A Thought for the Day

P R I O R I T I E S

I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a byproduct 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 in 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 God loves me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead tell your storm how big your GOD is.

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Bible Verse John 13:34-35

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you should also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. New Revised Standard Version

Prayer

Lord, help me to love as you have loved me, unselfishly and with total concern for the other person. Amen.

MaryLu :)

-- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), June 07, 2002

Answers

So True. Thank you MaryLu for your upbeat, up lifting posts!

In Christ.

-- Jake Huether (jake.huether@lamrc.com), June 07, 2002.

MaryLu,

This is beautiful. Be assured that I will be forwarding the same to my other friends. Thanks.

Peace & Prayers

-- Xavier (xavier_david24@yahoo.com), June 08, 2002.

MaryLu: Your posts give me an opportunity to reflect on things that really matter. Thank you.

Enrique

-- Enrique Ortiz (eaortiz@yahoo.com), June 08, 2002.