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Date Posted: 20:35:34 03/06/03 Thu
Author: Cheri
Subject: Thursday's inspiration..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.." on 17:26:33 03/03/03 Mon



CALL ON GOD

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Psalm 116:1-7 (NRSV)

I love the LORD, because he has heard
      my voice and my supplications.
Because he inclined his ear to me,
          therefore I will call on him as long as I live. The snares of death encompassed me;
          the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
      I suffered distress and anguish.
Then I called on the name of the LORD:
     "O LORD, I pray, save my life!"
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;
     our God is merciful.
The LORD protects the simple;
     when I was brought low, he saved me.
Return, O my soul, to your rest,
          for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

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Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

- Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

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I was having a particularly troubling morning at work. Things were not going well. There was talk of financial trouble and possible layoffs, and I was discouraged.
It is my practice to close my office door at noon and to devote an hour to studying the Bible, praying, and reading The Upper Room. On this day, the suggested reading was Psalm 116. As I read it, I reflected on what my life was like before I realized that I could not bear the burden of life's troubles on my own, before I called on the Lord. Reading Psalm 116 gave me perspective on the day.

What a blessing it is to call on the Lord and to trust God's will! Often, we feel as if we bear life's troubles and trials alone. But God knows all our needs before we ask. We can call on the Lord to save us and trust that God hears. Remembering that can restore our hope.


Prayer: God, we give you thanks for sharing our burdens. Give us
faith to trust in your will as we pray, "Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation."* Amen.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
What keeps us from asking God for help?

-- Rowland Lollar (Texas, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Those facing job loss

*Luke 11:2-4 (NIV)
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[> Thursday's horse fact.. -- Cheri, 20:47:08 03/06/03 Thu



Shaping up your overweight horse..


Part 7..


Thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism)...


has been suggested as a cause of obesity and a "cresty neck" in horses. The hormones produced by the thyroid gland--thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3)--play a critical role in body metabolism. A deficiency of these hormones will slow metabolism and can lead to weight gain. Therefore, hypothyroidism is an attractive explanation for obesity in horses. Indeed, it is common for overweight horses to be supplemented with L-thyroxine, a synthetic form of the natural hormone.

However, a word of caution here. Hypothyroidism is an over-diagnosed condition, which is perhaps a reflection of our tendency to overlook the obvious when seeking an explanation for obesity in horses. The bottom line is that overfeeding and a lack of exercise are by far the most common reasons for weight gain and obesity.

Tomorrows fact .. Consequences Of Obesity


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