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Disturbed

Posted by MisCatt

I dont know whats wrong with me. I have been having these fucked up thoughts and day dreams if you will. I keep seeing different ways I could die in different daily situations and imaginary events. Im severly depressed and I dont know if I will ever find anything that will make me happy, or at least normal. I have a good job, a roomate I love, and a wonderful family. Blah Blah Blah......

(This is my blog to bitch, just a warning)

  Yeah wouldnt that be nice! I hate my gay woman hating boss, and my family is the perfect wasp picture!

I think Im defective. Everywhere I turn people are happy and having babies and are SOOOOOO in love with life!!! Im always gagging!! I think Im empty inside. I actually had a complete emotional breakdown the other night over nothing! I scared the shit out of my roommate shelby. Poor thing didnt know what to do! I'll be back.


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My dark place

Posted by MisCatt
I only seem to write when im in that dark ''My life sucks but I have internet access'' kinda place. Its quite pathetic and very stupid but its cheaper than therapy. Its fucking 3am in dallas and I have to wake up in 5 hours to go to work. The healthy thing to do would be to go to bed yet Im up watching braveheart! My roommate is at the club freaking out cause he thinks his very devoted boyfriend is cheating on him. Really? It seems as though there will be lots of blogging in the time to come. Oh my damn! Fuck it here I go. Im gonna try to sleep now. maybe Ill knock out a few more chapters of my new stephanie meyer book!

                      Kiss Kiss      Catt 

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The Gift...

Posted by Paul Harper


Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They
were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree
said, "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with
gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate
carving and everyone would see the beauty."

Then the second tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I
will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of
the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my
hull."

Finally the third tree said, "I want to grow to be the tallest
and straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of
the hill and look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God
and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time
and people will always remember me."

After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true,
a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one came to the first tree
he said, "This looks like a strong tree, I think I should be able to
sell the wood to a carpenter," and he began cutting it down. The tree was
happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure
chest.

At the second tree the woodsman said, "This looks like a strong
tree, I should be able to sell it to the shipyard." The second tree was
happy because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.

When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was
frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not
come true.

One of the woodsmen said, "I don't need anything special from
my tree, I'll take this one," and he cut it down.

When the first tree arrived at the carpenters, he was made into
a feed box for animals. He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay.
This was not at all what he had prayed for The second tree was cut and
made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and
carrying kings had come to an end. The third tree was cut into large pieces
and left alone in the dark.

The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams.
Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and they
placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first
tree.

The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this
manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event
and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time.

Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from
the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were
out on the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn't think it was
strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and He
stood and said "Peace" and the storm stopped . At this time, the tree knew
that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat.

Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It was carried
through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When
they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air
to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize
that itwas strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be as close
to God as was possible, because Jesus had been crucified on it.

The m oral of this story is that when things don't seem to be
going your way, always know that God has a plan for you. If you place your
trust in Him, He will give you great gifts. Each of the trees got what
they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined. We don't always know
what God's plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our ways,
but His ways are always best.

May your day be blessed and may God
cradle you in the palm of His hand.

 

Let Us Journey On...

 

 

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A Letter From Jesus About Christmas...

Posted by Paul Harper


Dear Children,

It has come to my  attention that many of you are upset that folks are  taking My  name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't   actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of  your predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on what  was actually a  time of pagan festival. Although I do  appreciate being remembered anytime. How I
personally feel  about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by  those of you who have been blessed with children of  your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate  My  birth,  just GET
ALONG AND LOVE ONE  ANOTHER.

Now, having said that let Me go on. If it  bothers you that the town in  which you live doesn't allow a  scene depicting My birth, then just get rid  of a couple of Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on  your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there  wouldn't be any need for  such a scene on the town square  because there would be many of them all  around  town.

Stop worrying about the fact that people are  calling the tree a holiday  tree, instead of a Christmas tree.  It was I who  made all trees. You can remember Me anytime you  see any tree. Decorate a  grape vine if you wish:  I  actually spoke
of that one in a teaching,  explaining who I  am in relation  to you and what each of our tasks were.  If  you have forgotten that one, look up John 15: 1-8. If you want to give Me a  present in remembrance of My birth here is  my wish list.

Choose something from it:

1.  Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday  is being celebrated, write letters of love and  hope to  soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely  this  time of year. I know, they tell  Me all the  time.

2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't  have to know them  personally. They just need to know that  someone cares about them.

3. Instead of writing George  complaining about the wording on the cards  his staff sent out  this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll  be  praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up. It will be  nice hearing from you again.

4. Instead of giving your  children a lot of gifts you can't afford and  they don't need,  spend time with them. Tell them  the story of My birth, and why  I came to live with you down here. Hold them  in your arms and  remind them that I love them.

5. Pick someone that has  hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.

6. Did you  know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own   life this season because they feel so alone  and  hopeless?  Since you don't know who that person is, try giving  everyone  you meet a warm smile; it could make the  difference.

7. Instead of nit picking about what the  retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people  who work  there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word.  Even if they aren't allowed  to wish you a "Merry  Christmas"  that doesn't keep you from wishing them  one.  Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so  much  money on that day they'd close and let their employees  spend the day at home  with their families

8. If  you really want to make a difference, support a   missionary--especially one who takes My love and Good News to those  who have  never heard My name.

9. Here's a good  one. There are individuals and whole families in your  town who  not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they  have  any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them,  buy some food and a  few gifts and give them to the Salvation  Army or some other charity which  believes
in Me and they  will make the delivery for you.

10. Finally, if you  want to make a statement about your belief in and  loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't  do things in secret  that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by  your  actions that you are one of mine.

Don't forget; I am  God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me and do  what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out  the  list above and get to work; time is short. I'll help you,  but the ball is  now  in your court!  And do have a  most blessed Christmas with all those  whom you love  and
remember: I lOVE YOU.

 Jesus

 Have a  nice  day!

 

Let Us Journey On...


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The Christmas Pageant...

Posted by Paul Harper

 

My husband and I had been happily
married (most of the time)
for five years
but hadn't been blessed with a baby.

I decided to do some serious
praying and promised God
that if he would give us a
 child,
I would be a perfect mother,
love it with  all my heart
and raise it with His word
as my guide.

God answered my prayers
and blessed us with a son.

The next year God blessed us
with another son.

The following year,
He blessed us with
 yet another son.

The year after that we
were blessed with a daughter.

My husband thought we'd
been blessed right into poverty.
We now had four children,
and the oldest was only
four years old.

I learned never to ask God
for anything unless I meant it.
As a minister once told me,
"If you pray for rain,
make sure you carry an umbrella."

I began reading a few verses
of the Bible to the children
 each day as they lay in their cribs.

I was off to a good start.
God had entrusted me
with four children and
I didn't want to disappoint Him.

I tried to be patient the day
the children smashed
two dozen eggs on
the kitchen floor searching
for baby chicks.

I tried to be understanding...

when they started a hotel for
homeless frogs in the spare bedroom, although it took me
nearly two hours
to catch all twenty-three frogs
.


When my daughter poured
ketchup all over herself and
rolled up in a blanket to see
how it felt to be a hot dog,
I tried to see the humor
rather than the mess.

In spite of changing over
twenty-five thousand diapers,
never eating a hot meal
and never sleeping for more
than thirty minutes at a time,
I still thank God daily for my children.

While I couldn't keep my promise
to be a perfect mother -
I didn't even come close...
I did keep my promise
to raise them in the Word of God.

I knew I was missing the mark
just a little when I told
my daughter we were going
to church to worship God,
and she wanted to bring
a bar of soap along to
"wash up" Jesus, too.

Something was lost
in the translation when
I explained that
God gave us everlasting life,
and my son thought it was
generous of God to give
us his "last wife."

My proudest moment came
during the children's
Christmas pageant.

My daughter was playing Mary,
two of my sons were shepherds
and my youngest son was a wise man.
This was their moment to shine.

My five-year-old shepherd
had practiced his line,
"We found the babe wrapped
in swaddling clothes."

But he was nervous and said,
"The baby was wrapped
in wrinkled clothes."

My four-year-old "Mary" said,
"That's not 'wrinkled clothes,' silly.

That's dirty, rotten clothes."

A wrestling match broke out
between Mary and the shepherd
and was stopped by an angel,
who bent her halo and lost
her left wing.

I slouched a little lower
in my seat when Mary
dropped the doll representing
Baby Jesus, and it bounced
down the aisle crying,
"Mama-mama."


Mary grabbed the doll,
wrapped it back up
and held it tightly as
the wise men arrived.

My other son stepped forward
wearing a bathrobe
and a paper crown,
knelt at the manger
and announced,
"We are the three wise men,
and we are bringing gifts
of gold,
common sense
 and fur."

The congregation
dissolved into laughter,
and the pageant
got a standing ovation.

"I've never enjoyed a Christmas
program as much as this one,"
laughed the pastor,
wiping tears from his eyes
.

"For the rest of my life,
I'll never hear the
Christmas story without
thinking of
gold,
common sense
and fur."

"My children are my pride
and my joy and my greatest
blessing," I said as I dug
through my purse for an aspirin.

Jesus had no servants,
yet they called Him Master.

Had no degree,
yet they called Him Teacher
.

Had no medicines,
yet they called Him Healer.

Had no army,
yet kings feared Him.

He won no military battles,
yet He conquered the world.

He committed no crime,
yet they crucified Him.

He was buried in a tomb,
yet He lives today.

Feel honored
to serve such a Leader

who loves us.



Let Us Journey On...

 

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The Strength of a Man...

Posted by Paul Harper
The strength of a man isn't seen in the width of his shoulders.
It's seen in the width of his arms that circle you.

The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice.
It's in the gentle words he whispers.

The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has.
It's how good a buddy he is with his kids.

The strength of a man isn't in how respected he is at work.
It's in how respected he is at home.

The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits.
It's in how tender he touches.

The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest.
It's in his Heart ... that lies within his chest.

The strength of a man isn't how many women he's loved.
It's in how he can be true to one woman.

The strength of a man isn't in the weight he can lift.
It's in the burdens he can carry.

© July 15, 1999
Scorpiox2x@aol.com
Jacqueline Marie Griffiths
(Written for H. Rochon)

Awesome... Let Us Journey On...

8:11 PM - Friday, November 23, 2007 - comments {0} - post comment


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The Lord's Baseball Game...

Posted by Paul Harper
Bob and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game.  The Lord's team was
playing Satan's team. The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to
zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued
to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate whose name was Love. Love swung
at the first pitch and hit a single, because Love never fails. The next
batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love.
  The next batter up was named Godly wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the
first pitch. Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one. Three
more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked, because Godly wisdom never swings at
what Satan throws. The bases were loaded. The Lord then turned to Bob and
told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate
stepped Grace. Bob said, "He sure doesn't look like much!" Satan's whole
team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound
up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball
harder than anyone had ever seen.  But Satan was not worried; his center
fielder let very few get by. He went up for the ball, but it went right
through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground;
then it continued over the fence for a home run! The Lord's team won. The
Lord then asked Bob if he knew why Love, Faith, and Godly Wisdom could get
on base but could not win the game. Bob answered that he did not know why.
The Lord explained, "If your love, faith and wisdom had won the game you
would think you had done it by yourself. Love, faith and wisdom will get you
on base, but only My Grace can get you home. My Grace is the one thing Satan
cannot steal.

- Anonymous, but greatly appreciated

Let Us Journey On...

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New Pledge of Allegiance...

Posted by Paul Harper
Since the Pledge of Allegiance
and
The Lord's Prayer
are not allowed in most
public schools anymore
Because the word "God" is mentioned....
A kid in Arizona wrote the attached
 
 
 
NEW School prayer :
Now I sit me down in school
Where praying is against the rule
For this great nation under God
Finds mention of Him very odd.
 
If Scripture now the class recites,
It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now.
 
Our hair can be purple, orange or green,
That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.
 
For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all.
In silence alone we must meditate,
God's name is prohibited by the state.
 
We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks.
They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good Book makes me liable.
We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King.
It's "inappropriate" to teach right from wrong,
We're taught that such "judgments" do not belong.
 
We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,
No word of God must reach this crowd.
 
It's scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school's a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!
Amen

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Trouble Tree...

Posted by Paul Harper


Hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job:
a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start.
 
While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.
 
On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family.
 
As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree,
 touching the tips of the branches with both hands.
 
When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation..
 
His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.
 
Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me.
I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.  
 
Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied "I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children... So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again."
 
"Funny thing is," he smiled," when I come out in the morning to pick'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before."

Let us Journey On...




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We Can Be Forever Young...

Posted by Paul Harper


Youth is not a time of life - it is a state of mind, it is a temper
of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions, a
predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for
adventure over love of ease.

Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years; people
grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the skin, but
to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, doubt, self-distrust,
fear and despair - these are the long, long years that bow
the head and turn the growing spirit back to dust.

Whether seventy or sixteen, there is in every being's heart the
love of wonder, the sweet amazement at the stars and starlike
things and thoughts, the undaunted challenge of events, the
unfailing childlike appetite for what next, and the joy and the
game of life.

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young
as your self-confidence, as old as your fear, as young as your hope,
as old as your despair.

So long as your heart receives messages of beauty, cheer,
courage, grandeur and power from the earth, from man and from
the Infinite, so long you are young.

When the wires are all down and all the innermost core of your
heart is covered with the snows of pessimism and the ice of
cynicism, then you are grown old indeed and may God have mercy
on your soul.


Author Unknown... but greatly appreciated...

Let us Journey On...

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The Legend of the Sand Dollar...

Posted by Paul Harper
The Mysterious Sand Dollar

Upon this odd-shaped sea shell,
a legend grand is told
About the life of Jesus, the most
wondrous tale of old.

Its center markings plainly show
the storied Guiding Star
Which led to tiny Bethlehem,
three wise men from afar.

Five wounds suffered by our Lord
from nails and Roman spear
When he died upon the Cross
are wounds shown plainly here.

Within the shell, when opened
five Doves of Peace are found
They celebrate this legend, so may
Peace and Love abound.


Author Unknown... but greatly appreciated...


Let us Journey On...



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Is anybody happier because you passed his way?...

Posted by Paul Harper
Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?

The day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?

Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast,
That you helped a single brother of the many that passed?

Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said; 
Does the man whose hopes were fading, now with courage look ahead?

Did you waste the day, or lose it?  Was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent?

As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say,
"You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today".

Anonymous (but greatly appreciated)...

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Touch of The Master's Hand...

Posted by Paul Harper

Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile;


"What am I bidden, good folks," he cried, "Who'll start the bidding for me?"


"A dollar, a dollar"; then two!" "Only two? Two dollars, and who'll make it three? Three dollars, once; three dollars twice; going for three.."


But no, from the room, far back, a gray-haired man came forward and picked up the bow;


Then, wiping the dust from the old violin, and tightening the loose strings, he played a melody pure and sweet as a caroling angel sings.

The music ceased, and the auctioneer, with a voice that was quiet and low,
said; "What am I bid for the old violin?"


And he held it up with the bow.  A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two?


Two thousand! And who'll make it three? Three thousand, once, three thousand, twice, and going and gone," said he.


The people cheered, but some of them cried, "We do not quite understand what changed its worth."


Swift came the reply: "The touch of a master's hand."

And many a man with life out of tune, and battered and scarred with sin,


Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd, much like the old violin,


A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine; a game - and he travels on. "He is
going" once, and "going twice, He's going and almost gone."


But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd never can quite understand the worth of a soul and the change that's wrought by the touch of the Master's hand.


Author: Myra 'Brooks' Welch


Let us Journey On...

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The Son...

Posted by Paul Harper

 A  wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had  everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would  often sit together and admire the great works of art.

    

  When the Vietnam   conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and  died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified  and grieved deeply for his only son.

    

  About  a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A  young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands.

    

  He  said, 'Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son  gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to  safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He  often talked about you, and your love for art.' The young man held out  this package. 'I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist,   but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.'  

    

  The  father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the  young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the  personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the  eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man  and offered to pay him for the picture. 'Oh, no sir, I could never  repay what your son did for me. It's a gift.'

    

  The  father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to  his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed  them any of the other great works he had collected.

    

  The  man died a few months later. There was to be a great auction of his  paintings Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the  great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their  collection.

    

  On  the platform sat the painting of the son. The auctioneer pounded his  gavel. 'We will start the bidding with this picture of the son.. Who  will bid for this picture?'

    

  There was silence.

    

  Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, 'We want to see the famous paintings.. Skip this one.'

    

  But the auctioneer persisted 'Will somebody bid for this painting. Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?'

    

  Another  voice angrily. 'We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the  Van Goghs, the Rembrandts. Get on with the real bids!'

    

  But still the auctioneer continued. 'The son! The son! Who'll take the son?'

    

  Finally,  a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime  gardener of the man and his son. 'I'll give $10 for the painting.'  Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.

    

  'We have $10, who will bid $20?'

    

  'Give it to him for $10 Let's see the masters.'

    

  '$10 is the bid, won't someone bid $20?'

    

  The crowd was becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son.

    

  They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections.

    

  The auctioneer pounded the gavel. 'Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!'

    

  A man sitting on the second row shouted, 'Now let's get on with the collection!'

    

  The auctioneer laid down his gavel. 'I'm sorry, the auction is over.'

    

  'What about the paintings?'

    

  'I  am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a  secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that  stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be  auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire  estate, including the paintings.

    

  The man who took the son gets everything!'

    

  God  gave His son 2,000 years ago to die on the cross. Much like the  auctioneer, His message today is: 'The son, the son, who'll take the  son?'

    

  Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything.

    

  FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHO SO EVER BELIEVETH, SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE...THAT'S LOVE

 

Let us Journey On...

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No Weapon...

Posted by Paul Harper

"No weapon formed against me shall prosper, no it won't work."

My name is Tammy. This is my life. I will get saved when "I've Got Time".
 I was born Jan. 1, 1964. As I grew up, the LORD kept his hands on me.

He healed my polio. Now I walk like you. "Thank you Jesus." He showed
 me right from wrong. I think I'll get saved when I turn 30. "I've Got Time!'

I got on drugs, He brought me through. Thank you, Jesus!

I got pregnant, and cried to the Lord. He gave me a husband. I said to myself,
 "When I turn 30, I'll get saved, I've Got Time!

" I've been shot in the back. The doctor said I would not walk again. I cried
 again to Jesus for two years. Now I run and jump. I should Get saved now!  No, I'll wait until I'm 30. "I've Got Time."

I have no food in my house. My children are h ungry. I asked the Lord to make
 a way. Right then my doorbell rings. The UPS man is Ringing my bell. He has  a letter for me. I sing as I return in my house. I open the letter. It is a check
for $50. "Thank you Jesus."Again I promise, "When I turn 30, I'll get saved,
 "I've Got Time."

"I read my Bible. I know of the Lord. He and I go a long way back. "I've Got
  Time." "It's Saturday, night. I am going out. I am going to have myself some fun. I put the kids to bed. When I step out, I see my sister running towards
me. She told me one of my children was playing with matches, and was burnt.
 Again, I Cried to the Lord. "LORD, LORD, Hear my prayer. Help me LORD."  And, he did. He did not take my child. I did not lose my children to the state.

I'm really going to get saved when I turn 30. My cancer went into remission.
 My body is healed. Praise the LORD! "I've Got Time." I'm 30 now.

Tonight is my last night to live my unsaved life. Guess Wha t ? My birthday falls
 on Saturday. Therefore, Sunday, I will be at church praising the Lord. However,  for now it's still Saturday..I am having so much fun at my party in my back yard. They threw me in the pool. I felt a timer in my head.

SOMETHING IS HAPPENING TO ME. WHAT'S WRONG! I DON'T KNOW. I SEE LIGHT.
 THERE ARE PEOPLE ALL AROUND ME, BUT I CANNOT TALK. I CRY TO THE LORD. I  SAID, LORD WHAT TIME IS IT? IT'S 11:55 "BUT I DON'T KNOW YOUR VOICE. WHO  ARE YOU? MY NAME IS LUCIFER. "I DON'T LOVE, I DON'T LIKE," I JUST WANT YOUR SOUL. EVERY TIME I CAME FOR YOU THE LORD SAID NO. SOMEONE WAS PRAYING  FOR YOU SO I PLANTED A SEED TO MAKE YOU THINK YOU HAD TIME. YOU SEE, I'M  SMART, I'M D I RT Y, AND I'M THE BEST LIAR.

Tammy died December 31, 1993. Five minutes before she turned 30 years old.

Now tell me, DO YOU HAVE TIME?

THE WILL OF GOD
The will of God will never take you,
Where the grace of God cannot keep you.
Where the arms of God cannot support you,
Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,
Where the power of God cannot endow you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the spirit of God cannot work through you,
Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,
Where the army of God cannot protect you,
Where the hands of God cannot mold you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the love of God cannot enfold you,
Where the mercies of God cannot sustain you,
Where the peace of God cannot calm your fears,
Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears,
Where the Word of God cannot feed you,
Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,
Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.

 

Author Unknown... but greatly appreciated

 

Let us journey on...




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