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#1 · October 27, 2002, 1:08 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

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~~~Tell The Devil Today ~~~
 
Tell the devil today, he is liar! He will not take your joy, your peace or disturb your spirit.
 
Tell him he cannot sleep in your bed - there's not enough cover.
 
Tell him he cannot sit in your chair - you will not give him a cushion of comfort.
 
Tell him he can't touch your body - it's covered with the blood of Jesus!
 
Tell him he cannot audit your finances - you've changed accountants!
 
Tell him he cannot enter your home - the locks have been changed.
 
Tell him to leave your workplace - he's not on the list of things to do today.
 
Tell him to take his hands off your children - because you've had hands laid on them.
 
Tell him you have no time for nonsense, criticism, or fears - you are on a mission, and you walk by faith.
 
Tell him no more tears, heartaches or headaches - because there's another, He that restores your soul.
 
Tell him. Tell him. Tell him. Tell Him.
 
Tell him, today, you have a gentle, powerful inner peace within, that consumes you and leaves no room for confusion.
 
Tell him, today you will respond soothingly to a crying child, a tense spouse, or an impatient friend.
 
Tell him, today, you will find no fault with a relative, friend, or colleague.
 
Tell him to leave your tongue alone - for today you will not talk of anyone, before placing God at the beginning of your thought.
 
Tell him, wherever you are, that God is.
 
Tell him, God said, " My people will abide in a peaceful habitation.. and in a quiet resting place." (Isaiah 32:18)
 
Today, Tell him he is a liar!
 
"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. " (John 16:33)
 
And while you are making these statements of faith and fact, try reading the devil his rights just like the police do for anyone they arrest!
 
1. You have the right to remain silent
 
2. You have the right to a fair trial - to be given you by the saints of God right before we collectively drop-kick you into the pit of hell forever.
 
3. You have the right to know that not only anything you say but anything you do CAN and WILL be held against you.
 
You get the picture I'm sure.
 
Now will you all excuse me while I do a bit of shouting all over my house?
 
Joyfully!
 
GOD BLESS AND REMEMBER WHO IS IN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE!
 
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~~~Lesson From God  ~~~
 
I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
 
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
 
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.
 
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.
 
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No. 
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to Me.
 
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
 
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
 
I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
 
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~~~Thought For Today ~~~
~~~Thought For Every Day ~~~
 
A forest is full of many
different kinds of trees--they are all
sizes and shapes and shades
of color. It is hard to imagine a
pine tree wishing it were an oak.
Or a fir tree envying the
birch its white bark.
Instead, each tree catches raindrops
and reflects the sunshine
in its own way.
 
We often find ourselves envying
others. We think they have
more money or more friends.
 
We see them as better looking
or luckier in some way than we are.
It is so easy to overlook our own
gifts when we do this.
We get fooled by what looks good
and forget that all human
beings have some weaknesses
and pain, just as we do.
Like the trees in the forest,
we each have our own unique beauty
and talents to offer.
If we believe in ourselves,
rather than envy those around us,
we will grow green tall and radiant
in our own way.
 
Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara
 
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