Thank You Lord Jesus (Happy birthday dearest cousins)!

Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gifts you have showered upon me and I will celebrate each one. They are miracles, each one of them, and I will forever be grateful.

I am grateful for your boundless LOVE for me, for the gift of salvation, guidance and direction, for enlightenment, for my loving and super patient family, my uncle and aunt who are always there for me, for my dearest cousins, who are celebrating their birthdays today (please give them extra blessings, Lord God), for my grandma and uncle who keep me company, for my precious bunch of friends who are always there for me, for my present work which I thoroughly enjoy, for the file that I finished today for which I am so happy and grateful, for my chiefs and co-workers who inspire me to always do better, for the files that I have finished and for those that I have yet to finish, for the inspiring words You've sent my way, for Your Light and Presence, which never fades, for the presence of the Blessed Virgin, Your mother and ours who is always there protect me, for Your instruments who never cease to amaze me, for all the Blessings and Graces that you pour out upon me, day after day, for the trials and minor aches and pains, for bringing me out of the dark and pulling me back when I tend to wander off the right path, for the gifts of faith, hope, love, joy, peace, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, thank You so much Lord Jesus for healing my wounded soul and broken spirit, for melting my hardened heart, for the tears and emotions that You have released. I praise you Lord Jesus and I thank You. May your Love reign in my heart, in my family and in those who seek you and those who have turned away. Thank you Lord Jesus for wiping away my tears and my confusion. Thank you for simply being there, guiding me, calling me, healing me constantly. Your presence is precious Lord Jesus. May you always be with us Lord God, now and always. This I ask, in Jesus' name. Amen.

My weekly time with God

My weekly time with God

THANK YOU LIST
Things to be grateful for from the past week

I am grateful for Your Love Lord, for my family and friends, my team mates and leaders.
I am grateful for your presence in my life, for calling me back to you, and never leaving my side in spite of my sinful nature and imperfections, for sending so many angels my way, your instruments.
I am grateful for the Blessed Virgin, I am grateful to Mama Mary, for leading me back to you.
I am grateful that when my load is heavy, You are there to comfort me, and my family and friends are there to lead me back to you.
I am grateful for the gifts of the Holy Spirit, for Your forgiveness, for the gift of life and love.
Thank you Lord Jesus for being my provider, my source, my guide, my goal, my life, my life.

SPECIAL NEEDS
Things to ask God for in the coming week
Lord, please strengthen my Faith, let my Hope grow, let Love blossom, let your Grace enfold me, let your Mercy rain down upon me, let your Patience rule me, let your Confidence overflow within me, let Courage grow within me, let Wisdom flow like a river, let Your Enlightenment guide my steps. Let the gifts of the Spirit surround me. If it be Your will, Lord, please heal me, my family and everyone who needs You. Please touch our hearts and by the power of Your Love, bring us near to you. Erase my doubts O Lord, cleanse me, and teach me to be humble always, so that I may always do what is right, and follow you all the days of my life. Please lead me towards the right path and teach me how to serve you. Please guide my steps O Lord God, that I may sow seeds of love. May Your will be done. Lead me Lord. This I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

HIDDEN TREASURE
Most important word God told me this week
This tops the list: PATIENCE
The rest, are just as important: LOVE, PEACE, MERCY, GRACE, FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, HEALING, HUMILITY.

I surrender to your Holy will Lord God. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you Lord, in Jesus' name. Forever, I will praise you Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Holy Spirit, lead and guide me...

Is there compromise in my life with respect to any of the teachings of the Church? If there is, it is time we pray for the grace to rectify the situation.

Holy Spirit, lead and guide me in the ways of truth and righteousness and let me reject the ways of the world for the distractions and lies that they are. Amen.

I am sorry Lord God, for turning away from You sometimes. You know what's in my heart Lord. I am ready to follow you, whatever it takes, I will follow your Holy will. I pray for courage, wisdom and enlightenment, so that I may know what comes from you and acknowledge your Goodness all the days of my life. Thank you Lord Jesus, for always saving me just in time, always in time. I will worship you all my life and I will do everything it takes, to the best of my ability, to help build your kingdom on earth.

Lord, continue to use me to help build Your kingdom! This I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

Lord Jesus please help me live this out!

Point out your rules, LORD, and I won't disobey even one of them. Help me to understand your Law; I promise to obey it with all my heart. Direct me by your commands! I love to do what you say. Make me want to obey you, rather than to be rich. Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you. I am your servant! Psalm 119:33-38

Help me Lord Jesus!

Point out your rules, LORD, and I won't disobey even one of them. Help me to understand your Law; I promise to obey it with all my heart. Direct me by your commands! I love to do what you say. Make me want to obey you, rather than to be rich. Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you. I am your servant! Psalm 119:33-38

Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.

GOD OPENS DOORS NO MAN COULD EVER CLOSE

The power of God is amazing.... Good morning said a woman as she walked up to the man sitting on ground. The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new.. She looked like she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many others had done before.. "Leave me alone," he growled.... To his amazement, the woman continued standing. She was smiling -- her even white teeth displayed in dazzling rows. "Are you hungry?" she asked. "No," he answered sarcastically. "I've just come from dining with the president. Now go away." The woman's smile became even broader. Suddenly the man felt a gentle hand under his arm. "What are you doing, lady?" the man asked angrily. "I said to leave me alone. Just then a policeman came up. "Is there any problem, ma'am?" he asked.. "No problem here, officer," the woman answered. "I'm just trying to get this man to his feet. Will you help me?" The officer scratched his head. "That's old Jack. He's been a fixture around here for a couple of years. What do you want with him?" "See that cafeteria over there?" she asked. "I'm going to get him something to eat and get him out of the cold for awhile." "Are you crazy, lady?" the homeless man resisted. "I don't want to go in there!" Then he felt strong hands grab his other arm and lift him up. "Let me go, officer. I didn't do anything." " This is a good deal for you, Jack" the officer answered. "Don't blow it." Finally, and with some difficulty, the woman and the police officer got Jack into the cafeteria and sat him at a table in a remote corner. It was the middle of the morning, so most of the breakfast crowd had already left and the lunch bunch had not yet arrived.... The manager strode across the cafeteria and stood by his table. "What's going on here, officer?" he asked. "What is all this, is this man in trouble?" "This lady brought this man in here to be fed," the policeman answered. "Not in here!" the manager replied angrily. "Having a person like that here is bad for business.." Old Jack smiled a toothless grin. "See, lady. I told you so. Now if you'll let me go. I didn't want to come here in the first place." The woman turned to the cafeteria manager and smiled... "Sir, are you familiar with Eddy and Associates, the banking firm down the street?" "Of course I am," the manager answered impatiently. "They hold their weekly meetings in one of my banquet rooms." "And do you make a goodly amount of money providing food at these weekly meetings?" "What business is that of yours?" I, sir, am Penelope Eddy, president and CEO of the company." "Oh." The woman smiled again. "I thought that might make a difference." She glanced at the cop who was busy stifling a giggle. "Would you like to join us in a cup of coffee and a meal, officer?" "No thanks, ma'am," the officer replied. "I'm on duty." "Then, perhaps, a cup of coffee to go?" "Yes, mam. That would be very nice." The cafeteria manager turned on his heel, "I'll get your coffee for you right away, officer." The officer watched him walk away. "You certainly put him in his place," he said. "That was not my intent. Believe it or not, I have a reason for all this." She sat down at the table across from her amazed dinner guest. She stared at him intently.. "Jack, do you remember me?" Old Jack searched her face with his old, rheumy eyes. "I think so -- I mean you do look familiar." "I'm a little older perhaps," she said. "Maybe I've even filled out more than in my younger days when you worked here, and I came through that very door, cold and hungry." "Ma'am?" the officer said questioningly. He couldn't believe that such a magnificently turned out woman could ever have been hungry. "I was just out of college," the woman began. "I had come to the city looking for a job, but I couldn't find anything. Finally I was down to my last few cents and had been kicked out of my apartment. I walked the streets for days. It was February and I was cold and nearly starving. I saw this place and walked in on the off chance that I could get something to eat." Jack lit up with a smile. "Now I remember," he said. "I was behind the serving counter. You came up and asked me if you could work for something to eat. I said that it was against company policy." "I know," the woman continued. "Then you made me the biggest roast beef sandwich that I had ever seen, gave me a cup of coffee, and told me to go over to a corner table and enjoy it. I was afraid that you would get into trouble... Then, when I looked over and saw you put the price of my food in the cash register, I knew then that everything would be all right." "So you started your own business?" Old Jack said. "I got a job that very afternoon. I worked my way up. Eventually I started my own business that, with the help of God, prospered." She opened her purse and pulled out a business card.. "When you are finished here, I want you to pay a visit to a Mr. Lyons...He's the personnel director of my company. I'll go talk to him now and I'm certain he'll find something for you to do around the office." She smiled. "I think he might even find the funds to give you a little advance so that you can buy some clothes and get a place to live until you get on your feet... If you ever need anything, my door is always opened to you." There were tears in the old man's eyes. "How can I ever thank you?" he said. "Don't thank me," the woman answered. "To God goes the glory. Thank Jesus... He led me to you." Outside the cafeteria, the officer and the woman paused at the entrance before going their separate ways... "Thank you for all your help, officer," she said.. "On the contrary, Ms. Eddy," he answered. "Thank you. I saw a miracle today, something that I will never forget. And...And thank you for the coffee." If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you might have missed a laugh.. But, if you have missed knowing my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, you have missed everything in the world. Have a Wonderful Day. May God Bless You Always and don't forget that when you "cast your bread upon the waters," you never know how it will be returned to you.. God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart.. When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go. Only 1 of 2 things will happen, either He'll catch you when you fall, or He'll teach you how to fly! The power of one sentence! God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work in your favor. If you believe, send it. If you don't believe, delete it. God closes doors no man can open & God opens doors no man can close.. If you need God to open some doors for you...send this on. Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing... LIVE WELL, LOVE MUCH, LAUGH OFTEN

God's message for me today (so sweet, as always)

On this day, God wants you to know...

... that a successful relationship requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. Always with the same person, but deeper and deeper every time. Each time on a whole new level you together open in love and discover the truth of your beloved anew. There is no limit to the beauty of your beloved. If you think you've reached the end, stop generalizing.

Can't wait to meet him. :) Thank you God. Amen.

Thank you Lord Jesus for this day!

Thank you Jesus for blessing me with loving family and friends who lift my spirits when I'm down and share my happiness when I'm high on life (natural high). Thank you Lord for being my beacon, giving me wisdom, guiding my steps and putting up with my silly mistakes.

I'm grateful for the chance to hang out with one of my closest childhood friends. I miss our chats and silly antics. This day truly was special cuz I miss hanging out with my friends. Thank you for making all things possible Lord Jesus. I am forever grateful!

I'm sorry for being too hard on myself and others sometimes. Mostly, I apologize for blaming you for some of the more unpleasant experiences that I went through. The anger and shame remains but I'm glad that you give me constant reminders that life is wonderful, no matter where my wheel is currently at. Life has its ups and downs but I love this roller coaster ride.

All I'm hoping for right now is that despair never comes a knocking, or if it does, that I will never open that door again.

Thank you Lord Jesus for keeping me grounded and giving me opportunities to spend time with family and friends who know me inside and out and are not afraid to point out my mistakes and bad habits as soon as they notice them.

I have my faults, I am not perfect, but I sure am grateful Lord Jesus that you are a constant presence in my life, in my mind, and in my heart. I'm sorry for the times in the past that I have rejected you or your instruments and the graces you have given me. I am sorry for making stupid decisions. If I could take them back, I will but since they're all in the past, I will pick up the lessons I can learn from them and use them for future reference.

I will bury the regrets and resentments but yes, Lord Jesus, I will grow! Thank you for the answers to the questions that I have not even asked, and for the graces that I have not even asked from you yet. Truly, you are an Awesome God! Praise you Jesus! Thank you Jesus! Amen.

My Gratitude List for today

From today's Gospel:

"The most important aspect of our discipleship is that we have been chosen by God."

Thank you God for all your gifts -- life, love, family, friends, work, everything that gets me through the day. Thank you most of all for all your instruments who are hard at work making my life more beautiful and helping me make sense of things during those days when nothing seems to be going right. I know I am not a perfect disciple, not even near that but I also know deep in my heart that you are right there even during those times when I turn away from you.

Thank you Jesus for carrying my cross for me, enduring the most horrible death on the cross that our sins caused, and rising again to remind us that no matter how hopeless things get, you will always be my personal Lord and Savior. No matter what happens, please never let me give in to despair. Jesus, I trust in you and I always will.

When my doubts and fears are all that I see, I will always remember that You are there, waiting for the dark clouds to disappear, nay You are dispelling the dark clouds, bringing sunshine back into my life.

Again, I thank you for this lovely day, which I have yet to explore, for my meals, and of course for my family and friends, who are the kindest, most loving, most understanding bunch of people I have ever known in my entire life. I love my life Lord Jesus and I'm sorry for all those times that I have hurt you and the people around me.

I look forward to the day when I can stand up and say, I am moving on, finally, with no regrets, no fear, no doubts, and with utmost courage and faith in you Lord Jesus. Thank you for giving me hope, and love that never stops, like a spring that never ends. I am all out of words now Lord Jesus, all I ask now is for wisdom, enlightenment, guidance, direction, and healing, especially for all of us who really need it. Also, please bless my endeavors and the people I meet, live and work with and protect me and my family. May your will be done Lord. This I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

Notes from Bo's inspiring talk -- Be Consistently Aggressive

Learn to share in the success of others.

Be clear about your dreams. Write down your dreams. 7 dreams. Read it everyday.

Know what you want.