Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Angie Mc
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Posted: March 02 2006 at 4:44pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc
I liked Kim's words (the More the Merrier) so much, especially the catchy "Fake it til you make it!" that I wanted to post here...

Kim F wrote:
I have been thinking about what Angie said all day. I am a firm believer in "fake it til you make it" <g>

I was reading Debi Pearl's book again today and saw a verse that applied -
"Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established." Prov 16:3

So there is a biblical solution for this very problem. If we can focus our actions our thoughts will fall into place. So often if I focus on my thoughts all the rest is derailed. I know the verses about "taking every thought captive" but my thoughts can be pretty hard to reel in sometimes. Somehow this line encouraged me and gave me a *how* to capture those thoughts before they run away with me. I can control my behavior much easier and often by that act of will my mind settles down and my heart softens.

There is also great counsel in her book about all the thoughts that run through our heads each day. I know I have to so be on guard about those especially on exhausting days. (which is what, EVERY day anymore lol!) I try to remind myself its the fatigue talking and refuse to *own* those thoughts. That helps defuse them and sooner or later they fizzle.

God bless you pregnant ladies! You are so blessed even if it doesnt feel that way all the time.
Kim : )


In connection to spiritual dryness, I think of Mother Theresa in particular who did what she had to do regardless of how she was spiritually feeling. Picturing Mother Theresa doing her work, helps me to do mine.

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Posted: March 02 2006 at 5:07pm | IP Logged Quote Bridget
Good idea, Angie. I like it too. It is obedience. And love.

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