Some very good and very bad things

The most destructive habit………........................Worry
The greatest Joy..................................................Giving
The greatest loss.............................Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work.......................Helping others
The ugliest personality trait.........................Selfishness
The most endangered species..........Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource....................Our youth
The greatest 'shot in the arm'.............Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome….....................Fear
The most effective sleeping pill............Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease...............Excuses
The most powerful force in life..........................Love
The most dangerous pariah.....................A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer.......The brain
The worst thing to be without....................Hope
The deadliest weapon.........................The tongue
The two most power-filled words..............'I Can'
The greatest asset.......................................Faith
The most worthless emotion..................Self-pity
The most beautiful attire.......................SMILE!
The most prized possession....................Integrity
The most powerful channel of communication.......Prayer
The most contagious spirit..................Enthusiasm
The most important thing in life..................GOD THE ALMIGHTY.

Cell Phone vs. Bible

Cell Phone vs. Bible

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones. 

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets 
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it 
What if we flipped through it several times a day 
What if we used it to receive messages from the text 
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it 
What if we gave it to kids as gifts 
What if we used it as we traveled 
What if we used it in case of an emergency 
What if we upgraded it to get the latest version 

It’s just something to think about 

Something to make you say hmmmmm, and where is my Bible? 

 

Author Unknown

DON'T FORGET GOD ON VACATION

Work Also Shouldn't Distract Us From Him

Benedict XVI is proposing that the way to live an authentic life is by leaving moments for God, as much during work as during vacation.

The Pope suggested this today during the general audience in St. Peter's Square, during which he focused on the figure of Rabanus Maurus, an 8th century monk from Germany.

The Holy Father concluded his address by citing one of Rabanus' phrases: "He who neglects contemplation is deprived of the vision of the light of God; he who is carried away with worry and allows his thoughts to be crushed by the tumult of the things of the world is condemned to the absolute impossibility of penetrating the secrets of the invisible God."

The Pontiff contended that "Rabanus Maurus addressed these words to us today."

He explained: "While at work, with its frenetic rhythms, and during vacation, we have to reserve moments for God. [We have to] open our lives up to him, directing a thought to him, a reflection, a brief prayer. 

"And above all, we mustn't forget that Sunday is the day of Our Lord, the day of the liturgy, [the day] to perceive in the beauty of our churches, in the sacred music and in the Word of God, the same beauty of our God, allowing him to enter into our being."

"Only in this way," the Pontiff concluded, "is our life made great; it is truly made a life."

Saying Grace In A Restaurant

Last week, I took my children to a restaurant. 

My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. 

As we bowed our heads he said, 'God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!' 

Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, 'That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!' 

Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, 'Did I do it wrong? Is  God mad at me?' 

As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table 

He winked at my son and said, 'I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.' 

'Really?' my son asked. 

'Cross my heart,' the man replied. 

Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), 'Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.' 

Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. 

He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, 'Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already.'