Being rude........

Willow,

Not everyone has a polished tongue and can whistle what they want to say with ease. You are doing just fine, and the lot of us will have to understand. Just do your best, and the Lord will handle the rest.

Cheers, and God bless,

Jim

 

Amen, sister Willow.

That is what we all should try to do and remember
the following:

Philippians 4:6-7 (nKJV):

6 Be anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer and supplication,
with thanksgiving, let your requests
be made known to God;
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your
hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Father God, I lift up Sister Willow
and all members of this Board and
ask that You remember her and Board members
when you are passing out the daily blessing ration.
Thank you, for the blessings you have
already been to and through Sister Willow
and others on this Board and their ministry.

In Jesus Precious Name, we pray.

[ April 03, 2003, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: Thankful ]

 

Dear Willow, I don't really know you yet, but I look forward to getting to if that's alright with you.

Have you ever read the old story about the lion with the thorn in his paw? He was awfully ferocious because of the pain he was in, and when a little boy pulled out the thorn, he was a very agreeable lion after that. I always admired the little boys spirit of helps and his fearlessness in dealing with a perilous situation to help the poor lion despite the obvious danger to himself. You seem to be a little bit like that Lion Willow 2 from what you've said. Am I right? Have you been hurt a lot?

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Prov. 16:7

Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend him. Prov. 119:165

What I see in your posts is that you greatly desire peace and cannot find it. Look to the scriptures Willow 2. God has great advise.

God Bless You,
Charlotte

 

An Open Note:

A man I knew could neither read nor write. He had no education. He was industrious, energetic and oh so helpful to everyone. He had many friends, because everyone he met became his friend. He had another peculiarity. Wwhen he heard a word, he used it. He didn't know what it meant, and it was never used in context, but he used it with pride.

None of the people who knew him, laughed or made fun of this abuse of words. They tried to understand him. They did not find fault, but gave an A+ for effort, smiled and laughed with him.

This man could sing every hymn he heard. He could recite scripture and remember every word you said. We might have called him dyslectic to-day, I don't know. This man was my father.

Sometimes we see people in similar circumstances and we immediately think they have a spiritual problem. If only they would let God........all would be well. Folks, it isn't always as it seems, and often a soft word of prayer will be more effectual than a lengthy sermon. A smile more than a stern look or a frown.

My father made sure I had the best education possible. I was sent off to what you call a private all-boys school...the very best, and three post-graduate schools, and all he asked in return was that I "do your best, son."

Cheers, and God bless us all,

Jim

 

Wonderful way to see things! Thank you Jim for that. Also, I am sure your Father would be very proud of who you are.

With Love
Sherrie

 

I'm very glad to hear that Willow. You seem to have a sweeter spirit than before. I don't mean to make you feel bad about that dear, but you seemed to be so upset all the time, it just broke my heart. I hate to see anyone hurting.

God Bless You Dear, may you always let the Lord lead you in the way you should go.

Charlotte