"What a wonderful way to begin a new week, with praise to the Creator! I am Navajo and live on the reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico. From my bedroom window and the window of my sewing studio, I can see the huge volcanic remnant rising from the desert floor with its grandeur and stark massiveness. In the morning, the rising sunlight reveals crevices and fault lines. Praise comes easily when viewing nature's splendor and beauty. I find it more difficult to praise if the kids don't have their backpacks ready for school or have nothing to pack for lunches or we're running late and the gas tank is registering empty.
In my culture, the traditional believers rise to meet the morning sun as it lightens the eastern sky and to offer thanks for a new day. We customarily give thanks for our family, what we have, and where we are. The sun serves to remind us of when to stop and pray; daybreak, noon, sunset and night.
Monday is a new beginning for the week after several days of refreshment and relaxation for many of us. What is your attitude as you begin this week? Is it one of hopeful expectation as you prepare to see what God is doing around you?
The psalmist (in Psalm 106:1-6) offers some reminders of how we can begin our new week, as well as the rewards of deliberate living. "Who can utter the mighty doings of the Lord, or declare all his praise?" Finding time to praise God is a challenge in the face of our busy schedules, especially if we think we are pulling more than our share on the job or in a relationship.
Perhaps we can learn from the elders-let the sun remind us to stop and utter praise to the One who created us and this Universe.
Creator of the Universe, help us to stop for a few seconds every day to praise you for your steadfast love and your goodness. Amen."
Pamela C. Hawkins
Showing posts with label great. Show all posts
Showing posts with label great. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
GREATer Love !
"Smile at each other. Smile at your wife, smile at your husband, smile at your children, smile at each other-it doesn't matter who it is and that will help you to grow up in greater love for each other"- Mother Teresa, Christian missionary and winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Quotes of the Week ..
Quote of the Week: ‘Art is not a treasure in the past or an
importation from another land, but part of the present life of
all living and creating peoples.’
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Quote of the Week: ‘Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it.’
Danny Kaye.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Enthusiasm (means "in God" by Eckhart Tolle from the book titled A New Earth)
Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well - John W. Gardner
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"Can the whole use the human mind to create things or bring about situations that are in alignment with its purpose?
Yes, whenever there is inspiration, which translates as
"in spirit," and enthusiasm, which means "in God,"
there is a creative empowerment that goes far beyond what
a mere person is capable of" - Eckhart Tolle.
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"Can the whole use the human mind to create things or bring about situations that are in alignment with its purpose?
Yes, whenever there is inspiration, which translates as
"in spirit," and enthusiasm, which means "in God,"
there is a creative empowerment that goes far beyond what
a mere person is capable of" - Eckhart Tolle.
Monday, July 11, 2011
~ * Personal Experience ?? ! ~
IF you've GOT God/Jesus ... let go of the rest and hang onto what YOU'VE got ! !
Cheers.
( * Pause and think of that ! ?? )
Cheers.
( * Pause and think of that ! ?? )
Friday, January 7, 2011
~ God SURELY works in THIS way ! ~
I've come to the conclusion, that it's needless to continue to "push myself". I'll just blog for the enjoyment of it (took me a while to evaluate/learn that, didn't it?). Why should I pressure myself? Simple! All is good.k.
P.S. God can SURELY work in this way. WHEN one door closes another door opens!
P.S. God can SURELY work in this way. WHEN one door closes another door opens!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
~ CONTENTMENT is gain ~
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have" (HEBREWS 13:5).
"AS a missionary in Burkina Faso, I was surprised to find that many Africans in our adopted country seemed contented. Paul said that contentment, when coupled with godliness, was "great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6).
As missionaries, we have hurt with the Africans through years of famine, crop failures, dry wells and dead livestock. What a test of one's faith. Often I have asked myself, How would I score? Could I pass the test?
I have observed Rebecca, a pastor's godly wife, as she cooks over an open fire, scrubs her clothes by hand and farms with a hoe. I have seen in her life a submissive, joyful acceptance of the will of God, a contentment with what she has. I marvel at her calmness in turmoil, as she supervises the 35 children under her dormitory roof. I remember her complete trust when food and money were gone. I marveled at how God's grace was her strength the day she rode in the ambulance with her sick husband. She had brought her precious Bible with her, hoping she would be able to witness to the driver during the long ride. This godly woman, so poor in this world's goods, is completely absorbed in telling those who cross her path about Jesus, her dearest Friend.
God makes these two priceless characteristics - godliness and contentment - available to each of His children. But they seem to reside only in the lives of those who are walking close to God and whose treasures are in heaven.
What would an examination of our hearts reveal? Do we desire godliness and contentment in our lives?"
JESSIE NEHLSEN
* see associated post dated 27/11/2010 - Eternity.
"AS a missionary in Burkina Faso, I was surprised to find that many Africans in our adopted country seemed contented. Paul said that contentment, when coupled with godliness, was "great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6).
As missionaries, we have hurt with the Africans through years of famine, crop failures, dry wells and dead livestock. What a test of one's faith. Often I have asked myself, How would I score? Could I pass the test?
I have observed Rebecca, a pastor's godly wife, as she cooks over an open fire, scrubs her clothes by hand and farms with a hoe. I have seen in her life a submissive, joyful acceptance of the will of God, a contentment with what she has. I marvel at her calmness in turmoil, as she supervises the 35 children under her dormitory roof. I remember her complete trust when food and money were gone. I marveled at how God's grace was her strength the day she rode in the ambulance with her sick husband. She had brought her precious Bible with her, hoping she would be able to witness to the driver during the long ride. This godly woman, so poor in this world's goods, is completely absorbed in telling those who cross her path about Jesus, her dearest Friend.
God makes these two priceless characteristics - godliness and contentment - available to each of His children. But they seem to reside only in the lives of those who are walking close to God and whose treasures are in heaven.
What would an examination of our hearts reveal? Do we desire godliness and contentment in our lives?"
JESSIE NEHLSEN
* see associated post dated 27/11/2010 - Eternity.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
*** HEALTHFUL Information !! ***
* For NOW ... Scientists say the best way to slow ageing is to exercise and reduce STRESS ! ! !
*** VIEW various suggested (associated) postings on this blog:
* 'This much I know' / * dated 1/11/2010
* 'MEANING of FOOD' / * dated 31/10/2010
* 'Special Gifts (to make)' / * dated 25/10/2010
* 'Strength through Trials' / * dated 21/10/2010
* 'In Other Words' / * dated 21/10/2010
* 'Give to yourself' / * dated 21/10/2010
* 'QUITE often JUST ...' / * dated 16/10/2010
* 'Physical Activity Groups' / * dated 15/10/2010
* 'Perspective' / * dated 1/10/2010
* 'Take Care of your body' / * dated 17/6/2010
*********************************************************************
* 'Relaxation/4 square breathing'( * dated 1/10/2010)
* 'Forgive yourself' / * dated 25/9/2010
* 'WHY is IT so ???' / * dated 27/9/2010
* 'Less Stress' / * dated 22/9/2010
* 'Defeating Discouragement' / * dated 22/9/2010
* 'How are you ??' / * dated 11/2/2010
* 'FROM Teams ...' "an interesting story" !! / * dated 24/1/2010
* 'HAWC ..' / * dated 7/1/2010
* 'EMBRACING the Moment' / * dated 2/11/2009
** '~ Eternity !!! ~' / * dated 27/11/2010 (the most important)
... and, "last BUT not least" .. don't forget to recall to memory the gift of laughter, the value of good music and enjoying the attributes of an invigorating "cuppa" !
*** VIEW various suggested (associated) postings on this blog:
* 'This much I know' / * dated 1/11/2010
* 'MEANING of FOOD' / * dated 31/10/2010
* 'Special Gifts (to make)' / * dated 25/10/2010
* 'Strength through Trials' / * dated 21/10/2010
* 'In Other Words' / * dated 21/10/2010
* 'Give to yourself' / * dated 21/10/2010
* 'QUITE often JUST ...' / * dated 16/10/2010
* 'Physical Activity Groups' / * dated 15/10/2010
* 'Perspective' / * dated 1/10/2010
* 'Take Care of your body' / * dated 17/6/2010
*********************************************************************
* 'Relaxation/4 square breathing'( * dated 1/10/2010)
* 'Forgive yourself' / * dated 25/9/2010
* 'WHY is IT so ???' / * dated 27/9/2010
* 'Less Stress' / * dated 22/9/2010
* 'Defeating Discouragement' / * dated 22/9/2010
* 'How are you ??' / * dated 11/2/2010
* 'FROM Teams ...' "an interesting story" !! / * dated 24/1/2010
* 'HAWC ..' / * dated 7/1/2010
* 'EMBRACING the Moment' / * dated 2/11/2009
** '~ Eternity !!! ~' / * dated 27/11/2010 (the most important)
... and, "last BUT not least" .. don't forget to recall to memory the gift of laughter, the value of good music and enjoying the attributes of an invigorating "cuppa" !
Thursday, October 21, 2010
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