A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day....07-06-05...Celebrate Living #11

dutchess

[dutchess]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All.

[dutchess]

Welcome to the Finest. Please stop in and "Celebrate Living" with some wonderful words of wisdom from H. Jackson Brown. Jr.'s Life's Little Instruction Book (plus a few more of our own). Enjoy...and as always...please feel free to add a few of your own!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Wonderful thread, thanks.

[Gabz]

Glorious!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MacDorcha]

bookmark

[tuliptree76]

Beautiful thread, dutchess. I definately am thankful for everyone at Free Republic.

[Diver Dave]

Enjoy...and as always...please feel free to add a few of your own!

When you encounter a member of our Armed Forces, tell him/her "Thank You."

[DollyCali]

Lovely, thought provoking thread Ms.Dutchess! Thank you. and I love the border of champagne bubbles to help us CELEBRATE LIFE!!!! I will be back later with some of my tidbits (need to put on my thinking cap)...Appreciate your work in this gorgeous presentation.

[DollyCali]

Oh, I thought of one Dutchess...

NEVER FORGET THE PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY...

Happy Birthday (59) President Bush!.

[GailA]

Good morning ALL.

[The Mayor]

July 6, 2005

Dusty Leaves

Read:
Psalm 32:1-7

I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord," and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. —Psalm 32:5

Bible In One Year: 2 Kings 18-19

The rubber plant I bought for my wife Dorothy added a touch of life to our home. But one morning its leaves were dropping as if in a state of dejection. I wondered what happened.

When I came home for lunch that noon, the plant was completely transformed. It looked as hearty as it did the day I got it from the store. Its leaves were extended outward once again. When I asked Dorothy about it, she told me of reading a household hint on how to keep plants looking fresh. It stated that dust accumulating on the leaves can actually prevent the light from getting to them, so it's necessary to wipe them off regularly. She had done this and the result was amazing.

As we live in this world, tiny "particles" of sin can easily build up in our lives. Resentments, sharp words, impure thoughts, or selfish attitudes all take their toll on our spiritual vitality. Unless they are confessed right away, they begin to form a layer of "dust" that prevents us from experiencing the light of God's grace in our hearts. Those around us will sense that something is wrong.

If the accumulation of unconfessed sin has gathered on your soul, do as David did—confess it to the Lord (Psalm 32:5). Wipe off the "dusty leaves" of your life and enjoy once again the glorious sunshine of God's love. —Dennis De Haan

Before the cross of Him who died,
Behold, I prostrate fall;
Let every sin be brought to Him
And Christ be all in all. —Bridges

Confession of sin lets the light of God's forgiveness shine through.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Forgiveness Of God

[proud2beconservativeinNJ]

Good morning. Getting out my dusting cloth and feeling bright and sunny on this cloudy day in NJ. Thanks for a dose of inspiration from you all at the Finest. Always worth the visit.

[DollyCali]

"Spiritual fitness comes from a daily workout of faith."

[The Mayor]

Amen!

[Temple Owl]

Good morning dutchess and FReepers everywhere.

[The Mayor]

Mornin Temple Owl..

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess, Aquamarine; The Mayor or DollyCali and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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[dutchess]

Hi Victoria. Glad you liked the thank and for posting the lovely graphic!

[dutchess]

Thanks Gabz. Glad you enjoyed the thread!

[dutchess]

Hope you get back and enjoy the thread.