~God's Gift~

        I asked God to take away my pride,
        And God said "No."
        He said it was not for him to take away,
        but for me to give up.

        I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
        And God said "No."
        He said her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.

        I asked God to grant me patience.
        And God said "No."
        He said patience is a by-product of tribulations.
        It isn't granted, it is earned.

        I asked God to give me happiness.
        And God said "No."
        He said he gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.

        I asked God to spare me pain.
        And God said "No."
        He said suffering draws you apart from worldly
        cares and brings you closer to Me.

        I asked God to make my spirit grow.
        And God said "No."
        He said I must grow on my own.
        But he would prune me to make me fruitful.

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

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

        Amen!!!

        ~Author unknown~


         

        Hello Stu . This is a special page for you.
        It is to let you know how special you are to others.

        Stu I havent really known you as long as Lindy or alot
        of others. But I have known you long enough to know
        what a wonderful Christian and a good man you are.
        You are the Big Brother I look up to and love as such.
        The big brother I always dreamed of when I was growing up.

        You have always been there for me when I was
        at the bottom You had the strong shoulder to lean
        on or cry on you were there.

        Stu what you have faced isnt easy.
        I know that only too well.
        But Stu when you have the Lord on your side
        You have got it all.

        Oh dear - no Java!!!!
        Pray

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        Original art "I Am The Light" and "Prayer Warrior" by Danny Hahlbohm

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