A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it. While the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master's house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily - the bearer delivering only one-and-a-half pots full of water in his master's house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect to the end for which it was made. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do.
After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter
failure, the cracked pot spoke to the water bearer one
day by the stream. "I am ashamed of myself, and want
to apologize to you."
"Why?" asked the bearer. "What are you
ashamed of?"
"I have been able, for these past two years, to
deliver only half my load because this crack in my side
causes water to leak out all the way back to your
master's house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all
of this work, and you don't get full value from your
efforts, "the pot said. The water bearer felt sorry
for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said,
"As we return to the master's house, I want you to
notice the beautiful flowers along the path."
Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it some. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked out half its load, and so again it apologized to the bearer for its failure.
The bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of your path but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back from the stream, you've watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master's table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house."
Each of us has our own unique flaws. We re all cracked pots. But if we will allow it, the Lord will use our flaws to grace His Father's table. In God's great economy, nothing goes to waste. So as we seek ways to minister together, and as God calls you to the tasks He has appointed for you, don't be afraid of your flaws. Acknowledge them, and allow Him to take advantage of them, and you, too, can be the cause of beauty in His pathway. Go out boldly, knowing that in our weakness we find His strength, and that "In Him every one of God's promises is a Yes."
- Author Unknown -
HOW MANY TIMES DO WE MISS GOD'S BLESSINGS BECAUSE WE CAN'T SEE PASS OUR OWN DESIRES?
God didn't promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow,
sun without rain,
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
Disappointments are like road humps,
they slow you down a bit but you enjoy
the smooth road afterwards.
Don't stay on the humps too long. Move on!
When you feel down because you didn't get what you want,
just sit tight and be happy,
because God is thinking of something better to give you.
When something happens to you, good or bad,
consider what it means.
there's a purpose to life's events, to teach you how to
laugh more or not to cry too hard.
You can't make someone love you,
all you can do is be someone who can be loved,
the rest is up to the person to realize your worth.
The measure of love is when you love without measure.
In life there are very rare chances that you'll
meet the person who will love you in return.
So once you have it don't ever let go,
the chance might never come your way again.
It's better to lose your pride to the one you love,
than to lose the one you love because of pride.
We spend too much time looking for the right person
to love or finding fault with those we already love,
when instead we should be perfecting the love we give.
When you truly care for someone,
you don't look for faults,
you don't look for answers,
you don't look for mistakes.
Instead, you fight the mistakes,
you accept the faults , and
you overlook the excuses.
Never abandon an old friend.
You will never find one who can take his place.
Friendship is like wine, it gets better as it grows older.
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
No one can go back and make a brand new start.
Anyone can start from now and
make a brand new ending
God bless you
On Eagle's Wings
From Lita Widjaja
"It's impossible"
All things are possible (Luke 18.27)
"I'm too tired"
I will give you rest (Matthew 11.28-30)
"Nobody really loves me"
I love you (John 3.16 & John 13.34)
"I can't go on"
My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12.9 & Psalm
91.15)
"I can't figure things out"
I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3.5-6)
"I can't do it"
You can do all things (Philippians 4.13)
"I'm not able"
I am able (2Corinthians 9.8)
"It's not worth it"
It will be worth it (Romans 8.28)
"I can't forgive myself"
I forgive you (1John 1.9 & Romans 8.1)
"I can't manage"
I will supply all your needs (Phillipians 4.19)
"I'm afraid"
I have not given you a spirit of fear (2Timothy 1.7)
"I'm always worried and frustrated"
Cast all your cares on Me (1Peter 5.7)
"I don't have enough faith"
I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12.3)
"I'm not smart enough"
I give you wisdom (1Corinthians 1.30)
"I feel all alone"
I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13.5)
God has not promised skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through;
God has not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.
But God has promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way,
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying Love.
Annie Johnson Flint
**Thanks God for guiding, blessing and loving us everyday**
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