It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am, When an elderly gentleman
in
his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated
that he
was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital
signs
and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone
would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided,
since
I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam
it
was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed
supplies
to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his
wound,
we began to engage in conversation I asked him if he had a doctor's
appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told
me
no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his
wife.
I then inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for
a
while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer Disease.
As we talked, and I finished dressing his wound, I asked if she would be
worried if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he
was,
that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and
asked him. "And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know
who
you are?" He smiled as he patted my hand and said. "She doesn't know me,
but
I still know who she is."
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and
thought, "That is the kind of love I want in my life."
True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance
of
all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
they
just make the best of everything that comes along their way."
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Even if others will not
Even if others cannot
"He who walks honestly walks securely."
Proverbs 10:9
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Friday, March 07, 2008
This is what Love is all about
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Thinking of You...
Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like
doing something nice for someone you care for?
THAT'S GOD talking to you through the Holy Spirit.
Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be around for you to
talk to?
THAT'S GOD wanting you to talk to Him.
Have you ever been thinking about somebody that you haven't seen in a
long
time and then next thing you know you see them or receive a phone call
from
them?
THAT'S GOD. There is no such thing as coincidence.
Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn't even ask for,
like money in the mail, a debt that had mysteriously been cleared, or a
coupon to a department store where you had just seen something you
needed,
but couldn't afford?
THAT'S GOD knowing the desires of your heart.
Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it was going
to
get better, how the hurting would stop, how the pain would ease, but now
you
look back on it.
THAT'S GOD passing us through tribulation to see a brighter day.
-- Author Unknown
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Friday, January 18, 2008
Imperceptibly Turning...
See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and
destruction... life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so
that you and your children may live. Deuteronomy 30:15-19
.. .as (a man) thinketh in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7
Clearing out clutter, and sprucing up after the holidays, called for
something new from the nearby garden shop. I picked a hardy houseplant
and placed the pot outside where you could see it from the kitchen. It
looked perfect out there.
One day I looked out the window and the plant was all bent over and
facing the other way. It had gotten plenty of water, what happened? It
looked so pretty before!
Seemed like that plant changed direction overnight. Of course, it
didn't happen that fast. It was like time lapse photography. Each
day, the little leaves turned their faces towards the sun.
Imperceptibly, the plant was turning. Ever so slowly. And over a period
of time, the difference was noticeable.
Plants don't have a choice. They just do what they do. We, however,
have a choice. We can choose what we look at, what we think about, what
we absorb.
In our day-to-day lives, all the seemingly insignificant decisions we
make, matter. As we turn in the direction of our focus, little by
little, the choices pile up to create a definite, noticeable change.
The Bible says: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever
is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such
things." (Phil. 4:8)
Wherever we may be planted, we can bloom and grow, as we continue to
decision and purpose to follow in the path our Lord has mapped out for
us in His Word. Thank you, Lord, in Jesus'name, amen.
Sally I. Kennedy is a songwriter and author of "Irish Thursdays:
More Little Parables", "Words from the Heart", and "52
Little Parables from Ireland" . She lives in south Florida, with her
husband Ben. Please visit her website at http://www.sallyikennedy.com/
<http://www.sallyikennedy.com/> Sally's Email:
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Even if others cannot
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
Footings...
The beautifully decorated home was only two years old when we
purchased it. It seemed ideal for us at this stage of our life that we
bought it after the second viewing. As per
standard procedure, we hired an inspector to assure all was well.
When we read the report , we were quite astonished. There was
a problem with 2 of the footings. Footings are the support base, or
ground work of a structure, and are
extremely important in the support of the house. It seems construction
code had been met, for cement pads had been poured every 8 feet and a
support beam placed thereupon. The
problem surfaced when we realized the beams did not line up with the
main support beams for the first and second floor and also the roof. As
time would elapse, the floor would sag
and buckle, the walls would crack, and the weight of house would be too
much to bear without proper support. Something would give. Those
support beams in the crawl space of the
house were just in the wrong place, even though they made code.
We have hired someone to correct this situation, but it was
an unforeseen expense and headache.
Just like those beams, our life can appear to be "in
code" when we do good deeds, act charitable and go to church. But
the truth is, we can be off center, just like
those support beams were. If our footings of life are not grounded in
God, the eventual weight of living in this world can cause us to
crumble and fall.
Proper support starts with correct foundation. There is an
old hymn that says " the church's one foundation is Jesus
Christ her Lord. She is his new creation by water and
the word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride, with
his own blood he bought her and for her life he died." We must allow
Jesus to be the "footings" in our life.
With him, we will celebrate the joys of life and we will be able to
face the adversities which come our way.
Have you allowed Jesus to be the "footings" in your life? If you
have never accepted Jesus as your Savior, King, Redeemer and Lord you
can start the year right by doing so now.
Or, if you have lost loved ones- commit to continue to pray for their
salvation. Don't give up hope!
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The King's Insurance Company Guarantees...
LIFE
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that
whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting
life.
(John 3:16)
HEALTH
Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
(Psalms
103:3)
CLOTHING
If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and
tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you,
O you of little faith? (Luke 12:28)
DAILY NEEDS
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in
glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
COMFORT
"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also
in Me.
(John 14:1)
COMPANIONSHIP
teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and
lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew
28:20)
PEACE
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world
gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it
be
afraid. (John 14:27)
AN ETERNAL HOME
In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would
have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2)
Reason for insuring in the King's Insurance Company:
1. It is the oldest insurance company in the world.
2. It is the only insurance company underwriting against loss in
the judgment day fire.
3. It is the only insurance company that provide eternal coverage.
4. It's policies never change
5. It's management never changes
6. It's asset are too vast to count
7. It is the only insurance company that pays the premium
PREMIUMS
* But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we
were still sinners, Christ died for us. ( Romans 5:8)
* For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves; it is the gift of God, (Ephesians 2:8)
* For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your
body and in your spirit, which are God's. (1 Corinthians 6:20)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
* that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in
your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
(Romans 10:9)
* For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."
(Romans 10:13)
All Premiums For This Policy Are Paid By Jesus
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Predictions for 2008....
TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2008
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost.
God whispers in your soul and speaks to your mind. Sometimes when you
don'thave time to listen, He has to throw a brick at you. It's your
choice: Listen to the whisper, or wait for the brick.
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Start Over
When you've trusted God and walked his way
When you've felt his hand lead you day by day
But your steps now take you another way ...
Start over.
When you've made your plans and they've gone awry
When you've tried your best and there's no more try
When you've failed yourself and you don't know why ...
Start over.
When you've told your friends what you plan to do
When you've trusted them and they didn't come through
And you're all alone and it's up to you ...
Start over.
When you've failed your kids and they're grown and gone
When you've done your best but it's turned out wrong
And now your grandchildren come along ...
Start over.
When you've prayed to God so you'll know his will
When you've prayed and prayed and you don't know still ...
When you want to stop cause you've had your fill ...
Start over.
When you think you're finished and want to quit
When you've bottomed out in life's deepest pit
When you've tried and tried to get out of it ...
Start over.
When the year has been long and successes few
When December comes and you're feeling blue
God gives a January just for you ...
Start over.
Starting over means "Victories Won"
Starting over means "A Race Well Run"
Starting over means "God's Will Done"
Don't just sit there ............ ..
START OVER
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Resolutions...
MY 10 RESOLUTIONS FOR 2008
This coming year, I have decided that with God's help, I shall:-
Give up complaining . . . focus on gratitude.
Give up harsh judgments . . . think kind thoughts.
Give up worry . . . trust divine providence.
Give up discouragement . . . be full of hope.
Give up bitterness . . . turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred . . . return good for evil.
Give up anger . . . practice patience.
Give up pettiness . . . put on maturity.
Give up gloom. . . enjoy the beauty that is around me.
Give up gossiping . . . control my tongue.
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Best Gifts this Season...
THE BEST GIFTS THIS SEASON:
To a Friend Loyalty
To an Enemy Forgiveness
To your Boss Service
To your Child A good example
To your Father Honor
To your Mother Gratitude and Devotion
To your Spouse Love and Faithfulness
To Yourself Respect
To All Men Charity
To God Your Life!!
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Even if others will not
Even if others cannot
"He who walks honestly walks securely."
Proverbs 10:9
A message from The Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals.
MARKETPLACE
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Gifts that don't cost a cent...
1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen.
No interrupting, no daydreaming,
no planning your response.
Just listening.
2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs,
kisses, pats on the back and handholds.
Let these small actions demonstrate the
love you have for family and friends.
3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons.
Share articles and funny stories.
Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple
"Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for
a lifetime, and may even change a life.
5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere,
"You look great in red," "You did a super job"
or "That was a wonderful meal"
can make someone's day.
6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way
to do something kind.
7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better
than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give
the gift of solitude to others.
8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is
to extend a kind word to someone,
really it's not that hard to say,
WIllie B. Guina
Servants Of The Lord Prayer Group
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Listen To Me...
Effective immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need
to
make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I
may
fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this
life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing,
this
seems very little to ask of you. I know, I already gave you the 10
Commandments. Keep them. But follow these guidelines, also:
1. QUIT WORRYING
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you
forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for
you? Or
do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?
2. PUT IT ON THE LIST
Something needs to be done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not
YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of
the
problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My
to-do-list is long, I am after all... God. I can take care of anything
you
put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take
care
of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.
3. TRUST ME
Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back.
Trust
in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs. YOUR
problems
and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list. Problem
with
finances? Put it on My list. Problems with your emotional roller
coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to do
is
ask.
4. LEAVE IT ALONE
Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now,
I
think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling
stronger
now? It's simple. You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them.
I
also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that
if I
give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about them. Just let Me do my job.
5. TALK TO ME
I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy.
Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But
there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk
to
Me - OFTEN! I love YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you to include
Me
in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about
your
friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me.
I
want to be your dearest friend.
6. HAVE FAITH
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you
are.
Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me; you wouldn't want
the
view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and
meet
your needs. You only have to trust Me. Although I have a much bigger
task
than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple
part. How hard can trust be?
7. SHARE
You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you
forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate
than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your
laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share
your
tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with
those
who have none.
8. BE PATIENT
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many
diverse
experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change
jobs
many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands
of
people, and experience so much. How can you be so impatient then when it
takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My
to-do-list? Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect. Just because I
created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should
always rush, rush, rush.
9. BE KIND
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may
not
dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I
still
love you all. Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of
you
different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.
10. LOVE YOURSELF
As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created
by me
for one reason only -- to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of
Love. Love Me. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It makes My
heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when things go wrong.
You
are very precious to Me. Don't ever forget that! With all my heart, I
love
YOU!
GOD
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Even if others cannot
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Tuesday, January 01, 2008
New Year Greetings
God bless you all.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Savor the Coffee...
a
reunion and decided to go visit their old university professor, now
retired.
During their visit the conversation soon turned into complaints about
stress
in their work and lives.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and
returned
with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups- porcelain,
plastic,
glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite,
telling
them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the alumni had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:
"Notice that all of the nice looking, expensive cups were taken up,
leaving
behind the plain and cheap ones. While it normal for you to want only
the
best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. Be
assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases
it
is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.
What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you
consciously
went for the best cups…and then you began eyeing each other's
cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee; your job, money, and position in
society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life.
The type of cup one has does not define, nor change the quality of Life
a
person lives. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to
enjoy
the coffee God has provided us."
God makes the coffee, man chooses the cups. The happiest people
don't have
the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Enjoy your coffee!
-- Author Unknown
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Even if others are not
Even if others will not
Even if others cannot
"He who walks honestly walks securely."
Proverbs 10:9
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
Test of Judgment..
A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun
threadbare suit, stopped off the train in Boston, and walked timidly
without an appointment into the Harvard University president's outer
office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods,
country
hicks had no business at Harvard and probably didn't even deserve to be
in
Cambridge. She frowned. "We want to see the president," the man said
softly. "He'll be busy all day," the secretary snapped. "We'll wait,"
the
lady replied.
For hours, the secretary ignored them, hoping that the couple would
finally become discouraged and go away. They didn't, and the secretary
grew
frustrated and finally decided to disturb the president, even though it
was
a chore she always regretted. "Maybe if they just see you for a few
minutes
they'll leave," she told him.
He sighed in exasperation and nodded. Someone of his importance
obviously
didn't have the time to spend with them, but he detested gingham dresses
and
homespun suits cluttering up his outer office. The president, stern
faced
with dignity, strutted toward the couple. The lady told him, "We had a
son
who attended Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was happy here.
But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. And my husband and I
would like to erect a memorial to him, somewhere on campus."
The president wasn't touched, he was shocked. "Madam," he said gruffly,
"we
can't put up a statue for every person who attended Harvard and died. If
we
did, this place would look like a cemetery."
"Oh, no," the lady explained quickly. "We don't want to erect a statue.
We
thought we would like to give a building to Harvard."
The president rolled his eyes. He glanced at the gingham dress and
homespun suit, then exclaimed, "A building! Do you have any earthly
idea how much a building costs? We have over seven and a half million
dollars in the physical plant at Harvard."
For a moment the lady was silent. The president was pleased. He could
get
rid of them now. And the lady turned to her husband and said quietly,
"Is
that all it costs to start a university? Why don't we just start our
own?"
Her husband nodded.
The president's face wilted in confusion and bewilderment. And Mr. and
Mrs. Leland Stanford walked away, traveling to Palo Alto, California,
where
they established the university that bears their name, a memorial to a
son
that Harvard no longer cared about.
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who
do
nothing for them or to them.
-- Malcolm Forbes
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BE HONEST
Even if others are not
Even if others will not
Even if others cannot
"He who walks honestly walks securely."
Proverbs 10:9
A message from The Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals.
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Thursday, August 09, 2007
God Said...
If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I'm a Healer?
If you never went through difficulties, how would you know that I'm a
Deliverer?
If you never had a trial, how could you call yourself an overcomer?
If you never felt sadness, how would you know that I'm a Comforter?
If you never made a mistake, how would you know that I'm forgiving?
If you knew it all, how would you know that I will answer your questions?
If you never were in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your
rescue?
If you never were broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole?
If you never had a problem, how would you know that I can solve them?
If you never had any suffering, then how would you know what Jesus went
through?
If you never went through the fire, then how would you become pure?
If I gave you all things, how would you appreciate them?
If I never corrected you, how would you know that I love you?
If you had all power, then how would you learn to depend on me?
If your life was perfect, then what would you need Me for?
THANK YOU, GOD!
-- Author Unknown
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BE HONEST
Even if others are not
Even if others will not
Even if others cannot
"He who walks honestly walks securely."
Proverbs 10:9
Friday, July 06, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Life is a Warfare...
by
Horacio dela Costa, S.J.
Life is a warfae. It is a warfare between two
standards: the standard of Christ and the standard of
Satan. It is a warfare older than the world, for it
began with the revolt of the angels. It is a warfare
wider than than the world: It rages in every nation,
in every city, in the heart of every man.
Satan desires that all men come under his standard.
And to this end,he lures them with riches, honors,
powers---everything that caters to the lust and pride
of man.
Christ on the contrary invites all to fight under His
standard, but He offers no worldly allurement: only
Himself, only Jesus, the Son of Man, born an outcast,
raised in poverty, betrayed by His friends, rejected
as a teacher, crucified like criminal. And therefore
His followers must be ready to suffer what He
suffered: poverty, betrayal, rejection, at times, even
death.
But Jesus, the Son of Man, is also Jesus, The Son of
God. And, therefore, His followers will not be
confounded forever. They are certain of ultimate
victory. Agaisnt them, the gates of hell shall not
prevail. The powers of darkness shall splinter before
their splendid batallions. Battle-scarred but
resplendent, they shall enter into the glory of God,
their King.
Two armies. Two standards. Two battalions.
And to very man, there comes an imperious cry of
command: Choose: Christ or Satan. Choose: sanctity or
sin. Choose: heaven or hell!
And, in the choice he makes, is summed up the life of
every man.
Borther Ding Gatan
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BE HONEST
Even if others are not
Even if others will not
Even if others cannot
"He who walks honestly walks securely."
Proverbs 10:9
The Fern and the Bamboo.
spirituality. ... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have
one
last talk with God.
"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me.
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of
them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from
the
earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the
bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again,
nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
"In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would
not
quit. The same in year four.
"Then in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.
Compared to the fern, it was seemingly small and insignificant.
But just six months later, the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong
and
gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations
a
challenge it could not handle.
"Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling,
you
have actually been growing roots? I would not quit on the bamboo.. I
will
never quit on you.
"Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different
purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful.
"Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high"
"How high should I rise?" I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."
I left the forest, realizing that God will never give up on me. And He
will
never give up on you.
Never regret a day in your life.
Good days give you happiness; bad days give you experiences; both are
essential to life.
-- Author Unknown
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BE HONEST
Even if others are not
Even if others will not
Even if others cannot
"He who walks honestly walks securely."
Proverbs 10:9
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Hope Does Not Disappoint..
HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT
This hope does not disappoint us... รข€" Romans 5:5
I was chatting online with a friend when I first read the Bible verse:
Hope does not disappoint. It struck me as beautiful and I shared it with
my friend.
But it does! Hope disappoints! It causes you to have expectations
and you get shot down,she explained. And I realized we were talking
about two different things. She was talking about hope in the things of
this world; the line was referring to hope borne out of our experience
of God.
I am no stranger to losing hope. For most of my life, I believed
that the only way to survive was to avoid situations where I could get
hurt. I put up near-insurmountable walls around me so I wouldnt get too
attached to anyone or anything. What I didnt realize earlier on was that
letdowns are part of life and should be accepted with an open heart.
This conviction came during a particularly low day, when I was surprised
by a sudden realization: No matter what happens to me, God will never
allow me to be unhappy for too long. It is almost impossible to feel bad
after a thought like that.
Hope in a faithful God does not disappoint. Anna dG.
Is your faith still lacking?
Strengthen my hope; strengthen my faith.
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BE HONEST
Even if others are not
Even if others will not
Even if others cannot
"He who walks honestly walks securely."
Proverbs 10:9
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
the soul
I want to tell you something, it happened to me today.
I was feeling empty, so I began to pray.
I said, "God can you hear me? Who am I to be?
What purpose do I have? What am I to see?"
He said, "Dawn you're a teacher, you help people know.
You guide them to their Truth, helping them to grow."
I said, "Lord, you're mistaken, my guides do that for me.
The teacher, that You speak of is You, can't you see?"
"Oh you precious child, your words are very true.
But understanding Me, is understanding you.
You also are a leader, settling only for the best .
You seek for the highest, strong in your request."
"I know that this is true, but my progress seems so slow.
The more I seem to learn, the more I need to know.
I feel very strange and wonder if you might...
Be thinking of someone else, that radiates more light."
"You are so adorable, this is exactly what I mean.
You insist for the Knowing, until it's clearly seen.
Your heart is of valor, powered by The Love,
True in your desires, to always rise above."
"I thank you, dear Lord, for showing me my soul.
Now I will continue, to strive for my goal.
I know it sounds crazy, but I seek to know this ....
Can we live forever in complete and utter bliss?"
"Yes my sweet child, keep this in your sight.
For surely what you seek, will offer you your light
But first see it in, before you see it out...
In this place of bliss, there's not a shred of doubt.
"I will take you there, and this you will find...
The bliss you are seeking, is with you all the time.
I love you, Dawn, dearly. I hope you understand,
I will never leave you nor let go of your hand.
"There are many avenues, to the goal that you seek.
Many paths to choose from, and many ways to teach.
But there is only one Answer in the end...
All will come to know... I Am... their Friend."
