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Expect Good Things

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:43:27 GMT

I watched Joel Osteen's message today "Expect Good Things" and on this beautiful Sunday morning on this 4th of July weekend I don't know how I could ever expect more out of life. Joel's message today was a repeat from January 20, 2008 so it looks like I'll get another chance to see if I can improve on my writing. I could just repost my previous entry, but then I wouldn't get any writing practice and the Lord knows I need the practice.

Here are my notes from Joel's broadcast today: We should be living our lives with expectancy; We need to raise our level of expectancy; When we get up in the morning we should expect good things to happen to us; Do you go out of the house expecting God's favor? Release your faith by expecting God's favor; God is saying this is a new day and you should expect good things to happen in your life; Something good is going to happen to me today.

Joel quoted these verses of scripture:

Without having high expectations people lose their enthusiasm for life; Have an attitude of expecting good things to happen to you; God is longing to be good to you; Release your faith and expect good things to happen to you; With God all things are possible; God's dream for your life is so much bigger than your own; There are gifts and talents inside of you that you haven't even used yet!

Even though Joel's message was a repeat today I think that I could listen to it over and over again, because Joel is right. I truly believe that God wants good things to happen in our lives and He loves His children more than we will ever know!

Something good is going to happen to me today!

Thanks for Listening,

Jeff


	I've learned... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. I've learned..... That being kind is more important than being right. I've learned... That you should never say no to a gift from a child. I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way. I've learned ... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class. I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts. I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds. I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher. I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss. I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. I've learned... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away. I've learned..... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them. I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life. I've learned... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it. I've learned. That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done. To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence. It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND. I received this Email today from RockyBear and I edited the picture, which had these words at the bottom: The Mountains in life are sometimes hard to climb. But always know I am by your side. I just loved receiving this Email with these words in it and the life's lessons to be learned in its message. I just couldn't resist posting this because I wanted to share these beautiful thoughts with all of you. Source: Written by Unknown Source: Picture by Experience Project Greeting Card Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff


	As most of you know I am obsessed with watching my statistics page. I saw this Google search and I remember how long it took me to figure out how to use the background tables. Click Here and read Dev's article explaining how to use the tables they are provided by Hack's Space and Little Fish Big Pond. I think that Dev did an excellent job of explaining how to use the background tables. It's select a background table/download the code/put it in your entry/write your story. I know it seems hard to do at first, but you just have to practice and don't be afraid of making a mistake. You can always delete your mistakes and start over. I hope by posting this entry that more people will be able to find the help they need to use the background tables. I really like them and enjoy using them all the time. Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff


	This is a picture of the car that I designed for the "Dream Car Challenge!" Click the link and listen to the Dodge Challenger R/T's 425-horsepower HEMI motor, doesn't it sound awesome! I can hear Tim Allen going ugghh, ugghh, ugghh! I would like to ask you to rate my design and I am going to be trying to design another car because I think that it's a lot of fun. I want to challenge you to enter the contest and design your own car too! Can't you just picture yourself coursing in the car that you designed? You could win the car! What have you got to lose? I entered: I would like you to enter too at a chance to win this beautiful automobile. What do you say are you going to join me in the challenge? You can't win if you don't enter, so design your own car for the chance of a lifetime. Good Luck!!! source: Win a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Source: Design entry by Jeff Source: Picture by The Microsoft Network Auto Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff


	O Holy Master, Almighty Father and Pre-Eternal God, Who alone made and directs all things; Who rise up quickly against the evil of the impious ones; Who, by Providence, teach Thy people preservation of Justice and the obliteration of the sword on earth; Who condescend to raise up military columns to help the people: O God, Who commanded the Forerunner John to say to the soldiers coming to him in the desert, 'Do not intimidate anyone... and be content with your wages': We entreat Thee with compunction, that Thou gavest Thy child David the power to defeat Goliath, and as Thou didst condescend, through Judas Maccabeus, to seize victory from the arrogant pagans who would not call on Thy Name; so too, grant protection in righteousness and truth to these Thy servants against the enemies rising against them, and by Thy heavenly loving-kindness, strength and might for the preservation of faith and truth. Condescend, out of Thy mercy, O Master, to grant them the fear of Thee, together with humility, obedience and good endurance; that they kill no one unrighteously, but rather preserve all righteousness and truth; that they may fear Thee and honor Justice; that they run in friendship to those who are scattered, extending thy love to those near them, serving the elderly with justice; and that their ranks fulfill all things righteously; For thou art our God, and to Thee do we ascribe glory; to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. source: Eastern Catholic Center of San Francisco Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture Memorial Day Air Show from Jones Beach , NY by Unknown Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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