A Beautiful Woman of God

I am a beautiful Woman of God

I am capable, intelligent and virtuous woman

I am for more precious than jewels

and my value is far above rubies and pearls.

Strength and dignity are my clothing

And my position is strong and secure.

I open my mouth with skillful and Godly wisdom.

The bread of idleness, gossip, discontent

And self – pity I will not eat.

The beauty of the world is vain,

but my beauty comes from reverently fearing the Lord.

Each day I will focus on the present

Knowing that God’s grace is sufficient for every task.

I surrender all disappointments,

fears and misunderstandings to the Lord.

Forgetting those things that are behind

and laying aside every sin and weight that easily entangles me.

I press on to the high prize of being a woman of God.

I am strong in you, Lord, and in the power of your might.

God, you are my Father, and I am your precious daughter.

Jesus, you are my Bridegroom and I am your beautiful Bride.

I am created in your image, a picture of your love.

I am a beautiful woman of God!

- a message copy given by a friend -

fathers

Provider,
     Supporter,
             Teacher,
                                                   Doctor,
                                             Parent,
                                      Adviser,
                              Driver,  
                                     Cook,
                  Electrician and many more.
Fathers vary in their uniqueness, talents and interests.

Appreciate them more often,
           listen to them when they speak because they seldom talk yet with much wisdom.
Respect them because they are worthy of it.

A Creed For Those Who Have Suffered

I ask God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey . . .

I asked for health, that I might do great things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things . . .

I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise . . .

I asked for power, that might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God . . .

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things . . .

I got nothing I asked for -  but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among men, most richly blessed!

Roy Campanella

Reference:
Chicken Soup for the soul, pg. 268
written & Compiled by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen

Desiderata

(Latin: "desired things", plural of desideratum)

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful.
Strive to be happy.

1927 prose poem by American writer Max Ehrmann (1872–1945)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata

God has Promised

God has not promised Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through.
God has not promised Sun without rain,

Joy without sorrow, Peace without pain.

But He has promised Strength for the day,
Rest for the laborer,
Light on the way,
Grace for the trial,
help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.


by: Annie Johnson Flint
http://www.christianbeliefs.org/articles/Godhasnot.html

Who’s Job is it?

There was an important job to be done

and Everybody was sure that

Somebody would do it.

Anybody could have done it,

but Nobody did it.

Somebody got angry about that,

because it was Everybody's job.

Everybody thought Anybody could do it,

but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody

when Nobody did

what Anybody could have done.

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/pronouns-notmyjob.htm

YOU

You are the fellow that has to decide
Whether you’ll do it or toss it aside.
You are the fellow who makes up your mind
Whether you’ll lead or will linger behind
Whether you’ll try for the goal that’s afar
Or just be contented to stay where you are.
Take it or leave it. Here’s something to do!
Just think it over — It’s all up to you!


What do you wish? To be known as a shirk,
Known as a good man who’s willing to work,
Scorned for a loafer or praised by your chief,
Rich man or poor man or beggar or thief?
Eager or earnest or dull through the day,
Honest or crooked? It’s you who must say!
You must decide in the face of the test
Whether you’ll shirk it or give it your best.

Nobody here will compel you to rise;
No one will force you to open your eyes;
No one will answer for you yes or no,
Whether to stay there or whether to go.
Life is a game, but it’s you who must say,
Whether as cheat or as sportsman you’ll play.
Fate may betray you, but you settle first
Whether to live to your best or your worst.


So, whatever it is you are wanting to be,
Remember, to fashion the choice you are free.
Kindly or selfish, or gentle or strong,
Keeping the right way or taking the wrong,
Careless of honor or guarding your pride,
All these are questions which you must decide.
Yours the selection, whichever you do;
The thing men call character’s all up to you!

from:

http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/Curriculum/YOU%20Worksheet.pdf
© 2002 Beverly Schmitt