| Inspirational Messages |
July 25th HANDY LITTLE CHART
God has a positive answer: | | | You say: "It's impossible" | God says: All things are possible | | | God says: I will give you rest | | You say: "Nobody really loves me" | | (John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 ) | | God says: My grace is sufficient | (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15) | You say: "I can't figure things out" | God says: I will direct your steps | | | God says: You can do all things | | | | | You say: "It's not worth it" | God says: It will be worth it | | You say: "I can't forgive myself" | | (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) | You say: "I can't manage" | God says: I will supply all your needs | | | God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear | | You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" | God says: Cast all your cares on ME | | You say: "I'm not smart enough" | God says: I give you wisdom | | You say: "I feel all alone" | God says: I will never leave you or forsake you | |
God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."
July 19, 2008 - An invitation to visit my website Proverb 31 Woman www.ruthy.info
Be Careful Who You Judge 'Some people!' snorted a man standing behind me in the
long line at the grocery store.
'You would think the manager would pay attention and open anotherline, 'said a woman. I looked to the front of the line to see what the hold up was and saw a well dressed, young woman, trying
to get the machine to accept her credit card. No matter how many times she swiped it, the machine kept rejecting it.
'It's one of them welfare card things. Damn people need to get ajob like everyone else,' said the man standing behind me. The youngwoman turned around to See who had made the comment. 'It was me,' he said, pointing to himself. The young lady's face began to
change expression. Almost in tears, she dropped the welfare card onto
the counter and quickly walked out of the store. Everyone in the checkoutline watched as she began running to her car. Never looking back, shegot in and drove away. After developing cancer in 1977 and having had to use food stamps; I had learned never to judge anyone, withoutknowing the circumstances of their life. This turned out to be several minutes later a young man walked into the store. He went up to see the woman. After describing her, the cashier told him that she had run out of the store, got into hercar, and drove away. 'Why would she do that?' asked the man. Everyone in the linelooked around at the fellow who had made the statement. 'Imade a stupid comment about the welfare card she was using. Something I shouldn't have said. I'm sorry,' said the man. 'Well, that's bad, real bad, in fact. Her brother was killed inAfghanistan two years ago. He had three young children and shehas taken on that responsibility. She's twenty years old, single, and now has three children to support,' he said in a very
firm voice.
'I'm really truly sorry. I didn't know,' he replied, shaking both
his hands about. The young man asked, 'Are these paid for?' pointing to the shopping cart full of groceries. 'It wouldn't take hercard,' the clerk told him. 'Do you know where she lives?' asked the man who had made the comment.
'Yes, she goes to our church.'
'Excuse me,' he said as he made his way to the front of the line.He pulled out his wallet, took out his credit card and told the cashier,'Please use my card. PLEASE!' The clerk took his credit card and began to ring up the young woman's groceries. Hold on,' said the
gentleman. He walked back to his shopping cart and began loading his own groceries onto the belt to be included. 'Come on people. Wegot three kids to help raise!' he told everyone in line. Everyone beganto place their groceries onto the fast moving belt. A few customers began bagging the food and placing it into separate carts. 'Go back and get two big turkeys,' yelled a heavyset woman, as she lookedat the man. 'NO,' yelled the man.
Everyone stopped dead in their tracks. The entire store became quiet for
several seconds. 'Four turkeys,' yelled the man. Everyone began laughing
and went back to work. When all was said and done, the man paid a totalof $1,646.57 for the groceries. He then walked over to the side, pulled out
his check book, and began writing a check using the bags of dog food piled near the front of the store for a writing surface. He turned around and handed the check to the young man. 'She will need a freezer anda few other things as well,' he told the man. The young man lookedat the check and said, 'This is really very generous of you.' 'No,' said the man. 'Her brother was the generous one.' Everyone in the store had been observing the odd commotion and began to clap. And I drove home that day feeling very American. We live in the Land of the free, because of the Brave!!! Remember our
Troops of Yesterday and Today!!!
A great example of why we should be kind and patient. Kindness is the language the blind can see and the deaf can hear. May God's many blessings continue to be with you - ALWAYS!!!
PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING.. IT WILL OPEN A LOT OF EYES, HOPEFULLY
HEARTS, AND KEEP SOME MOUTHS SHUT.
*10 Virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman We want to encourage women to serve God in every aspect of their lives. - Faith - A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. (Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 31: 29 - 31, Matthew 22: 37, John 14: 15, Psalm 119: 15
- Marriage - A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmeet. (Proverbs 31: 11- 12, Proverbs 31: 23, Proverbs 31: 28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis2: 18)
- Mothering - A Virtuous Woman teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go. (Proverbs 31: 28, Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 22: 6, Deuteronomy 6, Luke 18: 16)
- Health - A Virtuous Woman cares for her body. She prepares healthy food for her family. (Proverbs 31: 14 - 15, Proverbs 31: 17, 1 Corinthians 6: 19, Genesis 1: 29, Daniel 1, Leviticus 11)
- Service - A Virtuous Woman serves her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbors with a gentle and loving spirit. She is charitable. (Proverbs 31: 12, Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20, 1 Corinthians 13: 13)
- Finances - A Virtuous Woman seeks her husband’s approval before making purchases and spends money wisely. She is careful to purchase quality items which her family needs. (Proverbs 31: 14, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 18, 1 Timothy 6: 10, Ephesians 5: 23, Deuteronomy 14: 22, Numbers 18: 26)
- Industry - A Virtuous Woman works willingly with her hands. She sings praises to God and does not grumble while completing her tasks. (Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 24, Proverbs 31: 31, Philippians 2: 14)
- Homemaking - A Virtuous Woman is a homemaker. She creates an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and guests. She uses hospitality to minister to those around her. (Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20 - 22, Proverbs 31: 27, Titus 2: 5, 1 Peter 4: 9, Hebrews 13: 2)
- Time - A Virtuous Woman uses her time wisely. She works diligently to complete her daily tasks. She does not spend time dwelling on those things that do not please the Lord. (Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 19, Proverbs 31: 27, Ecclesiastes 3, Proverbs 16: 9, Philippians 4:8 )
- Beauty - A Virtuous Woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her creativity and sense of style to create beauty in her life and the lives of her loved ones. (Proverbs 31: 10Proverbs 31: 21 - 22, Proverbs 31: 24 -25, Isaiah 61: 10, 1 Timothy 2: 9, 1 Peter 3: 1 - 6)
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| This is so trUe without a U there would have been no me and U,keep the faith alive. Thank you for reminding Us. |
| posted by nel on 07/10/2008 |
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Hi Nel,
You are very welcome. I have a website you might like to look at from time to time. It is called "A Circle of Friends"
www.ruthy.info
Many Blessings,
Ruthy |
| posted by Ruthy on 07/10/2008 |
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