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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-16-08....Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
Posted on 04/16/2008 4:10:29 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA
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To: JustAmy
I would too! I guess it is because it is out of the ordinary. But, hey. Just the word, “picnic” means a special occasion. ;-)
And if anyone invites me to a ‘picnic’ (even if it’s in the bed of a pick-up truck), I’m going!
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posted on
04/16/2008 11:11:56 PM PDT
by
yorkie
(God Bless our Heroes in Iraq and around the world)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
April 17, 2008
Imperfect Gifts
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights. —James 1:17
When I was a child, I wondered why I had to thank God for food I didn't want to eat. In my immature mind, gratitude was a response to receiving something I wanted—like a hamburger and French fries, not asparagus. So why did I have to be thankful for something I didn't want?
In the human realm, my thinking was logical. Not everything people give us is for our good. And of course not everything we want is good.
But the situation with God is different. As Christ reminded us, loving parents do not give their children a stone rather than bread, a snake instead of a fish. And God is far more loving than our earthly parents (Matt. 7:9-11).
This doesn't mean that God's children can expect a pain-free, stress-free life. James tells us not only that every good gift comes from our heavenly Father (1:17), but also that we are to "count it all joy" when we "fall into various trials." The testing of our "faith produces patience," and the work of patience makes us "perfect and complete, lacking nothing" (vv.2-4).
Even when we receive something that doesn't seem good, we can be grateful because we know there is more to it than we can see. What seems like an imperfect gift may be the means by which God perfects us.
For Further Study
How can terrible things ever be good? Does our loving God "give" us pain? Read Why Would A Good God Allow Suffering? at www.discoveryseries.org/q0106
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posted on
04/17/2008 5:10:33 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
To: JustAmy
Hi Amy
They get out of school here a little later. Probably from having all the vacation days. ;)
It is already time to start getting their summer activities lined up. :)
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posted on
04/17/2008 5:26:15 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: The Mayor
Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank you for today’s reading.
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posted on
04/17/2008 5:30:03 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: The Mayor
Enjoy the weather! It’s slowly warming up this week. Finally spring temperatures. No more snow! ;)
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posted on
04/17/2008 5:31:01 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Kitty Mittens; Finest FRiends
Good Morning Friends, Just checked out some very pretty and cute posts from yesterday....it is so entertaining! I liked your cat with the eyes blinking slowly. Anyway, just hello to all and I am going to be off and on today and try to participate some!
Oh, what a beautiful morning!
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posted on
04/17/2008 5:33:02 AM PDT
by
jaycee
To: GodBlessUSA
It is beautiful today....and yesterday, and tomorrow!!!!
We deserve this.
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posted on
04/17/2008 5:49:38 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
To: The Mayor; GodBlessUSA
morning all.. sorry I didn’t get there yesterday.
so much going on & on my plate (and most not too good). I do miss participation at all the threads/forums as I have not been at computer much.
Lots of people are going through problems.. I know that.. some share & some dont but all in our humanity experience trails along the course of life.
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posted on
04/17/2008 5:51:52 AM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
You are missed Dolly but we understand.
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posted on
04/17/2008 5:57:13 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
To: The Mayor
Thank you, Mr. Mayor for our daily devotional. I found those words so tremendous for our daily lives, especially:
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights. —James 1:17"
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posted on
04/17/2008 6:20:52 AM PDT
by
jaycee
To: DollyCali
This green is very distracting to me. I use to miss pings sometimes but now I’m really missing them.
Good to see you (((Dolly )):)
I wish you a good day.
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posted on
04/17/2008 7:06:09 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: The Mayor
We sure do! Nice weather is so uplifting. It was great to BBQ late yesterday afternoon.
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posted on
04/17/2008 7:07:10 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: jaycee
Good morning Jaycee :)
It is a beautiful morning!
Enjoy the day!
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posted on
04/17/2008 7:08:38 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Good Morning to you, GeeBee! The BBQ sounds good! Spring is so beautiful, even though there's lots of work to do!
Looks like someone is in big trouble below!
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posted on
04/17/2008 7:27:07 AM PDT
by
jaycee
To: jaycee
LOL!! :) How cute!
More work is right. :) I was working all afternoon yesterday. But much better doing chores outside than indoors ;)
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posted on
04/17/2008 7:34:50 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: JustAmy
I’ll bet you enjoy giving her those tummy rubs!
It's Such a Joy to Interact with her; she has the Best Temperment, and just Loves to be Loved! I can't Imagine why Anyone would have Wanted to Part with her; I've Never Seen a Better Dog. She doesn't even Bark at Night, and I Hope she can Continue to Keep from Doing it for the Next 5 Days she must Remain Leashed.
A Few Minutes Ago, the Neighbor's Dog Came to Visit her, and when she Left, my Dog Began to Cry the Most Pitiful Cries; it Broke my Heart. :( Our Lord Please Hasten these Days of her Captivity, so she can Move Freely and Play with her Friend!
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posted on
04/17/2008 7:45:06 AM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
To: jaycee; DollyCali
Your Cheery Post has Brightened my Morning, jaycee! May your Day be a Wonderful One!
Keeping your Situation in Daily Prayer, Dear Dolly.
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posted on
04/17/2008 7:51:56 AM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
To: GodBlessUSA
We had burgers and dogs on the grill last night too.
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posted on
04/17/2008 8:01:42 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
To: jaycee
You are so welcome Jaycee, I am glad you like and read them.
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posted on
04/17/2008 8:02:37 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
To: The Mayor
Another BBQ tonight. :) Today is better than yesterday. I see green and foliage out there that was not there this morning. :)
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posted on
04/17/2008 12:04:47 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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