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In just a little bit I will have to go out into the cold, dark world and drive to my Bible Study. It\’s a 12 mile drive which is not so bad during the daylight but requires a bit more push to get me out the door at night. I am always very glad though when I go. It\’s been the biggest blessing every time. This time our little group is just ten and in fact tonight may be a few less as a few have other things . . . but will be fun and blessed regardless.

Yesterday I was worrying (one of those things one shouldn\’t do but I do anyway) about finances and life in general and I picked up a little book of reflections that I keep in the bathroom. It\’s an old book by Merlin Carothers called, Praise Works. I opened it to the next spot and there didn\’t God have just the answer I needed. It was one sentence tucked in the midst of others but perfectly God-directed just for me.

This morning I copied the sentence and put it on my Write on/Write off board over my desk. Here it is. Let me know if you like it as well.

\”I have discovered that when I seek for more of His Love in my heart, He has given me material blessings that I would never have dreamed of asking for.\” Merlin Carothers

So that\’s the thing. Instead of praying for material blessings I must pray to have more Love in my heart. How beautiful is that?

Today I found another quote from Merlin that I like just as much.

\”If you expect what has happened to others, you may be disappointed. Expect what He wants for you, and I promise you, you will always be thoroughly and completely satisfied.\” Merlin Carothers

Today was a good day in that I got three articles written, cleaned my house (a bit) and made myself a real dinner. I also went for a cold, wintery walk with Pudge to the Park. He is getting so much better we actually could make the whole loop around the park. Granted it\’s a small park but still . . . for a while he couldn\’t even make it to the end of the block.

Well, time to put on my coat and face the cold again. Will have to send this on its merry way quick!

 

 

 

3 Responses

  1. Hi

    The quotes are wonderful. So pleased you enjoy your bible study and get so much out of it. That is a bit of a distance to drive , 13 miles. Good you do it, again glad you enjoy it so much.

    The snow man puzzle yesterday and the baby tigers today are adorable.

    I spoke today at a school for woman and men getting their GED’s and starting out turning their lies around, tomorrow I will speak at another school, same forum. I spoke on career opportunities in healthcare. A nice group of people, it was in DC and tomorrow is another area of DC also. So many people have so many obstacles in life to overcome. Makes one realize how lucky we are.

  2. Dear Patricia,
    Thank you for the quotes from Merlin Carothers. They were good ones to think about and carry throughout the day.

    I am reading for Advent from a booklet called God with Us which includes readings from Thomas Merton, Mother Teresa and Henri Nouwen.

    The reading for tomorrow (which I actually read yesterday) is from Mother Teresa’s “In the Heart of the World.” The article talks about practicing inner silence by the practice of silence of the eyes, seeking God in all things; silence of the ears by listening to God’s voice especially in the poor and needy; silence of the tongue by praising God; silence of the mind by opening it to truth and knowledge of God in prayer and contemplation; and silence of the heart by loving God with our heart, soul, mind strength.

    The reading included opposing views of those things like avoiding finding fault with others; gossiping, being unkind; thinking negative thoughts and avoiding selfishness.

    I thought I could do this for one day and found myself being conscious of needing more silence of the mind. The negative thoughts would creep in or judgments or petty resentments.

    Anyway, so far so good with this booklet. It is helping me prepare for Christmas by being more aware of what I am actually thinking and doing and the biggie for me was to learn to silence the mind of the negativity – even if it was for only one day.

    Take care and thank you for all you do.

  3. Dear Patricia,
    I often find words that you have written are very helpful and thank you in my heart. But today, your words are ‘spot on’,with how I have been feeling, and I thank you for them.
    God bless you,
    Pat Speed.