[praying for Loved ones.... you are probably ONE of them...]
July 30
Hello To Everyone!
I just came accross a Web site that some of You might be interested in.
Paperbackswap. com.
Here You can sign up and list 10 of your own paper backs that You are willing to trade and You will recieve 2 free books of Your choice just for signing up. For every book of Yours that someone requests from You You will recieve points and can request more books from other people. Right now it is free do to (only paying the postage for any book that You send out) but it clearly states that at some point in time They will probably start collecting donations from every Memeber. (only 10 or 20 dollars a year) Just thought I would Pass this on.
Happy Reading!
Received 7/11
The Quilt of Holes
As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before
the Lord along with all the other souls.
Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a
quilt in many piles. An angel sat before each of us, sewing our quilt
squares together into a tapestry that is our life.
But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I
noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with
giant holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had
been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in
every day life. I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all.
I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a
tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich
color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own
life and was disheartened. My angel was sewing the ragged pieces
of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air.
Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up
to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose, each in turn,
holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel
looked upon me and nodded for me to rise.
My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't had
all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life, and laughter. But there
had also been trials of illness, and wealth, and false accusations that
took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I
often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the
strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in
prayer, asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been
held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each time offering it
up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin
beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me.
And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to
accept it for what it was. I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares
of my life to the light. An awe-filled gasp filled the air.
I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes.
Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded
the many holes, creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord
stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He said,
'Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships,
and My struggles. Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside
and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you.'
May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through!
God determines who walks into your life ... it's up to you to decide who
you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.
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Recieved 4/19
How To Plant Your Garden
First, you Come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses....
FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING,
PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:
1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:
1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:
1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another
NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:
1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another
TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:
1. Thyme for each other
2.. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends
WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE.
THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW. NOT BAD,
HUH?!
My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless and I
picked you!
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YOU'RE IN MY PRAYERS, AND GOD BLESS,
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Looking forward to getting to know ALL OF YOU better.
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.....HELLO FRIENDS, OLD AND NEW, IF YOU HAPPEN TO STOP BY, PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE, I'M PUTTING TOGETHER A BIRTHDAY CALENDAR. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR BIRTHDAY, THANKS,
HI,
I'M A MOM OF SEVEN, PLUS A SON-IN-LAW (OF 2 1/2 YRS).
I HAVE BEEN AN AVID READER FOR 46 YRS.
I CUSTOM DESIGN, AND HAND-KNIT SWEATERS.(YES, I TAKE ORDERS, AND SELL THEM...)
I ALSO DO BRIDAL AND FORMALS ALTERATIONS FOR A LOCAL BRIDAL SHOPPE.
I HAVE BEEN A STAY/ WORK @ HOME MOM FOR MUCH OF THE PAST 27 YRS.
I AM CERTIFIED IN FITNESS & NUTRITION.
I AM A PRAYER WARRIOR, HAVE BEEN A "BORN AGAIN" CHRISTIAN SINCE JULY 1963.
(I HAVE A DAUGHTER + SON-IN-LAW WHO ARE INNER-CITY MISSIONARIES [RALEIGH, NC]{SHE ALSO HAS A BACH DEGREE IN MARINE BIOLOGY}, A SON WHO WRITES SCRIPTS/ FILM IND.[FULL SAIL GRADUATE], A DAUGHTER WHO IS A MED TECH/ CNA [BEEN TO BIBLE SCHOOL WANTS TO BE A MEDICAL MISSIONARY,IN AFRICA], A SON WHO IS IN CONSTRUCTION [AND HAS A FIANCE`], A COLLEGE DAUGHTER [3rd YR] PHOTO/ JOURNALISM [ "SHOOTS WEDDINGS, ETC.], A HIGH SCHOOL JR. SON [ALL ASPECTS OF COMPUTERS], + AN 8th GR. SON [PLAYS LACROSSE, AND FOOTBALL]). MY HUSBAND 'DOES' COMPUTER AUTOMATED DESIGN /ELECTRICAL DESIGN WORK FOR THE NAVY. I HAVE MANY TIMES IN LIFE, WHERE I READ A BOOK A DAY...
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2/11
Christians (Shared, not written by, Maya Angelou)
"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her."
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin' "I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain...I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Pretty is as Pretty does... but beautiful is just plain beautiful!
TODAY IS BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTERS DAY
I'm supposed to send this to BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, and EACH OF YOU are one of them!!!
If you share this with other women, you will boost another woman's self esteem, and she will know that you care about her.
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2/23 I've received this a few times lately... wanted to share:
Three things in life that, once gone, never come back -
1. Time 2. Words 3. Opportunity
Three things in life that can destroy a person -
1. Anger 2. Pride 3. Unforgiveness
Three things in life that you should never lose-
1. Hope 2. Peace 3. Honesty
Three things in life that are most valuable -
1. Love 2. Family &Friends 3. Kindness
Three things in life that are never certain -
1. Fortune 2. Success 3. Dreams
Three things that make a person -
1. Commitment 2. Sincerity 3. Hard work
Three things that are truly constant -
Father - Son - Holy Spirit
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3/2
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" (Isa. 40:31).
(and)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and don't lean on your own understanding. In all things acknowledge him, and he shall direct your way. [Proverbs 3:5, 6]” ..are words I live by.
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