Attitude

I finally got my computer back from repairs. Here is today's Quote.

Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift, or skill. It will make or break a company...a church...a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes.
- Charles Swindoll

Today...

Today before you think of saying an unkind word
Think of someone who can't speak
Before you complain about the taste of your food
Think of someone who has nothing to eat
Before you complain about your husband or wife partner
Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion

Today before you complain about life
Think of someone who went too early to heaven
Before you complain about your children
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren
Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep
Think of the people who are living in the streets

Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet
And when you are tired and complain about your job
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who
wished they had your job

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around

Life is a gift
Live it...
Enjoy it...
Celebrate it...
And fulfill it.

A wonderful story

A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat."

"Is the man of the house home?", they asked.

"No", she replied. "He's out."

"Then we cannot come in", they replied.

In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened.

"Go tell them I am home and invite them in!"

The woman went out and invited the men in"

" We do not go into a House together," they replied.

"Why is that?" she asked.

One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home."

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How n ice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"

His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"

Their daughter was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!"

"Let us heed our daughter's advice," said the husband to his wife.

"Go out and invite Love to be our guest ."

The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."

Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?"

The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success !!!!!!"

Dissapointments

Dissapointments are like road bumps, they slow you down a bit but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don't stay on the bumps too long.... Move On!

A hand to guide you

I finally got my internet back yesterday.... so I can finally post. This is a quote from 'One Tree Hill'. I really love some of the quotes they have and write down my fav ones. Anyway here it is.

"When life comes rushing at you out of the darkness who will you choose to face it with? Will it be someone you trust? Will they be wise? And will their love for you help them to guide you to the light, or will they lose their way in the darkness? Will they make noble choices? Or will that person be untested, someone new?

Life comes rushing at you from out of the darkness. When it does, is there someone in your life you can count on -- someone who will watch over you when you stumble and fall, and in that moment, give you the strength to face your fears alone?"

A Quote!

Don't worry about failure,
Worry about the chances you miss,
When you don't even try.

God's Love

One day, I woke up early in the morning to watch the sunrise.

Ah, the beauty of God's creation is beyond description.

As I watched, I praised God for the beautiful work.

As I sat there, I felt the Lord's presence with me.

He asked me, "Do you love me?"

I answered, "Of course God! You are my Lord!"

Then He asked,” If you were physically handicapped, would you still love me?"

I was perplexed. I looked down upon my arms,

legs and the rest of my body and wondered how many things

I wouldn't be able to do, the things I took for granted.

And I answered, "It would be tough Lord, but I would still love you."

Then the Lord said,” If you were blind,

would you still love my creation?"

How could I love something without being able to see it?

Then I thought of all the blind people in the world

and how many of them still loved God and his creation.

So I answered, "It’s hard to think of it, but I would still love you."

The Lord then asked me,” If you were deaf,

would you still listen to my word?"

How could I listen to anything, being deaf?

Then I understand. Listening to God's word is not merely using our ears but our hearts.

I answered, "It would be tough but

I would still listen to your words,"

The Lord then asked,” If you were mute,

would you still praise my Name?"

How could I praise without a voice?

Then it occurred to me: God wants us to sing

from our very heart and soul.

It never matters what we sound like.

So I answered, "Though I could not physically sing,

I would still praise your Name."

And the Lord asked,” Do you really love me?"

With courage and a strong conviction, I answered boldly,

"Yes Lord!

I love you because you are the one and true God!"

I thought that I had answered well, but God asked,

"Then why do you sin?"

I answered, "Because I am only human, I am not perfect."

"Then why do in times of peace you stray the furthest?

And why only in times of trouble do you pray the earnest?"

No answer. Only tears.

The Lord continued: Why only pray at fellowships and retreats?

Why seek me only in times of worship?

Why ask things so selfishly?

Why ask things so unfaithfully?

The tears continued to roll down my cheeks.

Why are you ashamed of Me?

Why are you not spreading the good news?

Why in times of persecution, you cry to others

when I offer My shoulders to cry on?

Why make excuses when I give you opportunities to serve in My Name?

I tried to answer but there was no answer to give.

You are blessed with life.

I made you not throw this gift away.

I have blessed you with talents to serve me, but you continue to turn away.

I have revealed My word to you, but you do not gain in knowledge.

I have spoken to you, but your ears were closed.

I have shown my blessings to you, but your eyes were turned away.

I have sent you servants, but you sat idly as they were pushed away.

Do you truly love Me?

I could not answer.

How could I?

I was embarrassed beyond belief.

I had no excuse.

What could I say to this?

When my heart had cried out, and the tears had flowed,

I said, "Please forgive me Lord.

I am unworthy to be your servant."

The Lord answered,” That is my grace, my servant."

I asked, "Then why do you continue to forgive me?

Why do you love me so?

The Lord answered, "Because you are my creation.

I will never abandon you.

When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you.

When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you.

When you fall, I will raise you up.

When you are tired, I will carry you.

I will be with you till the end of the days

and I will love you forever."

Never had I cried so hard before.

How could I have been so cold?

And for the first time, I truly prayed.