General Chat

Good morning :-)


What a great thought to start the day with kandj.....



1. Thank you for giving me the morning.
Thank you for ev’ry day that’s new.
Thank you because I know my worries
can be cast on you.

2. Thank you for all my friends and brothers.
Thank you for all the men that live.
Thank you for even greatest enemies
I can forgive.

3. Thank you, I have my occupation.
Thank you for ev’ry pleasure small.
Thank you for music, light and gladness.
Thank you for them all.

4. Thank you for many little sorrows.
Thank you for ev’ry kindly word.
Thank you for ev’rywhere your guidance
reaches ev’ry land.

5. Thank you, I see your Word has meaning.
Thank you, I know your Spirit here.
Thank you because you love all people,
those both far and near.

6. Thank you, O Lord, you spoke unto us.
Thank you that for our words you care.
Thank you, O Lord, you came among us,
bread and wine to share.

7. Thank you, O Lord, your love is boundless.
Thank you that I am full of you.
Thank you, you made me feel so glad
and thankful as I do.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5tW8KPX8w


An early start out for us.....they Opthalmic Surgeon to see today.......


Love to all.......Cx :-)

My thanks to Cynthia and Emma for spiritual kindness.

Hello BillinOz, it's good to have your words too.

Each new day that we are given is a gift,. . . a gift of life and a gift of love on a continuing journey walking with God. He sends His Holy Spirit to be our guide.
He provides words in scripture to read and also family and friends to strengthen us in times when we struggle. This Christian thread is a real blessing, so my thanks to one and all who share their thoughts and prayers so freely.

Remembering those in need in my thoughts and prayers.

Emma x

How did you know it was me Cynthia ?
Just starting Spring here, Birds are singing Cows (Wherever they are) are Lowing .
and I'm about to have dinner, 5.30pm here.You must be having breakfast.
See you later.

Good morning :-)


We're just heading into Autumn Billinoz, and this morning is cool but bright. It's supposed to be getting warmer again this week - time will tell.



Always Say A Prayer - ASAP

There's work to do, deadlines to meet,
you've got no time to spare,
but as you hurry and as you scurry,
always say a prayer.

In the midst of family chaos,
quality time is rare,
do your best; let God do the rest,
always say a prayer.

It may seem like your worries
are more than you can bear,
slow down and take a breather -
always say a prayer.

And He'll respond - ASAP
always say a prayer.

- Anon

Cx :-)

Good Morning Cynthia, (Also on BillinOz Site),
And you too Kanji, hope the weather is not too cold up there.
Freezing down here, in Oz. :-) :-) :-) :-(

Good morning :-)

Thank you for that Susan. Haven't heard Jim Reeves in a long while and it brought back memories.

We thank thee.....those words are so very true. Even when everything seems to be going wrong, there is always something to be grateful for, something to say 'thank you' for.



Lord, thank you for walking with us through the seasons of our lives.

For the winter, when we are held safe in your arms through the darkness.

For the hope of spring, as we are filled with new promise and life.

For summer time, full of warmth and colour

And for autumn days as leaves fall to seed new growth.

You are always with us.

Amen.




Remembering those who have asked for prayer.......Cx :-)

Good Morning ( well, nearly )



We Thank Thee


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3pXzge4uhVs

That prayer really connected with me today Cynthia..... thank you for that.
I still am not back in church yet and our Sunday services used to be very hectic when baptism families came with little ones for so special a ceremony. Noisy but so lovely. Thanks Cynthia for sharing and reminding me of the blessings of church life.

Emma it's good to share our worries, and support in prayer is priceless for us all.

All evening I have had the tune and words of Amazing Grace in my head.
John Newton, the writer of this most familiar and beautiful hymn suffered with Dementia in his final years, yet how wonderful and comforting his words are even today.

The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Good morning and thank you kandj :-)

It's a good feeling to know that people
are thinking of others in their own busy life.

Emma x

Good morning :-)

Thanks kandj. :-)


After the two morning services yesterday, we had baptisms......five of them! The church was crammed full of family and friends of those to be baptised and a happy crowd they were too. Not to mention noisy :-)

I occasionally check to see which saints are being celebrated on certain days. These are the folk who, aeons ago, paved the way to our understanding of the Christian faith. We have much to thank them for.

Today, it is St. Giles (Abbot) who is being venerated. St. Giles is the Patron Saint of the physically disabled amongst other things.

So, a prayer for those who are disabled........

Father, I come to You in Jesus' name,
on behalf of all the disabled and handicapped.

You know their pain and suffering more than anyone else! Please give them relief from their pain and calm their frustrations.

Help them to succeed in whatever task(s) they may be trying today. Give them courage to push forward in life, knowing that others will look upon them differently.

Open the hearts and eyes of the 'able' bodied, to see more clearly that compassion
is what needs to be displayed toward them; and not pity.

Extend YOUR strength to them and send them messages of encouragement, I pray.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.


Cx :-)

Cynthia its good to hear positive news about your husband. I agree that medication needs to be reviewed regularly but often this is overlooked causing many problems.

Emma its so lovely to know that your young friend is improving and being well cared for as she regains her health and strength again.

Hello to BillinOz..... welcome to our friendly thread.

Suggested 5 ways to well-being

1. Connect....... with the people around you.

2. Be active...... step outside.

3. Take notice.... be curious.

4. Keep learning...try something new today.

5. Give...... Do something nice for a friend or stranger.

Ooops...sorry.....meant to say 'hello' to Billie...........Hi Billie... nice to meet you. :-D

Good morning :-)

I do so hope and pray that your young friend continues her amazing recovery Emma, it's great news indeed.

My husband is still suffering with his bad leg, but I think there is a tiny improvement. His heart scan was okay and he has had some of his medication altered. Sometimes there can be too many meds for the body to cope with.

The Collect for today:


O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly
in showing mercy and pity:
mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever.
Amen.


Remembering our friends in our prayers. Enjoy the Lord's Day........Cx :-)

Thinking of those in need of prayers today,
to Cynthia and kandj husbands and my young
friend who with the help of nurses etc continues
her long journey to regain her strength.

Emma x

Your Welcome

Good morning :-)


Thank you for reminding me about Taize kandj, I have appreciated the music from there for many years.

A brief explanation may be helpful for those who have never come across this community before.

Taizé

The Taizé community is an ecumenical monastic order with a strong devotion to peace and justice through prayer and meditation. The 100-strong community of Roman Catholic and Protestant monks is drawn from 30 countries across the world.

It was founded in 1940 by Roger Louis Schutz-Marsauche (known as 'Brother Roger'). The 90-year-old monk died in August 2005 after being stabbed during a prayer service.

Today Taizé is one of the world's most important sites of Christian pilgrimage. Each year tens of thousands of young pilgrims flock to the small village of Taizé in central France to share in the community's way of life.

Prayer and silence are at the heart of the Taizé experience. Young people from every corner of the globe are encouraged to live out the Christian gospel in a spirit of joy, simplicity and reconciliation.

Ecumenism (a movement promoting Christian unity among Churches) is the key to Taizé's appeal, making it a magnet for people of many different cultures and traditions.

Make time for some prayer in your life today.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZgOLSiVjY


Cx :-)

It is good to be back Cynthia even if it is usually a little late in the day.

Thank you for you daily postings,especially as you have your own worries concerning your husband.

My own quiet time is limited but special as I remember others who are in need of prayerful support.

These few lines written by Brother Roger of Taize seem appropriate tonight.

"The more we share with simplicity what we have,
The more life becomes welcoming for those entrusted to us.
Simplifying........ enables us to offer a welcome to others,
Even with very little".

I have been meditating on those profound words of wisdom.... how true they are.

Good morning ... :-)


Thank you for those beautiful words kandj. Simple but true. It's lovely to have you back and sharing your thoughts with us. :-)



I'm not sure if I have used this poem before, so forgive me if I have.....



"God Knows Best"


Our Father knows what's best for us,
So why should we complain--
We always want the sunshine,
But He knows there must be rain--

We love the sound of laughter
And the merriment of cheer,
But our hearts would lose their tenderness
If we never shed a tear...

Our Father tests us often
With suffering and with sorrow,
He tests us, not to punish us,
But to help us meet tomorrow...

For growing trees are strengthened
When they withstand the storm,
And the sharp cut of a chisel
Gives the marble grace and form...

God never hurts us needlessly,
And He never wastes our pain
For every loss He send to us
Is followed by rich gain...

And when we count the blessings
That God has so freely sent,
We will find no cause for murmuring
And no time to lament...

For our Father loves His children,
And to Him all things are plain,
So He never sends us pleasure
When the soul's deep need is pain...

So whenever we are troubled,
And when everything goes wrong,
It is just God working in us
To make our spirit strong.


- Helen Steiner Rice


Continuing to pray for our friends.... Cx :-)

Challenging times are never easy (imho), but they are necessary sometimes to help us to remember the trials of being patient in our daily lives.

I have read these words today and wish to share them with you now.

Patience with others is love,
Patience with self is hope,.
Patience with God is Faith. Adele Bestavros.

Remembering all who need prayerful support right now.