BLESSINGS FOR THE DAY - Our Daily Inspiration

[Reign Butterfly]

May 21, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           John 16:12-15

12     I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13     Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14     He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
15     All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.


TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"When The Birdies Came"
Author Unknown

On July 22nd I was in route to Washington, DC for a business trip. It was all so very ordinary, until we landed in Denver for a plane change. As I collected my belongings from the overhead bin, an announcement was made for Mr. Lloyd Glenn to see the United Customer Service Representative immediately. I thought nothing of it until I reached the door to leave the plane and I heard a gentleman asking every male if he were Mr. Glenn. At this point I knew something was wrong and my heart sunk.

When I got off the plane a solemn-faced young man came toward me and said, 'Mr. Glenn, there is an emergency at your home. I do not know what the emergency is, or who is involved, but I will take you to the phone so you can call the hospital.' My heart was now pounding, but the will to be calm took over. Woodenly, I followed this stranger to the distant telephone where I called the number he gave me for the Mission Hospital. My call was put through to the trauma centre where I learned that my three-year-old son had been trapped underneath the automatic garage door for several minutes, and that when my wife had found him he was dead. CPR had been performed by a neighbour, who is a doctor, and the paramedics had continued the treatment as Brian was transported to the hospital.

By the time of my call, Brian was revived and they believed he would live, but they did not know how much damage had been done to his brain, nor to his heart. They explained that the door had completely closed on his little sternum right over his heart. He had been severely crushed. After speaking with the medical staff, my wife sounded worried but not hysterical, and I took comfort in her calmness.

The return flight seemed to last forever, but finally I arrived at the hospital six hours after the garage door had come down. When I walked into the intensive care unit, nothing could have prepared me to see my little son lying so still on a great big bed with tubes and monitors everywhere. He was on a respirator. I glanced at my wife who stood and tried to give me a reassuring smile. It all seemed like a terrible dream. I was filled-in with the details and given a guarded prognosis. Brian was going to live, and the preliminary tests indicated that his heart was OK, two miracles in and of themselves. But only time would tell if his brain received any damage.

Throughout the seemingly endless hours, my wife was calm. She felt that Brian would eventually be all right. I hung on to her words and faith like a lifeline. All that night and the next day Brian remained unconscious. It seemed like forever since I had left for my business trip the day before.

Finally at two o'clock that afternoon, our son regained consciousness and sat up uttering the most beautiful words I have ever heard spoken. He said, 'Daddy hold me' and he reached for me with his little arms.

By the next day he was pronounced as having no neurological or physical deficits, and the story of his miraculous survival spread throughout the hospital. You cannot imagine, we took Brian home, we felt a unique reverence for the life and love of our Heavenly Father that comes to those who brush death so closely.

In the days that followed there was a special spirit about our home. Our two older children were much closer to their little brother. My wife and I were much closer to each other, and all of us were very close as a whole family. Life took on a less stressful pace. Perspective seemed to be more focused, and balance much easier to gain and maintain. We felt deeply blessed. Our gratitude was truly profound.

Almost a month later to the day of the accident, Brian awoke from his afternoon nap and said, 'Sit down Mummy. I have something to tell you.' At this time in his life, Brian usually spoke in small phrases, so to say a large sentence surprised my wife. She sat down with him on his bed, and he began his sacred and remarkable story.

'Do you remember when I got stuck under the garage door? Well, it was so heavy and it hurt really bad. I called to you, but you couldn't hear me. I started to cry, but then it hurt too bad. And then the 'birdies' came.'

'The birdies?' my wife asked puzzled.

'Yes,' he replied. 'The birdies made a whooshing sound and flew into the garage. They took care of me.'

'They did?'

'Yes,' he said. 'One of the birdies came and got you. She came to tell you 'I got stuck under the door.' A sweet reverent feeling filled the room. The spirit was so strong and yet lighter than air.

My wife realized that a three-year-old had no concept of death and spirits, so he was referring to the beings who came to him from beyond as 'birdies' because they were up in the air like birds that fly.. 'What did the birdies look like?' she asked.

Brian answered, 'They were so beautiful. They were dressed in white, all white. Some of them had green and white. But some of them had on just white.'

'Did they say anything?'

'Yes,' he answered. 'They told me the baby would be all right.'

'The baby?' my wife asked confused.

Brian answered: 'The baby lying on the garage floor.' He went on, 'You came out and opened the garage door and ran to the baby. You told the baby to stay and not leave.'

My wife nearly collapsed upon hearing this, for she had indeed gone and knelt beside Brian's body and seeing his crushed chest whispered, 'Don't leave us Brian, please stay if you can'. As she listened to Brian telling her the words she had spoken, she realized that his spirit had indeed left His body and was looking down from above on his little lifeless form. 'Then what happened?' she finally asked through her tears.

'We went on a trip,' he said, 'far, far away.'

He grew agitated trying to say the things he didn't seem to have the words for. My wife tried to calm and comfort him, and let him know it would be okay. He struggled with wanting to tell something that obviously was very important to him, but finding the words was difficult.

'We flew so fast up in the air. They're so pretty Mummy,' he added.

'And there are lots and lots of birdies.' My wife was stunned. Into her mind the sweet comforting spirit enveloped her more soundly. Brian then went on to tell her that the 'birdies' had told him that he had to come back and tell everyone about the 'birdies.' He said they brought him back to the house and that a big fire truck, and an ambulance were there. A man was bringing the baby out on a white bed and he tried to tell the man that the baby would be okay.

Brian continued his amazing story for an hour.

He taught us that 'birdies' were always with us, but we don't see them because we look with our eyes and we don't hear them because we listen with our ears. But they are always there, you can only see them in here (he put his hand over his heart). They whisper the things to help us to do what is right because they love us so much. Brian continued, stating, 'I have a plan, Mummy. You have a plan. Daddy has a plan. Everyone has a plan. We must all live our plan and keep our promises. The birdies help us to do that cause they love us so much.'

In the weeks that followed, he often came to us and told all, or part of it, again and again. Always the story remained the same. The details were never changed or out of order. A few times he added further bits of information and clarified the message he had already delivered. It never ceased to amaze us how he could tell such detail and speak beyond his ability when he talked about his birdies.

Everywhere he went, Brian told strangers about the 'birdies' - surprisingly, no one ever looked at him strangely when he did this. Rather, they always got a softened look on their face and smiled.
 

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

May 23, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           John 16:23-28

23     And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24     Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
25     These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
26     At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
27     For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
28     I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.



TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Lessons from Geese"
'Individual empowerment results from quality honking'
Author Unknown

         
           Lessons from Geese provides a perfect example of the importance of team work and how it can have a profound and powerful effect on any form of personal or business endeavour. When we use these five principles in our personal and business life it will help us to foster and encourage a level of passion and energy in ourselves, as well as those who are our friends, associates or team members.

           It is essential to remember that teamwork happens inside and outside of business life when it is continually nurtured and encouraged.

Lesson 1 - The Importance of Achieving Goals
          As each goose flaps its wings it creates an UPliFT for the birds that follow. By flying in a 'V' formation the whole flock adds 71 percent extra to the flying range.

Outcome
          When we have a sense of community and focus, we create trust and can help each other to achieve our goals.


Lesson 2 - The Importance of Team Work
          When a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.

Outcome
          If we had as much sense as geese we would stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.


Lesson 3 - The Importance of Sharing
          When a goose tires of flying up front it drops back into formation and another goose flies to the point position.

Outcome
          It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks. We should respect and protect each other's unique arrangement of skills, capabilities, talents and resources.


Lesson 4 - The Importance of Empathy and Understanding
          When a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to the ground to help and protect it.

Outcome
          If we have as much sense as geese we will stand by each other in difficult times, as well as when we are strong.


Lesson 5 - The Importance of Encouragement
          Geese flying in formation 'HONK' to encourage those up front to keep up with their speed.

Outcome
           We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups and teams where there is encouragement, production is much greater. 'Individual empowerment results from quality honking' 

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

May 24, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Mark 16:15-20

15     He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16     And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17     And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18     And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19     And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
20     Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.


TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"An Interesting Funeral"

          One day all the employees of a very unusual company reached their office and all saw a big sign on the main door which said this . . .

          'Yesterday, the person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym.'

          In the beginning, they all got sad for the death of one of their colleagues, but after a while they started getting curious to know who was that person who hindered the growth of their colleagues and the company itself?

          The excitement in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd within the room. The more people reached the coffin, the more the excitement heated up.

          Everyone thought - 'Who is this person who was hindering my progress?'

          One by one the intrigued employees got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside it, they suddenly became speechless.

          They all got to stand near the coffin, and all ended up shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul. There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked inside it could see themselves! There was also a sign next to the mirror that said. . .

          'There is only one person who is capable of setting limits to your growth and IT IS YOU!'

          Your life does not change when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your husband or wife changes, when your company changes, when your church changes, when your location changes, when your money changes, when your status changes . . .

          No, your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs.

          Examine yourself, watch yourself. Don't be afraid of difficulties, impossibilities and losses. Be a winner, build yourself and your reality. It's the way you face life itself that makes the difference.
 

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[iSDa(GO PORTAL)]

salamat po sa mga Blessings.



peace all.

May 24, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Mark 16:15-20

15     He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16     And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17     And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18     And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19     And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
20     Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.


TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"An Interesting Funeral"

          One day all the employees of a very unusual company reached their office and all saw a big sign on the main door which said this . . .

          'Yesterday, the person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym.'

          In the beginning, they all got sad for the death of one of their colleagues, but after a while they started getting curious to know who was that person who hindered the growth of their colleagues and the company itself?

          The excitement in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd within the room. The more people reached the coffin, the more the excitement heated up.

          Everyone thought - 'Who is this person who was hindering my progress?'

          One by one the intrigued employees got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside it, they suddenly became speechless.

          They all got to stand near the coffin, and all ended up shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul. There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked inside it could see themselves! There was also a sign next to the mirror that said. . .

          'There is only one person who is capable of setting limits to your growth and IT IS YOU!'

          Your life does not change when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your husband or wife changes, when your company changes, when your church changes, when your location changes, when your money changes, when your status changes . . .

          No, your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs.

          Examine yourself, watch yourself. Don't be afraid of difficulties, impossibilities and losses. Be a winner, build yourself and your reality. It's the way you face life itself that makes the difference.
 

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

salamat po sa mga Blessings.



peace all.

walang anuman po....... God bless

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

May 25, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           John 16:29-33

29     His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
30     Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
31     Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
32     Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
33     These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.



TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Thank You for the Gift of Life"

Thank You for the gift of life,
for letting me be me,

For all that I can know by words,
and all that I can see

For all the music I can hear a
nd all the songs I sing

For all the joy that comes to me
and all the joy I bring

For all the food that I can taste
and all the sweet scents smell

For all the loved ones I can touch,
who love and wish me well

For all the beauty of the world
ever fresh and new

I don't know who else I can thank
and so I am thanking You

Thank Him for all your blessings!!

                   
RB Mariposa                

[Reign Butterfly]

May 28, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           John 17:20-26

20     Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
21     That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
22     And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
23     I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
24     Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
25     O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
26     And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.



TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Sometimes....."

Sometimes..... even the best of us get stressed out.
Sometimes..... we could all use a break.
Sometimes..... laughter can solve the problem
Sometimes..... a light heart can save the day.
Sometimes..... a carefree attitude can free the soul.
Sometimes..... a smile can warm the coldest of hearts.
Sometimes..... the right words can change the situation.

Sometimes..... it's just not enough...
Sometimes..... there's nothing you can do.

Somtimes..... you just have to pray.

Always..... ~ God will listen!! ~

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

May 31, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           John 20:19-23

19     Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
20     And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
21     Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22     And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit:
23     Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.



TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"When You Thought I Wasn't Looking"
Author Unknown

A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

          When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favourite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

          When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

          When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or friend) influence the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today?

                   
RB Mariposa                

[Reign Butterfly]

June 02, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Mark 12:13-17

13     And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
14     And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
15     Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
16     And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.
17     And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.


TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Each Day is a Gift"
Author Unknown

          A 92-year-old delicate but well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably coifed and his face shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.

          His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready.

          As he manoeuvred his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window.

          'I love it,' he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

          'Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait.'

          'That doesn't have anything to do with it,' he replied.

          'Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind.

          I already decided to love it. 'It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do.'

          'Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away. Just for this time in my life.'

          'Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.'

          'So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories! Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank. I am still depositing.'

Remember these five simple rules to be happy:

                    1. Free your heart from hatred
                    2. Free your mind from worries
                    3. Live simply
                    4. Give more
                    5. Expect less
 

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

June 4, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Mark 12:28-34

28     And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
29     And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
30     And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31     And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
32     And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:
33     And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
34     And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.



TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Heavenly Inspiration"

          We hear cliches and quotes all the time but never really hink of the truth embedded in them. Sometimes we have to look closer and read between the lines to see the real meaning in the words. Stop and think the next time you hear of these sayings:

All things come to those who wait
          Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Seize the Day
          Exodus 32:29 - For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves today to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.

Never judge a book by its cover
          Luke 6:37 - Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned; forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.

The pen is mightier than the sword
          Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Don't give up the ship without a fight
          1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

May hay while the sun shines
          John 9:4 - I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is a day: the night cometh, when no man can work

Nothing ventured, nothing gained
          Matthew 25:20 - And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

Where there's a will, there's a way
          Mark 9:23 - Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Better late than never
          Luke 15:24 - For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

          Share this heavenly wisdom!!!

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

June 5, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Mark 12:35-37

35     And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?
36     For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
37     David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.


TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"12 Things Your Dog Can Teach You"

1.When loved ones come home, always run to greet them

2. Allow the feel of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure joy

3. Let others know when they've invaded your territory

4. Take naps and stretch before rising

5. On a hot day, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree

6. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body

7. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout . . . run right back out and make friends

8. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk

9. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you've had enough

10. Be loyal

11. Never pretend to be something you're not

12. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it
 

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

June 9, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"God Has A Positive Answer"

For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves,
God has a positive answer for it.

You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible

(Luke 18:27 ==> But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”)


You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest

(Matthew 11:28-30 ==> Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”)


You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient

(II Corinthians 12:9 ==> And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
& Psalm 91:15 ==> He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.)


You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps

(Proverbs 3:5-6 ==> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct[a] your paths.)


You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things

(Philippians 4:13 ==> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.)


You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able

(II Corinthians 9:8 ==> And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.)


You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it

(Roman 8:28 ==> And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.)


You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I FORGIVE YOU

(I John 1:9 ==> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
& Romans 8:1 ==> There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.)


You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs

(Philippians 4:19 ==> And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.)


You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear

(II Timothy 1:7 ==> For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.)


You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME

(I Peter 5:7 ==> Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.)


You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith

(Romans 12:3 ==> For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.)


You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom

(I Corinthians 1:30 ==> But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption)


You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you

(Hebrews 13:5 ==> Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”)


You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you

(John 3:16 ==> For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
& John 13:34 ==> A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.)

                   
RB Mariposa                

[SilverSurfer]

June 9, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"God Has A Positive Answer"

For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves,
God has a positive answer for it.

You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible

(Luke 18:27 ==> But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”)


You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest

(Matthew 11:28-30 ==> Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”)


You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient

(II Corinthians 12:9 ==> And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
& Psalm 91:15 ==> He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.)


You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps

(Proverbs 3:5-6 ==> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct[a] your paths.)


You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things

(Philippians 4:13 ==> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.)


You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able

(II Corinthians 9:8 ==> And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.)


You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it

(Roman 8:28 ==> And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.)


You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I FORGIVE YOU

(I John 1:9 ==> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
& Romans 8:1 ==> There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.)


You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs

(Philippians 4:19 ==> And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.)


You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear

(II Timothy 1:7 ==> For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.)


You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME

(I Peter 5:7 ==> Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.)


You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith

(Romans 12:3 ==> For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.)


You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom

(I Corinthians 1:30 ==> But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption)


You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you

(Hebrews 13:5 ==> Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”)


You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you

(John 3:16 ==> For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
& John 13:34 ==> A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.)

                   
RB Mariposa                

Simply beautiful. Thanks again RB! You're such a blesser!
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[Reign Butterfly]

Simply beautiful. Thanks again RB! You're such a blesser!
1 more + for you

salamat po ng marami 

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

June 10, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Matthew 5:15-17

15     Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16     Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
17     Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.



TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Shake It Off And Take A Step Up"

          One day a farmer's donkey fell into an abandoned well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway; so it just wasn't worth it to him to try to retrieve the donkey.

          He invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They each grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. Realising what was happening, the donkey at first cried and wailed horribly. Then, a few shovelfuls later, he quieted down completely.

          The farmer peered down into the well, and was astounded by what he saw. With every shovelful of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing some thing amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up on the new layer of dirt. As the farmer's neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up.

          Pretty soon, the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off, to the shock and astonishment of all the neighbours. Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to not let it bury you, but to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone.

          We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up!

          And finally, the donkey gave the farmer who tried to bury him a good kicking. Which brings me to another moral for this story - When you try to cover your ass, it always comes back and gets you.

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

June 11, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Matthew 5:20-26

20     For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
21     Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
22     But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
23     Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
24     Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
25     Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
26     Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.



TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Always"

Always...........
     ...........Remember I will listen when you need to talk
     ...........Remember I will comfort you when you are hurting
     ...........Remember I will walk beside you when you feel alone
     ...........Remember I will guide with you when you lose your way
     ...........Remember I will hold your hand when you need comfort
     ...........Remember I will stand by you when you need support

Always............
     ...........Know you are a blessing to me
     ...........Know You make me feel safe, secure and loved
     ...........Know I treasure each moment I spend with you

           No matter the distance that may be between us, I am just a phone call, letter, e-mail away and if we should part, You will be forever be close to me, in my heart. I will Always be here if You need me!

more inspirations

                   
RB Mariposa                

[Reign Butterfly]

June 12, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Matthew 5:43-48

43     Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
44     But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
45     That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
46     For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
47     And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
48     Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.


TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"A Picture of Peace"
Author Unknown

          There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.

          One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.

          The other picture had mountains, too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell and in which lightening played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest in perfect peace.

          Which picture do you think won the prize? The King chose the second picture. Do you know why?

          'Because' explained the King, 'peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.' 

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

June 13, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Matthew 5:33-37

33     Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
34     But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
35     Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
36     Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
37     But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.



TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"The Old Phone ... could you please tell me how to spell fix?"
Author Unknown

          When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighbourhood. I remember the polished, old case fastened to the wall. The shiny receiver hung on the side of the box. I was too little to reach the telephone, but used to listen with fascination when my mother talked to it.

          Then I discovered that somewhere inside the wonderful device lived an amazing person. Her name was "Information Please" and there was nothing she did not know. Information Please could supply anyone's number and the correct time.

          My personal experience with the genie-in-a-bottle came one day while my mother was visiting a neighbour. Amusing myself at the tool bench in the basement, I whacked my finger with a hammer, the pain was terrible, but there seemed no point in crying because there was no one home to give sympathy.

          I walked around the house sucking my throbbing finger, finally arriving at the stairway. The telephone! Quickly, I ran for the footstool in the parlour and dragged it to the landing. Climbing up, I unhooked the receiver in the parlour and held it to my ear. "Information, please" I said into the mouthpiece just above my head. A click or two and a small clear voice spoke into my ear. "Information."

          "I hurt my finger..." I wailed into the phone, the tears came readily enough now that I had an audience.

          "Isn't your mother home?" came the question.

          "Nobody's home but me," I blubbered.

          "Are you bleeding?" the voice asked.

          "No," I replied. "I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts."

          "Can you open the icebox?" she asked. I said I could.

          "Then chip off a little bit of ice and hold it to your finger," said the voice.

          After that, I called "Information Please" for everything. I asked her for help with my geography, and she told me where Philadelphia was. She helped me with my math. She told me my pet chipmunk that I had caught in the park just the day before, would eat fruit and nuts.

         Then, there was the time Petey, our pet canary, died. I called, Information Please," and told her the sad story. She listened, and then said things grown-ups say to soothe a child. But I was not consoled. I asked her, "Why is it that birds should sing so beautifully and bring joy to all families, only to end up as a heap of feathers on the bottom of a cage?"

          She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly, "Paul always remember that there are other worlds to sing in." Somehow I felt better. Another day I was on the telephone, "Information Please."

          "Information," said in the now familiar voice. "How do I spell fix?" I asked.

          All this took place in a small town in the Pacific Northwest. When I was nine years old, we moved across the country to Boston. I missed my friend very much. "Information Please" belonged in that old wooden box back home and I somehow never thought of trying the shiny new phone that sat on the table in the hall. As I grew into my teens, the memories of those childhood conversations never really left me. Often, in moments of doubt and perplexity I would recall the serene sense of security I had then. I appreciated now how patient, understanding, and kind she was to have spent her time on a little boy.

           A few years later, on my way west to college, my plane put down in Seattle. I had about a half-hour or so between planes. I spent 15 minutes or so on the phone with my sister, who lived there now. Then without thinking what I was doing, I dialled my hometown operator and said, "Information Please." Miraculously, I heard the small, clear voice I knew so well. "Information." I hadn't planned this, but I heard myself saying, "Could you please tell me how to spell fix?"

          There was a long pause. Then came the soft spoken answer, "I guess your finger must have healed by now." I laughed, "So it's really you," I said. "I wonder if you have any idea how much you meant to me during that time?"

           I wonder," she said, "if you know how much your call meant to me. I never had any children and I used to look forward to your calls." I told her how often I had thought of her over the years and I asked if I could call her again when I came back to visit my sister.

          "Please do", she said. "Just ask for Sally."

          Three months later I was back in Seattle. A different voice answered, Information." I asked for Sally.

          "Are you a friend?" she said.

          "Yes, a very old friend," I answered.

          "I'm sorry to have to tell you this," she said. "Sally had been working part-time the last few years because she was sick. She died five weeks ago."  Before I could hang up she said, "Wait a minute, did you say your name was Paul?" "Yes." I answered.

          "Well, Sally left a message for you. She wrote it down in case you called. Let me read it to you."

           The note said, "Tell him there are other worlds to sing in. He'll know what I mean."

           I thanked her and hung up. I knew what Sally meant.

           Never underestimate the impression you may make on others and whose life you have touched today!

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

June 14, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Mark 14:22-26

22     And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
23     And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
24     And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
25     Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
26     And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
 


TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Just Five More Minutes"
by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown

          While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground.

          “That’s my son over there,” she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide.

           “He’s a fine looking boy” the man said. “That’s my daughter on the bike in the white dress.”

          Then, looking at his watch, he called to his daughter. “What do you say we go, Melissa?”

          Melissa pleaded, “Just five more minutes, Dad. Please? Just five more minutes.”

          The man nodded and Melissa continued to ride her bike to her heart’s content. Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his daughter. “Time to go now?”

          Again Melissa pleaded, “Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes.”

          The man smiled and said, “OK.”

          “My, you certainly are a patient father,” the woman responded.

          The man smiled and then said, “Her older brother Tommy was killed by a drunk driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I’d give anything for just five more minutes with him. I’ve vowed not to make the same mistake with Melissa.

          She thinks she has five more minutes to ride her bike. The truth is, I get Five more minutes to watch her play.”

          Life is all about making priorities, what are your priorities?

          Give someone you love 5 more minutes of your time today!

                   
RB Mariposa                 

[Reign Butterfly]

June 16, 2009

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:           Matthew 5:33-37

43     Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
44     But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
45     That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
46     For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
47     And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
48     Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.


TODAY'S INSPIRATION:

"Lessons Learned"
Author Unknown

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, “How was the trip?”

“It was great, Dad.”

“Did you see how poor people live?” the father asked.

“Oh yeah,” said the son.

“So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father.

The son answered: “I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.

“We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.

“We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs.

“We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.”

The boy’s father was speechless.

Then his son added, “Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.”

                   
RB Mariposa