STRENGTH AND COURAGE
Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>
It takes strength to fit in.
It takes courage to stand out.
It takes strength to feel a friend's pain.
It takes courage to feel your own pain.
It takes strength to hide your own pains.
It takes courage to show them.
It takes strength to endure abuse.
It takes courage to stop it.
It takes strength to stand alone.
It takes courage to lean on another.
It takes strength to love.
It takes courage to be loved.
It takes strength to survive.
It takes courage to live.
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> 23Rd Psalm This Way <
This is an eye opener; I never thought or looked at the 23rd Psalm this
way.
The Lord is my Sheperd
That's Relationship!
I shall not want
That's Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
That's Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters
That's Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul
That's Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
That's Guidance!
For His name sake
That's Purpose!
Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death
That's Testing!
I will fear no evil
That's Protection!
For Thou art with me
That's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
That's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence
of mine enemies
That's Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil
That's Consecration!
My cup runneth over
That's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the
days of my life
That's Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
That's Security!
Forever
That's Eternity!
Face it, the Lord is crazy about you.
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> I Tried To Climb A Mountain Today <
I tried to climb the mountain today.
As I inched my way up the path,
I felt overwhelmed,
so I had to turn back.
I tried to climb the mountain today.
On my journey, darkness started to fall,
and I was full of fear,
so I had to return to a safe place.
I was ready to climb the mountain today.
But it was so hot outside,
I thought I better stay
in my nice air-conditioned house
and rest up for tomorrow's attempt.
I was about to climb the mountain today.
But I had so many other things to do,
so instead of climbing the mountain
I took care of much more important tasks.
I washed my car, mowed the grass
and watched the big game.
Today the mountain will just have to wait.
I was going to climb the mountain today.
But as I stared at the mountain in its majestic beauty,
I knew I stood no chance of making it to the top,
so I figured why even bother trying.
I have forgotten about climbing the mountain today;
until a friend came by and asked me
what I was up to lately.
I told him I was thinking about climbing
that mountain some day.
I went on and on about how I was
going to accomplish this task.
Finally, he said, "I just got back from climbing the mountain.
For the longest time I told myself
I was trying to climb the mountain
but never made any progress.
I almost let the dream of making it to the top die.
I came up with every excuse of why
I could not make it up the mountain,
but never once did I give myself a reason why I could.
One day as I stared at the mountain and pondered,
I realized that if I didn't
make an attempt at this dream
all my dreams will eventually die."
"The next morning, I started my climb."
He continued, "It was not easy,
and at times I wanted to quit.
But no matter what I faced,
I placed one foot in front of the other,
keeping a steady pace.
When the wind tried to blow me over the edge,
I kept walking.
When the voices inside my head screamed "Stop!"
I focused on my goal, never letting it out of sight,
and I kept moving forward.
At times, I was ready to quit,
but I knew I had come too far.
Time and time again, I reassured myself
that I was going to finish this journey.
I struggled to make it to the top,
but I climbed the mountain!"
"I have to be going," my friend said.
"Tomorrow is a new day to accomplish more dreams.
By the way, what are you going to do tomorrow?"
I looked at him, with intensity
and confidence in my eyes, and said,
"I have a mountain to climb."
Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara
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