Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Change - The Story of the Eagle... Let's Learn from the Eagle

Thank you, Caroline for sending the following to us.

Been wanting to post this some time ago but have yet to locate your email and now as I have located it, here it is for all my readers to read:

"Let's end 2007 with self reflections and begin the new year 2008 with a positive and cheery attitude :-)
Happy and Blessed New Year!!" ~ Caroline


Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (KJV)

As studies have shown, during the 150-day period when the eagle is helpless, other eagles will bring it food.

The story of the eagle…



The eagle has the longest life-span of its species

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 which 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 its old-aged feathers

And after five 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 have to start the change process. We sometimes need to get rid of old memories, Habits and other past traditions Only freed from the past burdens can we take Advantage of the present.

Here's the slide show of the above with beautiful pictures:
Enjoy!
Jennifer
Original Author and Owner of Picture Unknown - If anyone like to claim them, kindly let me know and full credit will be given.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Change: Without & WIthin Oneself - Who Moved My Cheese?

Hi Everyone

Much changes in my life - moved back to my old home, changed schools for my children , getting a new job and more changes in life to come.

How do I handle them all? Well, my secret... to read this one book that often gave me the courage to face my new challenges each and every time - "Who Moved My Cheese?" (Adults version). Not forgetting my Bible reading, of course.

My son recently picked this book (kids version) as his class' show-and-tell 'favorite storybook' topic. There's also the teens version. Regardless of the version, they are all good-reads' "treasures" for keepsake and building your personal library.

Besides, teaching me to face my new challenges; I discovered too the change within myself as I moved these characters into play in my own life. It difficult to express but once you experienced change and its effects, you will understand what I mean.

Here's a video clip based on the book for you to enjoy:


God bless as you embark to a changed you - a change from within yourself!
Jennifer Chia-Tan

Friday, April 4, 2008

Psalm 23 - The Lord Is My Shepherd

Dear friends

I have been busy - just started to help out as a Sunday School teacher.

As I was preparing for the lessons for tomorrow, my heart was impressed by Psalm 23 - A Shepherd Psalm by King David.

This Psalm tells us what God is like:
It says that God is like a shepherd
who loves and cares for his sheep.
He watches them closely,
protects them from danger,
and makes sure they have enough to eat and drink.

To say God is our shepherd means that He watches over us and will show us what is best for us.

I am also now on a cross-road of life seeking peace to the decisions I have to make and this Psalm gave me the peace I needed as I allowed Him to show me what is best for me.

I have found a video from GodTube where a little girl recites this Psalm, let us enjoy it!




God Bless All!
Jennifer


P.S. You can download a Psalm 23 bookmark here. You can go to Awana® Clubs International for more resources relating to this Psalm.


For Colorful Inspirational Bible Verses pictures, click here.
For Encouragement from God's Word IV (KJV)pictures, click here.