Taking Aim
Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>
A young lady named Sally, relates an experience she
had in a seminary class, given by her teacher, who
we'll call Brother Smith. She says Brother Smith
was known for his elaborate object lessons. One
particular day, Sally walked into seminary and knew
they were in for another fun day. On the wall was
a big target and on a nearby table were many darts.
Brother Smith told the students to draw a picture
of someone that they disliked or someone who had
made them angry . . . and he would allow them to
throw darts at the person's picture.
Sally's girlfriend (on her right), drew a picture of
a girl who had stolen her boyfriend. Another friend
(on her left), drew a picture of his little brother.
Sally drew a picture of Brother Smith, putting a great
deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples
on his face. Sally was pleased at the overall effect
she had achieved.
The class lined up and began throwing darts, with
much laughter and hilarity.
Some of the students threw their darts with such force
that their targets were ripping apart. Sally looked
forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment
when Brother Smith, because of time limits, asked the
students to return to their seats.
As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because
she didn't have a chance to throw any darts at her
target, Brother Smith began removing the target from
the wall.
Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus . . .
A complete hush fell over the room as each student
viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged
marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced out.
Brother Smith said only these words, "In as much as ye
have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye
have done it unto Me."
No other words were necessary; the tear-filled eyes of
each student focused only on the picture of Christ.
The students remained in their seats . . .even after
the bell rang . . . then slowly left the classroom,
tears streaming down their faces.
FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH
ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS MAKING A DREADFUL NOISE FIXING SOMETHING IN
THE GARAGE, BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT A BAR WITH THE
BOYS.
FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES BECAUSE THAT
MEANS (S)HE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES THAT I PAY BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT I AM EMPLOYED.
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT I HAVE BEEN
SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
ENOUGH TO EAT.
FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE
SUNSHINE.
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS
THAT NEED FIXING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT MEANS
THAT WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT BECAUSE
IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND THAT I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH
TRANSPORTATION.
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH THAT SINGS OFF KEY; BECAUSE IT MEANS
THAT I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES
TO WEAR.
FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY BECAUSE IT
MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS BECAUSE IT
MEANS THAT I AM ALIVE.
AND FINALLY... FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS
WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.
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