Posted on 03/01/2011 1:23:44 AM PST by JustAmy
Thank you!
Thank you, Dubya. The words to that song sung by Ferlin Husky are very meaningful today, aren’t they?
I hope the rain is coming our way - up here on the high desert. We can use every single drop - before summer comes and bakes everything. (The trees will absorb every particle of moisture they can, and they will store it - and be protected against the Bark Beetle).
((((HUGS))))
Looks like you and Diver Dave are the only ones that will take advantage of my windfall! You got your wishes, Pamster and Diver Dave!
(Looks like I’ll have several million left - with no requests for anything...........) Sigh....
So Beautiful!!
By the way, with your pot of gold, I think we should get reservations for some shows. I’d love to see Wayne Newton and Celine Dion also. There may be some suggestions from other folks. How about it???
I don’t know about Wayne Newton, but when I was in Vegas a few years back, I went to Celine’s show - and was not at all impressed. It was not “child friendly” (which didn’t bother me, but surprised me), and there was constant action going on all over the stage during the entire show. It was like a 3 ring circus that has 12 rings - with major shows going on in each ring. My head was spinning by the time the show was over.
When I played American football as a kid, one thing that took some getting used to was all the equipment we had to wear. Running effectively in a helmet, shoulder pads, and a variety of other protective items can feel awkward and clumsy at first. But over time the protective gear becomes like a familiar friend that provides welcome protection against serious injury. When a football player suits up, he knows that his equipment is designed to protect him in battle against a dangerous opponent.
As followers of Christ, we also face a dangerous foe—a spiritual enemy who seeks our downfall and destruction. Fortunately, our Lord has provided us with protection, and He challenges us to suit up for spiritual battle.
In Ephesians 6:13, we read, “Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Paul then describes our armor—helmet, breastplate, shield, sword, belt, and shoes. These pieces of spiritual equipment are effective only if we put them on and use them—even if they might feel uncomfortable at first. Faithfulness in the Word (v.17), in prayer (v.18), and in witness (vv.19-20) are critical to making our armor feel like a part of us. So suit up! The battle is on!
:)
"It's been a circus
at my house today!"
Just a suggestion, JC.......
(Couldn't you have just
put the peanuts in your yard?)
They sure are.
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
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 person....................A gossiper
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
When we pray we are to believe (BELIEVE) that we have our prayer answered as we requested. It is God's word.
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Matthew 21:21-22 (New King James Version)
21 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done.
22 And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
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Thank You!!
AMEN!!
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