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kandj

kandj Report 29 Jun 2017 20:41

Hello all

Happy Anniversary wishes to you and your husband Cynthia. I hope it has been
a good day for you both.

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 29 Jun 2017 08:47

Good morning :-)


Yes kandj, my husband's legs are okay again now thank goodness. Hope all went well with your appointment.

Today is St. Peter's Day and we think of all the churches who bear the name of this tempestuous, incredible man. May they be able to pray this prayer.....


Dear God,
This church is a family.
Help us to learn together
To worship together
To share together
To play together
To pray together
To come together
And to reach out to everyone with family love!
Amen.


Today is our 49th wedding anniversary. We are celebrating by OH having his toenails cut! :-D

kandj

kandj Report 28 Jun 2017 09:57

Hello all

Vera I also haven't heard your prayer either but will say an Amen, we need peace
to prevail in our world.

Cynthia I hope that your husband's legs have healed completely and his is comfortable

We are waiting for the patient's ambulance transport to take us to keep a routine clinic appointment for hubby today. He will be seen by a new Consultant I pray all goes well

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 28 Jun 2017 07:41

Good morning :-)

Hello Vera and yes, prayers for peace are a good idea and much needed. I didn't recognise the words you quoted though....possibly from a prayer book.


We continue to uphold our families in prayer……..

God bless our family and all its members and friends;
Bind us together by your love.
Give us kindness and patience to support each other;
And wisdom in all we do.
Let the gift of your peace come into our hearts
And remain with us.
May we rejoice in your blessings for all our days. Amen.


Cx :-)

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 27 Jun 2017 08:41

What a lovely birthday treat your son arranged for you Cynthia, and good that your family shared the day with you. A close, loving family is such a blessing. I am also fortunate in that respect so I am thinking particularly of those whose relationships are more fraught.

We are living in unstable times so a prayer for our political leaders seems appropriate. At school we used to say a prayer for peace which I still frequently use and there is a line in it that says "Guide with Thy pure and peaceable wisdom those that take counsel for the nations of this earth" and I echo that today.

Have a good Tuesday.

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 27 Jun 2017 07:35

Good morning :-)


Dear Lord God,

You created balance.
The night to follow the day.
The sea to touch the earth.
All the wonderful animals, fish and birds.
You are the great creator of variety and diversity.
Thank you that you made us all to be unique and reflect your love.
Come draw our family together in all its wonder and beauty.
Help us to love and respect each other.
Show us how to support and encourage one another.
Inspire us to work together to become a picture full of your perfect love.

Amen.

Love to all Cx :-)

kandj

kandj Report 26 Jun 2017 11:33

Hello all

Amen to your prayer for today Cynthia.

This is a MONDAY morning reminder that you all
are AMAZING, and can handle ANYTHING with faith.

Have a Happy Monday everyone. xx

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 26 Jun 2017 07:40

Good morning :-)

Its good to see the sun shining again......... :-D

Lord, we thank you for our family
For the talents and good things that you have given each of us
Please guide us, protect us and equip us
This day and every day
As we grow together in Your love

Amen.


Cx :-)

kandj

kandj Report 25 Jun 2017 16:28

Hello all

What a thoughtful family you have Cynthia to arrange a birthday visit to Scargill House.
I have been privileged to have been to this lovely Christian place several times.

A Sunday well spent, brings a week of content......... Happy Sunday everyone xxx

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 25 Jun 2017 07:31

Good morning :-)

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful surprise I had yesterday :-D I knew my son was taking me out for my birthday treat but had no idea where we were going. OH and daughter came with us and we set off. As the journey progressed, I eventually realised that we were heading to my favourite place - Scargill House in Yorkshire.

My son had pre-planned the visit, even down to a birthday cake. I had a lovely time wandering around and remembering the hundreds of happy hours I have spent there over the last 50 years. I am so blessed with my family..... <3

Oh yes, and OH coped much better than expected - so that was good too :-D

The Collect (special prayer) for today :

Lord, you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth: send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love; the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you. Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


The gospel for today tells of Jesus giving his disciples encouragement before they embark on their missionary journey.

Have a peaceful day everyone........Cx :-)

kandj

kandj Report 24 Jun 2017 11:05

Hello all

It is much cooler this morning and so much better for hubby with his breathing.

How lovely to be taken out today Cynthia..... a mystery trip but sure to be good for your family to share special time together.
Your husband will be feeling more comfortable too now that his leg has healed.

Our family fly back today from a short break abroad. It will be good to hear that
they have landed safely and to catch up with all their news.

Praying for safety for all who are on the road, sea or in the sky this weekend xx

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 24 Jun 2017 07:37

Good morning :-)


OH is now bandage free - the leg has healed nicely so we revert to 'normal'. hahaaaa

Today, my son is taking us out for a belated birthday treat for me. No idea where we are going but it won't be far away because of OH. However, it will be lovely to be altogether for a while. :-D

From leading a life where the diary was once full to overflowing, and the days passed in a haze of busyness, to a life where the pages of our diary are empty and the days mainly likewise, is a challenge. However, life is full of challenges and we face them as they come.


For today:

I come before you O Lord
As the sun rises may your hope rise up in me.
As the birds sing may your love flow out of me.
As the light floods into this new day,
May your joy shine through me.
I come before you, O Lord
And drink in this moment of peace,
That I may carry something of your hope, love and joy
Today in my heart.
Amen.

Cx :-)

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 23 Jun 2017 07:06

Good morning :-)

Much fresher this morning and a touch of dampness in the air. Quite refreshing really.

Off to see about the leg this morning and, hopefully, the bandage can be removed. It seems it is all healing nicely.

For today:

Dear Lord, I don’t know who or what will cross my path today, but I do know that You are my rock and my fortress.

You are my shield and my strong tower. Help me to anchor myself to You today. Teach me how to stand strong in You and choose only Your way today.

Help me walk by Your truth and not my feelings. Help me to embrace anything that comes my way as an opportunity to see You at work and as opportunity to point others to You. Amen.


Love to all Cx :-)

kandj

kandj Report 22 Jun 2017 11:28

Hello all

Thank you Cynthia and Vera for your kind words for my hubby. It is cooler today
and he is feeling less breathless and more like his old self......... huge relief!!

I've been singing the lovely Petula Clarke song all morning worthy of sharing I think.

Thank you for waking me this morning
Thank you for giving me today
Thank you, for every new day dawning
I'll be thanking you.

Thinking of those who feel they have nothing to be thankful for today. xx

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 22 Jun 2017 07:30

Good morning :-D

What a difference this morning.....overcast with rain in the air and a nice cool breeze :-D


Father, clear my sleepy head and fill my mind with expectation
Awake my slow body and energize my heart with love in action.
Ignite my spirit and set this day on fire with promise.
Make the ordinary extraordinary.
Engage me, show me your kingdom alive
Help me to see that every waking moment is full of promise because of you.
Amen.


Cx :-)

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 21 Jun 2017 07:33

Good morning :-)

We tend to stay indoors when it is so hot......and watch from the shade :-D

Your poor husband kandj.........hope he is still managing to cope. Do you have a fan going in the room where he is?


Dear Father God,

I thank you for waking me up today, another day of life.

You have given me another sunrise to enjoy.

Thank you, Lord God, for the wonderful sounds of nature and the cool breeze brushing through the trees making the birds sing beautiful melodies.

I praise you, Father, for allowing me to live another beautiful day in Your Kingdom. Amen.


Stay cool everyone Cx :-)

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 20 Jun 2017 17:52

My goodness, it is hot here still. It seems very ungrateful to complain about such beautiful sunshine but it would be good if it were just a little cooler.

I hope your husband is finding it easier to breathe now Kandj.

Still holding in my thoughts those affected by all the tragic events of the last few weeks both at home and overseas.

kandj

kandj Report 20 Jun 2017 12:53

Hello all

Cynthia, simple profound words as always from HSR, thank you.

Much cooler thankfully as hubby poor breathing doesn't bode well with the heat.
It is a worry as I am not able to help much. God is good to give us daily help.

"God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him."
(1Peter 5:7)

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 20 Jun 2017 07:44

Good morning :-)


Oh boy, its been a bit warm hasn't it? We have kept our blinds closed to try and maintain a level of coolness - and it has helped I must admit. Off to get OH's leg redressed today. It is healing nicely and the nurses are very pleased with it. Getting him to sit with his leg up is another matter though :-D

We haven't heard from Helen Steiner Rice in a while..........


Bless me, heavenly Father,
forgive my erring ways,

Grant me strength to serve Thee,
put purpose in my days …

Give me understanding,
enough to make me kind

So I may judge all people
with my heart and not my mind …

And teach me to be patient
in everything I do,

Content to trust Your Wisdom
and to follow after You …

And help me when I falter
and hear me when I pray

And receive me in Thy Kingdom
to dwell with Thee some day.

– Helen Steiner Rice


Love to all Cx :-)

kandj

kandj Report 19 Jun 2017 09:26

Hello all

I loved the confirmation services where young and not so young came together to join the church family. Always a full church, great excitement and fellowship later.

Yet more violence and unrest in London.... when/how will it all end I wonder??

The World Peace Prayer

Lead me from death to life
From falsehood to truth.

Lead me from despair to hope
From fear to trust.

Lead me from hate to love
From war to peace.

Let peace fill our hearts
Our world, our universe.
Amen.