Sunday, November 29, 2015

This is Wealth #7

Inspirational Thought for the Day

This is Wealth #7 ... To know satisfaction of deeds done for themselves alone, without any desire for reward or applause.

Monday, November 23, 2015

This is Wealth #6

Inspirational Thought for the Day

This is Wealth (#6) ... to have a few understanding friends to whom you never need to explain, and then to know how to keep that friendship in repair.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

This is Wealth #5

Inspirational Thought for the Day

This is Wealth #5 - to own and often read a few favorite books until they grow as intimate as prayer.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

This is Wealth #4

Inspirational Thought for the Day

This is Wealth #4 - ... to thrill at the sight of a morning sunbeam lacing itself through the dinginess of your room.

Friday, November 20, 2015

This is Wealth #3

Inspirational Thought for the Day

This is Wealth #3 ...

To love and nurture a few living things - a plant in a window or and affectionate dog.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

This is Wealth #2

Inspirational Thought for the Day

This is Wealth #2 - To earn a little, to spend less than one earns.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

This Is Wealth #1

Inspirational Thought for the Day

This Is Wealth #1

To have a sense of appreciation that some things are of more value than others lends a quiet, inward calm beside with other forms of pleasures are rewards are nothing.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Answering An Unkind Letter

Inspirational Thought for the Day

The Best Way ... to answer an unkind letter is to wait at least 10 days - better one month. After writing let it cool off for a week and perhaps you will not send it, in which case you will save a good stamp, also peace in your heart, and the good will of the sender.

Monday, November 16, 2015

Getting Even

Inspirational Thought for the Day

The Best Way ... to get even with a person is to live above him by showing a better spirit.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Arguing

Inspirational Thought for the Day

The Best Way to argue with one who is contentious is to keep calm and let him grind his grist.

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Uninterrupted Peace

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The best way to preserve uninterrupted peace is to live in the spirit of prayer and think humbly of yourself.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Victory over Sin

Inspirational Thought for the Day

The Best Way ... to get victory over a besetting sin is the nip it in the bud.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

The Best Way #1

Inspirational Thought for the Day

The Best Way to rise above others is to be willing that they rise above you.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

How To Do It

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

How To Do It

To find happiness you must be willing to ignore what life owes you and to think about what you owe life.

Stop complaining and start praising.

Stop looking for friendship and start being friendly.

Stop pining for things you have not and be content with what you have.

Stop looking for someone to help you and devote yourself to helping others.

Stop concentrating on what you've accomplished and think of what others do for you.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Problem Solving

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The best way to forget your own problem is to help someone solve his.

Monday, November 9, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #11

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #11

... Forever and ever ...

Thank you for the miracles that made me both your child and their parent.

Amen

Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #10

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #10

... And the power and the Glory ...

The joy of knowing you live me, a parent, because I am your child ... as I love my children because I am their parent.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #9

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #9

... For Thine is the Kingdom ...

Make me worthy of it - a better mother, a better father, more loving and more lovable 

Friday, November 6, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #8

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #8

... But deliver us from evil ...

Protect the children so precious while I wait for their safe return.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #7

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #7

... Lead us not into temptation ...

From all that awaits as we venture into the world beyond our home.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #6

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #6

... As we forgive those who trespass against us ...

Lifting the love displayed wordlessly by an unselfish act ... forgetting the trivial hurts.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #5

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #5

... And forgive us our trespassess ...

Forgive me Lord. Forgive me, children. Through all the years, through all the tears, I'm deeply sorry for the many times I may have hurt you. I did not mean to. I'm even sorrier for the many times I may not have let you know how much I love you.

Monday, November 2, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #4

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #4

... Give us this day our daily bread ...

And let it nourish our souls, Lord, as well as our bodies.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #3

Inspirational Thought for the Day:

The Sample Prayer - A Parent's View #3

... Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven ...

Let all I do be an inspiration for my children to follow You.