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It's Thursday, time to pour a cup of hot coffee
and enjoy another great essay by JohnHuang2!

3 posted on 01/31/2007 9:06:21 PM PST by Aquamarine (Without Victory there will be no Peace.)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

February 1, 2007

Living Every Day

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READ: Proverbs 15:13-33

All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. —Proverbs 15:15

When Tamer Lee Owens celebrated her 104th birthday, she credited "laughter, the Lord, and the little things" for keeping her going. She still finds enjoyment each day in talking with people, taking a walk, and reading the Bible as she has done since childhood. "I don’t know how long He’ll let me stay here," she said. "I just thank the Lord for what He’s given me already."

Most of us won’t live 104 years, but we can learn from Tamer Lee how to enjoy each day that we are given.

Laughter—"A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken" (Prov. 15:13). True happiness begins deep inside and emerges on our faces.

The Lord—"The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility" (v.33). When God is central in our hearts, He can teach us His way through every experience of life.

The Little Things—"Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred" (v.17). Maintaining loving relationships and enjoying the basic things of life are more important than wealth and success.

Not all of us will live a long time, but we can all live well each day—with laughter, the Lord, and the little things in life.

The world is filled with so much good—
Little things that bring us pleasure—
But Christ can fill our lives with joy
Beyond all earthly treasure. —Sper

Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 27-28; Matthew 21:1-22

31 posted on 02/01/2007 3:57:39 AM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

Good Morning Aqua :) John's essay, of course, :) is excellent. Jane Fonda go away. ;)

Your prayer table is very beautiful.

37 posted on 02/01/2007 6:13:29 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Aquamarine; JohnHuang2

Awesome essay as usual!
Stuck at home here in upstate SC- snow, sleet, and predictions of ice have closed absolutely everything.
Just praying an ice buildup doesn't cause a power outage in my area later.

38 posted on 02/01/2007 6:21:52 AM PST by visualops (artlife.us)

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Camellias growing up through small trees

Happy John Huang Day To The Finest!
Flowers for a drizzly, gray afternoon.

61 posted on 02/01/2007 2:33:05 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

To: Aquamarine; JohnHuang2

5 Stars out of 5 for both of you! Thursdays are always a treat, to read John's latest satires and to see how you and Dutchess and Dolly choose to show off his words! Great Two Cents, John! Great graphics, Aqua. Thank you for giving us some sunshine on a dreary winter day.

TGIF at the Finest

88 posted on 02/02/2007 8:30:58 AM PST by Billie

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