Peace, Love & Thanks - Giving

Today's Scripture Passage: Colossians 3:15 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace and be thankful. ...........................................................................................................Today's Scripture Message: Waking up hearing mostly all that was “wrong” with the world and my heart sank just a little, until I thought, “there but for the grace of God, go I” thinking of my mother and grandparents who have since passed away and all of the lessons of my living that remain with me as a foundational springboard to insist on doing better, no matter what, keep moving. Family, as well as life in general, is all imperfect except for the love that resonates from one to the other, different for each who experiences it but a glue that binds in good times as well as not the best of times. The fact of the matter is because of the love of those who precede us, with the grace of our Lord & Savior, we are here and I thank God for the gift of the lessons of each day. Some happy and others trying but in each an opportunity to learn, love and share allowing those who surround me to experience life with me, not in burden or triumph but in the expression of the greatness of the lesson learned. Life for me has not been perfect by far but everyday that I witness the twinkle in the eye of my children, in the face of the neighbor that greets me daily, in the smiles and funny expressions of those who keep me laughing, in the commitment made by others to lift those who are having trouble standing, in the efforts made to “get the job done”, and the remembrance of those who have gone before me, I learn to humbly say “I appreciate you”, “I forgive you”, “I am proud of you”, “How can I help”, but most of all “I love you” & “Thank you”. So as this day progresses, and you look around you, remember to simply say “Thank you”. ...........................................................................................................Prayer for the day: Father forgive me. Help me to always remember I am flawed and my perfection is the existence of you in my life. Hold my tongue and guide my heart that I never feel I have risen so high I somehow am better than my brother or sister in need. That I never overlook the opportunity to share your word, your life and be witness to all that you are, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thought for the day: “One should examine oneself for a very long time before thinking of condemning others.” ~ Moliere. ...........................................................................................................Goal for the Day: Go put your creed into your deed. (Ralph Waldo Emerson). ...........................................................................................................Daily Affirmation: “Something GREAT Is Going to Happen To and Through Me Today!!! LIVE ON PURPOSE!!! LET’S GO!!! Many Blessings!!!. ...........................................................................................................If you would like to have your family members and friends be a part of The Daily Covering, Please have them do so as follows: You can join us daily on our blog: Thedailycovering.blogspot.com Find great music, news and useful information as well as share your comments with us!!!. ...........................................................................................................Also at our FaceBook Page: The Daily Covering Join Us! Join In! Be Uplifted & Uplifting!!!. ...........................................................................................................Via Email: Forward your email address to us with TDC Add in the subject line: thedailycovering@yahoo.com