Never assume anything

"Never assume anything
"To assume is to make an assumption"
Always challenge the norm and seek out the answers for yourself. Follow no one blindly. Do nothing without first seeking to understand why. Always keep an open mind. Most importantly, believe in yourself and the fact that you are different and what you think matters more than what society says.
Alan Alda’s advice makes for a fitting conclusion: “Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." http://www.motivation-for-dreamers.com/never-assume.html
will write more about this later........children are calling me!!!
I have been corrected. Thank you........that would have been embarrassing!!! well I am a newbie after all.
So I have reinvestigated the word assumption in Christianity and this is what I have found.
The bible doesn't actually say anything about the word itself, it does say the following, correct me if I am wrong.
"Don’t Assume Your Problems Can’t Be SolvedJohn 6:5-7
When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?” He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, “Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” (NRSV)"
"Don’t Assume The Worst In Other People
1 Chronicles 19:2-3
“David thought, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent a delegation to express his sympathy to Hanun concerning his father. When David’s envoys came to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites to express sympathy to him, the Ammonite commanders said to Hanun, “Do you think David is honoring your father by sending envoys to you to express sympathy? Haven’t his envoys come to you only to explore and spy out the country and overthrow it?” (TNIV)"

Bible Reading - Shining as Stars

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Daily Bible Reading from BibleStudyTools.com
December 15, 2011 - New International Version
Philippians 2:12-30
Shining as Stars
 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. 14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life--in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. 17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

Thought this was worth sharing!!! Owing God!

The Spiritual Starter Kit - # 8 Hi Alison Having a relationship with God can be a wonderful experience. Or extremely frustrating. There are land mines. I remember the first year or so after asking Jesus into my life. I loved getting to know God. I'd spend hours in the Gospels, captivated by Jesus' life and how he interacted with people. The more I read, the more I appreciated him. But I also found myself reading things in the Bible that took me off-guard. Certain actions were identified as *sins* that I had never viewed that way! I also found commands like: "be patient, tenderhearted, forgiving," which were far easier to read than to do. In frustration, I thought, "It was much easier being an atheist." Then, over the next several months, I started feeling like I owed God payback for all the great things he was doing in my life. I thought, "Now that I know God is there, I should be talking to him more. I should be reading the Bible more. I should be talking to my friends who don't know him. I should be, I should be...." Ok. Let me tell you -- that is NOT how God wants us to live out our relationship with him. He has not asked us to open our arms, brace our footing, and catch some enormous, cosmic to-do list. He also is not asking us to prove that we are worthy to know him -- we're not! And he's perfectly ok with that. God has an entirely different perspective on our relationship with him. I'd love for you to grab this now. (I wish I had realized this much sooner.) This is important. I put together for you a short, 5-part series I've simply called, "Skip the Stress." Here's the link: http://www.everystudent.com/skipstress.html If you would like to receive it, just fill in the form at the end of that page. This could save you a lot of frustration! Sincerely, Marilyn Adamson

Facing Dissapiontment

Gosh, in the last half an hour I have been disappointed three times, It is surprising how it can make you feel. I just want to wallow in self-pity. Trying to think of how I can get ride of these horrible feelings that eat away at me. Apart from asking God to take the feelings away. I suppose this is where gratefulness comes into play. I should just be grateful that I have had a fabulous day at the Church Toddler Christmas Party with the Children. I know that writing my thoughts and feelings down here will hopefully make me start feeling better. I should relish the fact that the last few days have been brilliant becuase the household seems to be much happier.
Philippians 4:6-7
English Standard Version (ESV)
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Just come across this too from the following website; http://bible.org/seriespage/chapter-14-dealing-disappointment
"Satan has a strategy to invade our spirits and bring us down until we are defeated. The tip of the wedge seems so harmless. It is simply disappointment.But if we let our disappointment fester, the wedge is driven in a little farther, and we experience discouragement. Unchecked, discouragement because disillusionment. Then the wedge invades even more territory as it proceeds to depression. Ultimately, we end in defeat. How do we prevent the penetration of this deadly wedge into our spirits? We find the answer in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances."

I might have to purchase this book to read it looks very useful, anyone read this?

Thought of the Morning

Smile and the world will smile with you. It is amazing how your own temperament and feelings can affect those around you. I am on this Journey to make myself a better and happier person. It seems to be working. I am much more calmer and grateful, in turn making me a nicer person to be around. My husband is so nice to me and willing to do lots of stuff for me. Amazing it's it. Thank you I am truly grateful.
New International Version (©1984)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

Films

Just glancing down my DVD Bookcase to find a film for the children to watch while they have their wind down time and saw my Favorite film.

Just wanted to share with you, to all you romantics out there, this is a very heartfelt film, I so want to live and grow old together with my amazing husband. He is my soul mate, best friend and my lover!!
Found this bible verse and thought it was very apt for me, I should read it when I am stressed with daily life and motherhood.
Proverbs 17:9
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. (NLT)

Bible Class

I must say what a wonder group of ladies. I had a brilliant time at bible class today. I managed to be brave and leave the children. The topic is one that I am learning about now, so all great!
Thank you Ladies for a wonderful time.