Reflection

Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many, not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. (Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, English Writer, Pocket Positives, no page numbering)
17 April 2013

Living On Purpose

You cannot change the past, but the past can change you, either for better or for worse. It all depends on how you look at it. The past can be a rudder that guides you or an anchor that hinders you. Leave your past mistakes with God, and look to the future by faith. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 258)

Spend some time reflecting and journaling about your understanding of God's purposes for your life. What action steps will you take to fulfill this calling? (Larry Ousley in The Upper Room Disciplines - 2003, 12 February)
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Meditation and Prayer

And when we turn away from meditation and prayer, we likewise deprive our minds, our emotions, and our intuitions of vitally needed support. (From page 97 of 12 Steps and 12 Traditions found in Daily Reflections, 15 November)

Changing Seasons

Thank You, God, for the changing seasons and for my ever-changing life. (Daily Reflections, 23 November)

The Right to be Wrong

Photo: Mr. Dickie (One of our daylilies)

God allows us the right to be wrong. (After Daily Reflections, 24 October)

God's Will

I arise, O God, to do Thy will. (Daily Reflections, 6 November)


Photo: Mr. Dickie (Near Thurmont, MD)

Daily Discipline

Photo: Mr. Dickie (Coneflowers in our backyard)

The daily discipline of [self-examination,] prayer and meditation will keep me in fit spiritual condition, able to face whatever the day brings ... (Daily Reflections, 4 November)