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MerryMail .... Merry died newyearsevening 2001
Her love was her live, her love was hope for people arround the world, we loved her and we mis her.

POETRY CORNER
IT'S TIME TO LOVE AND CARE
By Fred D. Jarvis

What would you think of a life guard
Who always joked around,
And wouldn't lift a finger
To help a child who drowned?

What would you think of a fireman
Who wouldn't move an arm,
In spite of smoke and blazes
And loud and long alarm.

What would you thing of doctors
Who let their patients die,
Or mothers so hard hearted
They let sick babies cry.

These things can't be imagined!
And neither is it right
For us to hoard the gospel
And monopolize the light.

Our Solemn obligation
Is far beyond debate.
Let's quickly spread the Gospel
Before it is too late!

We must not let them perish!
It's time to give and share,
And show the lost and dying
How much we love and care.

A LITTLE HUMOR
CHURCH MARQUEE SIGNS
Sent by Marsha
"The best Vitamin for a Christian is B1"
"Under same management for over 2000 years"
"Soul food served here."
"Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk"
"You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving."
"Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday"
"Don't wait for the hearse to take you to church."
"We should be more concerned with the Rock of Ages, instead of the age of rocks."
"Don't give up. Moses was once a basket case."
"Come early for a good Back-seat."
"Life has many choices. Eternity has two. What's yours?"
"Worry is interest paid on trouble before it is due."
"A man's character is like a fence. It cannot be strengthened by whitewash."
"Wal-Mart isn't the only place!"
"Peach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary."
"If you don't want to reap the fruits of sin, stay out of the devil's orchard."
"Forbidden fruit creates many jams."
"Prevent truth decay. Brush up on your Bible."
"Try Jesus. If you don't like Him, the devil will always take you back."

FROM THE WORD OF GOD

Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the meek, for they
shall inherit the earth."

It is time to get back to talking about the Beatitudes which I started to do a few weeks ago. This one is particularly appropriate considering the state of the world at this time. You may think that this particular Beatitude calls on us to be weak, but that is not true. Common sense may tell us that only the aggressive and ambitious could inherit the earth, but Jesus is talking about an attitude-a very spiritual attitude.

Jesus is telling us that we cannot force ourselves or others to change. Meekness is necessary to gain understanding of yourself and others, and this comes about when we get our ego out of the way and keep ourselves from forcing our thoughts and emotions into a pattern in an effort to progress. We must foster the following traits in ourselves if we are to progress spiritually:
First we must be patient and wait for Jesus to show us how to change. This is hard because when we begin to develop a relationship with Him or even with someone else, like friends or family, as soon as it shows progress and we get excited and want to move ahead as quickly as possible. Then when it doesn't go the way we think it should, we get frustrated or angry and maybe even annoyed. This kind of pushiness can have a very negative effect We have to remember our limitations and also remember who is our guide. Satan tend to tell us that our lack of progress is because we are weak .
Secondly-Meekness suggests that we should be open to life, accepting the risk of being hurt or disappointed. Too often we overprotect our feelings not trusting God or friend or family to deal fairly with us. We shut ourselves away so that we don't get hurt instead of accepting the disappointments that make us strong in the power of God's might.
Finally- Meekness suggest a willingness to be led. If we are continually anxious or trying to push forward with ambition, we will not feel the guiding nudges and God's still small voice will not be heard. Spiritual meekness asks us to surrender our own absolute power over our lives and give it to the Lord. We must recognize that our egos do not have the answer to all our problems and be willing to wait patiently, be open to the still small voice of God, and allow Him to lead us through the trials of this life, searching and praying for His gentle nudge instead of looking for a surge of powerful emotions.

This past few weeks has shown us what happens when we give in to emotional power over ourselves. We become angry and brutal. We allow the emotion to get us carried away on satan's roller coaster ride of anger and frustration resulting in vengeance and hatred for our fellow man. The peace of mind leaves us and in it's place is evil. I am praying for all of us.

Dear Lord, Help us to recognize Your voice. Give us the willingness to turn our struggles over to You. Helps us to rest in Your promise of peace and love. Lord, we pray for these persons in our world who are so filled with hatred and fear that they strike out at the innocent. We pray for someone to be in their lives that will lead them to Your truth. Help them to remember that all your prophets have said that they are to Love one another, that they are not to harm a fellow human being. Lord, give our leaders Your gentle nudge so that they all turn to You in submission and faith. Thank You for loving us so much that You allowed Your Son to pay the price for our sinful existence.
In His Blessed Name. A-men
((((((((((hugs)))))))))

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