General Chat

Good morning :-)

Thank you for that lovely prayer Elizabeth - very fitting <3

Oh Vera, I love thunderstorms.....and I see your grandson is doing you proud again! <3


Lord, thank you for the holiday season and the increased time many can spend with their family and friends. Bless those who cannot go on holiday for whatever reason, that they may enjoy a more casual pace of life. Draw us close to you this summer. Amen.

Love to all Cx :-)

Dear All

Hello

This is a fitting prayer for the Football World Cup:


"A Prayer for the World Cup"

Lord of all the nations,

who played the cosmos into being,

guide, guard and protect all who work

or play in the World Cup.


May all find in this competition a source of celebration

an experience of common humanity and a growing attitude

of generous sportsmanship to others"

Amen.

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Take gentle care
With love Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Amen to your prayer of thanks Cynthia.

It’s a lovely day again and we are blessed to live in such a temperate climate in such a beautiful world.

I have just been checking the weather in Patras in Greece as grandson is there with the GB team competing in the European Youth Archery Championships. The forecast is for heavy thunderstorms over the next few days! Should I send him gum boots and a sou’wester? :-D

Good morning :-)

Oh my word, it's hot out there!

Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer!
Thank you for the warmth of the sun
and the increased daylight.
Thank You for the beauty I see all around me
and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation. Amen.

Cx

Good morning :-)


Oh what glorious weather...……………..some will be on holiday, some will be resting at home....but whatever you are doing, take time to relax and enjoy life.


Take time to claim your strength; this is a gift from God.
Take time to have fun; it is God’s way of teaching you your strengths.
Take time to grow yourself; only you can grow you. Take time to trust yourself; God trusts you.
Take time to be self-reliant; it is better than being dependent.
Take time to share with others; they will bless you and you will bless them.
Take time to have hope; you are a child of God.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Today is the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist.

Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Saviour by the preaching of repentance: lead us to repent according to his preaching, and after his example constantly to speak the truth, boldly to rebuke vice, and patiently to suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


Its going to be a glorious day!


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Thank you Joy. Yes, Winnie is a clever old bear...…. :-)


"If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together,
Keep me in your heart, I will stay there forever".


Lord, we think of those who are sad because of the loss of a loved one. Surround them with your love and bring them peace. Amen.


Cx :-)

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"”




May all I do today begin with you, O Lord.
Plant dreams and hopes within my soul,
revive my tired spirit:
be with me today.

May all I do today continue with your help, O Lord.
Be at my side and walk with me:
Be my support today.

May all I do today reach far and wide, O Lord.
My thoughts, my work, my life:
make them blessings for your kingdom;
let them go beyond today,

O God Today is new unlike any other day,
for God makes each day different.
Today God's everyday grace falls on my soul like abundant seed,
though I may hardly see it.

Today is one of those days Jesus promised to be with me,
a companion on my journey,
And my life today, if I trust him,
has consequences unseen.
My life has a purpose.

"I have a mission...
"I am a link in a chain,
a bond of connection between persons.
God has not created me for naught...
Therefore I will trust him.
Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away.
God does nothing in vain.

"He knows what he is about."

(Author: J. H. Newman)

Who doesn't love Winnie-the-Pooh such a clever bear.

My thoughts and prayers for those who are finding it
difficult to get through the day x

Good morning :-)

Hello Joy, I will do my best to remember - please give me a nudge :-D


Some more wisdom from dear old Winnie-the-Pooh...

”Love is taking a few steps backward maybe even more…to give way to the happiness of the person you love.”


Lord, help us to put our own desires and wishes to one side as we share your love with others. Amen.



Cx :-)

Good morning. I wonder if, please, you would mind posting in the following at the appropriate time?
Thank you.


https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/general_chat/thread/979039
Christmas Carols, songs, poems, please add

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/general_chat/thread/1141728
Christ has died
Christ has risen


For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”

https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1225592-winnie-the-pooh

:)

Good morning :-)


Thanks Pat - there are some beauties aren't there? :-D


Another one for today :

Winnie-the-Pooh "You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you, you have to go to them sometimes".

Lord help us as we seek to do your will – give us the courage and strength to reach out to others in your name. Amen.


Cx :-)

I like this one

“Just because an animal is large, it doesn't mean he doesn't want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo.”


Something to remember in everyday life. :-)

Good morning everyone :-)


A thought from Winnie-the-Pooh


"We’ll be friends forever won’t we Pooh?" asked Piglet

"Even longer" answered Pooh


Lord, help us to remember that, when we feel lost and alone, you are always with us – forever and even longer. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Congratulations to your granddaughter on her 21st birthday Vera. How lovely to be 21.....with life stretching ahead of you.... <3


You’re braver than you believe
And stronger than you seem,
And smarter than you think. – Christopher Robin.


Lord, we pray for those who feel undervalued; for those who feel useless and for those who feel defeated by life. Help us to encourage and uplift those whose spirits are low so that they may know that you love and value them so much. Amen.


Cx :-)

I have been reading the posts but had nothing to add for a few days. Thank you as always Cynthia for continuing to post. It must sometimes seem as though you are talking to yourself, but we are here.

Lovely to see you on a couple of the threads Kandj . Just carry on taking things at your own pace. There is a Maya Angelou quote I like “No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.”

I love your Winnie the Pooh quote Cynthia, and it seems very relevant to me just now. Tonight we are going to a restaurant for a family meal to celebrate the 21st birthday tomorrow of our eldest granddaughter and I know how blessed I am to have a family that "feels love". My thoughts therefore are with those whose relationships are problematic or who have no family to share the love.

Good morning :-)


Most people have heard of Winnie-the-pooh and Piglet - so a few days of relaxing with them.

"How do you spell 'love'? - Piglet

"You don't spell it, you feel it". - Pooh


Lord, we pray for those who are struggling with various things – help us to help them feel your love surrounding and protecting them. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Lovely to hear from you kandj and I am sure you are still remembered in people's prayers as you bravely struggle on. <3


The Collect (special prayer) for today

Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin
and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts
whereby we call you Father:
give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service,
that we and all creation may be brought to the glorious liberty
of the children of God;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Gospel reading for today tells the story of the mustard seed - that tiny, tiny seed which produces such a large tree.

Cx :-)

Hello all

I am still coping with ongoing daily challenges. Life is so different now but life is still very precious. Not as good as it was just very hard and challenging each and every day.

"Peace starts with a smile", words from Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Sending a cyber smile to all who are struggling with today. xxx

Good morning :-)


Thank you Emma. <3



Lord, help us to bear Witness to the Truth


God, our Father,
you taught the gospel to all the world
through the preaching of Paul, your apostle.
May we who celebrate his conversion to the faith
follow him in bearing witness to your truth.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. AMEN


Love, Cx :-)