A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-08,09,10-04....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[The Mayor]

October 10, 2004

Have A Wonderful Day

Read: Proverbs 11:24-31

Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. —2 Corinthians 9:7

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 34-36; Colossians 2

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After admiring a painting in a woman's home, I was surprised by her generosity when she took it down and gave it to me.

I've seen many similar acts of kindness. For years, my mother-in-law hung on to her archaic-looking refrigerator so she could give more money to the Lord's work.

A Christian family I know had saved money to buy a new car. But when they heard of a desperate need on a mission field, they kept their old car and gave to missions instead.

I've also heard of a Christian businessman in Ohio who puts something in his pocket every morning to give away—a pen, a trinket, even a ten-dollar bill. As the day unfolds, he looks for someone who would be blessed by receiving a gift. "By constantly looking for an opportunity to give," he says, "I have a wonderful day."

The old saying "Takers eat well, but givers sleep well" is only partially true. According to Proverbs 11:25, givers also eat well: "The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself."

We must not give grudgingly or merely out of a sense of duty but from the heart. It's the generous, cheerful giver whom God loves (2 Corinthians 9:7). —Joanie Yoder

Give as you would to the Master
If you met His searching look;
Give as you would of your substance
If His hand the offering took. —Anon.

Many people readily give God credit, but few cheerfully give Him cash.

[Dubya]

Thanks for this one Mayor.

[The Mayor]

My pleasure!

[deadhead]

Thank You, dixie :-)

Have a great time when you attend your High School reunion!

[dixie sass]

Where is everyone anymore? Have they deserted?

[deadhead]

Maybe they all went on vacation to 'Freeper Island',
a litte getaway before the elections?

LOL, Billie....after I saw dixie's post, I googled 'Freeper Island' and found this :-)

[The Mayor]

I wonder the same thing myself sometimes..

I'm getting ready to post Military Monday..

[dixie sass]

(Standing at attention) Yes sir! Will look for it.

[dixie sass]

Love it!

[The Mayor]

your funny, how have you been?

[dixie sass]

Doing okay - how about you? Built anymore of those gorgeous cabinets?

I wonder why we haven't been having any meetings? Have you heard anything?

[deadhead]

Good Night Mayor and dixie. See you both tomorrow. And, hopefully will see you in D.C. for President Bush's 2nd Inauguration....I just don't let up on that one :-)(not hoping that President Bush will win, I know he will. Hoping some Freeper Friends can make it to D.C.)

[dixie sass]

I'm trying to decide which I can afford - CPAC or the inauguration...

[The Mayor]

I am planning on coming in Jan. I would be great to get together with some online friends!!

[The Mayor]

I haven't heard anything from Dio or BobJ
I have no idea what's up.

I haven't built anymore cabinets : ( I wish I had, that is what I really enjoy doing.

The economy in this state doesn't give people any play money.

[dixie sass]

It's going to be hard to find a room if you haven't already made reservations from what I hear.

[deadhead]

"I'm trying to decide which I can afford - CPAC or the inauguration..."

Must be hard to choose, sure would be nice to see ya, dixie.

"I am planning on coming in Jan. I would be great to get together with some online friends!!"

Great!

Good Night you two, early to bed.....

[deadhead]

ooops, forgot to put your name in the To: above

[The Mayor]

Good Night!

I can stay in Maryland with my sis in law or in Virginia with friends..

[Diver Dave]

Missed my golden opportunity to wish you Happy Birthday, soooo....

Happy Birthday!!!!