Pause For Thought

[MajestyJo]

You're An Angel To Me



You're always finding reasons
to make someone feel a part
of all the love and gentleness
you carry in your heart.

And, like a special Angel,
you do such caring things
that you deserve to have
your very own Angel wings!

- Author Unknown

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Unlimited Choice

Any number of alcoholics are bedeviled by the dire conviction that if ever they go near A.A. they will be pressured to conform to some particular brand of faith or theology. They just don't realize that faith is never an imperative for A.A. membership; that sobriety can be achieved with an easily acceptable minimum of it, and that our concepts of a Higher Power and God - as we understand Him - afford everyone a nearly unlimited choice of spiritual belief and action.

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In talking to a prospect, stress the spiritual feature freely. If the man be agnostic or atheist, make it emphatic that he does not have to agree with your conception of God. He can choose any conception he likes, provided it makes sense to him. The main thing is that he be willing to believe in a Power greater than himself and that he live by spiritual principles.

As Bill Sees It

AA is a spiritual program not a religious one. Anyone of any religious belief can enter the doors of recovery and work the 12 Steps. The 12 Steps are applicable to those who are atheists and agnostic too. They are a way of life. They are not a way of religion.

[MajestyJo]

"What Is Faith?"

Faith is knowing that a positive outcome awaits, seeing
the possibilities, and then taking positive actions.

Faith is not only expecting a dream to come true. It is
also having a deep assurance that it is within reach.

Faith is saying, "I am capable. I deserve the best. I
expect to be tested, and I will become stronger and
wiser because of my challenges."

Faith is beginning where you are and knowing that you
can improve with practice.

Faith is knowing that you can achieve your goals
through hard work and persistence.

Faith is looking to the future with joy, and having an
expectation of better things to come.

Faith is the knowledge that life is everlasting--that
miracles happen every day.

Faith is knowing that God may test you, but He will not
ever abandon you.

Faith is one of God's greatest gifts; it is the
magic that inspires people to keep trying, learning,
loving, and living.


© Copyright 2006 by Denise J. Janson.
All Rights Reserved

[MajestyJo]

You Never Gave Up On Me



I often said you didn’t exist
Because my eyes wouldn’t see
I may have given up on you lord
But you never gave up on me

When troubles happened in my life
I would hang my head and cry
You let these happen to me
And at times I wondered why

I was quick to say if there was a God
He wouldn’t let these happen to me
I may have given up on you lord
But you never gave up on me

At many times during my life
When the troubles were hard to bear
I forgot the teachings of my youth
And said you were not there

I’ve heard your word again dear Lord
And my eyes they finally see
I thank you every day of my life
That you never gave up on me.

- - by William A. Predeau

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Life Is Beautiful Lyrics

You can't quit until you try
You can't live until you die
You can't learn to tell the truth
Until you learn to lie

You can't breathe until you choke
You gotta laugh when you're the joke
There's nothing like a funeral to make you feel alive

Just open your eyes
Just open your eyes
And see that life is beautiful.
Will you swear on your life,
That no one will cry at my funeral?

I know some things that you don't
I've done things that you won't
There's nothing like a trail of blood
to find your way back home

I was waiting for my hearse
What came next was so much worse
It took a funeral to make me feel alive

Just open your eyes
Just open your eyes
And see that life is beautiful.
Will you swear on your life,
That no one will cry at my funeral?

Just open your eyes
Just open your eyes
And see that life is beautiful.
Will you swear on your life,
That no one will cry at my funeral?

Just open your eyes
Just open your eyes
And see that life is beautiful.
Will you swear on your life,
That no one will cry at my funeral?

Just open your eyes
Just open your eyes
And see that life is beautiful.
Will you swear on your life,
That no one will cry at my funeral?


...song by Sixx A. M.

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[MajestyJo]

Chose the High Road



When faced with life's uncertainties,
we have a choice to make...
We can suffer with anxiety,
or choose which road to take.

Let's choose to take the high road
where God is waiting there...
To bind our hearts together
as one body, joined in prayer.

We can face what life delivers,
as long as we are strong...
And trust that God will lead us
to the place where we belong.

We can find the right perspective
and unite in one accord...
If we keep our hands together
and our eyes fixed on the Lord.

by Jill Lemming

[MajestyJo]

"Take Advantage of the Storm"

By Bob Perks



Answers to life can be found in everyday events.

Watching nature, watching people and watching
animals interact with each other provides some
of the simplest solutions to life's biggest problems.

This became more apparent to me yesterday.

It caused me to ask myself, "How do I respond to
the storms in life?"

People run when it starts to rain. I love to walk in
it.

My wife, hates thunder. I love to stand on my front
porch and feel it. I grew up doing it and never really
felt the fear many people do when a bolt of lightening
flashes and the windows rattle in my house.

I remember a religious sister telling how wonderful
the storm was the night before. "Oh, the power of
God!" she proclaimed.

They have proven that the animal world senses far in
advance changes in the weather, earthquakes, tsunamis
and approaching storms.

My dog, Ricky begins to shake long before the storm
is close enough to notice.

I was about to feed my three dogs yesterday and as
usual, I let them out in the yard first.

They weren't even off the deck when thunder rolled
across the skies and they did an immediate about face.

I have learned long ago that there is no sense forcing them
to remain there. They will accomplish nothing.

So, I placed their food in their bowls and called Ricky
into the kitchen. If he could have crawled any closer to
the floor he'd be a snake.

I thought he'd never eat, but he began to do so and I
walked away.

Phil shakes like one of those old electric football games
that vibrated the players across the field. So I expected
nothing from him.

Upon my return to the kitchen Ricky was just standing
there in place next to his bowl.

I always mix a little white meat chicken in his food. He
apparently was brave enough to eat some it right out
of the dry food leaving most everything else.

The thunder became louder and more frequent. The
wind caused a few branches to bang against the roof
thus forcing him to abandon his meal.

I urged him to go lie down and he did.

Then I watched Phil. Shaking like a wind up toy he made
his way across the tiled kitchen floor and stood over
Ricky's bowl.

He ate all the remaining tiny pieces of chicken and a few
of the dry.

Normally, if Ricky was standing there, he wouldn't dare
come close.

But today, he took advantage of the storm.

In spite of his fear, he saw an opportunity to get what
he wanted. His desire for the prize outweighed his
fear of the storm.

That's when it hit me. There was a powerful lesson in it
for me and I hope for you.

As humans we face all kinds of storms. They roll in
unannounced, pass through quickly or stay for much
too long.

Sometimes we crawl into a corner or pull the blankets
of false security over our heads and shake and shiver
praying it will all pass so we can get on with life.

If you dare stick your head out for a moment you might
be surprised to discover there are people out there in
the same storms doing what they must do to get what
they must have out of life.

Most storms are like those natural storms. Yes, there is
the reality of experiencing some damage or loss, but
for the most part they are all thunder and lightening putting
on a show of God's magnificent power.

Isn't it time you decided to

"Take Advantage of the Storm?"

[MajestyJo]

If God brings you to it,
God will bring you through it.

Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.

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God answer knee-mail. I will never forget the day that I was so stressed, shaking, fearful of the situation. I detach from it, went to my bedroom, knelt beside my bed, and I felt the Hand of God touch me. I felt the peace go from the top of my head to the tip of my toes. I was able to get up and handle the situation.

God is Good. Good is God.

[MajestyJo]

HAVE A GREAT DAY!



I am only one, but I am one;
I cannot do everything
But I can do something.
What I can do, I ought to do,
And what I out to do,
By the grace of God I will do.

If God brings you to it,
God will bring you through it.

Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.

http://www.wholeperson-counseling.or...dayofrest.html

[MajestyJo]

Just too cute!

[MajestyJo]

A keen sense of humor helps us to overlook the unbecoming, understand the unconventional, tolerated the unpleasant, overcome the unexpected, and outlast the unbearable.



http://www.whats-your-sign.com/symbo...-meanings.html

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'I AM'

I was regretting the past and fearing the future.
Suddenly I heard God speaking, "My Name is 'I AM.'"

He paused. I waited.

He continued,
"When you live in the past with its mistakes and regrets,
it is hard for you because I am not there.
My Name is not: 'I WAS.'"

"When you live in the future with its unknowns and fears,
it is hard for you because I am not there.
My Name is not: 'I WILL BE.'"

But when you live in this moment, it is not hard,
because I am here.
My Name is: 'I AM.'"

— Unknown

[MajestyJo]

Beginning Today



Beginning today
I will no longer worry about yesterday.
It is in the past
and the past will never change.
Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today
I will no longer worry about tomorrow.
Tomorrow will always be there,
waiting for me to make the most of it.
But I cannot make the most of tomorrow
without first making the most of today.

Beginning today
I will look in the mirror
and I will see a person worthy
of my respect and admiration.
This capable person looking back at me
is someone I enjoy spending time with
and someone I would like to get to know better.

Beginning today
I will cherish each moment of my life.
I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world
and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.
I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.

Beginning today
I will take a moment to step off the beaten path
and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.
I will face challenges with courage and determination.
I will overcome what barriers there may be which
hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.

Beginning today
I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time.
Discouragement will not be allowed
to taint my positive self-image,
my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today
I walk with renewed faith in human kindness.
Regardless of what has gone before,
I believe there is hope
for a brighter and better future.

Beginning today
I will open my mind and my heart.
I will welcome new experiences.
I will meet new people.
I will not expect perfection from myself
nor anyone else:
perfection does not exist
in an imperfect world.
But I will applaud the attempt
to overcome human foibles.

Beginning today
I am responsible for my own happiness
and I will do things that make me happy . . .
admire the beautiful wonders of nature,
listen to my favorite music,
pet a kitten or a puppy,
soak in a bubble bath . . .
pleasure can be found in
the most simple of gestures.

Beginning today
I will learn something new;
I will try something different;
I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer.
I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.
I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

Beginning today.

And every day.

Just a thought,
As I often think of you
and realize how much God loves you,
sometimes I think we need to also
love ourselves through His eyes.
God Bless.

[MajestyJo]

"The Man Who Thinks He Can"

If you think you are beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don't;
If you'd like to win, but think you can't;
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost,
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow's will;
It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you're outclassed, you are;
You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man;
But soon or late the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.

--Walter D. Wintle