"I have learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances." Martha Washington

Ouch, this one hits home. This morning as I lay, too long, in the comfort of my bed I started to think of how difficult it was going to be to make all the joints cooperate in the task of removing my aching body from the warmth of the blankets. This sort of thinking soon began to escalate into thoughts of “how bad I have it.” Mentally slapping myself in the face, I turned my thoughts to those whose plight was much worse than mine. I began talking to God and pleading with Him to grant a blessing of relief to those that have little hope of even getting out of bed today at all, even with assistance. Soon, I had a long list of people that I knew needed a special blessing just to get through today. Then I realized that there had been a number of people that I had “promised” to take before God’s throne and plead for mercy, hope and relief from their suffering. Even after I had finished my requests I felt there were so many more that need Him so badly. He remembers those I forgot.

God knows what we need even before we ask. He wants us to ask anyway. You see, He wants us to communicate with Him. He wants a relationship with us. No, He demands a relationship with us. After all, He is the creator of heaven, earth, you and me.

After finally humbling myself enough to ask God to forgive me for beginning the day feeling sorry for myself, I commanded each body part to work together and escape the cocoon of self pity.

With that victory won, I’m reminded of this line from Henry Ward Beecher; “Your greatest pleasure is that which rebounds from hearts that you have made glad.”

If you have enough strength to find this message today, be thankful and focus on assisting someone else to be made glad.

Make an inspiring day,

Mike

You can view Mike's Daily Blessings at http://www.TheWoods.phpbbnow.com

I am happy to read this enlightening piece.

I thought AdlandPro is always about members always offering you one affiliate program or another and I have signed up for so many that I cannot remember many of the passwords again.

Man shall not live by making more money alone

But by the Word of Life that can even break a stone.

I am just glad I did not ignore your inviatation Sharon.

Thank you for sharing.

What we do, determines more our state than our circumstances.

I believe that our destinies are not in the stars, but in our own hands.

It is a beautiful Sunday on our Bonny Island.

Cheers and God bless. 

Michael, Just reading your post makes it all worth wild to spend time posting the name of the Lord.

I am happy that you found here. Hope to see you again also.

Peace, Sharon

Hi Sharon, Well here it is Sunday motning and I am answering your post no knowing what I'm going to say but know I must respond.

I'm glad you talked your way out of bed this morning praying and thinking for others misfortunes. It made me think of a little girl I just sponsored from Zambia. I have not witten her a letter yet and your post inspired me to do so today. She is a sweet little 9 year old. I aked for the youngest and most needy water carrier. I have a picture of her and she is cute with a young sister. I have so much compassion for her and her family my heart breaks for these young and unfortunate children. That letter will get written today and sent off.

Sometimes we think of ourselves and how hard life is to us and I've had days where I too just want to stay in bed an pull the covers over my head and be left alone. Thank God for being there for us all. Just for the asking He can put us in the right  frame of mind help us think of others less fortunate than us. This  is a blessing. Thanks for this forum Sharon and bless you for it.

                                From Diana

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Hi Sharon,

Wow, but this hit home with me.  I sometimes spend far too much time getting frustrated, not asking God for help when I need it because I know he already knows my needs.  I communicate with Him A LOT.  I am always grateful, I spend countless prayers thanking him for everything that's right, beautiful, and going well.  I am very much aware the he wants us to ask for things, I just always know that He already knows, so why should I ask?? 

Your post made me realize that I really have to stop not asking and making a point of asking Him for something every day.

And, I know my prayers will be answered.  What an AWESOME GOD!!

Thanks Sharon, Awesome post.

Judy