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- DRIED UP [1 Update]
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- WHITE BUTTERFLY [1 Update]
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Topic: DRIED UP
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/dailyfoodforthought/t/23ac1678243e1f41
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From: FOODFORTHOUGHT <dailyfoodforthought@gmail.com>
Date: Sep 13 03:31AM -0700
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/dailyfoodforthought/msg/741a20e34c641033
DRIED UP
By Marion Smith
September 13, 2010
Philippians 4:13I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me.
Toward the end of summer last year I saw a field full of wild
Black Eyed Susan flowers. A few of them were still in bloom- so
pleasing to behold as they swayed in the warm Texas breeze. Most of
them, however, were withered, brown and dried up .They weren't as
attractive to look at without the pretty petals, but they still served
a purpose. Their time of beauty to the eye was over, but in nature's
miraculous plan, there remained a design and a use for them. They
were still needed, for the seeds in the center of each flower would
feed many a bird and these seeds would also drop to the ground to
propagate new growth.
I have visited many elderly people in retirement and nursing
homes , and know a few elderly people from our church. Some of these
folks feel so useless- they thinks they are burdens to their family
and society ,and that they have no worth at all.
This makes my heart sad, because I believe God still has a
purpose for their lives, even if their bodies are failing. If their
minds are alert, they can be prayer warriors. They can encourage
others in the facility where they live- or- even to visitors. The can
be good listeners for others who need to share burdens or joys and
they can share their faith with others.
At one time I regularly visited an elderly lady living in a
nursing home. My motive was to bring a little happiness into her life
and give her a visitor to look forward to seeing on a regular basis.
Once again!- God gave me the blessing! For I learned so much from this
lovely lady: how to age gracefully, how to share your faith, and how
to be thankful for each day God gives you.
The life expectancy of people today is much longer than even
10 years ago. We should pray for our elderly relatives, acquaintances
and church members that they would never feel "dried up" and useless.
Marion Smith noles65@aol.com
comments and feedback welcome
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Topic: WHITE BUTTERFLY
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/dailyfoodforthought/t/150dce987492e154
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From: FOODFORTHOUGHT <dailyfoodforthought@gmail.com>
Date: Sep 12 04:01AM -0700
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/dailyfoodforthought/msg/be39fd2460b79284
WHITE BUTTERFLY
By Sally I. Kennedy
September 12, 2010
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and will make your
paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
We were threading our way down the path from our trek up to the
waterfall. Nothing around. No people, no birds, no animals... except
for one very small chipmunk scurrying from rock to rock to avoid our
big scary shoes coming toward him.
Then a tiny white butterfly appeared. It fluttered along in front of
us all, as if leading the way. All the way down the trail to the
bridge at the bottom. There, by the river's edge, it flew into the
woods, only to reappear behind us when we moved on.
We weren't lost. But sometimes we don't have to be completely lost to
need a little guidance and direction. Or even reassurance, comfort.
Ten thousand feet up in the Rocky Mountains, could a white butterfly
be a reminder saying God will go ahead of us to lead the way? And that
He will also come behind us?
God tells us in the Bible, "I will never leave you or forsake
you." (Joshua 1, Deuteronomy 31, Hebrews 13)
It's a promise!
That's good news.
inspirational messages by Sally I. Kennedy
Sally I. Kennedy, ©2010
http://www.sallyikennedy.com
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