotions, we cease being effective; we begin a journey to distress and depression because of our distorted perceptions.
Day 48
Ephesians 6:4 "4Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."
We all have an impact on each other-- sibling on siblings, children on parents, and parents on children. Though parents have an impact on their children, they must let let go their parents' mistakes as they grow up.
We are responsible only for own lives and must take charge of them without placing blame elsewhere.
We all have an impact on each other-- sibling on siblings, children on parents, and parents on children. Though parents have an impact on their children, they must let let go their parents' mistakes as they grow up.
We are responsible only for own lives and must take charge of them without placing blame elsewhere.
Day 48
Psalm 24, Psalm 48
To admire nature is an instanteneous way of receiving God's blessing. When we concentrate on His goodness to us as He created this beautiful world, we worship Him in Spirit.
To admire nature is an instanteneous way of receiving God's blessing. When we concentrate on His goodness to us as He created this beautiful world, we worship Him in Spirit.
Day 47
Philipians 4:8: "8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Idle talk, time wasting, and rough talk are neither pleasing to the Lord or beneficial to us. We should concentrate on the good, the pleasant, the things of virtue for these things are not only pleasant, they promote in us mental and spiritual health.
Idle talk, time wasting, and rough talk are neither pleasing to the Lord or beneficial to us. We should concentrate on the good, the pleasant, the things of virtue for these things are not only pleasant, they promote in us mental and spiritual health.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Day 46
Psalm 43:5:
"Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God."
It is amazing how we, human beings, like to wallow in the sea of despondence and misery-- and even invite a few friends to swim in it!
Let's be careful of our thoughts and our words.Remember to praise Him, the One Who will pull us out of the "Sea" effectively. His Word is medicine to the soul.
"Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God."
It is amazing how we, human beings, like to wallow in the sea of despondence and misery-- and even invite a few friends to swim in it!
Let's be careful of our thoughts and our words.Remember to praise Him, the One Who will pull us out of the "Sea" effectively. His Word is medicine to the soul.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Day 44
Psalm 42
As the deer panteth for the water so my soul thirsteth after Thee.
You alone are my strength and shield to you alone does my spirit yield.
Why art thou cast down, oh my soul.... and why art thou disquieted within me?
Hope thou in God.
For I shall praise Him, Who is the Health of my countenance and my God.
(Answer to depression)
As the deer panteth for the water so my soul thirsteth after Thee.
You alone are my strength and shield to you alone does my spirit yield.
Why art thou cast down, oh my soul.... and why art thou disquieted within me?
Hope thou in God.
For I shall praise Him, Who is the Health of my countenance and my God.
(Answer to depression)
Day 43
Proverbs 17:17 "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
Sometime it would be easier to give up the friendship than to keep working at it. Like a garden that must be cultivated so does a friendship need much care.
Day 42
2 Cor 5:17
What a joy to know that our old selves are forgotten by Christ.
To have the freedom of being transparent is truly a bliss.
What a joy to know that our old selves are forgotten by Christ.
To have the freedom of being transparent is truly a bliss.
Day 41
A Safe Place
Seating by the river banks
Basking in the sun and watching the waters flow
was a favorite past time of mine.
Mine own and the whole world's problems I solved.
My heart aches and dreams I told the sun
and the waters as they flowed.
Today my safe place is in the loving arms
of Jesus Christ, My Lord.
Seating by the river banks
Basking in the sun and watching the waters flow
was a favorite past time of mine.
Mine own and the whole world's problems I solved.
My heart aches and dreams I told the sun
and the waters as they flowed.
Today my safe place is in the loving arms
of Jesus Christ, My Lord.
Day 40
"1st Corinthians 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part but then I shall know as I am also known."
To listen to all men as if their workd is truth is an obligation which shows respect, but to challenge their thinking and expand their horizonwith questions that they must answer themselves is a deed of love.
To believe each person as if their words were truth can be a dangerous mistake. Jesus only can see clearly-- we are confused by our perceptions.
To listen to all men as if their workd is truth is an obligation which shows respect, but to challenge their thinking and expand their horizonwith questions that they must answer themselves is a deed of love.
To believe each person as if their words were truth can be a dangerous mistake. Jesus only can see clearly-- we are confused by our perceptions.
Day 39
Romans 5
Pains and sorrows can distort the perception of truth. Yet through them God can work His will in our lives- if we yield to Him at those times. There's an undescribable emotional vulnerability when we're going through tribulations which can make some open to hear God's Word. Let's look to Him at those times instead of hardening our hearts.
Pains and sorrows can distort the perception of truth. Yet through them God can work His will in our lives- if we yield to Him at those times. There's an undescribable emotional vulnerability when we're going through tribulations which can make some open to hear God's Word. Let's look to Him at those times instead of hardening our hearts.
Day 38
Forgiveness is the free gift we receive from Christ. Forgiveness is what we must ask for to receive His Peace. We must ask not only of Him but of those that we have offended; even of ourselves must we ask. If Christ forgives us... then we must forgive ourselves.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Day 37
Goals that were so important once, seem trivial now in light of my pain. The heart aches and the days seem long. The mask I don everyday seems more and more fake. When will my heart stop aching? When will my days be bright again? When will joy replace the anguish and the pain? Who can we blame? Not you, for you were in pain. You left us and we miss you. It will never be the same.
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