GOD KNOWS
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When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless effort, God knows how hard you have tried.
When you've cried so long your heart is in anguish, God has counted your tears.
If you feel that your life is on hold and time has passed you by, God is waiting for you.
When nothing makes sense and you are confused or frustrated, God has the answer.
If suddenly your outlook is brighter and you find traces of hope, God has whispered to you.
When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for, God has blessed you.
When something joyful happens and you are filled with awe, God has smiled on you.
Remember that wherever you are or whatever you are feeling, God knows.
God Said
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 learned.
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 asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said . . . Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
God's Boxes
I have in my hands two boxes which God gave me to hold.
He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black box and all your joys in the gold."
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes both my joys and sorrows I stored.
But though the gold became heavier each day the black was as light as before.
With curosity I opened the black I wanted to find out why.
And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole which my sorrows had fallen out by.
I showed the hole to God, and mused "I wonder where my sorrows could be."
He smiled a gentle smile and said "My child, they're all here with me."
I asked God why He gave me the boxes why the gold, and the black with the hole?
"My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings the black is for you to let go."
GOD'S INVISIBLE BREATH
The man whispered, "God, speak to me."
And a meadowlark sang.
But the man did not hear.
So the man yelled, "God, speak to me!"
And the thunder rolled across the sky.
But the man did not listen.
The man looked around and said, "God, let me see you."
And a star shone brightly.
But the man did not notice.
And the man shouted, "God, show me a miracle!"
And a life was born.
But the man did not know.
So, the man cried out in despair.
"Touch me God, and let me know that you are here!"
Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.
But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.
MORAL: Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way you expect.
GOOD MORNING
Good morning. I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems.
Please remember that I do not need your help. If the devil happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFJTD (something for Jesus to do) box. It will be addressed in MY TIME, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold on to it or remove it. Holding on or removal will delay the resolution of your problem.
If it is a situation that you think you are capable of handling, please consult me in prayer to be sure that it is the proper resolution.
Because I do not sleep nor do I slumber, there is no need for you to lose any sleep. Rest my child. If you need to contact me, I am only a prayer away.
A Letter from Jesus
I am sending this letter to you by way of my disciples. I just wanted to let you know how much I love and care about you and how I greatly desire to become a meaningful part of your life.
This morning when you awoke, I was already there with you in the Light of my beautiful sunshine that filled your room. I was hoping that you would say good morning to me; you didn't. So, I thought maybe it was a little too early in the day for you to notice me.
Again, I tried to get your attention when you stepped out of your door. I kissed your face with a soft gentle breeze. I breathed upon you my fragrant sweet breath scented with flowers. Then I sang you a love song through the birds in the trees. You just walked right past me.
Later on in the day, I watched over you as you were talking with some of your friends. Oh! How I wished that you would talk to me also. I waited and waited, but you just went along your way.
This afternoon I sent you a refreshing shower and glistened to you from each raindrop. I even shouted to you a time or two with thunder trying to get your attention. Then I painted you a lovely rainbow in the midst of my fluffy white clouds. I just knew you would see me then, but you were unaware of my presence.
This evening to close your day, I sent you a beautiful sunset. After that, I winked at you a thousand times through my stars, hoping that you would see me and wink back. You never did.
Tonight, when you went to bed, I spilled moonlight upon your face to let you know that I was there with you. I was hoping that you would talk to me a little while before you went to sleep. You never said a word. It hurt me deeply; however, I continued to watch over you all through the night thinking that maybe, just maybe, you would say hello to me in the morning.
Each and every day, I have revealed myself to you in many strange and wondrous ways hoping that you would accept me as your shepherd. For I am the only one that can supply you with all your needs. My love for you is deeper that the deepest ocean and bigger that the great blue sky. I have so very much to give to you and share with you. Please let me hear from you soon.
Your Loving Friend,
JESUS