The Woman In My Circle

When I was little,
I believe in the concept of one best friend,
And then I started to become a woman.

And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up,
God would show you the best in many friends.

You need one friend when you're going through things with your man.
You need another friend when you're going through things with your Mom.
You need another who will sit beside you in the bleachers as you
Delight in your children and their activities.

And you need another when you want to shop,

Share, heal, hurt, joke or just be.

One friend will say, "Let's cry together,"
Another, "Let's fight together,"
Another, "Let's walk away together."

One friend will meet your spiritual need,
Another your shoe fetish,
Another your love for movies,
Another will be with you in your season of confusion,
Another will be your clarifier,
Another will be the wind beneath your wings.

But whatever their assignment in your life,
On whatever the occasion,
On whatever the day,
Or wherever you need them to meet you . . .

with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back,
Or to hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself . . .
Those are your best friends.

It may all be wrapped up in one woman,
But for many, it's wrapped up in several . . .
One from 7th grade,
One from high school,
Several from the college years,
A couple from old jobs;
On some days your mother,
On some days your neighbor,

On others your sisters,
And on some days your daughters.

So whether they've been your friend for 20 minutes or 20 years,
Let the women know that God has placed in your life
To make a difference.

Submitted by: Nancy Chessher.

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Friend In You

I have smiles to give away
Hugs and kisses too
I save them up every day
So I can send them to you

I know I can always count on you
Even when I am down
You laugh with me and make me smile
With you, I never frown

You are so very dear to me
Whether near or miles apart
I hope you can clearly see
You're so close to my heart

I want to thank you for all your caring
You are a dear friend of mine
We have so many good times sharing
With you I will always shine!

This friendship we have made together
Will last through thick and thin
No matter how stormy the weather
I know I always have a friend in...

YOU!

Thank you for being my dear friend

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You and God

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you;
Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating others could destroy overnight;
Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

Mother Teresa

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MEMBERSIHKAN RUMAH

Minggu lalu aku membuang KEKUATIRAN
Sudah usang
Dan menghalangiku menjadi diri sendiri
Dan membuatku tak berbuat sesuai jalan Tuhan Aku membuang KEPUTUS ASAAN;
Mereka hanya menyesakkanku saja.
Memberikan tempat untuk PERTUMBUHAN,
Menyingkirkan mimpi usang dan keraguan
Aku membuang buku tentang MASA LALU
(pun tidak sempat membacanya)
Menggantinya dengan CITA-CITA BARU,
Mulai membacanya hari ini.
Aku menyingkirkan kebencian dan kenangan buruk,
(ingat bagaimana aku begitu apik menyimpannya?)
Aku juga memilih FILOSOFI BARU,
yang lama sudah aku buang.
Membeli beberapa buku baru juga.
Judulnya AKU MAMPU, AKU MAU dan AKU HARUS
Membuang AKU MUNGKIN, AKU PIKIR dan AKU INGIN.
Wow, debunya banyak.
Aku juga mendatangi KAWAN LAMA,
Sudah lama tidak menjumpainya
Aku rasa namanya TUHAN
Ya, aku sungguh menyukai gayaNya
Dia menolongku dalam pembersihan ini
Dan menambahkan beberapa benda
Seperti DOA, HARAPAN dan IMAN
Ya, kuletakkan mereka semua di rak.
Aku mengambil benda special ini
Dan meletakkannya di depan pintu
AKU MENEMUKANNYA - namanya KEDAMAIAN
Tidak ada yang dapat membuatku kecewa lagi.
Ya, rumahku sudah terlihat nyaman.
Terlihat indah sekelilingnya.
Sudah tidak ada lagi tempat
Untuk KEKUATIRAN dan MASALAH
Sangatlah baik membersihkan rumah
Membuang barang-barang usang dari rak
Sekarang semuanya bersinar cemerlang
Mungkin kamu harus MENCOBANYA SENDIRI
DIBERKATILAH DAN JADILAH BERKAT UNTUK ORANG LAIN!!!

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Let God Guide you

You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "I can't go on"
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
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9: 8)




Source : Renungan Harian

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Always have a dream

Forget about the days when its been cloudy,
but don’t forget your hours in the sun

Forget about the times you’ve been defeated
but don’t forget the victories you’ve won

Forget about mistakes that you can't change now
but don’t forget the lessons that you’ve learnt

Forget about misfortunes you encounter
but don’t forget the times your luck has turned

Forget about the days when you’ve been lonely
but don’t forget the friendly smiles you’ve seen

Forget about the plans that didn’t seem to work out right
but don’t forget to always have a dream.



Author Amanda Bradley

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Slow Down, God is Still in Heaven

You are not responsible for doing

it all yourself, right now.
Remember a happy, peaceful time in your past.
Rest there. Each moment has richness
that takes a lifetime to savor.
Set your own pace.
When someone is pushing you,
it's OK to tell them they're pushing.

Take nothing for granted:
watch water flow, the corn grow,
the leaves blow, your neighbor mow.
Taste your food.
God gives it to delight as well as to nourish.
Notice the sun and the moon as they rise and set.
They are remarkable for their steady pattern
of movement, not their speed.

Quit planning how you're going to use
what you know, learn, or possess.
God's gifts just are;
be grateful and their purpose will be clear.
When you talk with someone,
don't think about what you'll say next.
Thoughts will spring up naturally if you let them.
Talk and play with children.
It will bring out the unhurried little person inside you.

Create a place in your home...
at your work...in your heart...
where you can go for quiet and recollection.
You deserve it.
Allow yourself time to be lazy and unproductive.
Rest isn't luxury; it's a necessity.
Listen to the wind blow.
It carries a message of yesterday, tomorrow
and now. NOW counts.

Rest on your laurels.
They bring comfort whatever their size,
age, or condition.
Talk slower. Talk less.
Don't talk. Communication isn't measured by words.
Give yourself permission to be late sometimes.
Life is for living, not scheduling.

Listen to the song of a bird; the complete song.
Music and nature are gifts,
but only if you are willing to receive them.
Take time just to think.
Action is good and necessary,
but it's fruitful only if we muse, ponder, and mull.
Make time for play - the things you like to do.
Whatever your age, your inner child needs re-creation.

Watch and listen to the night sky.
It speaks.
Listen to the words you speak, especially in prayer.
Learn to stand back and let others take their turn as leaders.
There will always be new opportunities
for you to step out in front again.

Divide big jobs into little jobs.
If God took six days to create the universe,
can you hope to do any better?
When you find yourself rushing & anxious, stop.
Ask yourself "WHY?"
you are rushing and anxious.
The reasons may improve your self-understanding.
Take time to read.
Thoughtful reading is enriching reading.

Direct your life with purposeful choices,
not with speed and efficiency.
The best musician is one who plays with expression and meaning, not the one who finishes first.
Take a day off alone; make a retreat.
You can learn from monks and hermits without becoming one.
Pet a furry friend.
You will give and get the gift of now.

Work with your hands.
It frees the mind.
Take time to wonder.
Without wonder, life is merely existence.
Sit in the dark.
It will teach you to see and hear, taste and smell.

Once in a while, turn down the lights,
the volume, the throttle, the invitations.
Less really can be more.
Let go. Nothing is usually the hardest thing to do
but often it is the best.
Take a walk-but don't go anywhere.
If you walk just to get somewhere,
you sacrifice the walking.

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