GIVING

God gives us joy that we may give;
He gives us joy that we may share;
Sometimes He gives us loads to lift
That we might learn to bear.
For life is gladder when we give,
And love is sweeter when we share,
And heavy loads rest lightly too
When we have learned to bear.

FUTURE

Doubt sees the obstacles -
Faith sees the way!
Doubt sees the darkest night -
Faith sees the day!
Doubt dreads to take a step -
Faith soars on high!
Doubt questions, "Who believes?"
Faith answers, "I."

FRIENDS

I think that God will never send,
A gift so precious as a friend.
A friend who always understands.
And fills each need as it demands.
Whose loyalty will stand the test.
When skies are bright or overcast.
Who sees the faults that merit blame.
But keeps on loving just the same.
Who does far more than creeds could do.
To make us good to make us true.
Earth's gifts a sweet contentment lend.
But only God can give a friend!
(R Carter)

FORGIVE

Here is a program for achieving
a truly forgiving heart:

SUNDAY: Forgive yourself.
MONDAY: Forgive your family
TUESDAY: Forgive your friends & associates
WEDNESDAY: Forgive across economic lines within
your own nation.
THURSDAY: Forgive across cultural lines within
your own nation.
FRIDAY: Forgive across political lines within
your own nation.
SATURDAY: Forgive other nations.

Only the brave know how to forgive.
A coward never forgives. It is not in his nature.

CONSISTENT

The heart that loves the little things
Is full of deep content;
The life that serves in little things
Is often nobly spent.
So do not be despising
The day of little things,
For bees, as well as angels,
Can boast a pair of wings.

ONE

One starlight night
One couple in distress
One shabby stable
Only one place to rest
One group of shepherds
One night long ago
One angel's message
Only one place to go
One wise man's journey
One king did they seek
One son of David
Only one child so meek
One reason for coming
One goal on earth's sod
One death that redeems
Only one way to God.
(Myra Dye)

TEN THINGS TO REMEMBER

The value of time
The success of perseverance
The pleasure of working
The dignity of simplicity
The worth of character
The power of kindness
The obligation of duty
The influence of example
The wisdom of economy
The virtue of patience

SHARING

When we share laughter,
There's twice the fun;
When we share success
We surpass what we've done.

When we share problems,
There's half the pain;
When we share tears,
A rainbow follows rain.

When we share dreams,
They become more real;
When we share secrets,
It's our hearts we reveal.

If we share a smile,
Then our love shows;
If we share a hug
Then our love grows.
If we share with someone,
In whom we depend,
Then that person becomes
Family or friend.

And that draws us closer
And makes us all care
Is not what we have,
But the things we share.
(Unknown)

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