A Letter from Michael - A Christmas Tradition from the Past

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:33:00 +0000

When I heard this on the radio last night, I definitely  had to find the letter and share it here...it might just change your outlook about how to live each day connected to God and his realm of Angels:To Listen - Click This LinkA Letter from MichaelMerry Christmas everybody! My name is Lee Allan, and the story you are about to hear has become a Christmas tradition. It's been broadcast for over 25 years on radio stations all over America. The story was given to me by Ed Harding, news director of a radio station much like this one. It was a copy of a letter, written by a young Marine named Michael, who was hospitalized after being wounded on a Korean battlefield. The letter was written home to his mother, but it was first seen and read by a Navy Chaplain. In the letter, Michael describes what happened to him on that lonely, frozen battlefield. When the Chaplain first saw the letter, he talked with the boy's mother, the sergeant in charge of the boy's patrol, and the patrolled members themselves. Privately, they will all still tell you that what you are about to hear is a true story. Recently read the letter at Christmas time and let it stand on its own merit. The sergeant, the patrol members, and Michael are real people. The story is a letter, a copy of the original. A letter from Michael.Dear Mom,I wouldn't dare write this letter to anyone but you because no one else will believe it. Maybe even you will find it hard. But I've got to tell somebody. First off, I'm in a hospital. Now don't worry. You hear me? Don't…don't worry. I…I was wounded, but I'm okay. You understand? Okay. The doctor says I'll be up and around in a month, but that isn't what I want to tell you. Remember when I joined the Marines last year? Remember when I left, how you told me to say a prayer to St. Michael everyday? You really didn't have to tell me that. Ever since I can remember, you always told me to pray to St. Michael the Arc Angel. You even named me after him. Well I always have. When I got to Korea, I prayed even harder. Remember the prayer you taught me? "Michael, Michael of the morning. Fresh court of heaven adorning." You know the rest of it. Well I said it everyday. Sometimes when I was marching. Sometimes, resting. But always before I went to sleep. I even got some of the other fellas to say it. Well, one day I was with an advance detail, way up forward, in the front lines. I was plotting along, in the bitter cold. My breath was like cigar smoke. I thought I knew every guy on the patrol, but along side of me comes another Marine I had never met before. He was bigger than any Marine I had ever seen. He must have been six foot four, and built in proportion. It gave me a feeling of security to have such a buddy near. Anyway, there we were, trudging along, rest of the patrol spread out. Just to start a conversation I said, "Cold! Ain't it?" And then I laughed. Here I was, with a good chance of getting killed any minute, and I'm talking about the weather. My companion seemed to understand. I heard him laugh softly. I looked at him. "I've never seen you before. I thought I knew every man in the outfit." "I just joined at the last minute," he replied. "The name is Michael." "Is that so?" I said. "That's my name, too." "I know," he said. "And then we're on, "Michael, Michael of the morning." I was too amazed to say anything for a minute. How did he know my name? And the prayer that you had taught me. Then I smiled to myself. "Heh". Every guy in the outfit knew about me. Hadn't I taught the prayer to anyone who'd listen? Why now and then, they even referred to me as St. Michael. Neither of us spoke for a time, and then he broke the silence. "We're gonna have some trouble up ahead. He must have been in some fine physical shape, for he was breathing so lightly, I couldn't see his breath. Mine poured out in grape clouds. There was no smile on his face now. Trouble ahead, I thought to myself. Well, with the enemy all around us, that's no great revelation. Snow began to fall, in great thick globs. In a brief moment, the whole countryside was [...]

A Happiness Thought

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:27:00 +0000

What Were You Thinking this Morning?

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:06:00 +0000

Thanks Giving

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:10:00 +0000

The LORD bless you, and keep you...

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:05:00 +0000

The LORD bless you, and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine on you,
         And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance on you,
         And give you peace.’

 Source: Numbers 6:24-26

The Prayer of Faith

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:08:00 +0000

The Prayer of Faith

by Hannah More Kohaus

 

God is my help in every need;
God does my every hunger feed;
God walks besides me, guides my way
Through every moment of the day.

I now am wise. I now am true,
Patient, kind, and loving too.
All things I am, can do, and be,
Through Christ, the Truth that is in me.

God is my health, I can't be sick;
God is my strength, unfailing, quick;
God is my all, I know no fear,
Since God and love and Truth are here.

Hannah More (February 2, 1745 – September 7, 1833) was an English religious writer, and philanthropist. She can be said to have made three reputations in the course of her long life: as a poet and playwright in the circle of Johnson, Reynolds, and Garrick , as a writer on moral and religious subjects, and as a practical philanthropist.
Source: en.Wikipedia.org

A Strong Positive Attitude will...

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:06:00 +0000

(image) A strong positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.

-Patricia Neal

Easter Morning - Marvel

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:05:00 +0000

But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen wrappings only; and he went away to his home, marveling at what had happened. Luke:24:12

...and the angel said unto them Fear Not.....

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:58:00 +0000

....for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great Joy, which shall be to all people,  Luke 2:10

Joy vs. Fear ... It was Jesus who brought the concept and emphasis of Joy into the world and our experience.


A prayer for this gift:
"Our Heavenly Father, we give You thanks for the Christmas message.  What a wonderful story it is, so simple that even in the midst of life's complexities every one of us can find the way into glorious living.  We give you thanks, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen"
Source:Positive Thinking for Every Day of the Year (December 25)

A Blessing for Today

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:14:00 +0000

A Blessing

Prayer for Today

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Joel and Victoria

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Take Time for....

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:11:00 +0000

Mr. Peale had lunch with a long time friend and started the conversation about a man he had met who siad that "it was impossible to be happy anymore."   His longtime friend reached into his pocket and pulled out a card.  This is what is said:

1. Take Time to Laugh:  It is music of the soul.
2. Take Time to Play: It is the source of perpetual youth.
3. Take Time to Pray:  It is the greatest power on Earth.
4. Take Time to Love and be Loved:  It is a God given priviledge.
5. Take Time to be friendly:  It is the road to happiness.
6. Take Time to Give:  It is too short a day to be selfish.

 Norman added one last one:

•   Take Time for God:  It is the way to Life.

Life Lifter - Keep up the Enthusiasm

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:11:00 +0000

Years ago, Mr. Peale shares these thoughts:

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Cushion the painful effects of hard blows by keeping enthusiasm going strong, even if doing so requires struggle.  The Bible knows the score, the facts of life , so much better than any cynic.  The tough-minded optimist views any problem as a challenge to his intelligence, ingenuity, and faith.  He keeps on thinking, praying, and believing.  He knows there is a solution and so he finally finds it."

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"Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Job 22:21
             New International Version (©1984)

Faith - When I Pray for Healing

Wed, 12 May 2010 10:40:00 +0000

Easter - a Time of Transformation

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:15:00 +0000

Think on Purpose...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:39:00 +0000

"You dont have to just think about whatever comes to your mind...Think on purpose...cast down that thought...and if you know the word of God then you can Think instead on purpose...


Don't  make yourself upset by your thoughts...
Now when I wake up in the morning I choose to say:


Thank you Lord for this day, Thank you God that I can enjoy this day, thank you for my family,  my ministry and show me some ways that I can be a blessing to someone.  My  happiness is not dependent on happenings but on the Joy of the Lord..."

Can You Make Candy?

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:46:00 +0000

Norman Vincent Peale relates a story about meeting a lady in Mississippi who told him: "I thought my husband would provide for me so that when he died I would'nt worry.  But his estate was eaten up, and I've got to go to work or go on relief."

Norman didn't know how to answer, so he prayed: "Lord, gives us an insight for Miss Lou."...at the end of the prayer he asked Miss Lou, "Can you make candy?.  She answered, "Now that is something I can do."  Norman then asked her to make a pound of candy and send it to him.

Later Norman received a two-pound package of candy and replied to Miss Lou, to "Get busy merchandising that candy."

In his story, Norman suggested that when in Edwards, Mississippi to find a shop there called "The Sweetest Spot."

My searches for "The Sweetest Spot" were never successful until today.  There is a postcard (postmarked May 1952) being sold on eBay that shows the actual spot where Miss Lou built her candy store.  The sign shows the real name, Lou's Candy Kitchen and is located on the "sweetest spot on highway 80"!!!

Norman concluded:  "Miss Lou found that by thinking creatively she could change her life...and by serving others, she became a great influence for good in the area where she lives."

May we be willing to ask the Lord to help us in a time of need and think creatively on how WE may serve others...

I Choose Positive Words Today

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:51:00 +0000

Are You Getting Better?

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000

I recently heard from subscriber James Hady, of Arlington Heights, IL, and felt his inspiring story was a great way to kick off the first issue of 2010.

"I read your article in Health & Healing discussing the affirmation, Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better. So I began repeating it to myself regularly. It worked great. I could actually feel the impact on a daily basis. I have experienced positive things in every aspect of my life. I'm 68 years young, and I am indeed getting better and better every day. I now work out and play over-50 softball, racquetball, and golf. I used to have some chronic pain, but it's disappeared. Even my eyesight has improved. I'm really impressed that something so little makes such a big difference. Thank you for that advice. It has been extremely helpful."

James isn't the only one who has benefited from this practice. We provide every patient at the Whitaker Wellness Institute with wristbands imprinted with this statement to help them get into the habit of repeating it as often as possible throughout the day. Do not underestimate the power of affirmations. They work! Try it right now. First, bring up a problem in your life. Then, in a focused manner, say, Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better. Patiently repeat this 10 times. Now, note how you feel about your problem. You may feel silly when you first start doing this, but that is your subconscious mind battling for control. Those feelings will pass over time. As you make your New Year's resolutions, use this affirmation to help you achieve your goals. With daily repetition, you'll find that everything really will get better and better

                        Dr. Julian Whitaker, MD

                                Health & Healing, January 2010

...and Fulfill All Your Plans

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:31:00 +0000

Enthusiasm - enTheos

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:41:00 +0000

Look for Things to be Grateful for...

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Contribute to Others

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A Dynamic, Living and Demonstrable Reality...

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:07:00 +0000

Within that awful volume lies...

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:54:00 +0000

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