half full

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half... empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.” Remember to put the glass down.

Saints words

Keep warm my friends


A Hindu saint, who was visiting river Ganges to take bath, found a group of family members on the banks, shouting in anger at each other. He turned to his disciples smiled and asked.
"Why do people shout in anger shout at each other?"

Dis...ciples thought for a while, one of them said, "Because we lose our calm, we shout."

"But, why should you shout when the other person is just next to you? You can as well tell him what you have to say in a soft manner," asked the saint.

Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the other disciples. Finally the saint explained...

"When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other to cover that great distance.

What happens when two people fall in love? They don’t shout at each other but talk softly, Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is either nonexistent or very small…"

The saint continued, "When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that’s all. That is how close two people are when they love each other."

He looked at his disciples and said. "So when you argue do not let your hearts get distant, Do not say words that distance each other more, Or else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return.

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Resume

The Resume of  Jesus Christ
Address: Ephesians  1:20
Phone: Romans  10:13
Website: The Bible . Keywords:  Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus
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Objective
My name is Jesus -The Christ.  Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume
because I'm seeking the top  management position in your heart. Please
consider my accomplishments  as set forth in my resume.
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Qualifications
I founded the earth and  established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)
I formed man from the dust of the  ground, (See Genesis 2:7)
I breathed into man the breath of  life, (See Genesis 2:7)
I redeemed man from the curse of  the law, (See Galatians 3:13)
The blessings of the Abrahamic  Covenant comes upon your life through me,
(See Galatians  3:14)
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Occupational  Background
I've only had one employer, (See  Luke 2:49 ).
I've never been tardy, absent,  disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.
My employer has nothing but rave  reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15 -17)
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Skills Work  Experiences
Some of my skills and work  experiences include: empowering the poor to be
poor no more, healing the  brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing
the sick, restoring sight to  the blind and setting at liberty them that are
bruised, (See Luke  4:18).

 

I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See  Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall
dwell safely and shall not fear evil,  (See Proverbs 1:33 ).
Most importantly, I have the  authority, ability and power to cleanse you of
your sins, (See I John  1:7-9)
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Educational  Background
I encompass the entire breath and  length of knowledge, wisdom and
understanding, (See Proverbs  2:6).
In me are hid all of the  treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians
2:3).
My Word is so powerful; it has  been described as being a lamp unto your
feet and a light unto your path, (See  Psalms 119:105).
I can even tell you all of the  secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).
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Major  Accomplishments
I was an active participant in  the greatest Summit Meeting of all times,
(See Genesis 1:26  ).
I laid down my life so that you  may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15 ).
I defeated the arch enemy of God  and mankind and made a show of them
openly, (See Colossians 2:15  ).
I've miraculously fed the poor,  healed the sick and raised the dead!
There are many more major  accomplishments, too many to mention here. You
can read them in the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet  connection or computer to access my
website.
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References
Believers and followers worldwide  will testify to my divine healing,
salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration  and supernatural guidance.
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In  Summation
Now that you've read my resume,  I'm confident that I'm the only candidate
uniquely qualified to fill this vital  position in your heart. In summation,
I will properly direct your paths, (See  Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into
everlasting life, (See John 6:47 ). When can  I start? Time is of the
essence, (See Hebrews 3:15 ).

 

 

 

Priceless

 Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his... home. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver. 'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and I have never Driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?' The driver said, 'No problem. Have at it.' Billy gets into the driver's seat and they head off down the highway. A short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating his first speed trap. The long black limo went by him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone. The trooper pulled out and easily caught the limo then got out of his patrol car to begin the procedure. The young trooper walked up to the driver's door and when the glass was rolled down, he was surprised to see who was driving. He immediately excused himself and went back to his car and called his supervisor. 'I know we are supposed to enforce the law.... but I also know that important people are given certain courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I have stopped a very important person.' The supervisor asked, 'Is it the governor?' The young trooper said, 'No, he's more important than that.' The supervisor said, 'Oh, so it's the president.' The young trooper said, 'No, he's even more Important than that.' After a moment,the supervisor finally asked, 'Well then, who is it?' The young trooper said, 'I think it's Jesus, because he's got Billy Graham for a chauffeur!

Beautiful

A sweet lesson on patience. A NYC Taxi driver wrote: I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was ...going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but instead I put the car in park and walked up to the door and knocked.. 'Just a minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940's movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets. There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware. 'Would you carry my bag out to the car?' she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I told her.. 'I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother to be treated.' 'Oh, you're such a good boy, she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address and then asked, 'Could you drive through downtown?' 'It's not the shortest way,' I answered quickly.. 'Oh, I don't mind,' she said. 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice. I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't have any family left,' she continued in a soft voice..'The doctor says I don't have very long.' I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. 'What route would you like me to take?' I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, 'I'm tired. Let's go now'. We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her. I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair. 'How much do I owe you?' She asked, reaching into her purse. 'Nothing,' I said 'You have to make a living,' she answered. 'There are other passengers,' I responded. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug.She held onto me tightly. 'You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,' she said. 'Thank you.' I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light.. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.. I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk.What if that woman had gotten an angry driver,or one who was impatient to end his shift? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away? On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more important in my life. We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.

New year

Either you are going to become fit, lose weight, clean your house, become financially stable, or become more organized. New year resolutions summed up. As for me, I am going to skip the resolution part and continue doing what has worked for me in the past. That way I won't feel like such a loser when I break my resolve.

New Year

Welcome to flight # 2014. We are prepared to take off into the New Year.
Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked into the upright position.
All your negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away....
Should we lose altitude under pressure during the flight, reach up, pull down and Pray!
Prayers will be automatically activated by Faith.
Once your Faith is activated, you can assist other passengers.
There’s is No Baggage allowed on this flight.
The Captain has declared us for takeoff … Destination … GREATNESS!

Happy New Year everyone!! May you have a blessed and prosperous 2014. Thanking God for all of you.