Quote from Forum Archives on June 19, 2006, 11:08 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

"Dad's Helper"

 

 

A little boy was helping his father move some books out of an attic into more spacious quarters downstairs. It was important to this little boy that he was helping his dad, even though he was probably getting in the way and slowing things down more than he was actually assisting. But that boy had a wise and patient father who knew it was more important to work at a task with his young son than it was to move a pile of books efficiently.

 

Among this man's books, however, were some rather large study books, and it was a chore for the boy to get them down the stairs. As a matter of fact, on one particular load, the boy dropped his pile of books several times. Finally, he sat down on the stairs and wept in frustration. He wasn't doing any good at all. He wasn't strong enough to carry the big books down a narrow stairway. It hurt him to think he couldn't do this for his daddy.

 

Without a word, the father picked up the dropped load of books, put them into the boy's arms, and scooped up both the boy and the books into his arms and carried them down the stairs. And so they continued load after load, both very much enjoying each other's company. The boy carrying the books, and the dad carrying the boy.

Ron Mehl

 

"From Carest to Prayers"

 

There is a footstool in my closet

It is a very special stool but plain

It's where I take my cares before

I take them to the Lord in prayer!

 

While in that little closet

I reach for the tender Words

That's found within the pages

Of God's love and forgiveness.

 

I thank Him for the blessings

I try to name them one by one

But keeping track of the numbers

Reaches too far in this simple mind.

 

I ask His grace for you and you

For our leaders and our troops

For all the ones who serve Him

When I take my cares to prayer.

 

I always wish to thank Him

For the roof that keeps me dry

For the food that sustains me

But mainly the source, the Bible.

 

I don't think I have thanked you, Lord

For providing the prophet's words

Or for the heavenly angels, Lord

Who proclaim your Holy Words.

 

I ask that you might bless the ones

The ones who read these words

I know these words are through my pen

Which is led by the Master's hand.

 

If you feel burdened down with worries

If your heart is heavy and sad

Just go into your own closet

Take your daily cares to prayer!

 

Have a Blessed Day

Dave and Barbara

 

 

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