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HEALING THOUGHTS This webpage is for those who are tired, perhaps struggle with pain -- be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, who are ill, or for those who care for such people. The page is designed to provide hope, insight, love, compassion, and various ways in which to help you through these times. If you would like to add something to this page, perhaps a favorite scripture passage or prayer or idea, please email Richard Howe at rmhhowe@hotmail.com.
POEMS
Hope Beyond the darkest tunnel, It’s shining ‘round the bend. There is no light so bright as HOPE – It’s How Our Problems End. Embrace the awesome power nd peace that it can lend. Believe it and receive HOPE – It’s How Our Problems End. Don’t give up – give all to God. And know that he will send The way to cope, the gift of HOPE – It’s How Our Problems End. By: Lisa O. Engelhardt
Favorite Quotes and Statements
Helen Keller said: "The world is full of suffering, it is true, but full, also, of the overcoming of it."
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross said: "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within."
Oliver Wendell Holmes said: "What lives behind us and what lives ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us."
Irving Berline observed that: "Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it."
Swedish Proverb: "Fear less, hope more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours."
Napoleon Hill said: "Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements."
Mark Twain said: "The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up."
Anne Morrow Lindbbergh said: "I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable."
I Asked God I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, No.
'It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.' I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
'Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.' I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
'Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.' I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
'I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.' I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
'Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.' I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
'You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.' I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
'I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.' I asked God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
God said...
'Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.' Author Unknown
But Greatly Appreciated!
Humor and Good Cheer Bible Passages “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11). “Happy are you who weep now; you shall laugh.” (Luke 6:21). “Be of Good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). These passage depict Jesus as happy, cheerful, joyfull. When you picture Jesus' face in your mind, what do you see? A serios demeanor? One comforting another? One weeping at the death of Lazareth? Perhaps smiling while playing with children? But do you ever picture Jesus laughing? Humor -- in fact anything that can make you even smile a little is great therapy for chronic pain and if there is something that can generate a full throttled belly laugh, that means for a couple minutes the pain either goes away or reduces in severity substantially. So find ways to smile or laugh. Look at home videos from years ago, rent comedy VHS or DVD of old TV shows, such as those starring Lucele Ball, Jackie Gleason, Red Fox, Dean Martin, or movies with Bob Hope, Bing Grosby, Fred Astaire, -- you get the picture. Make comedy part of your life. And add a laughing Jesus to your mental photo gallery and bring it up when you are down. Maybe it will help! Let us know what you think about this approach. If you want a taste of Christian humor -- a bit on the corny side, go to the following web-sites: http://www.joyfulnoiseletter.com. http://www.ChurchLaughs.com (Note: This is part of the Christianity Today magazine/evangeligal organization.)
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Hope Hope draws its power From Divine Love. Hope let’s you explore Your dreams.
Hope regards problems As opportunities.
Hope “lights a candle” So anyone in need can see.
So, as long as you breathe, HOPE!
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FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand.
One belonged to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life,
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened
at the very lowest
and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him
and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during
the most troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you the most
you would leave me." The Lord replied,
"My precious, precious child,
I love you and would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then I carried you." Author Unknown
PRAYERS Prayer: Together for Pain As we gather together this evening, We pray to God, To Jesus Christ; and To the Spirit. We pray that you will open our hearts, minds, and souls. We pray for greater understanding and wisdom, for love and compassion, for strength and courage, and faith and hope. We pray for the strength to endure. We pray for the wisdom to hear and learn your answers to our many questions and to clarify our confusion and doubts. We pray for the courage to use what we learn to comfort others in pain and to let our anger dissolve rather than erupt. We pray for hope, the hope that you will relieve our pain, strengthen our endurance and perseverance, and the hope that we will find joy in our lives. In the name of the great Comforter, Jesus Christ, Amen. By Richard Howe ______________________________
Un-Named Prayer Oh Lord, help me accept this pain; To cope with it By relating it To what you suffered To redeem the world. May it transform me Into the likeness of You. © Abbey Press 1993 _____________________________
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