Winning Words 8/18/09
“God has not promised to take away our trials, but to help us to change our attitudes toward them.” (Thomas Keating) This was sent by a friend who was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. His illness has caused an acceleration of “reflective pursuits.” Keating’s writings have helped him with the process. God is ready to assist each of us as we walk life’s path. ;-) Jack

FROM CWR IN B'MORE: ........yes FROM JACK: Some things become more important, and some things become less important.

FROM MOLINER C.F.: Attitude gives us more latitude. FROM JACK: Attitude helps in alot of ways in alot of situations.

FROM R.I. IN BOSTON: I think St. Paul said something that is applicable here: "God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1Cor10:13

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Keating was a wise man who knew where to get his help and attitude change. Your friend is wise also, to learn to live each day for what it is! I'll keep him in my prayers!

FROM S.G. IN TAMPA: Yes, and that is a true blessing. FROM JACK: Blessing is an interesting word. The modern meaning of the term may have been influenced in translations of the Bible into Old English during the process of Christianization to translate the Latin term benedīcere meaning to "speak well of", resulting in meanings such as to "praise" or "extol" or to speak well of or to wish well.

FROM J.C. IN HONG KONG: I forwarded this to some acquaintances.