Quote from Forum Archives on August 22, 2005, 4:19 pm

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

"Guidelines from God"

 

"Ten Guidelines From God"

 

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. Please follow these 10 guidelines.

 

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 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 fellowship -- 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.

 

"MEAN OLD PARENT"

 

My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

 

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights'.

 

It says I need not clean my room,
don't have to cut my hair.
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

 

I have freedom from religion and
regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
and I sure don't have to pray.

 

I can wear earrings if I want,
and pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
get tattoos from head to toe.

 

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind.

 

Don't you ever touch me,
my body's only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

 

Don't preach about your morals,
like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

 

Mom, I have these children's rights,
so you can't influence me,
or I'll call Children's Services Division,
better known as C.S.D."

 

Of course my first instinct
was to toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson
made me think a little more.

 

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go...
A smile crept upon my face,
he's messing with a pro.

 

Next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store.
I told him, "Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

 

I've called and checked with C.S.D.
who said they didn't care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of those Nike Airs.

 

I've canceled that appointment
to take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I'll decide what's best."

 

I said, "No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

 

Just save the raging appetite,
and wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
a favorite dish of mine."

 

He asked, "Can I please rent a movie,
to watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.

 

I also rented out your room,
you'll take the couch instead...
The C.S.D. requires
just a roof over your head.

 

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

 

I'm selling off your jet ski,
dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',
It's in effect today!

 

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
instead of C.S.D.?"

 

From a MOM (Mean Old Mother)

 

 

Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara

 

 

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