Saturday, February 19, 2011

The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

I can’t claim to have written this one but if you aren’t familiar with it, I hope that you will come to love the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi as much as I do. It is the perfect antidote for a me-centric day.

The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Amen.

Thursday, November 25, 2010



Enjoy the cute picture! Also enjoy the advice from Philippians, definitely words to live by!

Philippians 4:6
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!


Saturday, March 27, 2010

Happy Palm Sunday!


On Palm Sunday 1966 I walked the aisle of Sunny Vale General Baptist Church in Malden, Missouri, knelt and prayed asking Jesus to forgive my sins and come into my heart. The altar was crowded that morning, but I remember the feeling of joy and I knew no matter how crowded the altar - Jesus heard my prayers, the prayers of a 9 year old little girl. May I always have the simple faith of that little girl! And I pray I always answer when Jesus calls me. I am willing to go where He leads me. May God bless you with a joyful and triumphant Palm Sunday!

Mark 11:1-11
The Triumphal Entry
1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3If anyone asks you, 'Why are you doing this?' tell him, 'The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.' "
4They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5some people standing there asked, "What are you doing, untying that colt?" 6They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,
"Hosanna![a]"
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"[b]
10"Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!"
"Hosanna in the highest!"

11Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Honor the Lord


Proverbs 3:9-10
"Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the best part of everything you produce.
Then he will fill your barns with grain,
and your vats will overflow with good wine."

I am enjoying reading the Bible every day with the goal of completely reading the Bible through in 2010. Although I have read the Bible through in a year and a half-I really want to stick to the plan this year. I have looked at all the things crammed into my schedule and decided some things need to go for me to meet that goal. I want to "Honor the Lord" with all that I do-my prayer life,church activities,Bible study, my family and my career. Speaking of my career, things are going great, I had a wonderful planning meeting today with my boss. We have lots of exciting growth opportunities in 2010. I am so thankful for so many things, but having a job I love and working for a growing company that actully helps people is a wonderful blessing that amazes me everyday.

The picture is our team from Eye Care Associates that participated in the Walk for Diabetes Sept 09-just one example our spirit of giving back.