Heavenly Uplift by Ava K

Faith

2014-02-12T14:14:00.000-08:00

Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof. ~Khalil Gibran~
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Good

2014-01-10T16:51:00.000-08:00

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; an for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

~Audrey Hepburn~
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Courage

2013-12-06T21:50:00.000-08:00

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
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I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

Nelson Mandela

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
Nelson Mandela

R.I.P (1918-2013)

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man
is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." ~ Nelson Mandela ~
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I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

Nelson Mandela

Understanding

2013-11-26T19:11:00.001-08:00

I open to spiritual understanding.

If I face a relationship challenge, I may wonder, Why is this happening? Why do others act as they do? But judging others’ behaviors and motives will not bring me deep understanding. I could ask instead, How can I open my heart? What is mine to do?
I pray for understanding and for intuition to recognize what might be lying beneath the surface. I trust the wisdom and guidance I receive. I open my heart and mind to seeing my loved one from a new perspective. As I listen to their views, empathize with them, and “walk a mile in their shoes,” I am able to more fully understand my loved one—and myself. Understanding builds a bridge and brings peace to my relationships.

Daily Word - Silent Unity Publication

Every Life Experience Has A Purpose

2013-11-12T19:25:00.000-08:00

I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we're all teachers - if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn,trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door. ~Marla Gibbs~ (www.brainyquote.com)

Gratitude

2013-10-19T15:01:00.000-07:00

"Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.

And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good."

~Maya Angelou~

Jesus Is A Kind Friend to All of Us

2013-10-12T19:32:00.003-07:00

Everyone needs a true friend in their life, to help celebrate the good times and be there for the bad times. Friends, however, sometimes fall short of our expectations and we soon experience the pain of disappointment. Just remember, we do have a kind friend in Jesus always. He is the most perfect and kind friend to have in one's life. We need not look any further, Jesus loves us all unconditionally.

Be Blessed

An Emotional Heart

2013-10-08T16:57:00.000-07:00

Dear Lord,

As I come to you today, I thank you for hearing my prayer when my heart is full of pain and emotions. Thank you father for holding me in the times when I feel lonely and cleansing my heart. You have always been the one to catch my tears and turn them into joy. Even when I am not at my best you take my burdens and show me unconditional love in all aspects of my life. For that I am grateful. Amen

Be Blessed.

Grace

2013-10-04T17:01:00.000-07:00

Lord, over and over I have seen You work. It is Your sweet, pure grace regardless of how I mess things up or fail. Your grace redeems the bad days and gives me energy to walk into to good days. Your grace is full of love. Thank you. Amen

(Boomerang Joy by Barbara Johnson)

Believe In Yourself

2013-09-02T17:10:00.001-07:00

Believe in yourself and in your dream .Through impossible things may seem. Someday, somehow you'll get through to the goal you have in view. Mountains fall and seas divide before the one who in their stride takes a hard road day by day. Believe in yourself and in your plan say not, I cannot, but I can. The praises of life we fail to win , because we doubt the power within.

~ Unknown Confederate Soldier~

Time

2013-08-21T15:40:00.001-07:00

Time has been transformed, and we have changed; it has advanced and set us in motion; it has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration. ~Khalil Gibran~

A Prayer For Loving Families

2013-07-21T13:40:00.000-07:00

Dear Father, You teach us that we are to love one another unreservedly. The love You give us for others goes beyond our own natural inclinations. It is a love that motivates us to give without expecting anything in return. More often than not we fall short of extending this kind of love to our spouse and other loved ones. Only with Your continued help can we set aside our own expectations and learn to love the way You intend by always protecting, always trusting, always hoping, and always persevering with those You’ve brought into our lives. Amen. ~Bible Verse ~

A Prayer of Forgiveness

2013-07-15T17:49:00.001-07:00

Dear Lord,

Please help me to open my heart and soul to forgive those that have hurt me or have taken a loved one from me for reasons, I do not understand. Help me be patient with myself, and my emotions to take one day at a time to forgive and continue to believe in your love and grace. Stand beside me, guide me and continue to rule my heart with love and peace. I thank you for helping me in my time of need to have the strength and wisdom to forgive them. Amen

Be Inspired

2013-07-12T11:02:00.000-07:00

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world...and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be. ~Patanjali~

A Prayer for Personal Responsibility

2013-07-08T19:34:00.000-07:00

Father, all that we have is a gift from You, including that which comes to us through the work of our hands. You provide for us as you see beforehand all that we have need of. We’re confident that You bless people who work by the sweat of their brow, responsibly caring for those in their charge. For some who have lost their jobs and fear that their home or life savings is in jeopardy we pray that You would open a door of gainful employment. Until then it is reassuring to know that Your daily provisions come in the most unexpected ways when it is not within our own ability to earn an income. Help us to remember that no matter what our circumstance we are entirely reliant on Your benevolent kindness to us. Amen.

~Bible Verse~

Irish Blessings

2013-07-02T11:26:00.001-07:00

"May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through. " ~Irish Blessings Quotes~ (www.thinkexist.com)

For Love

2013-06-25T13:49:00.000-07:00

O Lord, you have brought all your faithful people into a single, universal family, stretching across heaven and earth. Bind us together with a spiritual love which is stronger than any human love, that is in serving one another we may count neither the cost nor seek reward, but think only of the common good.

( The Harper Collins Book of Prayers compiled by Robert Van de Weyer - Mozarabic Sacrmentary)

Faith

2013-06-12T15:57:00.000-07:00

As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit.

Emmanuel Teney (www.brainyquote.com)

Differculties

2013-06-06T11:09:00.001-07:00

When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time. ~Saint Francis de Sales~

Relationship

2013-05-15T13:05:00.001-07:00

A great relationship is about two things: Appreciating the similarities, and respecting the differences....

~Unknown~

A Mother's Prayer

2013-05-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

Help me dear Lord, as a mother, I pray
And bless these hands folded in prayer today;
May they be ever strong as they guide, as they teach,
Beings never too far for a child to reach.
May they never, with selfishness, try to dissuade,
Nor too quickly punish, nor too slowly aid.
May they point out the pleasures in laughter and song,
And may they show, wisely, the right from the wrong,
So that one day I'll know that I've helped all I can
To make her a woman, to make him a man.
- Mary A. Loberg

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Hail Holy Queen Prayer

2013-04-10T12:30:00.000-07:00

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our Life, our Sweetness, and our Hope.
To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.
To Thee do we send up our sighs mourning
and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate,
Thine Eyes of Mercy toward us,
and after this our exile show us the
Blessed Fruit of thy Womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us O Holy Mother of God
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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Dream and Believe

2013-04-05T12:03:00.003-07:00

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

~Harriet Tubman~ (www.brainyquote.com)

Easter Poem

2013-03-30T12:52:00.001-07:00

Easter is a promise God renews to us each spring
 A promise that we’ll always have Him there, 
And like the flowers that bloom so bright 
And birds that sweetly sing, 
We always will receive His tender care, 
A promise that He’ll hold us up 
Each time we start to fall 
And see us through each hour of care and strife. 
Easter is God’s promise 
That His love rules over all,
 And through Him We will have eternal life.
Amanda Bradley

Humility

2013-03-27T15:40:00.000-07:00

Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.

~Saint Augustine~ (www.brainyquote.com)