Quote from Forum Archives on January 30, 2003, 11:16 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

<>< Prayers For The Almost Saints ><>

 

Lord, help me to relax about insignificant details beginning tomorrow at ll:41.23 a.m. e.s.t.

 

God, help me to consider people's feelings, even if most of them ARE hypersensitive.

 

God, help me to take responsibility for my own actions, even though they're usually NOT my fault.

 

God, help me to not try to RUN everything. But, if You need some help, just ask.

 

Lord, help me to be more laid back and help me to do it EXACTLY right.

 

Lord, help me to stand up for my rights (if you don't mind my asking).

 

God, help me to take things more seriously, especially parties and dancing.

 

God, give me patience, and I mean right NOW.

 

Lord, help me not be a perfectionist (did I spell that correctly?)

 

God, help me to finish everything I sta

 

God, help me to keep my mind on one th- Look a bird - ing at a time.

 

God, help me to do only what I can and trust you for the rest. Do you mind putting that in writing?

 

Lord, keep me open to others' ideas, WRONG though they may be.

 

Lord, help me be less independent, but let me do it my way.

 

Lord, help me follow established procedures today. On second thought, I'll settle for a few minutes.

 

Lord, help me to slow downandnotrushthroughwhatIdoAMEN.

 

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<>< I'd Rather See A Sermon ><>

 

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear;
And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For to see good put in action is what everybody needs.

 

I soon can learn to do it if you'll let me see it done;
I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lecture you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do;
For I might misunderstand you and the high advise you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

 

When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind.
When a weaker brother stumbles and a strong man stays behind
Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me
To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be.
And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today
Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way.

 

One good man teaches many, men believe what they behold;
One deed of kindness noticed is worth forty that are told.
Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear,
For right living speaks a language which to every one is clear.
Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say,
I'd rather see a sermon than to hear one, any day.

 

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<>< Dear Friend ><>

 

Dear friend,

 

As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to Me,
even if it was just a few words, asking My opinion, or thanking Me for
something good that happened in your life yesterday.

 

But I noticed you were too busy trying to find the right outfit to put on
and wear to school.

 

I waited again.  When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there
would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello.

 

But you were too busy. At one point, you had to wait fifteen minutes without
nothing to do except sit in a chair.

 

Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to Me but
you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip.

 

I watched as you went to school and I waited patiently all day long. With
all your activities, I guess you were too busy to say anything to Me.  I
noticed that before lunch you looked around.

 

Maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to Me, that is why you didn't bow your
head. You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your
friends talking to Me briefly before they ate.

 

But you didn't.

 

That's okay. There is still more time left and I have hope that you will
talk to Me. Even yet, you went home and it seemed as if you had lots of
things to do. After a few of them were done you turned on the TV. I don't
know if I like TV or not.

 

Just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front
of it, not thinking about anything; just enjoying the show.  I waited
patiently again as you watched TV and ate your meal.

 

But again you didn't talk to Me.  As you did your homework, I waited again.
You did what you had to do.

 

At bedtime I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your
family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time.

 

That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you. I've
got patience. More than you will ever know.  I even want to teach you how to
be patient with others as well.  Because I love you so much.

 

A long time ago, I left a wonderful place called Heaven and came to Earth. I
gave it up so that I could be ridiculed and made fun of. And I even died so
you wouldn't have to take my place.

 

I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer, thought, or a
thankful part of your heart.  It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.

 

Well you are getting up again and once again I will wait with nothing but
love for you; hoping that today you will give Me some time.

 

Have a nice day!

 

Your friend,
Jesus

 

P.S.  Do you have enough time to send this to another person?

 

Have A Blessed Day

Dave and Barbara

 

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