Quote from Forum Archives on February 27, 2004, 8:20 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

One Guy Didn't 

Three guys were tried for crimes against humanity.
Two guys committed crimes.
One guy didn't.

 

Three guys were given government trials.
Two guys had fair trials.
One guy didn't.

 

Three guys were whipped and beaten.
Two guys had it coming.
One guy didn't.

 

Three guys were given crosses to carry.
Two guys earned their crosses.
One guy didn't.

 

Three guys were mocked and spit at along the way.
Two guys cursed and spit back.
One guy didn't.

 

Three guys were nailed to crosses.
Two guys deserved it.
One guy didn't.

 

Three guys agonized over their abandonment.
Two guys had reason to be abandoned.
One guy didn't.

 

Three guys talked while hanging on their crosses.
Two guys argued.
One guy didn't.

 

Three guys knew death was coming.
Two guys resisted.
One guy didn't.

 

One.
Two.
Three guys died on three crosses.

 

Three days later.
Two guys remained in their graves.
One guy didn't.

 

 

You Paid The Price 

When I think of all the times
That I've disappointed You
Times I've let my flesh decide
What I would or would not do

 

When I think of all the times
I've watched, as others strayed away
Remaining silent, even though I know
You've given me words to say

 

When I think of all the times
You've forgiven my mistakes
I want to bring someone to know
You, Lord
No matter what it takes

 

For in You there is peace
And rest for the soul There is joy in persecution For in You I am whole

 

I will take up my cross
I will lay down my life
Lord, I am Yours
You bought me, You own me
You paid the price

 

 

Is Your Cross Too Heavy 

 

The young man was at the end of his rope. Seeing no way out, he dropped to his knees in prayer. "Lord, I can't go on," he said. "I have too heavy a cross to bear." The Lord replied, "My son, if you can't bear its weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then, open that other door and pick out any cross you wish."

 

The man was filled with relief. "Thank you, Lord," he sighed, and he did as he was told. Upon entering the other door, he saw many crosses, some so large the tops were not visible. Then, he spotted a tiny cross leaning against a far wall. "I'd like that one, Lord," he whispered. And the Lord replied, "My son, that is the cross you just brought in."

 

When life's problems seem overwhelming, it helps to look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself far more fortunate than you imagined.

 

YOUR CROSS

 

Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine after the rain.
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall,
But God's always ready to answer your call.
He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
A word from His lips can calm every fear.
Your sorrows may linger throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish at dawn's early light.
The Savior is waiting somewhere above,
To give you His grace and send you His love.

 

 

Have a Blessed Day 

Dave and Barbara 

 

 

 

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