Spirit-Lifting Thoughts For Every Day of the Year
April 30 — But If You Do, Tell Her Right Away That You’re Sorry
Today’s passage:
“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet
sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”
—Mark Twain
Today’s prayer:
“When I am wronged, Father, and there is not even
a glimmer of repentance, may I still find the words
“I forgive you,” in my heart and on my lips.”
April 29 — A Small Change Of One Letter Can Make A Big Change In Our Mood
Today’s passage:
“When I bought my farm, I did not know what a
bargain I had in the bluebirds, bobolinks and
thrushes; as little did I know what sublime
mornings and sunsets I was buying.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today’s prayer:
“Thank You, Lord, for the pluses hidden in little minuses.”
April 28 — If So, Don’t View It As A Bad Thing
Today’s passage:
“I the Lord . . . will hold thine hand, and will keep thee . . .”
(Isaiah 42:6)
Together Still
by Peggy Cameron King
Let me hold your hand as we go downhill,
We’ve shared our strength and we share it still.
It hasn’t been easy to make the climb,
But the way was eased by your hand in mine.
Like the lake, our life has had ripples too,
Ill-health, and worries, and payments due,
With happy pauses along the way,
A graduation, a raise in pay.
At the foot of the slope, we will stop and rest,
Look back, it you wish; we’ve been truly blessed.
We’ve been spared the grief of being torn apart,
By death, or divorce, or a broken heart.
The view ahead is one of the best,
Just a little farther, and then we can rest.
We move more slowly, but together still,
Let me hold your hand as
we go
downhill …
Today’s prayer:
“It’s reassuring, Lord, how each year I feel closer to you.”
April 27 — Sometimes Changed Plans May Be For Our Betterment
Today’s passage:
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of
trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him.”
(Nahum 1:7)
Today’s prayer:
“I rejoice in Your detours, Father.
Where will You be leading me today?”
April 26 — If So, Open It Wide With Giving—If Not… Get One
Today’s passage:
“The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least of actions for love.”
—St. Therese if Lisieux
Today’s prayer:
“Dear Father, let generosity become
a habit with me, not an effort.”
April 25 — It’s Not As Painful When You Know Where You Are
Today’s passage:
“. . . My God will humble me . . .”
(II Corinthians 12:21)
Today’s prayer:
“Jesus, humiliation is painful . . . but then You know all about that. Thank You.”
April 24 — Jesus Healed A Leper With His Touch–What Can You Do With Yours?
Today’s passage:
“And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him . . .”
(Matthew 8:3)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help me to love someone today with a touch.”
April 23 — And Your Reward Will Come From The Joy Of Helping Others
Today’s passage:
“. . . Thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord.”
(Jeremiah 31:16)
Today’s prayer:
“Father, lead me closer to the spirit of generosity
that was so abundant in Your Son, Jesus.”
April 22 — We Don’t Know A Person’s Full Situation When We See Them Down
Today’s passage:
“Judge not according to the appearance . . .”
(John 7:24)
Today’s prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for all the love in the
world, some of it in unexpected places.”
April 21 — Compare Each Task To An Improvement You’re Wanting To Make
Today’s passage:
“Spring cleaning should begin with the head and end with the heart.”
—Anonymous
Today’s prayer:
“Father, show me creative ways of removing
negative thoughts and attitudes from my heart.”
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