October 18 - Daily Feast
The plain and simple doorstep has tremendous value. At any time of day or night it offers the finest view, the tranquil quiet of the autumn woods and the flickering pattern of dancing leaves. Sit here for a few moments and leaves drift down, a monarch butterfly feeds on a pot of petunias and wispy clouds show through holes in the trees' canopy. A few industrious ants are still at work around the doorstep and watching them slows the heart beat and paces the spirit. If it were not for this doorstep, much would slip by without notice. Peace would escape us, and time would be used in ways that took all and gave nothing.
~ I have learned a lot from the trees; sometimes about the weather, sometimes about animals, sometimes about the Great Spirit. ~
TATANGA MANI - STONEY
'A Cherokee Feast of Days, Volume II' by Joyce Sequichie Hifler
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Elder's Meditation of the Day - October 18
"But we have to stick by the wisdom of our ancestors..."
--Paula Weasel Head, BLOOD
A long time ago the Elders and our ancestors learned to walk on the Earth and to live in harmony. They were taught the Laws which govern everything, and they were taught traditional values. This wisdom should be made available to the younger generations. We need to speak to the Elders and learn from them. We need to do this so we can pass the knowledge on to our children.
My Creator, help me learn the wisdom of my ancestors.
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'THINK on THESE THINGS'
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler
I don't know what time it is, It may be very late,
But I have dreams to dream and thoughts to think that simply cannot wait.
I don't know what the weather is, it may be sun or snow.
But in these books and at this time are things I need to know.
I'm not so sure that I'm alone, or if there's someone there;
It would be nice to hear a voice, for there is much to share.
I don't need to know your faults, they may not be for me.
No critic enters in this place, nor do my faults they see,
For only One Pure Being knows the time, or shows through your dear face,
Only the One Presence fills our hearts to share this quiet place.
Aho , Amen , e-men .
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Elder's Meditation of the Day - October 18
"But we have to stick by the wisdom of our ancestors..."
--Paula Weasel Head, BLOOD
A long time ago the Elders and our ancestors learned to walk on the Earth and to live in harmony. They were taught the Laws which govern everything, and they were taught traditional values. This wisdom should be made available to the younger generations. We need to speak to the Elders and learn from them. We need to do this so we can pass the knowledge on to our children.
My Creator, help me learn the wisdom of my ancestors.
Aho , Amen , e-men .
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God's Minute
THEN I SAID, "HERE I AM, I HAVE COME--IT IS WRITTEN
IN THE SCROLL. I DESIRE TO DO YOUR WILL, O MY
GOD; YOUR LAW IS WITHIN MY HEART."
( PSALM 40:7-8 *NIV )
Dear Member's,
God has a plan for each of us, for it is written:
"I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, SAYS THE
LORD. "THEY ARE PLANS FOR GOOD, NOT FOR EVIL,
TO GIVE YOU A FUTURE AND A HOPE."
( JEREMIAH 29:11 )
Now when we follow the path that God has for us, we find
that God is a very kind leader. Only He knows our future,
and His plans for us are good and full of hope! This does
not mean that we will be spared pain, suffering, or hardship,
but that God will see us through to a glorious conclusion!
After all, THE PRECEPTS OF THE LORD ARE RIGHT,
GIVING JOY TO THE HEART. THE COMMANDS OF THE
LORD ARE RADIANT, GIVING LIGHT TO THE EYES.
THEY ARE MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD, THAN MUCH
PURE GOLD; THEY ARE SWEETER THAN HONEY,
THAN HONEY FROM THE COMB. ( PSALM 19:8 & 10 )
Further, IF THE LORD DELIGHTS IN A MAN'S WAY, HE
MAKES HIS STEPS FIRM; THOUGH HE STUMBLE, HE
WILL NOT FALL, FOR THE LORD UPHOLDS HIM WITH
HIS HAND. ( PSALM 37:23-24 )
So Member's, if you are not already walking the path that
God has chosen for you, why not ask Him in prayer to lead
you to it. For once you have found that path your heart will
become filled with joy, and THE PEACE OF GOD, THAT
TRANSCENDS ALL UNDERSTANDING, WILL GUARD
YOUR HEART AND MIND IN CHRIST JESUS. Aho , Amen , e-men!
( PHILIPPIANS 4:7 )
In HIS Love & Service,
Pastor cougarmoon
