My mother's funeral is tomorrow and I'm trying to keep the focus on the Lord. Did anyone see a poem/invitation from the Lord? It was like... Whose invited---- Everyone, Admittance fee - none, I paid it myself and it went on. I think I received it from someone or maybe I seen it in church. It was very encouraging. Any suggestions??
Thanks,
Carol
PS: Our pastor will be giving a salvation call and one of my friends will be singing. I want it to be personal but the focus - the Lord. I would love to frame a Psalm or Proverb for family/friends to read upon entering the funeral home... 1|1|bump for Carol|Beaglesfly|lmllr77@aol.com|22:29:48|12/29/2009|
lauren 2|1|Carol, is this it?|Beaglesfly|lmllr77@aol.com|22:33:19|12/29/2009|
You are cordially invited to
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ
Date: Every day. Traditionally, December 25
but He's always around, so the date is flexible....
Time: Whenever you're ready.
(Please don't be late, though, or you'll miss out on all the fun!)
Place: In your heart.... He'll meet you there.
(You'll hear Him knock.)
Attire: Come as you are... grubbies are okay.
He'll be washing our clothes anyway. He said something about new white robes and crowns for everyone who stays till the last.
Tickets: Admission is free.
He's already paid for everyone...
(He says you wouldn't have been able to afford it anyway...
it cost Him everything He had. But you do need to accept the ticket!!)
Refreshments: New wine, bread, and a far-out drink He calls "Living Water," followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world!
Gift Suggestions: Your life. He's one of those people who already has everything else. (He's very generous in return though. Just wait until you see what He has for you!)
Entertainment: Joy, Peace, Truth, Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness, Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing, Power, Eternity in Paradise, Contentment, and much more!
(All "G" rated, so bring your family and friends.)
R.S.V.P. - Very Important!
He must know ahead so He can reserve a spot for you at the table.
Also, He's keeping a list of His friends for future reference. He calls it the "Lamb's Book of Life."
Party being given by His Kids (that's us!!)!
Hope to see you there! For those of you whom I will
see at the party, share this with someone today!
3|2|yes, thank you! :-) It doesn't seem appropriate for the funeral but I think I'll add this to my Christmas cards next year|CJDJ112366|Lintaos@optonline.net|09:51:44|12/30/2009|
Carol 4|3|Hey Carol...here is one my friends mom left behind after her anticipated death for her daughter to find....|blessedx5|I_am_blessedx5@yahoo.com|10:18:34|12/30/2009|
so my friend made them up and sent them out as postcards
Dear Family and Friends
I want you to know that I have moved. I received a call from God the chief architect who informed me that my new house was ready and that I could move in immediately. I just didnt have time to give you notice
My new home is finished and its such a beautiful sight to behold
It is located in an exclusive estate area and it sits behind a beautiful pearly gate just off a serene celestial shore.
Of course the streets are paved with gold and everyday is Sunday here, I have been told
There is peace, joy, and happiness here with no more pain and cares of the world to bear.
No strife, nor discontent, there is only sweet serenity everywhere
Let me give you my new address, because I highly recommend you make plans to live here too
p.s. I dont have a telephone yet, but just call God. If you dont have his number, He is listed in the good book on every page...contact him
HTH
5|4|It may seem odd but I loved this one posted inside|Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|10:49:01|12/30/2009|
A sick man turned to his doctor,
As he was preparing to leave the examination room and said,
"Doctor, I am afraid to die.
Tell me what lies on the other side."
Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know."
"You don't know?
You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?"
The doctor was holding the handle of the door;
On the other side came a sound of scratching and whining,
And as he opened the door,
A dog sprang into the room
And leaped on him with an eager show of gladness.
Turning to the patient, the doctor said,
Did you notice my dog?
He's never been in this room before.
He didn't know what was inside.
He knew nothing except that his master was here,
And when the door opened, he sprang in without fear.
I know little of what is on the other side of death,
But I do know one thing...
I know my Master is there and that is enough."
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!)
6|5|Kristy... I love this...|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|11:23:14|12/30/2009|
That is all we need to know, it says so much.
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7|1|Praying for you today......|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|11:25:06|12/30/2009|
I know you have had a lot of heart break this month, praying you feel God's presence with you.
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A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
--Thomas Jefferson--
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
~Abraham Lincoln
10|1|Praying for you today Carol (((HUGS)))~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|15:38:43|12/30/2009|
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11|1|You are in my thoughts today Carol!|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|16:08:14|12/30/2009|
I know this is such a hard, awful day for you. Saying a prayer for you today, that you feel peace. 12|1|7 people accepted the Lord last night :-) |CJDJ112366|Lintaos@optonline.net|10:37:28|12/31/2009|
Carol 13|2|Wow Carol, it sounds like God used a very sad time and worked through you all to reach others|Beaglesfly|lmllr77@aol.com|11:58:15|12/31/2009|
I pray for peace during this time for you. 14|1|The Following is a favorite of mine...|Julie|juliejulie97@hotmail.com|16:22:32|12/31/2009|
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
15|2|Wow! I would have used that one...|CJDJ112366|Lintaos@optonline.net|17:20:50|12/31/2009|
Carol 16|3|Julie, that is really nice|petunia1|sweetpea39@comcast.net|17:51:35|12/31/2009|
I am printing it and keeping for my own use. thanks for sharing 17|2|this is beautiful|tonyas30|tonyas30@hotmail.com|12:28:20|01/03/2010|
~The only way to have a friend is to be one ~
18|2|I'm not very religious...but that is just beautiful|kellysp6637|frugalk76@aol.com|13:33:45|01/03/2010|
I too am printing it out to keep with me.....what a beautiful sentiment.