June 13, 2003 V1N17
Hello! Following is a very touching letter...
Dear Friend,
How are you? Just had to send a note to ell you how much I love you and care about you. I saw you yesterday as you were talking with your friends. I waited all day hoping you would want to talk with me also. As evening drew near, I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you--and I waited for you but you never came. Oh yes, it hurts me--but I still love you because I am your friend.
I saw you fall asleep last night and longed to touch your brow, so I spilled moon light upon your pillow and face. Again I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have many gifts for you! You awakened late and rushed off to work. My tears were in the rain.
Today you looked so sad--so all alone. It makes my heart ache because I understand. My friends let me down and hurt me many times, too, but I love you.
Oh, if you would only listen to me. I love you! I try to tell you in the blue sky and in the quiet green grass. I whisper it in the leaves on the trees and breathe it in the colors of the flowers. I shout it to you in the mountain streams and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air with nature scents. My love for you is deeper than the ocean and bigger than the biggest want or need in your head. Oh, if you only knew how much I want to walk and talk with you. We could spend an eternity together in Heaven.
I know how hard it is on this earth, I really know! I want you to meet my Father. He wants to help you, too. My Father is that way, you know.
Just call me--ask me--talk with me! Oh, please don't forget me. I have so much to share with you!.
Alright, I won't bother you any further. You are free to choose me. It is your decision. I have chosen you and because of this, I will wait--because I love you!
Your Friend,
Jesus
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To God's Saints
--By Sara Anne Kane
The Lord our God
Suffered and Died,--
That to our souls
His Blood could apply.
He washes us clean,--
Whiter than snow,--
Makes our faces shine
As the sun doth glow.
He lifts us up
When our limbs hang low,--
Gives us strength for each day
As to Him we pray.
Take courage,--look up!
Our redemption draweth nigh!
Some day soon
We'll meet Him in the sky!
Let us press on,
In our armors fully clad,--
Together we'll rejoice
And with Him be forever glad!
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Prayer & Praise
Brownie Dozier requests prayer, so if you could pray for her she'd greatly appreciate it. Also, I am going to a goat show tomorrow so if you could pray for safety in travels I would also appreciate it. Jamie
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Word Study
by aprilrose pilgrim
Renewing of your mind;
Renewing, Renewed:
To make like new; retore to refreshness , vigor, or perfection;
to make new spiritually; Regenerate; to restore to existence; Revive;
to make extensive changes in; Rebuild; to begin again; Replace; Replenish.
Romans 12:2
2 Corinthians 4:16
Ephesian 4:22-23
Titus 3:5
Verses, phrases or suggestions, let me know at applerp@yahoo.com
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Selected Sayings
1. The world appears very little to a soul that contemplates the greatness of God. My business is to remain in the presence of God. -Lawrence
2. Worry is the advanced interest we pay on taxing troubles that seldom come due.
3. Don't put a question mark where God has put a period.
4. A cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, however suddenly jolted. -Amy Carmichael
Smiley
A woman approached the minister after the sermon, and thanked him for his discourse. "I found it so helpful," she said. The minister replied: "I hope it will not prove as helpful as the last sermon you heard me preach." "Why, what do you mean?" asked the astonished woman. "Well," said the minister, "that sermon lasted you three months."
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