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Re: Day 2 What’s the Plan? God’s Spiritual Plan!

Kim — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:49:19 -0000

Good Morning Marie,
I came on here this morning exactly for this purpose; searching for a way to bring God back into my heart first thing in the morning. Just briefly I want to share, I am currently in the process of a hard painful divorce; after 34 yrs of marriage. Had my 1st hearing just recently and feeling very angry, heartbroken, a mixture of emotions. Why? Because I am a survivor of cancer and it was my illness that ended my marriage; a marriage that was full of spiritual battles living with an emotional and somewhat physcial abuser. My lawyer tells me it's too late to bring up the abuse after just one hearing, and the judge has already found compassion towards my husband not knowing the true story behind the reasons I filed for divorce. I'm confused and angry about it all. I know I need to bring my heart and focus back to Jesus during this precious celebration of His birth and life. I am struggling trying to stay focused; and the moment I got on the internet this morning I knew my first priority was to find some spiritual reading to bring my heart back to Jesus. Here it is just six days before Christmas and I am struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas in my heart because of my own battles here on earth. Thank you for creating this site and helping us to stay focused. I think as a Christian, we all know we need to prioritize our days' agenda and what is most important the moment we open our eyes but I think your right in the thoughts of how easy it is to get to wrapped up in earthly things. Our sufferings, our life here on earth is so short and I like to think of it as a time period (if you can vision it) as a knock at heaven's door and we're just waiting to be welcomed in. As a visitor asking to be welcomed in; we should bare gifts of love (a true spirit of love, charity, kindness, faithfulness) to show we want to become a part of God's family and live in eternal happiness. Praying everyday to live God's plan and be all we can be for God is a great way to start the day. For those of us who care for younger children, we may not be able to plan out such an agenda that is set in stone, but at least offer up what we can at the beginning of each day is a good start. Even 15 minutes of time alone with God in personal conversation is still an offering of love. I feel God is pleased with whatever time I can offer to Him. It's just we need to figure out a way to meditate on God instead of worries of what our worldly plans are for the day or the expectations of others. This is the one thing I realized is in my control but first, I need to bring Jesus back into my heart and what a better time than meditating on His birth and life on earth. Taking a walk with Jesus in the morning is always a guarantee to bring blessings in our day! God Bless!

Re: Advent Bible Blog — St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans

Mary Latini — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:34:58 -0000

Hi, Marie, Mary Latini here, we are having so much trouble with Elizabeth right now. She's out of control.We've had to hide our wallets and checks . I just read your blog about judging. Well you can bet John and I are judging her . We don't quite understand why she does the things she is doing to us. We are heart broken and crushed and don't trust her at all. She is a pathological liar. I'm praying for her daily and yet we see no difference in her attitude, no remorse either.

Re: Letter to the Romans Chapter 2: NO JUDGING, NO EXCUSES!

Marie Joseph — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:12 -0000

Praise the Lord! So glad you are here -- I'm going to post the next two chapters today! God bless!

Re: Letter to the Romans Chapter 2: NO JUDGING, NO EXCUSES!

Marie Joseph — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:59:14 -0000

Amen -- I love it Patrick -- right on! Marie

Re: Letter to the Romans Chapter 2: NO JUDGING, NO EXCUSES!

Alavergne — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:08:56 -0000

I missed the first week! And this reflexion goes right to what I needed to focus on the birth of Jesus, Thank you Marie, I am back. And thank you for your text and prayers!

Re: Day 2 What’s the Plan? God’s Spiritual Plan!

Itsker1956 — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:56:09 -0000

getting into iit. Patrick, shorter version of Liturgy of hours? Talk to me.

Re: Letter to the Romans Chapter 2: NO JUDGING, NO EXCUSES!

Patrickmoylan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:41:22 -0000

We are sooooo.....broken and soooooo in need of Him.
I know that I have judged people in order to feel better than or to feel superior to them. If you can't build yourself up then you tear down those around you.

A circumcision of MY heart?????? OUCH.....that hurts. I need to change !!!!!!

Sometimes I judge people, then feel bad about it but......ya know what?....darned if I don't do it again.

I am hopeless without HIS graces and HIS blessings like RECONCILIATION.

Have A Blessed Day !
Patrick M

Re: Letter to the Romans Chapter 2: NO JUDGING, NO EXCUSES!

JonMarc Grodi — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:08:14 -0000

Good stuff!

Re: Day 2 What’s the Plan? God’s Spiritual Plan!

Marie — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:50:54 -0000

Hey thanks for reminding me -- I forgot to list the Liturgy of the Hours!! Yikes! :)

Re: Day 2 What’s the Plan? God’s Spiritual Plan!

Marie — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:50:01 -0000

God bless you Patrick -- good to see you here! Great Plan!

Re: Day 2 What’s the Plan? God’s Spiritual Plan!

Patrickmoylan — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:04:20 -0000

My Plan
AMMy usual morning prayersLiturgy of the Hours (shorter version) morning prayerOne chapter of Book of RomansPMRosary Meditate on mysteriesLiturgy of the Hours, evening prayerI too agree with JonMarc (son of Marcus???), this is good stuff.

Re: Day 2 What’s the Plan? God’s Spiritual Plan!

JonMarc Grodi — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:15:12 -0000

Good schtuff - thanks Marie!

Re: Advent is Here! Time to Cleanse!

Flgrannie — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:13:54 -0000

I'm at the age where I lose someone -or more- every year; but I feel I'm closer to my loved ones in Jesus.
Even so, we always miss the times when we could touch skin! How blessed to have had a Dad who could point you to our loving Father in Heaven. When you particularly miss him, crawl up into His lap and let Him comfort you.
God bless you for your faithfulness.

Re: Prepare the Way for the Lord! The Shoot of Jesse!

Marie — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:57:17 -0000

Praise the Lord!!!! Great idea!

Re: Prepare the Way for the Lord! The Shoot of Jesse!

Itsker1956 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:45:23 -0000

Marie, I just copied & put the St Faustina #133 on several labels to stick in my prayer book, Faith on Fire book & bible. THANKS! It's just what I needed to pray about.

Re: Get Ready to Cleanse – Prepare for the Savior!

Marie — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:15:45 -0000

YOU ARE MY HERO! I'm so glad you are here and so glad you shared this! So many others are going through the same thing -- you are not alone! But you are so courageous and honest that I have no doubt God has great plans to bless you this Advent! Fasten your seat belt and stay plugged in! God bless you dear sister!

Re: Get Ready to Cleanse – Prepare for the Savior!

Omalleycp — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:49:00 -0000

This will be my third Christmas since my husband passed away and I have been wondering why this one feels even worse than the first 2 did. After reflection I realize that I have grown a little further away from God. Right after Michael died I was constantly being told how "well" I was doing. I wasn't doing "well" at all but I was in constant prayer and it brought me the trust in God which comforted me because I knew that all that had happened was God's Will. Not to be understood by me, only to be accepted by me. My faith truly got me through that difficult year. This 30 day cleanse has come along in the nick of time. I was looking for a spiritual shot in the arm and here it is right in my e-mail. Thanks, Marie. I need this so very much.

Re: Get Ready to Cleanse – Prepare for the Savior!

Marie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:31:22 -0000

Patricia -- as I read this I am blown away -- what incredible Holy Spirit wisdom and what a great share! I am so grateful for you that you wrote this -- what an blessing you are! This is exactly where God wants you right now and praise God that you are taking those steps to surrender to His Mercy! It is an honor to have read this! Come Lord Jesus!

Re: Get Ready to Cleanse – Prepare for the Savior!

Marie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:28:17 -0000

Wow Sharon -- this is beautiful -- You too are living Matthew 5 -- Blessed are those who mourn... for they will be comforted! This will be an extra special Advent and Christmas for you -- you truly are blessed and Jesus promised that you would be comforted -- by the comforter -- the Holy Spirit! What a true blessing you are! Thank you for this share!

Re: Get Ready to Cleanse – Prepare for the Savior!

Sharon — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:54:35 -0000

I just lost my dear mom last week to cancer. My heart is aching.. I have clung to the Crucifix and the Blessed Mother Mary more than ever. I realize though that in my deep pain, I lost sight of the fact that all the prayers we begged God to answer for our mom as she was dying, He answered; such as she died peacefully, she did not sufficate, which we feared she would, she was not afraid, as we were afraid she would be, she died in a coma, and she went into heavens arms peacefully. Thanks Be to God.. So, even though my heart aches terribly , I want to praise and thank God for His love for my mom and us, by answering our prayers for her to have a peaceful death. Thank you Lord. Please come to me this Advent Season and change my heart to be totally yours. I love you Jesus... Sharon S.

Re: Get Ready to Cleanse – Prepare for the Savior!

Patricia Eileen — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:09:36 -0000

Brothers and Sisters,
Losing my job really caused me to question my life. What was I doing that had kept me from being chosen for the new contract though the administration said we can no longer keep the temps in the system. I didn't believe them and became very angry which pulled me further away from Jesus. I prayed continually but I know now that I was not praying with humility. I was praying with my will in mind and not focusing on Jesus Will in my life. I was then tethered in spirit because of this darkness that covered my soul. I continually prayed and cried out to Jesus but now I understand that it was my choice to be angry instead of understanding the lesson I was to learn. I was to forgive and understand the Will of God and that is more important than my will. He didn't want me to stay there. I was not listening. I had no patience or understanding no wonder the Lord tethered me. I was selfishly thinking of myself and not the people already there who had worked there and needed their jobs more than I did. Forgive me Lord. I want to be close to you again and to be strong in Spirit. Stepping forward I come to you, O Lord, sinful and sorrowful for my actions allow me to lay my head upon your shoulder and let your healing mercy of Your Sacred Heart cover my own heart with your precious blood that I may be one with you. I want to grow stronger in Spirit so that I may help you today and everyday of my life. To be a servant praising and serving you as our Father and Creator fully intended me to be; a humble servant...Thank you for sending me this opportunity to understand Your Will and to connect to my brother and sisters who are suffering as I am in Spirit...Amen!

Re: Advent is Here! Time to Cleanse!

Marie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:29:28 -0000

Another? Not sure what you mean... you can join us here if you want to pray, share and study the scriptures for a spirit filled Advent! Up to you! God bless!

Re: Advent is Here! Time to Cleanse!

Marie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:27:43 -0000

Amen Kerry - Great to have you here! I'm so looking forward to this ADVENT!

Re: Advent is Here! Time to Cleanse!

Marie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:27:02 -0000

Thanks Christine! I'm praying for you too!

Re: Advent is Here! Time to Cleanse!

Christine — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:12:56 -0000

Marie, so sorry to hear about your dad. Life has changed and it is not going to be easy for you. Stay with Jesus. I lost my mom and it has never been the same. I said a prayer for you.