{ A Thought for Thursday }

A List to Live by.....

    * The most destructive habit: Worry

    * The greatest joy: Giving

    * The greatest loss: Loss of self-respect

    * The most satisfying work: Helping others

    * The ugliest personality trait: Selfishness

    * The most endangered species: Dedicated leaders

    * Our greatest natural resource: Our youth

    * The greatest "shot in the arm": Encouragement

    * The greatest problem to overcome: Fear

    * The most effective sleeping pill: Peace of mind

    * The most crippling failure disease: Excuses

    * The most powerful force in life: Love

    * The most dangerous pariah: A gossiper

    * The world's most incredible computer: The brain

    * The worst thing to be without: HOPE

    * The deadliest weapon: The tongue

    * The two most power-filled words: "I Can"

    * The greatest asset: Faith

    * The most worthless emotion: Self-pity

    * The most beautiful attire: SMILE!

    * The most prized possession: Integrity

    * The most powerful channel of communication: Prayer

    * The most contagious spirit: Enthusiasm

    * The most important thing in life: GOD

~~~Inspired by Tim~~~

{ Boxes of Love }

Boxes of Love

I have in my hands two boxes

Which God gave me to hold.

He said, 

"Put all your sorrows in the black,

And all your joys in the gold."

I heeded His words and in the two boxes

Both my joys and sorrows I store.

But though the gold became heavier each day

The black was as light as before.

With curiosity, I opened the black.

I wanted to find out why.

And I saw in the base of the box a hole

Which my sorrows had fallen out by

I showed the hole to God and mused aloud,

"I wonder where my sorrows could be."

He smiled a gentle smile at me.

"My child, they're all here with me."

I asked, 

"God, why give me the boxes,

Why the gold, and the black with the hole?"

"My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings, 

The black is for you to let go."

courtesy of Inspired by Tim

{ Judge Not }

Everyone has a story in life.

A 24 year old boy seeing out from the train’s window shouted…

“Dad, look the trees are going behind!”

Dad smiled and as a young couple sitting nearby looked at the 24 year old’s childish behavior with pity, 

suddenly he again exclaimed…

“Dad, look the clouds are running with us!”

The couple couldn’t resist and said to the old man…

“Why don’t you take your son to a good doctor?” 

The old man smiled and said…

“I did and we are just coming from the hospital. 

My son was blind from birth and he just got his eyes today.”

Every single person on the planet has a story. 

Don’t judge people before you truly know them. 

The truth might surprise you.

~~~Tim's Inspiration~~~

{ A Prayer for 2017 }

Holy God of Heaven and Earth,

I know that a thousand years are as a day to You, 

but we humans are bound up in time. 

As a new year is beginning, please teach me to...

    * Care more about people and less about money

    * Enjoy my work but not let it enslave me

    * And laugh more easily than I did last year

As I get ready for 2017, help me to remember things that are easy to forget...

    * That it might well be my last year

    * That some people are counting on me

    * And that You have things for me to do

Lord, with the things I have accumulated over the years, please let me...

    * Shake off the monotony of life

    * Try some new things in this new year

    * And mend some broken fences

And, Father of Mercies, please teach me in this new and unspoiled year to...

    * Lighten up and enjoy children, sunsets, reading, and long walks

    * Avoid quarrels and work at being a peacemaker in this world

    * And start next year with fewer regrets than I bring to 2017

I cannot know what this year will bring, 

and I am grateful for that! 

But help me...

    * Eat less junk food

    * Exercise and take better care of my mind, body and soul

    * And learn to enjoy the simple pleasures of life

Above all other things, Father, I want to be Your instrument for...

    * Easing somebody's too-heavy load

    * Relieving some sad person's misery

    * And introducing some lost soul to Jesus

Come what may in the year about to begin, 

may we live it for Your glory, 

within Your will, 

and to Your delight.

We pray in the name of Jesus.

Amen.

~~~Tim's Inspiration~~~

{ 12 Things to Remember }

I seem to be into lists this week.

This one came in an e-mail from Inspiration List.

I found graphics that I thought went along with each reminder.  

1. The past cannot be changed.

2. Opinions don’t define your reality.

3. Everyone’s journey is different.

4. Things always get better with time.

5. Judgments are a confession of character.

6. Overthinking will lead to sadness.

7. Happiness is found within.

8. Positive thoughts create positive things.

9. Smiles are contagious.

10. Kindness is free.

11. You only fail if you quit.

12. What goes around comes around.



HOPE everybody has a terrific Thursday.....
head back here tomorrow for our 44th Friday Foto Friends!

Wednesday's Word - Meaningful.....

A meaningful life is not about:

Being rich,

Being popular,

Being highly educated 

or being perfect.....


A meaningful life is about:

Being real,

Being humble,

Being honest,

Being sincere,

Being able to share ourselves,

Being able to touch the lives of others.

Only then will you have a full, happy and contented life.

~~~ Tim's Inspiration ~~~

HOPE your Wednesday has meaning!


Breathing in Grace,

Time for Time!!!

 Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for everything,

    and a season for every activity under the heavens.

Since Pappy's unemployment, some people wonder why he doesn't just get a job....any job.  Well, even though we really don't have to answer to anybody but God, we've spent a lot of time in prayer asking the Lord to send Pappy the job that HE wants him to have.  Several doors have been opened....and closed....and there are several still open, we're just waiting to see how God chooses to work things out.

One thing that Pappy and I have thanked God for so often is the time that we are able to spend together since his unemployment.  I received this e-mail yesterday from Tim's Inspiration and it reminded me so much of Pappy and me.....and all the time I've been able to spend with my Mom!!!

Time for Time

It is the thing that the rich and famous value the most.

 Successful people treat it as a gift to be respected. 

It is more valuable than gold or jewels. 

What is this precious commodity?

It is Time!

Every day millions of people spend billions of dollars on fitness equipment, fitness club memberships, health club memberships, health foods, plastic surgery and all sorts of other things to try to either cover up the passage of time or extend their time here on earth.

Time is one's most precious possession, so people must use it wisely.

Time waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have.

You will treasure it even more when You can share it with someone special.

You'll always yearn for the good times.

You'll want and long to have that time back.

That time is today.

 Make the most of your time today.

In HIS Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!

Today I will.....

1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK....
....if someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind, I will not respond in a like manner.

2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY 'ENEMY'....
If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger.

3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY....
I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.

4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE....
I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.

5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE....
I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.

6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT IN SECRET....

I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.

7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED....
I will practice the golden rule....

"Do unto others as I would have them do unto me"....

....with EVERYONE I encounter.

8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED....
My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life.

9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY....
I will eat less....I will eat only healthy foods. 

I will thank God for my body.

10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY....
I will spend a little more time in prayer today. 

I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational; I will find a quiet place (at some point during this day) and listen to God's voice.

courtesy of Tim's Inspiration 

What about you?

What will you do today?

 In His Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!

 

Look For Me At Christmas

Look For Me at Christmas

If you look for me at Christmas,
You won't need a special star.
I'm no longer just in Bethlehem,
I'm right there where you are.

You may not be aware of Me,
Amid the celebrations.
You'll have to look beyond the stores,
And all the decorations.

But if you take a moment,
From your list of things to do,
And listen to your heart, you'll find,
I'm waiting there for you.

You're the one I want to be with,
You're the reason that I came.
And you'll find Me in the stillness,
As I'm whispering your name.

Love,
Jesus

courtesy of Tim's Inspiration 

In His Most Precious Love....and with mine!!! 

A Truth for Tuesday

 Truth Behind the Words

There's always a little truth behind every "just kidding",
A little knowledge behind every "I don't know",
A little emotion behind every "I don't care",
And...
A little pain behind every "it's ok."
(compliments of www.timsinspiration.com) 


  

Proverbs 15:4 (NLT)

Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. 

Tuesday Blessings to each of you!!!

In His Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!