... Living Too Bad To Change The Gift Great Day Disguised Blessings Sea Of Love Say Awe Heaven Shines Through 23rd Psalm Message You Have A Chance Teach Me To Forgive Triple Filter Test Little Things2 Glued Glasses -Sewed Jackets My Dad Try Something Different Somebody Loves You Mothers A Shining Moment My New Watch Just By Being In It Exercising ... Of Childern First Church Of McDonalds A Date With The Other Woman Two Tries When Everything Is A Miracle Have A Life Of Joy May You Always Feel Loved Forgiven -Forever For Closeness TRAVEL Smile The Christmas Rose Spiritual Medication Truths For Living Atmosphere And Attitude Changing With The Changes One Glad Dad WWJD The Letter Where The Light Is ... And Love Perfect Timing Just Obey God A Young Spirit Jigsaw Puzzle Wisdom Still We Sing Motivational Quote Getting Things Done Principals Of Eagles Never Forget In This Moment Forgiveness A Matter Of Focus 10-step Program For Happiness Finding The Funny Side The Wooden Apples Great Advice Beatitudes For SAHMs-03 Most Beautiful Of All Keep On Swinging A Book By ...

... Survival Kit Sweet Forgiveness Sweet Morning Music Sweet Sarah Take'off Will Be Delayed Take Time Taking Care Of My Future Talking It Out Tangled Hair'caring Heart Teach Me To Forgive Teacher Teachers Teachers In Disguise Tearing Down The Fences Teenagers Tempering Our Temper Ten Commandments In Marriage Ten Reasons To Believe Ten Things To Improve Your Relationship Terror By Night ... Five More Minutes Flowering Forth Flying High Follow Your Stars Following Your Bliss Food For Thought Footsteps To Live By For Closeness TRAVEL For Moms -365 Tips Forever Gifts Forgiven -Forever Forgiveness Forgiving Quickly Forgotten Dog's Christmas Formula For A Successful Life Four -Legged Comedians Friends Friendship -You're Important To Me Friendship Future Plans I Have For Travel Game Anyone ... A House Call Apples Appreciation Archibald Campbell Was A Nobody Are You Waiting To Be Called As Old As I Use To Be As You Go Through Life Asking Forgiveness At Least One Friend Atmosphere And Attitude Attitude (To Be Really Happy) Attitude Attracting People To You Autumn Leaves Autumn Of Our Lives Awe -Fear And Love Baby ...

... vs Woman Of Strength Success In Spite Of Adversity Survival Kit Sunrise In A Cemetery Sweet Sarah Take'off Will Be Delayed Take Time Tangled Hair'caring Heart Teach Me To Forgive Teacher Teachers Teenagers Ten Commandments In Marriage Ten Things To Improve Your Relationship Ten Reasons To Believe Terror By Night Testimony Thanksgiving Prayer Thank You -Lord That Is God That ... Day Feeling Loved First Church Of McDonalds Five Fingers Of Prayer Five Balls Five More Minutes Flowering Forth Food For Thought Footsteps To Live By For Moms -365 Tips Forgiven -Forever Friends Forgiveness Friendship -You're Important To Me Future Plans I Have For Travel Friendship Genie In The Lamp Getting Along Better Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent Godly Giving ... It Flow Every Little Thing You Have A Chance Human Thing To Do Works In Progress Woman Who Drew The Line Just Call Upon Him Making A Living Asking Forgiveness Just In Time Giving Having Receiving One Simple Question Appreciation Blowing Out Your Guilt Healed And Whole Stolen Checks -Stupidity A Tap On The Shoulder Love And Time An Irish ...

... Whoever said it first got it right:" Life is too short for drama and petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly" What a wise and wonderful way to live – but not as easy as it seems. Personally, I'm all for lingering kisses, raucous laughter, ... ” (Random House Audio Books, 1996 ), U.S. President Jimmy Carter talks about forgiving quickly. He says that without the knowledge that he can be forgiven, it would be impossible for him to face his own shortcomings. He relates that both he and his wife, Rosalynn, are" strong-willed" persons who ... walnut, a little smaller than a bank check. On it, he carved the words," Each evening forever this is good for an apology or forgiveness, as you desire" That evening, he gave the plaque to Rosalynn. He reports that, so far, he has been able to honor it each ...

... humbling to know that my daughter needed assurance of my forgiveness and of my love for her. Is that what we are seeking when we ask God to forgive our sins again? In Matthew 7: 9-12, Jesus tells us," Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a ... Forgiven. Forever!" For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us" Psalms 103: 11-12 I was staring at the computer screen when ... and locked me out of the bedroom. After the appropriate discipline and discussion, we had hugged and made up. So, why was she asking for forgiveness again? I looked at her and told her," Honey, it is okay. You know not to lock Mommy out of the room now. You ...

... Forgiveness I was driving down the road the other day when I saw a sign in front of a church. It said," Forgive your enemies. It messes with their minds" As I read this sign I felt a smile come to my lips, a feeling of delight come to my heart, and ... Forgiveness I was driving down the road the other day when I saw a sign in front of a church. It said," Forgive your enemies. It messes with their minds" As I read this sign I felt a smile come to my lips, a feeling of delight come to my heart, and ... meant for you to live and you show everyone around you how a Child of God can make this world a better and more loving place. Keep on forgiving others then. Keep on messing with their minds. Keep on helping their hearts and souls. Keep on living the life that God meant for you to live ...

... to show mercy to others. The" compassionate treatment" that defines mercy includes forgiveness. No matter what someone does to you, God directs you to forgive them and not to seek retribution." Do not hate your brother in your heart. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people ... us, your children. May we love one another as you have loved us. Give us strength so that we may forgive our transgressors as you have forgiven us. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen [by Charles Edwin Price-from 'Themestream '] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ... : 7 NIV) While God shows us mercy, He also directs us to show mercy to others. The" compassionate treatment" that defines mercy includes forgiveness. No matter what someone does to you, God directs you to forgive them and not to seek retribution." Do not hate your brother in your heart ...

... revenge" I saw this wonderful old saying again in a book recently. It got me to thinking about all the times that I have been able to forgive others in my life and all the joy that it has brought me. One memory stands out particularly well. I was a young boy spending a week at ... Sweet Forgiveness" Forgiveness is the sweetest revenge" I saw this wonderful old saying again in a book recently. It got me to thinking about all the times that I have been able to forgive others in my life and all the joy that it has brought me. One memory stands out particularly well. I ... and pain inside me go away. We became friends after that. I never got into another fist fight either. I had found out that sharing and forgiving were way more fun and a lot less painful. Forgiveness truly is the sweetest revenge. It can turn an enemy into a friend. It can free a ...

... that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in persons we love, and that it takes many years to heal them. To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness. To learn that there are persons that love them dearly, but simply do not know how to show their feelings. To learn that money ... true friends are scarce, he / she who has found one has found a true treasure. To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others, but that they forgive themselves. To learn that they are masters of what they keep to themselves and slaves of what they say. To learn ... takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in persons we love, and that it takes many years to heal them. To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness. To learn that there are persons that love them dearly, but simply do not know how to show their feelings. To learn that money can buy everything ...

... square he is surprised to find eight hundred young men named Paco waiting for their fathers. We can't underestimate the need for reconciliation and wholeness. Finally, forgive yourself. No purpose is served in continuing to whip yourself over past events you can do nothing about. And how will you truly learn to love when there ... away. Now remorseful, the father takes out a newspaper ad in El Liberal:" Paco, meet me at Hotel Montana noon Tuesday. All is forgiven" When the father goes to the square he is surprised to find eight hundred young men named Paco waiting for their fathers. We can't underestimate the need for ... our mistakes as effective learning devises. When possible, welcome your mistake, learn from it and decide to do things differently next time. Second, seek forgiveness from any others who were affected. If possible, make amends. In Ernest Hemingway's short story" The Capitol of the World ," a Spanish father decides to ...

... When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences, but it is also the most courageous thing ... deepened. God, once again began to explain:" When someone loves us, it teaches us love, kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness, acceptance, and all of these can counteract all the evil in the world. For every good deed, there is one evil deed. Man alone has ... you, it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences, but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do. When ...

... your heart-no matter what you've done or how you feel about yourself-all you have to do is ask Him to come into your life, forgive you for your sins, (He will ), and begin a new journey with God by your side. You'll be amazed. [by Ellen M. DuBois ... mistakes. I've acted selfish and I've done things that I know the Lord wouldn't approve of. But, by the grace of God I know I am forgiven and I try, with every passing day since that retreat twenty years ago, to be the person that God wants me to be. It's been a journey ... ' for all of us. But, much more was to happen than I expected. I was about to be introduced to God and his power of forgiveness and love. By the next day, we'd had our group discussions and one of our exercises was to tell someone how much we really loved them and why ...

... in the world that have a problem with forgiving themselves of their past mistakes and the enemy of hell tries his best to add condemnation to worsen the feelings that they have. God is a God of love and compassion who wishes to forgive and restore all who come to Him. Never allow the enemy to make you feel as if you are beyond redemption. God is able to turn your mess into a miracle. I hope the following story will minister to you if you ... God ’ s Dresser There are many people in the world that have a problem with forgiving themselves of their past mistakes and the enemy of hell tries his best to add condemnation to worsen the feelings that they have. God is a God of love and compassion who wishes to forgive and restore all who come to Him. Never allow the enemy to make you feel as if you are beyond redemption. God is able to turn your mess into a miracle. I hope ...

... but I never did outgrow my appreciation for my Father ’ s forgiveness. He showed me that even when I messed up in the worse way I was still loved. He gave me another chance and let me know that I was forgiven whether I deserved it or not. He shared with me some of the unconditional love and forgiveness that our Father in Heaven has for us all. May we always embrace and share that love and forgiveness as well.~Joseph J. ... A Father ’ s Forgiveness When I was a boy I always wanted to be a cowboy. I remember my Mom worrying about me getting sick from the heat in the summer, because I wore a thick blue sweater all the time. No respectable cowboy, however, would wear short sleeves so I sweated while I played. I was overjoyed too when one day my parents gave me a bb gun. It looked just like a lever action rifle that all the cowboys ...

... was the one who had caused it. I walked over to Nanny, climbed on her lap, and for the first time in my short life I did something else too: I apologized without being told too and asked Nanny to forgive me. She smiled, rubbed my head, and told me I was a good boy even though I didn ’ t feel like one then. That memory just like my Nanny ’ s love will stay in my heart forever. It ... Asking Forgiveness My Grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, first-generation, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During the trip she survived stormy seas, little food, and an attack by a German U-boat. After getting here her large family worked hard to build a new life in America. They never had much money but were rich in love. Nanny ...

... take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological. I've learned-that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. I've learned-that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to forgive yourself. I've learned-that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief. ... learned-that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. I've learned-that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do. I've learned-that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. I've learned-that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change. ...

... ... that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change. I believe... that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. I believe... that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I believe... that you can do something in an instant that will give you ... .. that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated. I believe... that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I believe... That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief. I believe... that our background and circumstances may ...

... It would be too difficult, too painful. But wouldn't it also be the greatest opportunity a follower of Christ could ever have? To look into those eyes, to see that face, to hear those words," Father, forgive them !" And, unlike the crowd, we would know that the words were meant for us! Imagine! Imagine seeing love in action. Imagine seeing God's Son proclaim, through exhausted tears mixed with royal triumph," It is finished ... ," My Lord and My God !" To be there for those 40 days and learn from the resurrected Lord-WOW! I wonder if any of us would travel back to the cross to witness the birth of full and complete forgiveness? I 'kinda figure that not many would. It would be too difficult, too painful. But wouldn't it also be the greatest opportunity a follower of Christ could ever have? To look into those eyes, to see that face, ...

... Let The Past Be Past Is it difficult for you to forgive? To let the past be past? It is for me. Nearly impossible sometimes. I'm a little like the elderly Virginian woman who lived to see her beloved Richmond occupied by Union troops after the American Civil War. The matron was walking down a Richmond street when she tripped over a step and fell. A Union soldier courteously helped her up." How very kind of you, young man ," ... hope you get it" Maybe it was still a bit early for her to let go of those deep-seated resentments. But angry and bitter lives are never happy lives. A beautiful legend tells of an African tribe that ritualizes forgiveness. When a tribe member acts irresponsibly or unjustly, he / she is taken to the center of the village. All work ceases and every man, woman and child in the village gathers in a large circle around the accused. Then ...

... ourselves off, and to begin again to love with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. At the end of our lives only one thing matters: how much we loved. I know that my son will forgive me for my short temper earlier today. I know that God will forgive me too. Like everyone else I still have a lot of work to do to become the person I want to be. Thankfully, God is patient with me ... love. It may seem simple but it isn ’ t always easy. It takes a lifetime too. That is why no matter how many times we stumble and fall it is important to rise up, to ask God ’ s forgiveness, to dust ourselves off, and to begin again to love with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. At the end of our lives only one thing matters: how much we loved. I know that my ...

... prevent LOVE from being properly installed. Can you turn those off ma'am? Customer: I don't know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how? CS Rep: My pleasure. Go to your Start menu and invoke FORGIVENESS.EXE. Do this as many times as necessary until GRUDGE.EXE and RESENTMENT.COM have been completely erased. Customer: Okay, I'm done. LOVE has started installing itself automatically. Is that normal? CS Rep: Yes it is. You should receive ... , I have it. CS Rep: Excellent, you are getting good at this. Customer: Thank you. CS Rep: You're welcome. Click on the following files and then copy them to the" MYHEART" directory: FORGIVESELF.DOC, SELFESTEEM.TXT, REALIZEWORTH.TXT, and GOODNESS.DOC. The system will overwrite any conflicting files and begin patching any faulty programming. Also, you need to delete SELFCRITIC.EXE from all directories, and then empty your recycle bin afterwards to make sure it is ...

... we should be giving thanks for. Love is the only thing that can be divided, without being diminished. Happiness is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others. You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven. For every minute you are angry with someone, you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back. Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are. The best ... to give: To your friend, loyalty; To your enemy, forgiveness; To your boss, service; To a child, a good example; To your parents, gratitude and devotion; To your mate, love and faithfulness; To all men and women, charity; and To God, your life. [Author Unknown-from 'Colorado Comments '] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... enemy keeps throwing up in your face. But whatever it is, I want you to know something. Jesus Christ was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing. But because He loves you, He is ready to forgive you. Perhaps He's wondering how long you'll let the enemy make a slave out of you. The great thing about God is that He not only forgives, but He forgets. [Author Unknown-From 'E-Mail Ministry '] Inspirational Messages ... All Rights Reserved. ...

... is believing-but for me it ’ s the opposite. Belief comes first, seeing will come soon enough. I am willing to wait. I have been forgiven. I have been loved. I have chosen to love and forgive in return. My heart yearns for a day, a time, a moment. Yet in that special moment there will no longer be a need for time. I don ’ t have to understand it all to hunger for my first ... in my hands to believe that it is real. Some say seeing is believing-but for me it ’ s the opposite. Belief comes first, seeing will come soon enough. I am willing to wait. I have been forgiven. I have been loved. I have chosen to love and forgive in return. My heart yearns for a day, a time, a moment. Yet in that special moment there will no longer be a need for time. I ...

... She said," I have noticed that you always smile. I love that about you, I have for awhile. It is such a pleasure to see someone kind. When I think of happy I have you in mind" Forgive me for asking, I am sure that it's true," You do know that God is smiling down on you ?" Perhaps that explains it, my smiling you see. It is a reflection of God's love for me. So, ... good worker .remove from your vocabulary the words," It's not my job" To be remembered as a good parent .teach by example. To be remembered as a good spouse .be a good listener, express love, be faithful and forgiving. To be remembered as a friend .be trustworthy, honest, open and genuine. To be remembered at all .live fully, love all and smile often.~Bob Perks~[ by: Bob Perks Copyright 2008 (2believe @comcast.net ...

... we should be giving thanks for. Love is the only thing that can be divided, without being diminished. Happiness is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others. You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven. For every minute you are angry with someone, you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back. Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are. The best ... to give: To your friend, loyalty; To your enemy, forgiveness; To your boss, service; To a child, a good example; To your parents, gratitude and devotion; To your mate, love and faithfulness; To all men and women, charity; and To God, your life. [Author Unknown-from 'Aiken Drum '] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... and he was free. Free to hug his daughters. All three of them. I only had one, and I'm going to have to wait until Heaven before I can ever hug her again. A thousand times I've tried to forgive that man. A thousand times I thought I had. Maybe I did, but I need to do it again. Even now. Pray for me. Be careful. My son is all I have left. *** Bob Jack shifted ... his trench coat. Then he twisted around to see Bob's car pull away and head down the road. Jack watched until it disappeared. A full 15 minutes later, he too, pulled away and drove slowly home, praying for forgiveness and firmly hugging a surprised wife and kids when he arrived home. Epilogue: Lets ALL remember to ease-up on the accelerator. [By: Manfred Koehler-from Tom Ellsworth] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again." Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condem not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven" [Author Unknown-submitted by Lady Millie, via Aiken @AikensLaughs.com] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ... Inspirational and Christian MESSAGES-Positive Thoughts. ...

... will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God. I choose peace. I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live. I choose patience. I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complaining that the wait is too long ... lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God. I choose peace. I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live. I choose patience. I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complaining that the ...

... of others. Difficult is to recognize our own mistakes. Easy is to talk without thinking. Difficult is to refrain the tongue. Easy is to hurt someone who loves us. Difficult is to heal the wound. Easy is to forgive others Difficult is to ask for forgiveness Easy is to set rules. Difficult is to follow them. Easy is to dream every night. Difficult is to fight for a dream. Easy is to show victory. Difficult is to assume defeat ... dignity. Easy is to admire a full moon. Difficult to see the other side. Easy is to stumble with a stone. Difficult is to get up. Easy is to enjoy life every day. Difficult to give its real value. Easy is to promise something to someone. Difficult is to fulfill that promise. Easy is to say we love. Difficult is to show it every day. Easy is to criticize others. Difficult is to improve oneself. Easy is ...

... Whatever you do today you have to sleep with tonight. If you do something you don't believe in, you've done wrong; if you don't do something you believe in, you have also done wrong. Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven. If you live a Christian life and there is no heaven or hell, what have you lost? Nothing! If you live a sinners life and there is a heaven and hell you've lost eternity. One man's trash is another man's ... is wasted time. Lost time is never found again. The hard thing about business is minding your own. Triumph is just" umph" added to" try" Caution is not cowardly, carelessness is not courage. He who forgives ends the quarrel. Children need more models than critics. Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them. The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime. If the going gets easy, you may be going down ...

... Teach Me to Forgive One day a while back, a man, his heart heavy with grief, was walking in the woods. As he thought about his life this day, he knew many things were not right. He thought about those who had lied about him back when he had a job. His thoughts turned to those who had stolen his things and cheated him. He remembered family that had passed on. His mind turned to the illness he had that no one could cure. His very soul was filled with anger, resentment and frustration. Standing there this day, searching for answers he could not find, knowing all else had failed him, he knelt at the base of an old oak tree to seek the one he knew would always be there. And with tears in his eyes, he prayed:" Lord---You have done wonderful things for me in this life. You have told me to do ...

... To Forgive One day a while back, a man, his heart heavy with grief, was walking in the woods. As he thought about his life this day, he knew many things were not right. He thought about those who had lied about him back when he had a job. His thoughts turned to those who had stolen his things and cheated him. He remembered family that had passed on. His mind turned to the illness he had that no one could cure. His very soul was filled with anger, resentment and frustration. Standing there this day, searching for answers he could not find, knowing all else had failed him, he knelt at the base of an old oak tree to seek the one he knew would always be there, and with tears in his eyes, he prayed" Lord-You have done wonderful things for me in this life. You have told me to do many things for you, ...

... A Very Human Thing To Do Someone made the statement:" To err is dysfunctional, to forgive co-dependent" Sometimes I think I operate that way-afraid to err and slow to forgive. Of course, we've all heard Alexander Pope's famous assertion that to err is human, to forgive, divine. But I don't agree. I think that to forgive is one of the most human things we can do. A number of years ago, Hildegard Goss-Mayr of the" International Fellowship of Reconciliation" told this true story. In the midst of tragic fighting in Lebanon in the 1970s, a Christian seminary student was walking from one village to the next when he was ambushed by an armed Druze guerrilla fighter. The Druze ordered his captive down a mountain trail where he was to be shot. But an amazing thing happened. The seminarian, who had received military training, was able to surprise his captor and disarm him. Now, the ...

... make time for daily quiet time, even if it is for only a few stolen moments. We model God's love to our children, and as SAHMs, we have much more time than most parents to either get it right or really mess it up! We are all human, and fail-we get angry, or distracted, or stressed out-but we can still model God's love by being honest with our children and admitting our failings-and asking their forgiveness if we fly off the handle needlessly. We also must model God's mercy and grace to our children. In order to do this, it is essential that we fully understand and accept the awesome gift of mercy and grace He gave us through his son, Jesus Christ. We also must long to be 'just and good. We must use God's word as a template for loving, raising and disciplining our children. As it says is Deuteronomy 6: 5-8" love the ...

... come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask GOD to bless that individual. I understand the" enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: I will find ways to help share the burden of another person. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL NOT DO IT SECRETLY: I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: I will practice the golden rule-" Do unto others as I would have them do unto me"-with everyone I encounter. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO ...

... satisfied my desire; I've indulged -and OH, it tastes wonderful. I should do this EVERY day -it's good for my health! I LOATHE IT!-it's become a toe-stomper, 'cause I'd like to STOMP on that cone! I've gone and done it again .I've yielded to temptation. I hate myself for having given in! I'm a failure .I've blown it! I am a helpless chocoholic .and I WILL resolve to do better next time. Next time? I forgive myself, forget the lesson," fudge" on the promise .find my way to Baskin Robbin's -or the freezer, and do it all over again. Isn't that just like sin? Think about it, pray about it -and have a good day! Scripture:" Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4: 7)" Prayer:" Lord, chocolate's not the problem-SIN is. I ...

... loss of some gray matter — or worse. But it can also be the right and sensible thing to do. Mark, later to author the gospel of Mark, had accompanied his uncle, Barnabas, and the Apostle Paul on a ministry journey that had taken them into Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). But for reasons unknown, he abandoned the group just when they were to enter the dangerous midlands and returned to his home in Jerusalem. Paul could not forgive him, and when Barnabas suggested they take Mark on the next journey, there was such a disagreement between them that Barnabas and Paul parted company (see Acts 15: 36-39). Mark was out — until, from within a Roman prison, Paul opened his mind and gave him a second chance. Sometimes we decide that a person is to be kept out of our circle. He wronged me... She betrayed my confidence... They have proven to ...

... ! It's all right to cry. People cry for all kinds of reasons: when they are hurt, sad, glad, or worried; when they are angry, afraid, or lonely. Big people cry too. I do. You've made a mistake. That was wrong. People make mistakes. I do. Is it something we can fix? What can we do? It's all over. You can start fresh. I know you are sorry. I forgive you. You did the right thing. That was scary or hard. Even though it wasn't easy, you did it. I am proud of you; you should be too. I'm sorry. Forgive me. I made a mistake. You can change your mind. It's good to decide, but it is also fine to change. What a great idea! You were really thinking! How did you come up with that? Tell me more. Your mind is ...

... GOD SAYS: I will direct your steps BIBLE VERSES: Proverbs 3: 5-6 YOU SAY: 'I can't do it ' GOD SAYS: You can do all things BIBLE VERSES: Philippians 4: 13 YOU SAY: 'I'm not able ' GOD SAYS: I am able BIBLE VERSES: II Corinthians 9: 8 YOU SAY: 'It's not worth it ' GOD SAYS: It will be worth it BIBLE VERSES: Roman 8: 28 YOU SAY: 'I can't forgive myself ' GOD SAYS: I Forgive you BIBLE VERSES: I John 1: 9 & Romans 8: 1 YOU SAY: 'I can't manage ' GOD SAYS: I will supply all your needs BIBLE VERSES: Philippians 4: 19 YOU SAY: 'I'm afraid ' GOD SAYS: I have not given you a spirit of fear BIBLE VERSES: II Timothy 1: 7 YOU SAY: 'I'm always worried and frustrated ' GOD SAYS: Cast all your cares on ME BIBLE VERSES ...

... . Loving? By all means. And so, when I relate to God, my Heavenly Father, I have a role model of an earthly father, who loved, taught, and nurtured me in the ways of the Lord. You may not -the father you remember may have been abusive, unloving, unjust, unforgiving -he may even have deserted you. That's unforgettable, but not unforgivable! Hard words, but you MUST let God help you face it, forgive it, and then be free to accept a healthy relationship with Your Heavenly Father. Come to the Well, and let His Words bring healing to your wounded soul. -by Peggie C. Bohanon. Copyright 2005, Springfield, MO. All rights reserved. Please do not copy without permission. Scripture:" .Our Father, who art in heaven (Luke 11: 2 KJV)" Prayer:" Lord, help me to forgive a dad who was not there when ...

... she would forego the farmer's debt if she could marry his son. Both the farmer and his son were horrified by the Proposal. So the cunning female moneylender suggested that they let providence decide the matter. She told them that she would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty moneybag. Then the son would have to pick one pebble from the bag. If he picked the black pebble, he would become her husband and the father's debt would be forgiven. If he picked the white pebble he need not marry her and the father's debt would still be forgiven. But if he refused to pick a pebble, his father would be thrown into jail They were standing on a pebble-strewn path in the farmer's field. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As she picked them up, the sharp-eyed son noticed that she had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag. She then ...

... out" God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3: 5-6) You say:" I can't do it" God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4: 13) You say:" I'm not able" God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9: 8) You say:" It's not worth it" God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8: 28) You say:" I can't forgive myself" God says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1: 9 and Romans 8: 1) You say:" I can't manage" God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4: 19) You say:" I'm afraid" God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1: 7) You say:" I'm always worried and frustrated" God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I ...

... have hit the ground more times than I can count. It hasn ’ t always been a grassy trail over a sun-drenched meadow for me. It has been a path full of twists, turns, rocks, holes, and obstacles as well. I haven ’ t always kept my eyes on the road or my hand in God ’ s either. Still, no matter how many times I have ended up face down in the dirt God has always been there to forgive me and help me back up. I have learned too that it doesn ’ t matter how many times you stumble and fall. It only matters how many times you get back up. Even if you stumble and fall one million times then you need to rise up and try again one million and one. God is always there waiting to forgive you and help you to walk your life ’ s path one more time. I can see too now why God sent me ...

... to be alone. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until its time to go to bed to try and pray. Make friends with Godly people. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a Good" Thank you Jesus !" Laugh. Laugh some more! Take your work seriously, but yourself not at all. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can). Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most). Sit on your ego. Talk less; listen more. Slow down. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. [Thanks to Lady Jennifer-from Aiken Drum] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... was as an altar boy but he was sharply criticized by the priest when he made a mistake during a service. This boy later abandoned the seminary as a young adult. The second boy was sickly as a child too contracting tuberculosis as a baby. He also felt drawn to a career in the church. He too had his first experience in church as an altar boy. And he as well made several mistakes once during a service. The difference was he was forgiven and encouraged to keep trying by the kindhearted priest there. The first of these boys grew up to become Joseph Stalin, the dictator of the Soviet Union, who slaughtered untold millions of his own people to maintain his power and control over his country. The second boy grew up to become Bishop Fulton J. Sheen who touched millions of lives and brought joy to millions of hearts by sharing God ’ s message through his television show" Life is Worth Living" in the ...

... . Friendship is the soil through which love's seeds grow. If you want to bring love into a relationship, you must first bring friendship. The fifth secret? the power of LETTING GO. If you love something, let it free. If it comes back to you, it's yours; if it doesn't, it never was. Even in a loving relationship, people need their own space. If we want to learn to love, we must first learn to forgive and let go of past hurts and grievances. Love means letting go of our fears, prejudices, egos and conditions." Today I let go of all my fears, the past has no power over me-today is the beginning of a new life" The sixth secret? the power of COMMUNICATION. When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life changes. To love someone is to communicate with them. Let the people you love know that you love them ...

... healthcare. They write to the editor, their congressmen and to the" powers that be" for things that make for a better life. They don't take" no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They stick a love note in their husband's lunch box. They do without new shoes so their children can have them. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. Women are honest, loyal, and forgiving. They are smart, knowing that knowledge is power. But they still know how to use their softer side to make a point. Women want to be the best for their family, their friends, and themselves. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They have sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet ...

... is on trial here. What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus to wash away sin. Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial. So, does it wash away sin or not ?" The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had been slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters. Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person completely then it cannot cleanse us completely. If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble. What can wash away my sins, nothing but the blood of Jesus. end of case !!! [Author Unknown-from Chaplain 777 (chaplain777 @hotmail.com)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... this was not the way to be towards another person. I was listening to a Christian program and it pointed out that people were more precious then things. I was reading a article in a Christian magazine, and it pointed out that people were more important then things, and when I went to church the sermon was about people being more important then things. That Sunday I was moved to sit down and write my cousin a letter of apology, and ask her forgiveness, because I realized that she was more important to me then anything of this world. I mailed it and I had a weight lifted off of me, I felt I was right with GOD again. Monday afternoon I got a call from Cynthia, she wanted to tell me that her brother was moving into a place of his own, and he was looking at the furniture that was stored in their parent's garage to use in his place. In the back of the ...

... the things that we should be giving thanks for. Love is the only thing that can be divided, without being diminished. Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are. Happiness is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others. For every minute you are angry with someone, you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back. You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven. [Author Unknown-from 'Aiken Drum ' (Inspiretoday @topica.com)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... so busy working, however, that you neglect to get alone with God everyday. During this quiet time, you shall pray diligently for your husband. You shall also be willing to put aside work in order to 'play ' when your husband asks you. You shall honor your mother and father, but you shall not elevate their position or opinions above your husband's. You shall not resent, revile, or hate your husband, but you shall grant him grace, forgiveness, and mercy. You shall not commit adultery, nor shall you think lustfully toward another man; but you shall thank God for your husband and be pleased with him. You shall not steal from your husband. You shall not steal his marriage by threats of divorce. You shall not steal his wife by leaving him alone all the time. You shall not steal his spiritual leadership by taking control. You shall not steal his time by placing unnecessary demands on him. ...

... wish to control others. You are honorable.... when you find your honor is to honor others. You are generous.... when you can take as sweetly as you can give. You are humble.... when you do not know how humble you are. You are thoughtful.... when you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are. You are merciful.... when you forgive in others the faults you condemn in yourself. You are beautiful.... when you don't need a mirror to tell you. You are rich.... when you never need more than what you have. You are you.... when you are at peace with who you are not. [Author Unknown-from 'Aiken Drum ' (Inspiretoday @topica.com)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... You Will Never Be Sorry. .for thinking before acting. .for hearing before judging. .for forgiving your enemies. .for being candid and frank. .for helping a fallen brother. .for being honest in business. .for thinking before speaking. .for being loyal to your church. .for standing by your principles. .for closing your ears to gossip. .for bridling a slanderous tongue. .for harboring pure thoughts. .for sympathizing with the afflicted. .for being courteous and kind to all. [Author Unknown-from 'E-Mail Ministry '] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... : 15-29). A thought: read a chapter of Proverbs every day." God's grace was upon Him ," we learn next from Luke. He grew" in favor with God" Jesus, as a human, spiritually matured. Here is a phrase for you:" He learned obedience through the things that He suffered" (Hebrews 5: 8). Chew on that one. Jesus learned obedience. We learn to obey through disobedience, God's discipline, forgiveness and restoration. Christ learned it through life's trials, being tempted by the Devil and rejected by His own people. In the Garden, He honestly states His preference to not be crucified. Yet, in the face of torture and humiliation, we hear:" Not My will but Thine" As we live in the realm of obedience, we are in the place where God can favor, not discipline us (Hebrews 12: 1-12; 1 John 2-4). He ...

... to be alone. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray. Make friends with Godly people. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good" Thank you Jesus" Laugh. Laugh some more! Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can). Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most). Sit on your ego. Talk less; listen more. Slow down. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU." If God is for us ...

... to drive ?"" Just a few blocks ," Carolyn said." I'll drive. I'm used to this" After several minutes, I had to ask," Where are we going? This isn't the way to the garage !"" We're going to my garage the long way ," Carolyn smiled," by way of the daffodils"" Carolyn ," I said sternly," please turn around"" It's all right, Mother, I promise. You will never forgive yourself if you miss this experience" After about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small gravel road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand-lettered sign that read," Daffodil Garden" We got out of the car and each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, we turned a corner of the path, and I looked up and gasped. Before me lay the most glorious ...

... into the sunrise. It was a sight so beautiful that it filled me with God ’ s love. In that moment my soul went soaring to the heavens as well and I smiled again. In that second love flowed from my heart and joy touched my spirit. In that instant I felt full of faith and trust. I crumpled up my wasteful worries and tossed them in the trash with that worn out pillow. I looked towards the sky and asked God to forgive my foolishness. Then I dedicated another day to doing His will, sharing His love, and spreading His truth. I only wish I hadn ’ t wasted those 48 hours before I awoke again. Worry is an insidious habit that sneaks back into our brains every chance it gets. It eats away at our lives and drains us of our love. Sometimes God even needs a sore neck and a sunbeam to awaken us from the nightmare that it brings to our days. ...

... . We are the ones who should exercise faith. Of course, the sufferer should confess any sins in his / her heart (James 5: 16) But the Holy Spirit is the one who should convict of sin, it's not up to us to point out secret sins which we imagine they must be hiding. In the next article ('The Comforter's College ' ), we will show how God trains us to be effective comforters and intercessors. Prayer: Father, forgive us, for we talk to much to each other and too little to You. Jesus said," I can do only what I see the Father doing" (John 5: 19). We should do the same, but we don't. Instead, we do what seems right to us, because we do not take the time and effort to see what the Father is doing. So our words and actions are empty and powerless. Father, break through the ...

... . C -Create Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with. D -Decide Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way. E -Explore Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself. F -Forgive Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes. G -Grow Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way. H -Hope Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task. I -Ignore Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past ...

... yesterday are full of pain, grief, and loss. Some of our times on this world are ones of great growth but great suffering as well. Sometimes we stumble, fall, and make mistakes. Sometimes we are hurt by others and sometimes we hurt others as well. We can take heart, though, in knowing that" All things work together for good for those who love God" God is always there waiting to help us through our pain and to forgive us when we hurt others. God is always there to see us through our struggles and lead us back to love and joy. God is always there to heal our yesterdays, improve our today, and make our tomorrow blessed. With His help we can fill the walls and mantles of our hearts, souls, and homes with photos of love and happiness. With His help our thoughts of yesterday, choices today, and plans for tomorrow can all work together to create ...

... those Summer trips south to their house so wonderful wasn ’ t just what they cooked in the kitchen but what they cooked in their hearts and home as well. Their lives together were a feast of friendship, laughter, love, and joy. They always had a dessert tray full of goodness, kindness, and faith as well. And anytime life would throw something nasty in their soup pot they would just ladle it out with a little love and a lot of forgiveness. Every time we would visit them we would go back home with not just full bellies but full souls too. What ’ s cooking in your life? Are you fixing up a delightful meal for all those around you or are you brewing up a bitter broth in your heart, soul, and mind? Either way remember that it ’ s your choice. What you cook is up to you. It is never too late, however, to toss out the meal ...

... tests, whether they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a paved straight flat road to nowhere, safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless. The people you meet who affect your life, and the successes and downfalls you experience, create who you are, and even the bad experiences can be learned from; in fact, they are probably the poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them; for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love, and opening your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them. Make every day count. Appreciate every moment, and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never ...

... How many of us are trying to walk the trail of faith in Christ weighed down by an accumulation of little things-anger, bitterness, worry, envy, jealousy, lust, and selfishness? Instead of enjoying the beauty of life with Jesus, we complain about how hard it is to follow Him. Psalm 32 is for everyone who's ready to shed the weight of sin and regain the joy of walking with the Lord." Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered" What do you need to unload today? [Richard Lee Holbert-from Keith Todd] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... Col. 2: 10) I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3: 3). I have been justified (Romans 5: 1) I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3: 9; 2 Cor 6: 1). I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2: 10) I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5) I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col 1: 14). I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1: 5) We are God's childern. God loves you! “ The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace ” Numbers 6: 24-26 NKJ Keep this bell ringing. Pass it on! [Author Unknown-received from Kimberly Tew ( ...

... When Children Learn When children learn that happiness is not found in what a person has but in who that person is. When they learn that giving and forgiving are more rewarding than taking and avenging. When they learn that suffering is not eased by self-pity, but overcome by inner resolve and spiritual strength. When they learn that they can't control the world around them, that they are the masters of their own soul. When they learn that relationships will prosper if they value friendship over ego, compromise over pride, and listening over advising. When they learn not to hate a person whose difference they fear, but to fear that kind of hate. When they learn that there is pleasure in the power of lifting others up, not in the pseudo power of pushing them down. When they learn that praise from others is flattering but meaningless if it not matched by self-respect. When they learn that the value of a life is best measured ...

... . It does not reject, but rather affirms that the other person is being favorably received. Indeed, acceptance is accompanied by a sense of gratitude for what we have received. It is not a passive, overlooking, or slightly disapproving attitude. To accept a person means to validate that they are enough for you. It does not mean that you think they could not improve; it indicates that you are not trying to improve them. Acceptance is the attitude that forgives another's mistakes. Trust A trusting attitude acknowledges the positive qualities of another's character, such as honesty, integrity, reliability, justice, and sincerity. When trust is absent, people commonly jump to negative and wrong conclusions regarding a person's intent. Trust gives every offence the benefit of the doubt, positing that there must be some good explanation for why it happened. Trust grows in a relationship when each partner recognizes that the other never intends to hurt. To approach one's partner ...

... isn ’ t the only one who has made this mistake. I think most of us are prodical children at some point in our lives. Just as in Jesus ’ Parable we wander away from our Heavenly Father and waste our days on wild living and foolish pursuits. Soon we find ourselves miserable, alone, and just struggling to survive. We return home to our Father broken, repentant, and hungry for His love again. Thankfully, God is always ready to forgive us and welcome us back into His loving arms once more. There is no better or more joyous place to be either, because it is the one place were we truly belong.~Joseph J. Mazzella~[ by: Joseph J. Mazzella Copyright 2009 (joecool @wirefire.com)-submitted by: Joseph Mazzella] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... much worse than being single. But empty platitudes like that don't help when your heart is broken and bleeding because of unfulfilled love. The only thing that will help is a heart-to-heart encounter with the Living Word of God. That's what helped for me. My healing only came after I was willing to confess my bitterness towards God, admit my feelings of frustration and envy, and face the possibility that I may always be single. It was then and only then that forgiveness, love and acceptance came, and I was able to look beyond my apparent lack, and see my abundance in Christ. I don't know now what the future does or doesn ’ t hold for me, marriage or singleness, but one thing I do know is -I am complete in Christ, my satisfaction and happiness lie in Him, and pleasing Him and seeing Him glorified in my life are all that matters now. © 1986 by Dot McGinnis Editor: Dot McGinnis ...

... iscipline yourself. Decide to make your life count. E dify and encourage others consistently. F ollow great leaders and then become one. G ive liberally and joyfully of your time, talents and means. H ave an attitude of gratitude. I nvert any negatives thrown your way. Turn them into positives. J ourney through life one step and one day at a time. K eep written goals set ahead. Make specific plans to accomplish them. L ove and forgive everybody. M aximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. N ever, never, never give up! O pen the door wide when opportunity knocks. P ractice patience. Promote peace. Q uit bad habits by replacing them with good habits. R ead God's Word and other profitable material every chance you get. S hare the Gospel whenever and wherever possible. T ake time to appreciate everything and everyone God has given to you. U se your God given common sense ...

... parents can do for their children, is to love each other. Harsh words break no bones but they do break hearts. To get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it. We take for granted the things that we should be giving thanks for. Love is the only thing that can be divided, without being diminished. Happiness is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others. You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven. For every minute you are angry with someone, you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back. Do what you can, for whom you can, with what you have, and where you are. [Author Unknown-from Aiken Drum] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... He pried Erik from his chest unwillingly, longingly, as though he were in pain. I received my baby, and the man said," God bless you, ma'am, you've given me my Christmas gift" I said nothing more than a muttered thanks. With Erik in my arms, I ran for the car. My husband was wondering why I was crying and holding Erik so tightly, and why I was saying," My God, my God, forgive me" I had just witnessed Christ's love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin, who made no judgment; a child who saw a soul, and a mother who saw a suit of clothes. I was a Christian who was blind, holding a child who was not, I felt it was God asking-" Are you willing to share your son for a moment ?", when He Shared His for All Eternity. The ragged old man, ...

... Uplifting Things To Do Today Smile at a stranger Drop a coin where a child can find it Learn something new and teach it to someone Tell someone you love them Hug someone Forgive someone who has wronged you Try saying" I'm sorry" when you ought to Tell a child how great they are Sing a song about Jesus to yourself Keep a promise Call someone just to say hello Try listening more than talking Stand up for what you believe in Thank God for His beautiful Creation Encourage someone who is feeling down Cherish today as if it were your last one Tell someone about Jesus [Author Unknown-from 'E-Mail Ministry ' (emailministry @emailministry.org)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... you" Lincoln added wryly," I've carried that knife ever since" One of Lincoln's greatest assets was his ability to laugh at himself. And he frequently laughed at his physical appearance. But history does not remember him as an" ugly" individual-in fact, often just the opposite. His outer appearance was clothed in magnificently beautiful garments: character, honesty, humor and courage. But there are other clothes he wore equally well-such as humility and forgiveness. We say that beauty is skin deep. But it isn't really. It has very little to do with the skin. True beauty is soul deep. It is a fabric that is woven in the soul and worn in plain view. The Bible speaks of something similar. It teaches us to clothe ourselves with" compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" Then" over all of these put on love, which binds them in perfect unity" Regardless of ...

... but you can do something. Start in your own heart, then take it to your family, to your neighborhood, your church, your city, and ultimately it will reach the nation. God clearly lays the responsibility at the door of the Christian, NOT the ungodly." If my people (Christians) which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, THEN I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and HEAL THEIR LAND !" (2 Chronicles 7: 14 NKJV) If we do our part God WILL take care of His part! [By: Rev. Felix Snipes, Copyright 2005-submitted by: Felix Snipes (fsnipes @ix.netcom.com)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... , rooms that are dark enough, or places that are hidden enough from Him. We must remember to praise Him while we're waiting and remember three things: 1. The pattern has a purpose. 2. The pattern has a plan. 3. The pattern has a process. So stop struggling and start listening, praying and trusting. He'll keep you right where you are until you can clearly hear Him say," I love you" Prayer: Father, forgive my unbelief. I know You Love me and will turn anything around to benefit me. You have planned nothing for me but victories and I am ready to receive them regardless of how difficult the path. Amen The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. [Author Unknown-from 'E-Mail Ministry '] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... will contaminate your heart and you will end up carrying an unnecessary burden with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just 1 week, can you imagine what a burden it would be to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime ???" Moral of the story: Get rid of any hatred you might have for others in your heart, so that you won't have to carry around an unnecessary burden during your lifetime. Forgiving others is the best attitude to take! Love others, even if you don't like them. [Author Unknown-from Peggy, via 'Inspired Buffalo ' (InspiredBuffalo @lighthouse.net)-Ed: Anon.] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... In truth, however, the only real difference between those two days was me. It was me who made the first day so rotten and it was me who made the second day so glorious. It was me who just idled through the first day grumbling about the world. And it was me who spent the second day thanking God for my life, sharing my love with everyone I could, and giving my joy to the world. I am glad that God forgives me for all the day ones I have had in my life. Thankfully, they are becoming fewer and fewer as time goes on. I am so delighted too that God has given me so many day twos to enjoy and share with others. I hope as well to make every single day I have left in this world a day two kind of day. What kind of day do you want to live today? What kind of day do you want to live for ...

... but trash and scum when they didn't agree with me or do things my way. I don't know what it is like to get drunk or high. I wasn't allowed the thrill of a high-speed chase from the law. Dad taught prayer was the ultimate in shaking the heavens and changing tragedy into triumph. Boldness, assertiveness, and courage to speak, live, and act upon the truth was the gateway to temporal as well as eternal freedom. I was taught to forgive and pray for my enemies. Because of my mean Dad, I have slept with only one beautiful woman that I married over 25 years ago, and because of his ways I don't want another one. I love to go to church and be a team member doing chores and things for God that nobody every notices. I'm not bragging, but complaining that because of Dad I can't make a guest appearance on the" Jerry Springer Show" Oprah doesn't seem to look my ...

... " good" guilt, the feelings of shame or remorse that keep us from doing something incredibly stupid or hurtful. I mean unnecessary guilt. Over-anxiety and self-loathing about that which can no longer be changed. If so, it may help to remember that: In one day you can recognize where your feelings of guilt come from. In one day you can decide to make necessary amends to those you may have hurt. In one day you can decide to ask for forgiveness from others. In one day you can exercise your spiritual power and choose to be at one with God and the universe. In one day you can decide to be gentler with yourself and allow yourself to experience the healing balm of acceptance. In one day you can resolve to learn from the past and not repeat your behavior. In one day you can choose to do something constructive with that guilt, and then continue every day until it is only a memory. And ...

... to guide us to never-ending joy. Don ’ t walk away from the love that God gives to you. Embrace it and welcome it into your heart again. Remember everyday just how much God loves you. Then go out and share that love with the world. And if you stumble and fall on your journey towards Heaven today, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and begin again. Know that God will always love you. God will always forgive you. And God will always hold your soul tenderly in His loving arms.~Joseph J. Mazzella~[ by: Joseph J. Mazzella (joecool @wirefire.com)-{ used with permission}] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... . Refreshments: New wine, bread, and a far-out drink He calls" living water; followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world! Gift Suggestions: Your heart. He's one of those people who already has everything else. (He's very generous in return though-just wait until you see what He has for you). Entertainment: Joy, Peace, Truth, Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness, Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing, Power, Eternity in Paradise, and much more! (All rated" G" so bring your family and friends). R.S.V.P. Very Important! He must know ahead so He can reserve a spot for you at the table. Also, he's keeping a list of His friends for future reference. He calls it the" Lamb's Book of Life "). The Party Is Being Given By His Kids (that's us). Hope To See ...

... Paul Harvey aired the prayer on the radio and received a larger response to this program than any other program he has ever aired. Central Christian Church is now receiving international requests for copies of this prayer from India, Africa and Korea. Pastor Joe's prayer is reprinted here as an encouragement and challenge for each of us to stand for the truth of the Gospel when God gives us the opportunity.*PRAYER*" Heavenly Father, we come before You to ask Your forgiveness and seek Your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe on those who call evil good, ' but that's what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and inverted our values. We confess that: We have ridiculed the absolute truth of Your Word and called it pluralism. We have worshipped other gods and called it multiculturalism. We have endorsed perversion and called it an alternative lifestyle. We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery. ...

... bad relationship because it was bad, but you are still resentful, and angry. (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of financial debt, but you still can't control the desire to spend on frivolous things. (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still long to try it just one more time. (you let the devil leave his bags) You said, I forgive you, but you can't seem to let it go and have peace with that person. (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of that horribly oppressive job, but you're still trying to sabotage the company after you've left. (you let the devil leave his bags) You cut off the affair with that married man / woman, but you still lust after him / her. (you let the devil leave his bags) You broke off your ...

... weight, let go of stress, hatred, anger, discontentment and the need to control others. To improve your ears, listen to the Word of God. Rather than focus on the thorns of life, smell the roses and count your blessings, giving thanks for each one of them. For poise, walk with knowledge and self-esteem. To strengthen your arms, hug at least 3 people a day; Touch someone with your love. To strengthen your heart, forgive yourself and others. Don't worry and hurry so much. Rather than walk this earth lightly, walk firmly with determination and leave your mark. For the ultimate in business, casual or evening attire, put on the robe of Christ; it fits like a glove but allows room for growth. Best of all, it never goes out of style and is appropriate for any occasion. Doing these things on a daily basis will certainly make you a more beautiful person." ...

... all the time. All I really need to do is try my best, learn from the mistakes and go on. The affable Dr. Leo Buscaglia once said," No one gets out of this world alive, so the time to live, learn, care, share, celebrate, and love is now" Which is pretty hard to do when you're waiting for the answers first. So you got it wrong. You made a mistake. So what? Forgive yourself and try again. Even if you don't get out of this world alive, you can get plenty of life out of this world if you're not too worried about always getting it right.~Steve Goodier~[ by: Steve Goodier Copyright 2008 (LifeSupport @yahoogroups.com)-{ used with permission}] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... Getting Along Better Proven Ways to Get Along Better With EVERYONE Before you say anything to anyone, ask yourself 3 things: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully. Never miss the opportunity to compliment or say something encouraging to someone. Refuse to talk negatively about others; don't gossip and don't listen to gossip. Have a forgiving view of people. Believe that most people are doing the best they can. Keep an open mind; discuss, but don't argue. (It is possible to disagree without being disagreeable) Forget about counting to 10. Count to 1, 000 before doing or saying anything that could make matters worse. Let your virtues speak for themselves. If someone criticizes you, see if there is any TRUTH to what he is saying; if so, make changes. If there is no truth to the criticism, ignore it and live so that no one ...

... . God doesn't want shares of your life, He wants a controlling interest! His pain is your gain! WARNING: Exposure to the Son may 'prevent ' burning! GOD is like Hallmark cards: HE cared enough to send the very best." Rapture-the only way to fly "! God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest. For all you do, his bloods for you! T.G.I.F.-Thank God I'm Forgiven. Jesus, don't leave earth without Him! Christ's return is near-Don't miss it for the world! Seven days without prayer makes one 'weak. Patience is a virtue which carries a lot of 'wait. Get Right or get Left! Read the bible. It's user-friendly, plus 24 / 7 tech support is available. GODISNOWHERE (now read it again-carefully). If your bible is falling apart, chances are your life is staying together. In case of ...

... a disadvantaged school in the hope that she could make a difference in a difficult situation. She did it for her students. I've known other heroes, too. You may have noticed-many of the world's true heroes will never be confused with action figures. Most have never been to battle, competed athletically nor sung in a pop band. But they have faced nearly impossible challenges with unimaginable determination and courage. They found what it takes to bear the unbearable, forgive the unforgivable, love the unlovable, outlast the unendurable or defeat the undefeatable. And often they do it for the sake of others. Do you know a hero? Maybe one lives in your home. And perhaps one even looks back at you from the mirror. For it is in everyday battles of the spirit that true wars are fought and won. And it is those real-life heroes who give the rest of us hope and remind us that anything is possible. Do ...

... have missed the whole point. Christianity does not simply describe those who follow Jesus-it describes an attitude toward Jesus. Man's sin was paid for by the blood of Jesus. Satan was defeated when Christ rose from the dead. Anyone who accepts this accepts that Jesus as Lord. It's just that simple. No person can save himself without Jesus, though a surprising number try. Tragically, they are doomed to failure from the beginning. Repentance of sins leads to forgiveness from God. Repentance of sins and accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is all that is needed for salvation. After that, the horror of being hurled into the fiery pit is simply a nightmare that is never going to happen. You can, instead, look forward to spending eternity with God in a place of unspeakable joy, where all your tears will be washed away. Why spend your life in uncertainty? Know for sure. Repent now. Renounce Satan and ...

... .*Finish the meal. John 3: 16 tells us," God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son" Some believe that because God has already come and died for the sins of the world, they don't have to do anything else. However, it's important to finish the phrase regarding man's responsibility:" whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life" You must come to Him in order to receive the forgiveness that He purchased for you.*Read the menu. You must spend time reading what God has prepared. Read your Bible, meditate on the Word. It will give you strength and illumination according to God's plan for your life. It will keep you on course and remind you of your responsibilities in order to fulfill the plan of God.*Count the fruit. If you are not willing to bear fruit for Him, then He is not obligated to answer your ...

... ? You dressed all up fancy to come to my burial. You said words of comfort, as if it were natural. You made sure folks noticed you there at my grave. You made a great show of the flowers you gave. I lay in the hospital, lonely and sad. To have you come visit, would have made me so glad. But you said," No time. I'm too busy living" You thought all along that I'd be forgiving. You took it for granted that I'd understand That you couldn't bother to come hold my hand. Well, now I've passed on. It's too late, my friend. Your teardrops and flowers will not make amends. I can't see your bouquets, folks, now that I'm dead. I won't see the gravestone that's placed at my head. I can't hear the eulogy the preacher is saying. I won't know the cost for my funeral they're paying. I don't care ...

... It's Between You And God People are often unreasonable, Illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, You will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, People may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, Someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, They may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, People will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, And it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, It is between you and God; It never was between you and them anyway. Be Blessed, Mother Theresa [by Mother Theresa- ...

... no matter what-it's unconditional. He is there to listen and to comfort. He is there to help when we ask for it. He doesn't care if we are in a pleasant or a foul mood, for He understands far beyond our own realm of understanding. He wishes so much to be a part of our lives-for us to invite Him in. He is always happy to see us and loves it when we love Him. He is so forgiving of all our shortcomings and always wraps his loving arms around us. He is there to wipe away our tears and to give us strength. He is there to share in the joyful moments of our lives and to get us through the painful ones. It is such a wonderful feeling to know that I can cozy up on the chair in the den with my dog and he just wants to be with me. He loves me for who I am and always looks at ...

... hugged him and loved him, getting his own pajamas white and sticky in the process. That's how God deals with us. We try to do something good in life, but it turns into a mess. Our marriage gets all sticky or we insult a friend or we can't stand our job or our health goes sour. Sometimes we just stand there in tears because we can't think of anything else to do. That's when God picks us up and loves us and forgives us, even though some of our mess gets all over Him. But just because we might mess up, we can't stop trying to" make pancakes ," for God or for others. Sooner or later we'll get it right, and then they'll be glad we tried. [Author Unknown-Aiken Drum (Aiken @AikensLaughs.com)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... her son a lifetime full of laughter and love. I think that God must smile down on us with that same look at times. We are His beloved Children and yet as hard as we try we often make a mess of things too. We want to learn to love. Still, we stumble, fall, let important things slip through our fingers, and even break a few hearts along the way. God never gives up on us, however. He forgives us and fills our hearts, souls, and lives with His gentle understanding and unconditional love. May we all learn to love each other as He loves us. May we all learn to live our lives in joy, laughter, love, and understanding.~Joseph J. Mazzella~[ by: Joseph J. Mazzella Copyright 2008 (joecool @wirefire.com)-submitted by: Joseph Mazzella] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... children, and collecting priceless memories. Life isn't what happens to you. Life is rather the many wonderful choices that you make all through the day and all through your life. It is these many wonderful choices that bring you the joy you seek. It is these many loving choices that bring you the love you need. It is these many Heavenly choices that bring you the oneness with God you desire. It is these many choices that allow you to smile and forgive instead of stewing in your anger when someone hurts you. It is these many choices that allow you to laugh and love instead of despair when things go wrong. It is these many choices that allow you to give joy and goodness to others instead of always trying to get things from them. All of life comes down to the many wonderful choices we make each day. Let's use them to choose a lifetime of love, joy, peace, happiness, goodness, delight ...

... You Will Never Be Sorry You Will Never Be Sorry...... for thinking before acting.... for hearing before judging.... for forgiving your enemies.... for being candid and frank.... for helping a fallen brother.... for being honest in business.... for thinking before speaking.... for being loyal to your church.... for standing by your principles.... for closing your ears to gossip.... for bridling a slanderous tongue.... for harboring pure thoughts.... for sympathizing with the afflicted.... for being courteous and kind to all.~Author Unknown~[ Author Unknown-from 'E-Mail Ministry ' (EMailMinistry @yahoogroups.com)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... not fallen. May you ponder how did this ultramodern civilization of ours manage to get itself traumatized by a possible slip of a blip on a chip made out of sand. May you be awe struck by God's sense of humor as you wrestle with the possibility that a professional wrestler had a chance to become President of the United States. May what you see in the mirror delight you, and what others see in you delight them. May someone love you enough to forgive your faults, be blind to your blemishes, and tell the world about your virtues. May the telemarketers wait to make their sales calls until you finish dinner, and may your check book and your budget balance and may they include generous amounts for charity. May you remember to say" I love you" at least once a day to your spouse, your child, your parents, your friends; but not to your secretary, your nurse, your masseuse, your ...

... final assurance that our lives may have order-not chaos, full and not empty, pressurized, not a vacuum. Yes, God understands our make-up, our chemistry and yearns to have a relationship with you. A suggested prayer:" God, I ask You to come into my life today, and fill this thin flask that I am. Give this outer and inner shell of mine strength, comfort and the assurance that I am in harmony with You. Forgive me for being impure against a perfect God. Take control of my life so that I can live for You. I realize that reasoning has it's limits but faith in God has no limits. I thank You for supplying an answer to my feeble attempts in understanding myself. Amen !" [Contributed by George Prins-via Keith Todd] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... speak it, if a kind thought comes to your mind think it, and if a kind deed comes to your heart do it. Take your time. Open doors for others, let cars pull out in front of yours, and let people ahead of you in line. Pray even more. Always listen to that sweet, gentle voice inside of you telling you to do something nice to help another. That is God guiding you. Listen before you speak, forgive before you hate, and help before you hurt. Give this world all of your talents, your laughter, your energy, your joy, and your light. Be an obedient child, a caring spouse, a devoted parent, a doting grandparent, a cherished friend, a giving neighbor, and a good Samaritan every chance you get. Most of all, though, always remember that it is Love that makes a good life" good". In the book" ...

... lit by me. They were lit by other shining souls I met along the journey of my life. The brightest flame they lit is the truth that God loves you, me, and everyone in this world. With this flame you can light enough candles to brighten the whole universe. Some of the other flames they ignited in me and that I want to pass on to you are these. Love is stronger than hate. Giving brings more joy than receiving. Forgiveness heals our hearts. Love and joy are both choices we make and gifts we share. Hate comes from ignorance, but love brings wisdom. We are all Children of God. And we should not only claim our birthright, but live up to it as well. We are all one family here and we should do our best to help each other ’ s candles burn as brightly and beautifully as possible. Take happiness then in lighting the candles of learning and love inside ...

... sustain the tree through whatever hard times may come along. What does it mean to have good roots? I think it means to be strong enough and healthy enough to do whatever you truly want to do. It means to be strong enough, at least most of the time, to give your best to the world. I would like to have roots that grow deep and strong. I would like a system of roots that could give me: enough strength to forgive those who hurt me; enough confidence to overcome any amount of fear; enough courage to accept whatever obstacles life throws my way; enough compassion to love even the unlovable; enough faith that nothing can shatter my peace of mind. If I grow good roots, I don't need to worry about the leafage.~Steve Goodier~[ by: Steve Goodier-Copyright 2010-from Steve Goodier (LifeSupport @yahoogroups.com)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... ," yes honey mommy is a little afraid" Immediately he took my right hand and placed it on my heart and said," Jesus is with you mommy, He is always with you, don ’ t be afraid, He will take care of you mommy, and I will take care of you too" When I heard him tears of joy just flooded my face. I hugged him, and then I looked upward to Heaven and said," Father forgive me, for I was NOT looking at my blessings, joy, and your security, but instead I was looking at the storm. Thank you Lord for being there for me" Jesus is always with you and He will take care of you. Next time you are afraid, just place your hand on heart and you will immediately know that Jesus is there for you. Remember Isaiah 43: 5, where the Lord says:" Do not be afraid, for ...

... THY NAME if I am not striving for holiness. I cannot say THY KINGDOM COME if I am not doing all in my power to hasten that wonderful event. I cannot say THY WILL BE DONE if I am disobedient to His word. I cannot say ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN if I will not serve Him here and now. I cannot say GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD if I am dishonest or seeking things by subterfuge. I cannot say FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES if I harbor a grudge against anyone. I cannot say LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION if I deliberately place myself in its path. I cannot say DELIVER US FROM EVIL if I do not put on the whole armor of God. I cannot say THINE IS THE KINGDOM if I do not give the King the loyalty due him from a faithful subject. I cannot say THE POWER if I fear what others may do. I cannot say THE GLORY if I ...

... friend saved him. When he recovered from the fright, he wrote on a stone:" TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE" The friend who saved and slapped his best friend, asked him," Why, after I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now you write on a stone ?" The other friend, smiling, replied:" When a friend hurts us, we should write it down in the sand, where the winds of forgiveness get in charge of erasing it away, and when something great happens, we should engrave it in the stone of the memory of the heart, where no wind can erase it" [Author Unknown-from Aiken Drum] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... holding it. Carrying a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee. It doesn't matter how justified the bitter feelings are or how right we are. Holding on to a grievance turns pain into suffering. In a peculiar way it empowers the wrongdoer to hurt us again and again. So start out this New Year by giving yourself a great gift. Muster the good sense and strength to root out and release deep-seated and long-held resentments. If you can, forgive and forget. But all that's really necessary is a firm decision to let go of your grudges so you can move forward and free yourself of the chains of resentment.~Michael Josephson~[ by: Michael Josephson-from 'Nancy Cantafio ' (the-inspired-buffalo @yahoogroups.com)] Inspirational Messages SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... who care Life clearly does offer its ups and its downs Life ’ s days can bring you both smiles and frowns Life teaches us to take the good with the bad Life is a mixture of happy and sad So.... Take the life that you have and give it your best Think positive, be happy let God do the rest Take the challenges that life has laid at your feet Take pride and be thankful for each one you meet To yourself give forgiveness if you stumble and fall Take each day that is dealt you and give it your all Take the love that you ’ re given and return it with care Have faith that when needed it will always be there Take time to find the beauty in the things that you see Take life ’ s simple pleasures let them set your heart free The idea here is simply to even the score As you are met and faced with Life ’ s Tug Of War [by: Georgy ...

... Oh yes, He hears and knows every word, every thought, Every emotion, every breath that you take. But I'm really nothing special. Yes, you are. to Him. But I've done. It doesn't matter, not to Him. But the places that I've. It's nothing new to Him. He wouldn't want. Yes, He would. He's just waiting. Waiting for what? For you to ask. Ask? Ask Him what? To forgive you, and to make you new within, And your past sins will be gone. Gone? Yes, vanished. as far. As the East is from the West. And Believe. Believe what? That Jesus died on the cross for your sins. Believe that He. Is the Son of God. But I couldn't. Why would He do that for me? Because He loves You And Yes, you can. Just say it and Believe. Just Believe ...

... I was a young boy. Seeing those two fingers did make me smile, though, because they reminded me of the two truths that can bring peace to us all. I only pray that one day we all can welcome them into our hearts, souls, minds, and lives. The first of these simple truths is that God loves us. God loves us when we do good and He loves us even when we mess up. God loves us enough to forgive us, guide us, and help us through all the mistakes me make, choices we face, and difficulties we must overcome. God loves us from the second of our birth to our very last breath. His love is eternal like our souls not temporary like these bodies that carry them around. He loves us all through this life and His love carries us into the next. The second truth I know that fills my life with peace is the fact that we all ...