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#102787 - 01/11/07 10:28 PM Bessings
chickadee Offline
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Registered: 09/26/04
Posts: 3910
Loc: Alabama
I was surfing and found this, thought it nice and wanted to share.


I asked God to take away my habit. God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. His spirit is whole, his body is temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No, Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God 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 God for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me. God said......Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

THIS DAY IS YOURS DON'T THROW IT AWAY.
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chick
~ Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you're alive, it isn't ~
~ Prayer is the most we can do for another human being ~

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#102788 - 01/22/07 08:43 PM Re: Bessings [Re: chickadee]
Songbird Offline
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Registered: 06/03/04
Posts: 2830
Loc: Massachusetts, USA
Beautiful, Chick.
I thank God for when I am weak, he is strong. When I am tired, He is my refuge. When I am happy, He is my song. When all else fails, His loves perfumes the existence and makes it all worthwhile.
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#102789 - 01/23/07 02:12 AM Re: Blessings [Re: Songbird]
jawjaw Offline
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Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
I've seen this before and love it. It speaks to me.

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#102790 - 01/24/07 10:18 PM Re: Blessings [Re: jawjaw]
Dotsie Offline
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Registered: 07/09/08
Posts: 23647
Loc: Maryland
chick, thanks for posting this here. It's great to have these words within our community. I've seen it before and love it.
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#102791 - 01/30/07 05:06 AM Re: Blessings
NewLeaf Offline
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Registered: 12/26/05
Posts: 1066
Loc: Deland, Florida
Thanks Chickadee, I've seen this before too and thought it was great. I used to have a totally different idea about suffering and trouble and so many things..
I used to blame my parents and my ex husbands and just about anything and anybody for my choices.
Now I thank God for the things I've endured in life because each trial, each test, each heartache mixed with joy has built strength and taught me forgiveness.
I forgave my parents and it feels so good. I've forgiven my ex husbands and even myself and have learned to thank God for adversity which doesn't feel good but its during those times of pain and hearache that I believe I've grown and my faith and trust have been built.
I appreciate everything now. I'm so thankful for anything good that comes my way...so, so thankful and filled with joy.
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Aarikja Ann

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#102792 - 02/04/07 07:29 PM Re: Blessings [Re: NewLeaf]
gims Offline
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Registered: 01/16/07
Posts: 3404
Loc: USA
God still has me in a 'time-out.'

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