Manna

The food supplied by God to the Israelites in the wilderness.
John 6:31  Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written. He gave them bread from heaven to eat.   

                        MAY THIS SITE BE FOOD FOR YOUR MIND AND SOUL.

 

 

 Inspirational Thoughts

 

The Story of the Eagle...

The Eagle has the longest life span among birds.

It can live up to 70 years, but to reach this age, the eagle must make a hard decision.  In its 40's, its long and flexible talons can no longer grab prey which serves as food.  Its long and sharp beak becomes bent.  Its old-aged and heavy wings, due to their thick feathers, become stuck to its chest and make it difficult to fly.

Then, the eagle is left with only two options: die or go through a painful process of change that lasts 150 days.  The process requires that the eagle fly to a mountain top and sit on its nest.

There the eagle knocks its beak against a rock until it plucks it out.  After plucking it out, the eagle will wait for a new beak to grow back and then it will pluck out its talons.  When its new talons grow back, the eagle starts plucking out its old-aged feathers.  And after 5 months, the eagle takes its famous flight of rebirth and lives for 30 more years.

Why is change needed?

Many times, in order to survive, we need to start a change process.  We sometimes need to get rid of old memories, habits, and other past traditions.  Only freed of past burderns, can we take advantage of the present.

Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, Not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life.  A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes.  It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results.

When it rains, most birds head for shelter; the eagle is the only bird that, in order to avoid the rain, starts flying above the cloud.......

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  Value What You Have

The Song of the Birds

The owner of a small business, a friend of the poet Olavo Bilac, met him on the street and asked him, "Mr. Bilac, I need to sell my small farm - the one you know so well.  Could you please write an announcement for me for the paper?"  Bilac wrote, "For Sale:  A beautiful property, where birds sing at dawn in extensive woodland, busected by the brilliant and sparkling waters of a large stream.  The house is bathed by the rising sun.  It offers tranquil shade in the evenings on the veranda."  Some time later the poet met his friend and asked whether he had sold the property, to which he replied, "I've changed my mind.  When I read what you had written, I realized the treasure was mine."

Sometimes we understimate the good thins we have, chasing after the mirages of false treasures.  We often see people letting go of their children, their spouses, their friends, their profession, their knowledge - acuumulated over many years, their good health, the good things in life.  They throw out what God has given them so freely - things which were nourished with so much care and effort.  Look around and appreciate what you have:  Your home, your loved ones, friends on whom you can really count, the knowledge you have gained, your good health, and all the beautiful things in life, that are truly your most precious treasures. 

We can no longer shower kindness on those we love after they have died.  It is useless to want to re-do the work that we may have done negligently.  It's best to appreciate and do things well now.  Ask God at every moment that our problems and concerns never degenerate into feelings of sadness and anxiety.  Be in union with God, who will provide the courage needed for victory in the struggle; because God gives with abundance what we need.  We are all imperfect.  Always praise and value your family.  Do all you can to make it even better.  Always praise and value your work-companions.  See what you can do to improve your environment.  Instead of isolating yourself because of weakness or failure, seek to invest in true and constructive friendships in your life.  Faith in God is necessary to strengthen self-esteem in dealing with daily problems.