A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...07-07-05...The O'Donnell Factor

JohnHuang2; Aquamarine | JohnHuang2

[The Mayor]

Thank you..

[LadyX]

So very lovely, LUV W.

snugs, our hearts go out to you there.
We all stand together in this, as is our common history...

[luvie]

You're welcome!

How are you doing this evening? Aside from being torn up like the rest of us.

[luvie]

Thank you.

My thoughts are with you and your countrymen, too, snugs. God bless you all!

[JohnHuang2]

Outstanding job, Aqua :-) Kudos to you, my friend. And a big THANK YOU for the kind words, y'all. (((((((Group hug)))))))

Very sad day, though. Prayers for our cousins across the pond going up.

[The Mayor]

July 8, 2005

Look At The Birds

Read:
Matthew 6:25-34

Look at the birds of the air . . . . Are you not of more value than they? —Matthew 6:26

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 4-6

When you shift your mind into neutral and just let it idle, where do your thoughts go? Do you worry about money? We are to be careful with money, but Jesus taught that we are not to be full of care about it. If you have put your faith in the Lord, you don't have to worry about life's necessities. God Himself has assumed responsibility for your food and clothing—and all your needs.

When Jesus spoke of our need for food, He pointed to the birds, and said, "They neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" (Matthew 6:26). That doesn't mean we get what we need by doing nothing. Birds must scratch and search for food. The point is, they don't worry about it.

Jesus instructed us to center our lives on God's kingdom. Then clothing, food, and drink will be ours as well. Look at it this way: Whether or not you live only for money, you'll ultimately leave it or it will leave you. But if you focus your life on God and doing His will, all these other things will be provided.

Does your concern for making money and keeping it overshadow your concern for doing God's will? If so, stop and look at the birds. —Haddon Robinson

Children of the heavenly Father
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in heaven
Such a refuge e'er was given. —Berg

Poverty of purpose is far worse than poverty of purse.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Jesus' Parables About Money
How Can I Know What God Wants Me To Do?

[Aquamarine]

Outstanding Post!

Did ya see this Billie?

[luvie]

Thank you! I just had to.......

[redstaterover]

John

I am trying to fight the good fight against disinformation, and would appreciate it if I could use your words (with credit) on the Guardianista talkboard. Have you ever tried to argue with those people? They apparently think that the Plame affair is news.

[Aquamarine]

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