General Chat

Our local Parish Priest is not known for his memorable sermons but he sometimes uses unusual expressions that make me, for one, go back home to check their meaning.

His 'take away' expression this morning on prayer life - 'We all have a besom of devotion'.

Good morning :-)


Today is our church's Walking Day and so there is only one service this morning. It's at 10am and so I won't be able to go because my husband's meds won't have kicked in enough to help. I hope to walk and to take lots of photos for our FB page. :-)


The Collect for today:


Lord,
you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth:
send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts
that most excellent gift of love,
the true bond of peace and of all virtues,
without which whoever lives is counted dead before you.
Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake,
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.


Cx :-)

Like kandj the alphabet one Cynthia is new to me.

Good to see the wet room is finished.

Remembering those in need of prayer x

Amen to this mornings prayer. That is good news Cynthia that your new wet room is finished and your husband can have his independence and feel safe showering again
It will be a relief to be free from the hammering and banging for the last few days too.

A very wet weekend forecast and its raining heavily now, but on the positive side I think it just saves me from having to water the garden and all the tubs for two days!

Always pray to have eyes that see the best,
A heart that forgives the worst,
A mind that forgets the bad, and
A soul that never loses faith.
Be thankful for what you have,
You'll end up having more.
If you concentrate on what you don't have,
You will never, ever have enough.
(Oprah WInfrey).

Whatever you have planned, I hope you will all enjoy today.
For those who are struggling today, here is a (((hug))) just for you.

Good morning :-)


At last I feel clean! The wet room is up and running (but not with water I hasten to add) :-D

It's a new experience, but I think it is one which will be most helpful for both of us.


For today:

Lord,
As I face a new day
Let me take your hope
Rising with the dawn.

As I face a new day
Let me feel your love
Dancing through the birdsong.

As I face a new day
Let me see your promises
Glittering through my day.

Lord, as I face a new day
I turn my face to yours
That I may taste, feel and see you today.


Remembering friends and those in need of prayer. Cx :-)

Thank you Emma for your prayer.

Cynthia. This alphabet is all new to me, I haven't ever come across this before.
I hope the wet room is taking shape and that all will be sorted very soon.

Hoping everyone will enjoy a good weekend. My thoughts and prayers are those who will feel lonely or upset for whatever reason during this coming Sat/Sun. xx

Good morning :-)


Lovely words Emma, thank you. :-)

I remember that hymn kandj, but can't recall singing it lately.


Something a little bit different for today:

The Christian Alphabet poem.....




A lthough things are not perfect
B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame
E ven when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G od is forever able
H old on to what you know
I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking Him for all the things
L ove imparts to thee
M ove out of "Camp Complaining"
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone
Q uit looking at the future
R edeem the time at hand
S tart every day with worship
T o "thank" is a command
U ntil we meet Jesus
V ictorious in the sky
W e'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high
Y es, there will be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!


And now to get some washing out before the rains come......

Remembering those who have asked for prayer. Cx :-)

Wonderful words Cynthia and kandj :-)

My prayer for you all..

I pray that Happiness be at your door.
May it knock early, stay late and leave
the gift of God's peace, love, joy and
good health behind.x

That is good news Cynthia. It doesn't seem very long since this was first mentioned and soon all will be done and sorted so showering can be safe for your husband again.

We all take simple things for granted and it good to give thanks for small mercies.

GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART.

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ His son. (repeat)

And now let the weak say "I am strong"
Let the poor say "I am rich"
Because of what
The Lord has done, for us. (repeat)

Give thanks
Give thanks.

Today I am grateful for the people who are kind to me. What are you grateful for?

On this beautiful bright and sunny day, I am blessed to see see the beauty around and pray right now for all who are struggling with poor eyesight today. xx

Good morning :-)

The work is nearly finished........soon I will be able to get rid of the plaster dust and feel as though my home is clean once more. Can't wait!

For today:

At times I’m so discouraged
with problems of the day
I fail to see the joyful things
that are along the way

When troubles overwhelm me
It’s then my nerves may fray
that’s when I need to take the time
To simply sit and pray

Reflecting on God’s many the gifts
It makes me so aware
Of all the joy in little things
around me everywhere!

I must try to remember
though problems come my way
not to miss the joyful things
and the beauty of the day.

— Author Unknown


Love to all. Cx :-)

Cynthia, I agree its good to have folk sharing their thoughts on here.

These words gave me food for thought and worthy of sharing I think.

We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives,
Some lessons are painful,
Some are painless,
But all are priceless.

I like this and hope that others will like it too.

Thinking of those who feel frightened and anxious for whatever reason tonight. xx

Good morning :-)


So nice to see folk on here...... <3


Take Time


Take time to think...
It is the source of power.
Take time to play...
It is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to laugh...
It is the music of the soul.
Take time to pray...
It is the greatest power on Earth.

-Anon.


I must go and get ready for the next round of workmen..................sigh.

Cx :-)

Thank you everyone for your interesting posts.

Kandj, I have had "One More Step Along The Road I Go" going round and round my brain since you posted it on the 6th June.

I did a shop today and started thinking about the drivers who keep the shops stocked up or deliver to those who maybe can't get out to the stores themselves. So my prayer tonight is for anyone on the roads or railways, in the air or on the sea. May they stay safe.

I agree Emma, very many Christians head for Iona for pilgrimage and solace.

I know of a very pretty blonde haired young girl (lives in the next street) who is called Iona. Such an unusual name but it's special just like she is.

Thank you Cynthia for the information on St.Columba. All very interesting.
Where would our Christian faith be today without the Saints of bygone days?

This bright new day
24 hours of opportunities,
choices and attitudes.
This unique gift, this one day
cannot be exchanged, refunded
or replaced. Handle with care.
Make the most of it.
The Lord has blessed us all with a beautiful TUESDAY.... give thanks and enjoy it!

Thinking of those who feel weighed down with ongoing worries right now. xxx

Thank you for that Cynthia x
Iona is certainly a place of pilgrimage for Christians
from all over the world.

Good morning.... :-)


To join in with thanking God for the beauty of the earth, the other day I was hanging washing out and, above me, soaring high into the bright blue sky, a skylark was singing it's heart out. So beautiful....................

Today is the Feast of St. Columba. This is a special day for those who visit Iona on a pilgrimage or holiday or to stay with the Community which is based there.

"St Columba is a key figure in the story of the island – and of Christianity in Scotland.

Born in Ireland in AD 521, he came to Iona in 563 and founded the island’s first monastery. He also travelled to the mainland, meeting at least one Pictish king. We cannot be sure how much he contributed to the spread of Christianity, but he was an important influence on the early church in what is now Scotland."


A prayer attributed to St. Columba


Be a bright flame before me, O God

a guiding star above me.

Be a smooth path below me,

a kindly shepherd behind me

today, tonight, and for ever.

Alone with none but you, my God

I journey on my way;

what need I fear when you are near,

O Lord of night and day?

More secure am I within your hand

than if a multitude did round me stand.

Amen.


Remembering our friends in prayer. Cx :-)

Thank you Emma.

Cynthia, I do hope that you manage to join in the walk and take photographs which your husband will enjoy looking at so he can feel a part of this very special event

A prayer today for all gardeners. I have always enjoyed gardening but my weeds are winning the battle once again this year! However, the few flowers and new growth is a miracle to see. I am blessed to have a small space to sit quietly with my thoughts.

My garden is where my prayers are planted and my dreams are born!

THANK YOU God for sun and showers
THANK YOU for each lovely flower
THANK YOU for each stately tree
Through all these, You speak to me.
Amen.

Continuing to uphold those in need of prayer today. xxx

Wonderful words kandj thank you x

Cynthia I hope you enjoy your walk and, support from
your husband will be of benefit.
The photos you take will give him pleasure I'm sure x

Good morning :-)


I'm sure the walk was a wonderful sight kandj - there was a local walk of witness near us yesterday too. It's lovely when the sun shines on such events.

Our parish walk of witness is next week - I will be keeping an eye on the weather nearer the time. Unfortunately, my husband won't be able to walk this year - after so many years of being part of these processions :( Never mind, I hope to walk and take photos of the happy event.


I think that the words left by kandj are helpful for today.


Love to all Cx :-)

Hello All
The Prayer Walk from 3 local churches is sure to have been an amazing sight to witness and a privilege for all taking part today. Good weather was God's blessing.

Today we have had our family here visiting and we all have had a happy, relaxed time together. They are safely back home again and the traffic wasn't bad tonight.

We feel blessed to be a part of a loving close family relationship, when so many aren't. We are not close in distance but we are close in our love and support, always

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.
(Desmond Tutu).

Family is not an important thing. It is everything. (Michael J Fox)

Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. (David Ogden Stiers)

In every conceivable manner, family is the link to our past, the bridge to our future.
(Alex Haley).

The bond that links a true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in
each others life. (Richard Bach).

The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than
wealth and privilege. (Charles Kuralt).

Lord. wrap Your arms around my family and draw us ever closer to You. Amen.

Remembering those families who have fallen out and are hurting right now.
Ease their suffering and disress Lord, and let them know Your love today. Amen.