God and Money

"Read each Thursday the Gospel of Matthew, where it is said: 'No one can serve two masters.... You cannot serve God and money." Let these words burn in your heart...

Matthew 6:24-34 : No man can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other or be attentive to one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God and money. warn you, then: do not worry about your livelihood, what you are to eat or drink or use for clothing. Is not life more than food? Is not the body more valuable than clothes?
"Look at the birds in the sky. They do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Which of you by worrying can add a moment to his life-span? As for clothes, why be concerned? Learn a lesson from the way the wild flowers grow. They do not work, they do not spin. Yet I assure you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was arrayed like one of these.
If God can clothe in such splendor the grass of the field, which blooms today and is thrown on the fire tomorrow, will He not provide much more for you, O weak in faith! Stop worrying then, over questions like, 'What are we to eat, or what are we to drink, or what are we to wear?' The unbelievers are always running after these things. Your heavenly Father knows all that you need.
Seek first his kingship over you, his way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides. Enough, then, of worrying about tomorrow. let tomorrow take care of itself. Today has troubles enough of its own.

Are we going to believe that Jesus rules or not?

"Seek first his Kingship over you, his way of holiness and all these things will be given to you besides."

These words of Jesus carries so much hope that it was such a knock on the head for me as I realized the power and the promise in them. I'm beginning to see that whatever happens, it is better to trust in God than to try to control situations by my own will. Repeat again n' again the Holy Name of Jesus... Jesus... Jesus...

Blessings,
Elizabeth

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The Wonders of the Holy Name

This little book is a powerful little book to increase your faith and in opening yourself for an increase in seeing your prayers answered. It has mine, I can't thank God enough for bringing into my life. The words burned within me as I read the words that Fr. O'Sullivan wrote... and they continue to burn as I constantly reread this little book.

My prayer life has grown to be a global call to pray...

One of my prayers calls me to envision my country [mine is the United States] with the words "Culture of Life and Love" emblazoned across the country and see the light of God covering my nation and moving beyond it's borders. I repeat over and over, again and again the name of Jesus... Jesus...Jesus...

There are nights when God wakes me about 3 a.m. and I am in prayer... repeating... Jesus...Jesus...Jesus...

God always reveals to me, at one time or another, why I'd been in prayer.

God calls us to pray for one another...

I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! Luke 12:49

God's Grace n' Blessings,
Elizabeth

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Fr. Corapi's Conversion Story

A Condensed Version

A prodigal son from the world of today... From a Los Angeles millionaire, to drug addicted street person, to a Catholic Priest...Father John Corapi's story is simply amazing. This is a simplified ten minute version of Fr. Corapi's Conversion Story (otherwise known as his Personal Testimony). The statement of this 10 minute video is simple..."God's Name is Mercy!"


Thank you Fr. Corapi n' youtube

May God's Mercy touch your life,
Elizabeth

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Psalm 148:1-2, 5

You do know that you have a guardian angel and you can call him by name. It is so important to know your guardian angel's name and if you don't know all you have to do is ask... he will tell you.

October 2, was the feast of our guardian angels...

Alleluia! Let heaven praise Yahweh: praise Him, heavenly heights, praise Him, all His angels, praise Him, all His armies! Let them all praise the Name of Yahweh, at whose command they were created.
Ps. 148:1-2, 5

I, Jesus give you My Peace; come and pray with Me; say:

Sovereign from the beginning, hear My prayer; my soul, my heart are thirsting for you; my gaze longs to see you, and I look to no one else, for there is no god to compare You with, nothing is greater than you, since you alone are stupendously great;

for this, gather the nations to give thanks and praise to Your Holy Name around one single Tabernacle, let them offer Your Sacrifice together to Our Father in heaven, in one voice and in the same Spirit;

Guardian of our soul, wonderfully strong, unconquerable, may the whole of Your creation serve You in the Most Holy Trinity; grant us this blessing. Amen!

come now, in the power of My Spirit, I am sending you Daniel, your guardian angel...

(My angel speaks:)

I, Dan, bless you; Sign of Unity, Symbol of Unity, remain faithful to the Lord; grow in Him and in no one else; alone Yahweh is good; pray to be fortified so that in the Lord you may draw strength to revive His House and accomplish your mission;

I will always guard you, forever I shall guide you; your Daniel; Daniel your guardian angel guarding you;

Daniel

Abbreviated message from Vassula, October 2 1995



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Jesus, Beloved Son of the living God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...


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My Plan...

God has a plan for our lives... Have you ever felt God calling you? Ever felt that there is something important for you to be doing? I have ...

My company to you is the sweetest of the sweet; if thorns and briers come, do not fear, these have to come anyway, I will lift you to go over them; they shall not harm you;

- enlarge My Vineyard, and I will extend all the fruits of My Vineyard and its boundary will have no end; - My Plan is to save you all, but I need generosity to atone the guilt of this generation; great is My sorrow to watch them going in the fire prepared by My Enemy;

Suddenly Jesus cried out with a loud Voice.

I Am the Source of Life! And from My Breast, Living Waters flow out! Come! Come and drink, I will not charge you, if any man is thirsty, let him come to Me! I am the Life and before you and among you all, I stand....

And Mary said,

- Children, a throng of angels will be by your side to accompany you in your mission; I, Jesus, bless you and tell you: "lo tedhal!" ... "Do not fear!"

This abbreviated message from Vassula… March 18, 1995

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Jesus, Beloved Son of The Living God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

Blessings,

Elizabeth

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A Prayer for Peace of Mind

There are nights when sleep eludes me due to concerns that I am unable to release to God, a worry that I cannot let go of. I've found this prayer of great help and I hope it will help you...


Psalms 55: 16 ~ 18

But I call upon God; and the LORD will save me. Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he will hear my voice. He will deliver my soul in safety from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me.







Thank you Christian Positive Living Prayer Ministry n' YouTube.

May the Peace of God fill your whole being and His Blessings flow all around you and those you love,
Elizabeth

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Lectio Divina

I’ve found this ancient practice of Lectio Divina a very meaningful way to read n' pray the Bible. By reading slow, in this contemplative prayerful manner the passages open up; like peeling an onion... reveling layer after layer, giving me a deeper insight to the meaning of the Word.

This short video describes the process of Lectio Divina and walks us through a passage from Psalms. Listen to the still small voice of God as you read and meditate.

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Divine Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

Blessings,
Elizabeth

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Red Shirt Fridays

A friend sent me this message and I want to share it with you all. My oldest son is now stationed in Italy and this message just spoke to my heart and for all mother's whose children are serving for our country... for Freedom!

I'm not about war AT ALL but I am about supporting these young people that believe in what they are doing, and very grateful to that kind of character in our young men and women.

Red Shirt...


If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for a man...


Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine

Sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together…


After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.


No, he responded.


Heading out I asked?


No. I'm escorting a soldier home.


Going to pick him up?


No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq; I'm taking him home to his family.


The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.


I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, “Thank you, Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.”


Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.


"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."


Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.


So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.


Red Fridays...


Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason?


Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.


Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday ... and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that ... Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women a far, will wear something red.


By word of mouth, press, & TV let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once “silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.


The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is. "We need your support and your prayers." Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.

Jesus, Beloved Son of God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

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A Commitment...

Use this Christian meditation morning prayer and scripture affirmations as daily devotion in which you begin your day. A day to focus on the Lord and commit your mind, body, and work unto Jesus.








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Jesus, Beloved Son of God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

Blessings,
Elizabeth

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You Alone Are My Hearts Desire...

As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after thee You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship thee You alone are my strength my shield To You alone may my spirit yield You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship thee



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Jesus, Beloved Son of God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...


Blessings sent to you,
Elizabeth

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