‘TAKE 5’ DREAM NEWSLETTER #7: 4/27/17- THE ‘QUEST FOR THE TRUTH OF MY INSANITY’ CONTINUES. MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OF NV & CCSD ENTER MY BOXES. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE ‘QUIPTOWN GLADIATORS’, ‘LOVE & INSANITY’, ‘FLOATATION THERAPY & THE RABBIT HOLE’, PLUS BASIC HS BASEBALL.

If these topics interest you, please continue, if not thanks for the visit. Since my last Newsletter #6, my ‘Fishbowl’ here in Henderson, NV has been in a series of Desert Storms. Insanity, Blessings and Revelations have been my constant swimming companions. My stories take days to construct. ‘A Daybook of Grace’ is part of my ‘Spiritual Readings’ each day. Please let me share a passage from my first day of writing.

April 20

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose–Romans 8:28

Our culture craves comfort, the avoidance of pain, easy projects, nothing but success, leisure time, entertainment, fun hobbies, and anything else that can fit under the umbrella of “smooth sailing”.

When things don’t go right—a slip on ice, conflict with a loved one, a demanding and troublesome boss, a leaky roof, car trouble, financial setbacks—there is a prevailing attitude of surprised anger and resentment, a strong sense that life is unfair and cruel.

Paul a survivor of every sort of calamity, challenges this mindset. Not only are difficulties inevitable, but they become opportunities to grow—and even become catalysts for great things to happen. Are you convinced that all things work together for good in your life?

Accept discipline. Ask God to help you get the most out of the difficulties you encounter. You might feel pain for a moment, but the long-term rewards will be great.

Heavenly Father, I don’t understand why bad things happen and especially don’t understand how YOU can use them for good in my life; but YOU do. Thank YOU! Amen.”

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