Need To Rise Above The Circumstance
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I'm praying for you. I posted this once before, but it comforts me, so I'll do it again.
The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
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I am praying for you right now! and I also love the St. Francis prayer, now I am going to be singing it all night! Praying for you with love and blessings...
Amie
Amie
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I too love the St.Francis prayer, and it was presented to me at a very intense moment. amie thanks for your prayers and blessings, and love! 
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praying!
Lord, please bring Ginger the peace you promised to all who follow you. Calm her circumstances a bit, to a tolerable level. Allow her to rest even in the midst of turmoil. Amen.
Lord, please bring Ginger the peace you promised to all who follow you. Calm her circumstances a bit, to a tolerable level. Allow her to rest even in the midst of turmoil. Amen.
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This is a handout for a Christian Athlete meeting I am teaching this weekend. No matter what the circumstance God wants you to be joyous. Thats a hard thing to do during trials.
Dancing Allowed!!!!
2 Samuel 6
12Then King David was told, "The LORD has blessed Obed-edom's home and everything he has because of the Ark of God." So David went there and brought the Ark to the City of David with a great celebration. 13After the men who were carrying it had gone six steps, they stopped and waited so David could sacrifice an ox and a fattened calf. 14And David danced before the LORD with all his might, wearing a priestly tunic.<3> 15So David and all Israel brought up the Ark of the LORD with much shouting and blowing of trumpets.
Michals Contempt for David
16But as the Ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looked down from her window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she was filled with contempt for him.
17The Ark of the LORD was placed inside the special tent that David had prepared for it. And David sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings to the LORD. 18When he had finished, David blessed the people in the name of the LORD Almighty. 19Then he gave a gift of food to every man and woman in Israel: a loaf of bread, a cake of dates,<4> and a cake of raisins. Then everyone went home.
20When David returned home to bless his family, Michal came out to meet him and said in disgust, "How glorious the king of Israel looked today! He exposed himself to the servant girls like any indecent person might do!"
21David retorted to Michal, "I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me above your father and his family! He appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people of the LORD. So I am willing to act like a fool in order to show my joy in the LORD.
Psalm 37
4
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you your heart's desires.
5
Commit everything you do to the LORD.
Trust him, and he will help you.
Romans 15
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Philippians 4
4Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again--rejoice! 5Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
6Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 16
11
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.
God wants you to experience Joy!!!!
If You are not Dancing
Confess your sin of joylessness
Pray that God restore His joy in your life.
Remember the 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.
No one can go back and make a brand new start.
Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without
sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
Disappointments are like road bumps, they slow you down a
bit but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don't stay on the bumps
too long. Move on!
When you feel down because you didn't get what you want,
just sit tight and be happy, because God has thought of something better
to give you.
When something happens to you, good or bad, consider what
it means. There's a purpose to life's events, to teach you how to laugh
more or not to cry too hard.
You can't make someone love you, all you can do is be someone
who can be loved, the rest is up to the person to realize your worth.
It's better to lose your pride to the one you love, than to lose the one
you love because of pride.
We spend too much time looking for the right
person to love or finding fault with those we already love, when
instead we should be perfecting the love we give.
.
Dancing Allowed!!!!
2 Samuel 6
12Then King David was told, "The LORD has blessed Obed-edom's home and everything he has because of the Ark of God." So David went there and brought the Ark to the City of David with a great celebration. 13After the men who were carrying it had gone six steps, they stopped and waited so David could sacrifice an ox and a fattened calf. 14And David danced before the LORD with all his might, wearing a priestly tunic.<3> 15So David and all Israel brought up the Ark of the LORD with much shouting and blowing of trumpets.
Michals Contempt for David
16But as the Ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looked down from her window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she was filled with contempt for him.
17The Ark of the LORD was placed inside the special tent that David had prepared for it. And David sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings to the LORD. 18When he had finished, David blessed the people in the name of the LORD Almighty. 19Then he gave a gift of food to every man and woman in Israel: a loaf of bread, a cake of dates,<4> and a cake of raisins. Then everyone went home.
20When David returned home to bless his family, Michal came out to meet him and said in disgust, "How glorious the king of Israel looked today! He exposed himself to the servant girls like any indecent person might do!"
21David retorted to Michal, "I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me above your father and his family! He appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people of the LORD. So I am willing to act like a fool in order to show my joy in the LORD.
Psalm 37
4
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you your heart's desires.
5
Commit everything you do to the LORD.
Trust him, and he will help you.
Romans 15
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Philippians 4
4Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again--rejoice! 5Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
6Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 16
11
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.
God wants you to experience Joy!!!!
If You are not Dancing
Confess your sin of joylessness
Pray that God restore His joy in your life.
Remember the 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.
No one can go back and make a brand new start.
Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without
sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
Disappointments are like road bumps, they slow you down a
bit but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don't stay on the bumps
too long. Move on!
When you feel down because you didn't get what you want,
just sit tight and be happy, because God has thought of something better
to give you.
When something happens to you, good or bad, consider what
it means. There's a purpose to life's events, to teach you how to laugh
more or not to cry too hard.
You can't make someone love you, all you can do is be someone
who can be loved, the rest is up to the person to realize your worth.
It's better to lose your pride to the one you love, than to lose the one
you love because of pride.
We spend too much time looking for the right
person to love or finding fault with those we already love, when
instead we should be perfecting the love we give.
.
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still thinking of that St. Francis prayer...hope you are well Ginger! Love and blessings and an infinite amount of prayers for you!
Amie
Amie
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I STILL READ THE ST. FRANCIS PRAYER TOO BEFORE GOING TOO BED, BECAUSE IT'S SPECIAL. THIS TIME I PRINTED IT TO PUT IN MY BEDROOM AND KITCHEN. I STILL CRY WITH JOY,BECAUSE IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL, YET WORDS CAN'T DESCRIBE THIS PRAYER AS YOU CAN'T DESCRIBE GOD AND HIS INFINITE POWER! I'M ENCOURAGED THROUGH THE FORUM NOW AND ALSO BY YOU!
LOVE AND BLESSINGS RIGHT BACK. ALL IS WELL! I WILL ALWAYS BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AT ONE TIME I LOVED BEING A PRAYER WARRIOR. 'NOW' I CAN SAY AGAIN I CAN BE A PRAYER WARRIOR, BECAUSE EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM IS AWESOME, AND LOVE REACHING OUT TO OTHERS. YOU KNOW AMIE I HAVE NEVER HAD A BEST-FRIEND OR FRIENDS. I HAVE JUST MY FAMILY. I HURTED MY BACK 10 YEARS AGO AND MOST OF THE TIME I'M IN PAIN OR IN THE HOUSE. I JUST FELLOWSHIP AT MY CHURCH AND OTHERS TOO AND PRAISE AND LOVE MY GOD. I AM A PASTOR'S WIFE. I HAVE THREE GROWN CHILDREN, TWO GIRLS, AND ONE BOY. I AM ALSO A EVANGELIST. I AM NOT HURT OR SAD, BECAUSE GOD HAS BROUGHT ME A LONG WAY BY MYSELF. I'M NOT HUNG-UP ON MATERIAL THINGS, DON'T GET ME WRONG NOW, I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HOME AND MY HUSBAND IS WONDERFUL. I HAVE A NEW CAR (kIA), NOT BECAUSE MY HUSBAND IS A PASTOR, BUT HE WORKS AT BETH-STEEL AND I HAVEN'T BEEN A HOMEMAKER FOR LONG , JUST SINCE THE YEAR OF 92. MY BACK IS OUT OF WACK! BUT PEOPLE JUST DON'T RESPOND TO ME. I DON'T AFFILLATE WITH THE WORLD, BECAUSE THE WORD LETS ME KNOW, IT HAS NOTHING TO OFFER AND I' NOT CRAZY OR FOOLISH ACTING. I DON'T LIKE DISCUSSING PRIVATE THINGS, BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE A STUMBLING BLOCK . I HAVE A VERY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS. I LOVE HIM SO VERY, VERY MUCH. I BELIEVE EVERY WORD THAT SPOKEN IN THE BIBLE, AND I HOLD JESUS ACCOUNTABLE TO HIS WORD. I'M VERY QUIET. I AM VERY FRIENDLY TOO. I REALLLY DON'T KNOW WHY, BUT NO-ONE HAS ASKED ME TO BE THEIR FRIEND OR EVEN CALL ME ON MY TELEPHONE. MY NUMBER HS NEVER CHANGED IN 17 YEARS. THIS IS WHY THIS FORUM IS SO SPECIAL TO ME. I WAS HOLDING ON BY A THIN THREAD, I FELT EMPTY, AND LIKE ETERNITY WALKER SAID I NEED A RETREAT AND A REFESHMENT OF LOVE, AND BEING WITH THIS CF THE VOID ALONG WITH THE WORD NOW IS BEING FILLED! I DON'T WNAT TO MISSED "HEAVEN" MY HOME! I DON'T WANT TO MISS SEEING JESUS FACE TO FACE.
LOVE YOU1
I TOLD YOU YOU WERE SPECIAL. I JUST FELT LED-BY-THE SON- TO TELL YOU THIS.
I PRAY THIS WAS ALRIGHT!
LOVE AND BLESSINGS RIGHT BACK. ALL IS WELL! I WILL ALWAYS BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AT ONE TIME I LOVED BEING A PRAYER WARRIOR. 'NOW' I CAN SAY AGAIN I CAN BE A PRAYER WARRIOR, BECAUSE EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM IS AWESOME, AND LOVE REACHING OUT TO OTHERS. YOU KNOW AMIE I HAVE NEVER HAD A BEST-FRIEND OR FRIENDS. I HAVE JUST MY FAMILY. I HURTED MY BACK 10 YEARS AGO AND MOST OF THE TIME I'M IN PAIN OR IN THE HOUSE. I JUST FELLOWSHIP AT MY CHURCH AND OTHERS TOO AND PRAISE AND LOVE MY GOD. I AM A PASTOR'S WIFE. I HAVE THREE GROWN CHILDREN, TWO GIRLS, AND ONE BOY. I AM ALSO A EVANGELIST. I AM NOT HURT OR SAD, BECAUSE GOD HAS BROUGHT ME A LONG WAY BY MYSELF. I'M NOT HUNG-UP ON MATERIAL THINGS, DON'T GET ME WRONG NOW, I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HOME AND MY HUSBAND IS WONDERFUL. I HAVE A NEW CAR (kIA), NOT BECAUSE MY HUSBAND IS A PASTOR, BUT HE WORKS AT BETH-STEEL AND I HAVEN'T BEEN A HOMEMAKER FOR LONG , JUST SINCE THE YEAR OF 92. MY BACK IS OUT OF WACK! BUT PEOPLE JUST DON'T RESPOND TO ME. I DON'T AFFILLATE WITH THE WORLD, BECAUSE THE WORD LETS ME KNOW, IT HAS NOTHING TO OFFER AND I' NOT CRAZY OR FOOLISH ACTING. I DON'T LIKE DISCUSSING PRIVATE THINGS, BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE A STUMBLING BLOCK . I HAVE A VERY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS. I LOVE HIM SO VERY, VERY MUCH. I BELIEVE EVERY WORD THAT SPOKEN IN THE BIBLE, AND I HOLD JESUS ACCOUNTABLE TO HIS WORD. I'M VERY QUIET. I AM VERY FRIENDLY TOO. I REALLLY DON'T KNOW WHY, BUT NO-ONE HAS ASKED ME TO BE THEIR FRIEND OR EVEN CALL ME ON MY TELEPHONE. MY NUMBER HS NEVER CHANGED IN 17 YEARS. THIS IS WHY THIS FORUM IS SO SPECIAL TO ME. I WAS HOLDING ON BY A THIN THREAD, I FELT EMPTY, AND LIKE ETERNITY WALKER SAID I NEED A RETREAT AND A REFESHMENT OF LOVE, AND BEING WITH THIS CF THE VOID ALONG WITH THE WORD NOW IS BEING FILLED! I DON'T WNAT TO MISSED "HEAVEN" MY HOME! I DON'T WANT TO MISS SEEING JESUS FACE TO FACE.
LOVE YOU1
I TOLD YOU YOU WERE SPECIAL. I JUST FELT LED-BY-THE SON- TO TELL YOU THIS.
I PRAY THIS WAS ALRIGHT!
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Hi Ginger...that is beautiful and I too have the St. Francis prayer on my mind! I am your friend! and so are many others here! we are always here for you! always! Love you with love, blessings, and an infinite amount of prayers!
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Amie
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