February 20, 2007
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~Wishing everyone a blessed Lent!~
Each week I receive a very nice e-mail message called Prez to Prez (for my non Orthodox readers, the wife of the priest is called Presvytera or Prez/Pres. for short). I think many of my readers would enjoy and benefit from these very nice and helpful messages my Sister Presvyteras put together each week. I find them to be a very good reminder of many of the issues I face. I hope you enjoy them too!
Quote for the Week:
“Whatever gentleness you use in speaking with others, that very same gentleness will Christ use with you. With whatever measure you measure out to others, with that same measure will He apportion out to you. Just as you forgive the failings of others, He forgives yours. With whatever love and gentleness you seek Him, likewise will He appear to you.” Elder Joseph the Hesychast
Scripture for the Week to Memorize:
“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13
Question for the Week:The greatest cause of burnout is often listed as unresolved anger. Unresolved anger cannot exist unless there is an absence of forgiveness. Am I approaching burnout? Where is my anger, and with whom or what am I angry? Am I willing to make the choice to forgive and to allow God’s gentleness to wash away all remnants of my anger?Thought for the Week:
As we begin this blessed season of Great Lent, let us approach this journey with joy! Let us give extra time and attention to our prayer life, fasting, reading of Holy Scripture and reaching out to others. It is imperative for each of us to receive the Sacrament of Holy Confession during Lent. This week, take time to open your bible and read the bible verses below:
HANDY LITTLE CHART - God has a positive answer:
YOU SAY
GOD SAYS
BIBLE VERSES
You say: “It’s impossible”
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)
You say: “I’m too tired”
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: “Nobody really loves me”
God says: I love you
(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )
You say: “I can’t go on”
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: “I can’t figure things out”
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5- 6)
You say: “I can’t do it”
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)
You say: “I’m not able”
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: “It’s not worth it”
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28 )
You say: “I can’t forgive myself”
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: “I can’t manage”
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)
You say: “I’m afraid”
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: “I’m always worried and frustrated”
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)
You say: “I’m not smart enough”
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: “I feel all alone”
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
LENTEN RECIPES ~ Each week during Lent, Prez to Prez will direct you to a website to help you plan delicious and healthy Lenten meals for your family. This week’s recipes & kid friendly ideas can be found on the website “The Vegetarian Kitchen” by Nava Atlas - www.vegkitchen.com
May you have a blessed Lent!
Comments (5)
Beautiful..I forwarded some of that to my family. Thanks!
Britt:love:
Thank you. I really needed that today.
Me too! Loved it.
Thank you! I saved the chart for future reference for me.
I just wanted to let you know how much I have been blessed by this post. I have it printed out, am memorizing the verse (and wow, did I ever need that message!) and am incorporating the readings into my daily reading.
Please continue at least throughout Lent. And I really needed to pray about the unresolved anger/burnout thing, because it is an ongoing problem throughout my life, thrown into high relief by the pressures of parenting.
Thank you!