Winging It

 

And, being so small that it seemed to take him just twice as long as anyone else to get to nightly prayers, the Littlest Angel always arrived late, and always knocked everyone’s wings askew as he darted into his place

 -Charles Tazewell  The Littlest Angel

 

I can relate!

I always seem to be rushing about knocking someone's "wings" askew!

But I am also thankful for all the "little angels" that have come my way this year

Helping me pull my weight

clearing the path

and brightening my day

and where have I found this little angel?

In the eyes of a friend

in the laugh of a child

in the touch of the one I love

In all of the faithful readers of

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"Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels."

Hebrews 13:2

You Are Extraordinary

 

In the right light, in the right time, everything is extraordinary

Aaron Rose

Come out from behind  your own shadow

And you will be in the right light

Understand that now is all you have

And you will be in the right time

Determine not to be ordinary

And you are already extraordinary!

                                                              K A Laity said:

“We have one precious life: do something extraordinary today, 

even if it's tiny. 

A pebble starts the avalanche.” 

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 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. 

Walk as children of light 

Ephesians 5:8

Making Our Way

The Best Way Out is always through

Robert Frost

Through the good times

Through the bad times

Through the big times

Through the lean times

Through the joy

Through the sorrow

Look at you!

You made it through

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Therefore, since we are surrounded by 

such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, 

let us strip off every weight that slows us down,

 especially the sin that so easily trips us up. 

And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.

 Hebrews 12:1

 

Let Your Light So Shine

 

"As we let our own light shine,  we unconsciously give other people

permission to the same." Nelson Mandela

Light the path for another

and yours becomes more clear

Lead a brother out of darkness

And you will both see far and near

Fill your eyes and heart with laughter

For that's the light from above

Give light to this dark and waning day

and you give hope, and joy, and love

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 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.   

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.

 Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 

 In the same way, let your light shine before others, 

that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16

 

Shelter From The Storm

 

The best thing about the future

is that it comes one day at a time.

Abraham Lincoln

When there is a storm

I very rarely pay attention to the torrent

I like to watch the raindrops on the window

Make their way slowly

Avoiding some drops

Joining forces with others   

Moving forward without knowing where it all will  end

Single drops that  never bother to look inside the window at me

But  simply move along the path

Leaving the torrent to others

and you and I

 to find our own way

And that's poetiquejustis 

There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Rain#sthash.np3199qq.dpuf

There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day,

 and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain. 

Isaiah 4:6

Answers

 

The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.

W C Fields

The best cure for sadness is to be happy

The best cure for anger is to forgive

The best cure for living in a rut

Is to get moving

Take these cures daily as needed

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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. 

I will strengthen you and help you; 

 I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 42:10

Scout's Promise...

 

“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody
is to trust them.” 

Ernest Hemingway

Do what you say you  will do

When you say you will do it

Better than anyone thought it could be done

And people will trust you

But more importantly-

You will trust yourself

And that's poetiquejustis

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

James 5:12