Posted on 12/30/2011 6:10:45 PM PST by AZamericonnie
Not long ago, I passed a milestone marking 20 years since I began keeping a spiritual journal. As I reread my first few entries, I was amazed I ever kept it up. But now you couldn’t pay me to stop!
Here are some benefits I have received from journaling: From life experiences, I see that progress and failure are both part of the journey. I’m reminded of God’s grace when I read how He helped me to find a solution to a major problem. I gain insight from past struggles that help with issues I am currently facing. And, most important, journaling shows me how God has been faithfully working in my life.
Many of the psalms are like a spiritual journal. They often record how God has helped in times of testing. In Psalm 40, David writes: “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps” (vv.1-2). Later, David needed only to read that psalm to be reminded of God’s faithful deliverance.
Journaling may be useful to you too. It can help you see more clearly what God is teaching you on life’s journey and cause you to reflect on God’s faithfulness.
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
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Thank you for our Daily Bread & a very Happy New Year to you & Yours! *Hugs*
Deck the Halls of Montezuma.
Fa la la la la, la la la la!
Oops! Wrong holiday.
Happy FReepin New Year, everybody!
Hand over heart & prayers up! *hugs*
Happy New Year to all. Shrimp and grits for us as usual. Blackeyed peas and ham on New Year’s day. Football and movies (hopefully) and good cheer with all our friends and family.
Regards,
AR
FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEOS
and Special Web Sites
Theme: Sometimes leading; Sometimes following.
Note: Parental Discretion Advised.
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“Where Are You Going - [Dave Matthews Band] - Cover”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80MjGBqlW4g
“The Whispers - Are You Going My Way?”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=assPtexYgZw
“Lionel Richie - Lady”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz1jrlX27kE
“Carole King - Whre You Lead I Will Follow”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtFofsYSlY0
“John Denver - Follow Me”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7sClKtBXbA
“Andy Williams - Almost There”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBVBg0If46U
“Lead Me On - Amy Grant with Michael W. Smith”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vbim0upW0A
“Lead Me Lord - Basil Valdez”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfuJSYG9JbI
“Love Is Following You - Twila Paris”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ_UtQ40s_0
“American Impressionism”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYGN_XSYAE
“Andrea Bocelli - Noche de Paz [Silent Night]”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPte1qU9800
“The Lettermen - You’ll Never Walk Alone”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbK3uQpdb3c
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Older & Vintage:
“Mr. Bean - Judo Class”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRZqRjxkHpk
“1967 Future Prediction - PC”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpq5ZmANp0k
“Early Television: ‘Magic in the Air’”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkXHyOD2BQM
“Popeye The Sailor - 010 - Ration fer the Duration”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQmjHKQUEfA
“Fire Over England”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PExpaxVU3ic
“1920’s - What The Future Will Look Like”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czr-98yo6RU
“Auld Lang Syne - [by Robert Burns] - Arrangement by Beethoven”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhfCtq3Vzi8
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Are You Looking For A Job? [Resource Links Page]
http://www.truthusa.com/AreYouLookingForAJob.html
Jobs & Careers [Discussion Forum - No Registration Necessary to read the board.]
http://truthusa.com/jobs/index.php
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And a Happy New Year’s Eve to you, Ladies!
It’s pouring down rain and cold here tonight, and I’m enjoying Domino’s and a few Youtube clips.
How’s everyone tonight?
In!
Happy New Year, everyone.
Great post, Cindy! Thanks a bunch and Happy New Year! :)
Happy FReepin' New Years to you as well & thank you for your service! *Hugs*
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Shrimp & grits...a fav always!
Wishing you good cheer with friends & family & a very happy & prosperous New Year!
Howdy, Sarge! Sounds like you have found the perfect way
to spend a rainy night. Hope you have a very Happy New
Year, my friend! :)
A very Happy New Year to you & yours! *hugs*
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