'Building better bridges' throughout the world!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Am really appreciative of my elixir of coffee today. As mentioned before, Alan prepares the coffee the night before; and then all that is needed is to push the 'on' button the following day. Am reflecting thankfully upon our many daily Blessings.

If one starts the day off by being thankful and grateful, and then continues with a joyful spirit throughout the day, everything is much simpler and takes on a calm. Also, at night because you have 'cast all your burdens upon Him', you are Blessed with being refreshed and free from all strife. In short, you enjoy a good and restful sleep and wake up the next day with an enlightened heart of gladness!

No tid coincidence, when I was 'Guided' to these verses in Proverbs and 2 Timothy in the Bible. Sums everything up in a tidbit nutshell, methinks! Cheers with the remnants of my coffee! Hurrah!

Proverbs 3:26 (Amplified Bible)
Verse 26 - For the Lord shall be your confidence, firm and strong, and shall keep your foot from being caught [in a trap or some hidden danger].

2 Timothy 1:7 (Amplified Bible)
Verse 7 - For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.


Also, my heart goes out to all those parts of the world that are being ravaged by terrible snow / ice storms, freezing rains, flood deluges, hurricanes, drought etc.
The cold Arctic air mass appears to have departed from our area; and it is currently a balmy 7 degrees Celsius. The rain has subsided for a bit and tiny bittids of blooms are starting to appear on our rhododendrons!

As I ponder, I am 'Directed' to refer the following list of verses to those, who could use a tidbitz of an uplifting encouragement. And / or to 'pay it forward' to others they may know of, who would appreciate some comforting and helpful tidbits. This was sent to us a couple of years ago by a good friend.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

These are more effective than 911

When...

You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91
People have failed you, phone Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
Inflation/investments are in your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31
You are depressed, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You feel the world is small compared to you, phone Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17
You have a big opportunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55
You want to get along with other people, phone Romans 12

ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18

ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY.
NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.
ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH

We have been watching on TV the Olympics in Sochi, and as per yesterday's post,"Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you." is so very true!

This 'Golden Rule' and to be a 'Good Samaritan' is prevailing throughout the Games. The good sportsmanship, the camaderie, the building blocks of future athletes and creating better diplomatic / ambassador ties between nations, is right on! That was so awesome that the Canadian coach gave the Russian cross country skier a ski to put on to finish the race. The Russian skier was determined to finish with his half ski! Plus, one of our athletes gave up his Olympic spot to another team member who, he felt would be in a better position to win a medal. And as it turned out, he did!

Alan and I take our bittid hats off to all the 'Good Samaritans' throughout the world! To all those who are participating in Sochi, be it an Olympian, an organizer, a news broadcaster, the helpers etc. WOW, is all I can say! Also, Sochi looks to be a very beautiful scenic spot!

Our car battery needed to be recharged. Yesterday, as we were waiting for one of our neighbours to help, a young man came along in his car, going in the opposite direction. He saw the jumper cables, and immediately turned his car around and offered assistance 'Johnny on the spot.' Our nearby neighbour was just in the process too of coming to our aid as well. At any rate, this 'stranger's' spontaneous gesture was appreciated (we are also thankful for our neighbours). He just simply knew that we needed a bittidz of a helping hand, and in he jumped. Very much like what happened with the Russian cross country skier.

Tidbit - Make a difference with the 'Golden Rule'. When you are a Blessing to others, your spirits are uplifted as well.

Bittid - When you invite Christ into your life and into your heart, He will never leave you. The Holy Spirit then guides you for evermore.

I enjoy writing; and the Holy Spirit provides me with the words to share my posts. May there be hearts warmed and touched to make our planet a better place! I think that with the Olympics in Sochi, this is a wonderful way, ie.'The Golden Rule' to continue 'building better bridges' throughout the world!

I like this photo image of restful calm and peace!

Peace and God Bless.