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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-18-04....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
Billie

Posted on 06/18/2004 7:09:54 AM PDT by Billie

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June 20, 2004

A Father's Blessing

Read: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil . . . , but on the contrary blessing. —1 Peter 3:8-9

Bible In One Year: Esther 1-2; Acts 5:1-21


A man who was grieving the death of his father said, "I am crying not only for my father, but for me. His death means that I'll never hear the words I always wanted to hear from him: that he was proud of me, proud of the family I've raised and the life I've lived."

Instead of repeating his father's mistake, the man later gave his own son the words of encouragement he himself had never heard, saying he was proud of him and the life he had made.

Too often, tension between fathers and children are left unresolved. Old wounds remain unhealed. We are unwilling to forgive the angry words and hurts from the past. But for the sake of ourselves and our families, we need to do what we can to dismantle the walls of separation between us.

How can we begin? The Bible's command for all our relationships is: "Love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous, not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing . . . . Turn away from evil and do good; . . . seek peace and pursue it" (1 Peter 3:8-9,11).

Let's determine by God's grace to break the cycle of anger and give our children what they long to hear from us—words of blessing and love. —David McCasland

Our children need to know we care,
That when they need us we'll be there;
For deep within they need to hear
That they are loved by someone dear. —D. De Haan

The best thing you spend on your children is your time.

161 posted on 06/19/2004 9:29:04 PM PDT by The Mayor (Christians are like coals of fire-together, they glow; apart, they grow cold.)
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To: Billie

Not a chance. I'm just getting to it now and am happy to see you. ((( Billie )))


162 posted on 06/19/2004 9:58:00 PM PDT by Texagirl4W (If President Bush loses the 2004 election because of his stand on abortion, he is still the winner.)
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To: Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; The Mayor; SpookBrat; LadyX; Pippin; ...
Mornin', everybody ! Happy Sunday !

163 posted on 06/20/2004 2:21:15 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (Call me the Will Rogers voter: I never met a Democrat I didn't like - to vote OUT OF POWER !)
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To: Pippin
I work for the Social Security Adm. Talk about left wing loonies.

Oooooooh! NOoooooooo!

164 posted on 06/20/2004 5:48:05 AM PDT by lonestar (Me, too!--Weinie)
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To: The Mayor; WVNan; Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; ST.LOUIE1; JohnHuang2; ...

PSALM 23 with thoughts
by Author Unknown

This an eye opener; probably we never thought nor looked at this Psalm in this way,
even though we say it over and over again.

The Lord is my Shepherd
- That's Relationship.

I shall not want
- That's Supply.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
- That's Rest.

He leadeth me beside the still waters
- That's Refreshment.

He restoreth my soul
- That' s Healing.

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
- That's Guidance.

For His name sake
- That's Purpose.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death - That's Testing.

I will fear no evil
- That' s Protection.

For Thou art with me
- That's Faithfulness.

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
- That's Discipline.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
- That's Hope.

Thou annointest my head with oil
- That's Consecration.

My cup runneth over
- That's Abundance.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
- That's Blessing.

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
- That's Security.

Forever
- That's Eternity!

What is most valuable is not what we have in our lives,
but WHO we have in our lives - - -

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165 posted on 06/20/2004 5:51:57 AM PDT by LadyX (((( To God be all honor and glory -- ))))
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To: LadyX; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; ...
Be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil . . . , but on the contrary blessing. -1 Peter 3:8-9


Our children need to know we care,
That when they need us we'll be there;
For deep within they need to hear
That they are loved by someone dear.

The best thing you spend on your children is your time.

166 posted on 06/20/2004 5:55:33 AM PDT by The Mayor (Christians are like coals of fire-together, they glow; apart, they grow cold.)
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To: LadyX

I Love that!


167 posted on 06/20/2004 5:56:07 AM PDT by The Mayor (Christians are like coals of fire-together, they glow; apart, they grow cold.)
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To: LadyX

That's beautiful. I'm going to keep this.


168 posted on 06/20/2004 6:05:13 AM PDT by SpookBrat
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To: SpookBrat

How wonderful to see you here, SpookBrat!
We've missed your presence....hope things go well for you.


169 posted on 06/20/2004 6:23:36 AM PDT by LadyX (((( To God be all honor and glory -- ))))
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To: The Mayor
Good morning, Your Honor.
As always, we thank you for our important Daily Bread.


170 posted on 06/20/2004 6:27:38 AM PDT by LadyX (((( To God be all honor and glory -- ))))
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To: LadyX

off to Church, see ya soon!


171 posted on 06/20/2004 6:42:21 AM PDT by The Mayor (Christians are like coals of fire-together, they glow; apart, they grow cold.)
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To: LadyX; Donaeus
I'm at home this morning, forsaking the assembly. Sigh. Seems like my week is missing something if I don't get to church on Sunday. I wanted to go, but Tim made me stay, and since I promised to obey him when we got married, I didn't go. I put in a tape of our church singing to get my music fix.

I guess I'll go for now. I'm feeling uncontrollably chatty at the moment thanks to my meds. HA!


172 posted on 06/20/2004 6:54:14 AM PDT by SpookBrat
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To: Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Tribune7; The Mayor; abner; Aquamarine; WVNan; LadyX; ...

Happy Father's Day to all FReeper dads everywhere. A happy day to all moms too.


173 posted on 06/20/2004 8:21:25 AM PDT by Temple Owl
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To: The Mayor
The best thing you spend on your children is your time.

If every parent knew that, and abided by it, the world would be different, in a better way.
174 posted on 06/20/2004 9:28:05 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (I will never give up. So don't ask me.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

absolutley right!!


175 posted on 06/20/2004 9:52:36 AM PDT by The Mayor (Christians are like coals of fire-together, they glow; apart, they grow cold.)
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To: LadyX
That's really wonderful
hope your weekend is too
(thanks for the ping)

Happy Father's Day to everyone
176 posted on 06/20/2004 11:51:12 AM PDT by firewalk
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To: The Mayor; Billie; Aquamarine; ST.LOUIE1; Diver Dave; HiJinx; HighWheeler; RadioAstronomer; All
Happy Father's Day, Mayor, and to all fathers our there.


177 posted on 06/20/2004 12:02:03 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul ("In answer to what we promised, the infidel got his fair treatment"Al-Qaeda to wife tearful pleading)
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To: MoJo2001
Hi MoJo.
Looks like I missed The Name Game party last night. :(
178 posted on 06/20/2004 4:40:42 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: LadyX
I love this post Lady.

Hope you're doing well. :)

179 posted on 06/20/2004 4:45:04 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine
Sent you an e-mail you'll like, Aqua, about the 23rd Psalm - -


180 posted on 06/20/2004 5:45:56 PM PDT by LadyX (((( To God be all honor and glory -- ))))
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