“O my God, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things.” Isaiah 25:1
I have discovered that for most of us, receiving a blessing is harder than giving one. It is so easy to brag on another and complement them on an achievement. But when someone brags on us, most of us find it uncomfortable. While it is indeed “more blessed to give than to receive,” may I suggest some ways to receive a blessing without becoming uncomfortable? When God sends you a wonderful blessing, as he loves to do, remember to simply say, “thank you.” No need to insult the one giving it with negatives like, “You shouldn’t have” or “I don’t deserve this.” If it was important enough to them to honor you, then honor their feelings despite your opinion of worthiness. Don’t harp and dwell on the act in a show of humility and self fulgurating. Second, remember the blessing. Put the blessing in your mind or if it is a trophy or plaque, where you can see it. Then when the devil tries to discourage you and convince you that you are worthless, remember that compliment and correct the liar. Then look forward to the next one. WHAT? Yes, I meant that. Let me explain. My son loves to go to TCBY and get a Sunday. That Sunday is made of double chocolate ice cream with hot fudge sauce and chocolate syrup. He doesn’t just love chocolate, he revels in chocolate. After he has relished that Sunday, it is only a day till he is looking forward to going back and getting another one. Complements and blessings should encourage us to work even harder because if it is done in the name and spirit of Christ, don’t be surprised when He uses others to encourage us to do more good works.
Thought for the week: The road to hell is always in good repair because its users pay so dearly for its upkeep. -- Yiddish Proverb
Funny for the week: To all you OWLS (Older Wiser Laughing Souls)
Wisdom from Grandpa......
Whether a man winds up with a nest egg, or a goose egg, depends a lot on the kind of chick he marries.
Trouble in marriage often starts when a man gets so busy earning' his salt that he forgets his sugar.
Too many couples marry for better, or for worse, but not for good.
When a man marries a woman, they become one; but the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.
If a man has enough horse sense to treat his wife like a thoroughbred, she will never turn into an old nag.
On anniversaries, the wise husband always forgets the past - but never the present.
A foolish husband says to his wife, "Honey, you stick to the washing', ironing', cooking' and scrubbing'. No wife of mine is gonna "work"."
Many girls like to marry a military man - he can cook, sew, and make beds and is in good health, and he's already used to taking orders.
Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
You know you are getting old, when everything either dries up or leaks.
Old age is when former classmates are so gray and wrinkled and bald, they don't recognize you.
Have a GREAT day........and keep Laughing! It's good for the soul .
And remember my motto: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the
intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, Pepsi in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO
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