... hold it in your hands. Think about what that means and then accept it. What is it that you feel at that moment? If you cannot forgive yourself, then you know what is holding you back from happiness and life itself. If you are confident enough, place it where you and all of your ... Forgiven? It's become a ritual for me. Once a year I go through the closet in my mind and force myself to be" forgiven" I guess that sounds like I've done a lot of bad things in my life. Well, some. But mostly I deal with bad memories of things I've done ... some level we regret. The ones we deal with immediately often times get buried or forgotten completely because we deal with them emotionally and maybe even ask for forgiveness right then and there. But there are issues in many lives that never go away. Little hurtful actions on our part that are sometimes triggered by current events ...

... Bound To Forgive Writer Norman Cousins said that life is an adventure in forgiveness. I think Fr. Lawrence Martin Jenco would agree. In 1984, Fr. Jenco traveled to Beirut, dedicated to help the poorest of the poor. On January 8, 1985, he was kidnapped by Shiite Muslim extremists and held ... forgiveness and. receive forgiveness. Somewhere along the line we are going to have to do that. We're all bound to forgive" Fr. Jenco has forgiven and can attest to the power of forgiveness. And though our hurt may not be the same as his, it is no less real. We, too ... Bound To Forgive Writer Norman Cousins said that life is an adventure in forgiveness. I think Fr. Lawrence Martin Jenco would agree. In 1984, Fr. Jenco traveled to Beirut, dedicated to help the poorest of the poor. On January 8, 1985, he was kidnapped by Shiite Muslim extremists and held ...

... I had sought to know Him with my whole heart and soul, and He had not disappointed me. He had restored in my spirit a willingness to forgive, because love cancels out anger, fear, resentment, and any other negative emotion you can imagine. I remembered that He had worn the crown of thorns ... right up to the present. I thought about things I had not been able to overcome in my life. My biggest Mountain was definitely the lack of forgiveness I felt for people who I thought had hurt me or wronged me in some way. I could easily walk out of people s lives, and hold a ... physical pain as though my heart was being squeezed tight in my chest. Still carrying deep pain as I did, seemed to make it impossible to be forgiving. I bowed my head. I knew what the Bible says about forgiveness, and I thought, Jesus is probably mad at me. Still feeling the pain ...

... the only way grace can be ours is to accept the gift of Jesus Christ that is offered to us by God Himself. God did not have to forgive us (show mercy ), nor did he have to allow us to become members of His family (extending grace). But both mercy and grace are necessary ... lady ," the man replied." Then please explain what mercy provides ?" she asked." If I were to grant mercy, you would be completely forgiven for taking my vegetables ," the man replied." Then this is what I most desire ," the young girl said relieved." Perhaps this is true, ... earned" Point of Encouragement: This story is a picture of how God deals with us. It is His mercy that embraces us in our sin offering forgiveness and it is in His grace that we find that we are given the right to be His children. Like Miriam, the only way grace can be ours ...

... the Bible. The chaplain explained the way to receive forgiveness of sins. Suddenly Jack felt his sins heavy as mountains weighing down upon him. Would God forgive him?" While we were yet sinners Christ died for us" Romans 5: 8, explained the chaplain. Jack fell on his knees in earnest prayer ... died for him. Romans 10: 9 When he rose to his feet, he knew his load of sin and guilt was all gone! He was forgiven! He was filled with peace and joy! Later tears of joy filled his eyes as he knelt to pray beside the blooming lily in his cell. Someday ... Jack leaned forward. He did not know the Bible said this. In fact, he never read the Bible. The chaplain explained the way to receive forgiveness of sins. Suddenly Jack felt his sins heavy as mountains weighing down upon him. Would God forgive him?" While we were yet sinners Christ died for ...

... When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences, but it is also the most courageous thing ... deepened. God, once again began to explain:" When someone loves us, it teaches us love, kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness, acceptance, and all of these can counteract all the evil in the world. For every good deed, there is one evil deed. Man alone has ... you, it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences, but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do. When ...

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... , but he that believeth not is already condemned because he has not believed. I had sought to know him with my whole heart and soul, and he had not disappointed me. He had restored in my spirit my willingness to forgive all who had wronged me, because love cancels out anger, fear, resentment, and any other negative emotion you can imagine. I remembered that he had worn the crown of thorns in my vision. I now realize that they were ... What is the mountain in your life ?" He told us to take a few minutes to meditate about it. I thought about things I had not been able to overcome in my life. My biggest mountain was definitely the lack of forgiveness I felt for people who I thought had hurt me or wronged me in some way. I could easily walk out of people's lives, and hold a grudge for twenty years or for the rest of my life for that matter. As ...

... us by others. The healing balm of forgiveness can soothe a troubled conscience and bring peace to an injured soul-even years after the fact. Of course, it isn't enough to just say" I'm sorry" and" You're forgiven" While there is indeed great power in those simple words, it is not available to those who are insincere, or who are only looking for a way to control, manipulate or exploit. But when those words are truly felt and ... Miracles Of Forgiveness" Joe? Is that you ?" The woman speaking to me at the baseball game looked vaguely familiar." Marci ?"" It IS you !" she exclaimed, smiling broadly." Gosh, it's good to see you again !" It was good to see Marci, too. Off and on during the past few decades I've wondered about her. I almost tried to track her down a few years ago after talking to a mutual friend who had indicated ...

... you shut the door to the rest of your house. I am Lord of this room but I am not Master of this house. I have protected this room and no demon may enter here"" Oh, Lord, please forgive me. Take all of my house-it is yours. I am so sorry that I never offered you all to begin with. I want you to have control of everything" With this he flung open the bedroom door and knelt ... Jesus ' feet." Please forgive me Lord for being so selfish" Jesus smiled and told him that He had already forgiven him and that He would take care of things from now on. That night as the young man prepared for bed he thought, I wonder if those demons will return, I am so tired of fighting them each and every night. But, he knew that Jesus said that he would take care of things from now on. Along about midnight ...

... No More With Me" I'm sorry. Please forgive me! I don't mean to hold you up ," he said as he struggled to get off the escalator. I'll admit to it. There have been times when walking or driving behind an older person I've gotten impatient and upset. I've huffed and zoomed around them because I was in a hurry to get nowhere. Perhaps I'm more aware of it now because I see myself there one day soon. Today I saw ... in this old man's shoes and it caused me to slow down, stop and ask for his forgiveness. He was about five or six people ahead of me. I was in a hurry and saw him as an obstacle. I've seen people get off the end of an escalator and stop dead in their tracks, gather their things and suddenly there's a pile up of angry people behind them. You can't stop an escalator full of people behind you. Like the Energizer bunny ...

... of the second screw. With the second rag, he wiped the head clean and bright. Then the owner walked away. Finally the engine was started. The two screws, now equally beautiful, held the part tight." Forgive me, my friend ," the first screw said to the second." In my vanity, I was so busy laughing at your blemish that I did not notice that I was working myself loose"" And what have you learned ?" ... ," the second screw said," I forgive you"" Thank you, my friend. And rest assured, my vanity will remain forever at the bottom of that dirty puddle of oil"" Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered" (Psalm 32: 1 NIV) [by Ed Price (The Loving Heart)-from Wes] Inspirational Stories SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... you would have done the same for me. I'm just sorry that I was so selfish in the beginning. I know God wants us to love others as we love ourselves, and I was not being loving towards you. Please forgive me." Of course I forgive you, Casper" All's well that ends well. Mother invited Casper's family to the barbecue and both families are having a great time. The two friends have eaten far too much as usual. I ... learned a lesson today, Bobby, says Casper, I have learned that I enjoy sharing much more than what I enjoy being selfish." And I've learned to be forgiving ," answers his best friend.~Belinda van Rensburg~Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved" In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7: 12 (NASB)" Keep on loving each other as ...

... nothing from me. God is in all things, that creature, me and the time we shared. I simply can't forget that moment when I looked into the big eyes of a tiny God and was forgiven. May God also forgive me for the big things I do." I wish you enough !" J~Bob Perks~Good news-Bob Perks ' first book," I Wish You Enough ," Embracing Life's Most Valuable Moments. is now available for ordering ... The Big Eyes Of A Tiny God It is what I had to do and I was forgiven. It is that time of year when clearing out the old means replacing them with things that are necessary for the changes that life brings. I walked through my yard and saw what was left of the growing season. There really wasn't much. A flower here, the long grape vine which bore no fruit this year and a pepper that lay broken on the ground, ...

... listening" The folded piece of paper under my pillow was heaven sent and priceless. For years my mom and I have been best of friends. She is compassionate, loving, and whole, and the memories of our past are forgiven and forgotten. Today I am still running after the same God that touched my life when I was 15. I always tell my teen audiences that one day I'll be an old woman running after God with my walker. You see, ... home suckers to surprise us, or the woman who spouted horrific things as she ran out the door and threatened to kill herself? There was physical abuse and apologies. There were humiliating punishments, harsh words, and tearful requests for forgiveness. Please don't get me wrong. It wasn't always bad in my home, but when it was it was loud and chaotic and frightening. I feared one day that my mom would pull the trigger or hurt herself. I hated the ...

... . And Jessie adored him. I could see, that no matter the tempest that ruled Jessie ’ s former life, affirmation and love had calmed the storm. The resentment within me also began to heal, and I learned to forgive. I didn ’ t know that was happening until one night as I was writing, I felt someone watching me. I turned around, and there was Jessie, standing in the hall looking at me. I saw a pleading expression ... be, he guards and protects me and our passel of little dogs. His vigilance is unmistakable. He sniffs the air for danger, and he keeps us safe. Jessie has taught me many things about life, love, and forgiveness. He never was a bad dog. He was just afraid. I ’ m thankful for my husband ’ s wisdom. Jessie ’ s life was worth saving, and I cannot imagine life without him. I don ’ t know ...

... that everyday? Don't we get caught up in judging others without knowing the full story? Luke 6: 37" Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven" Both of these principles appear in every major religion and yet, many of us ignore the truth. Today I am asking you to look at all you have and find a way to share that bounty ... someone. If you have extra food give a portion to those who do not. If you have a talent, a craft, a gift of bringing joy to others, do so today." But I have so little !" you might say. In the little we have is a bounty so big in the eyes of those who have nothing at all." I wish you enough !" J~Bob Perks~Good news-Bob Perks ' first book," ...

... third of his life. Are you saddened by this? Me, too. Is there someone you need to call right now? Someone you haven't spoken to for many years? Someone who would love to know you cared enough to forgive, ask for forgiveness, forget, move on, begin again, start over, love anyway? Me, too. Imagine being that man who had no one," that is except for six strangers"~Bob Perks~2believe ... comcast.net [by: Bob Perks Copyright 2007 (2believe @comcast.net)-{ used with permission}] Inspirational Stories SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... members keenly before he replied-" It's signed: 'The Apostle Paul" Addendum-Luke 6: 37 (NKJ)" Judge NOT, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven" [Anonymous] Inspirational Stories SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ... Inspirational and Christian STORIES-The Minister ...

... of the following letter thought she would be. She thought her revenge would bring release. But she learned otherwise. I caught my husband making love to another woman. He swore it would never happen again. He begged me to forgive him, but I could not — would not. I was so bitter and so incapable of swallowing my pride that I could think of nothing but revenge. I was going to make him pay and pay dearly. I ’ d have ... . And here I am — a lonely, old, miserable woman who allowed her selfish pride and foolish stubbornness to ruin her life. Unfaithfulness is wrong. Revenge is bad. But the worst part of all is that, without forgiveness, bitterness is all that is left. The state of your heart dictates whether you harbor a grudge or give grace, seek self-pity or seek Christ, drink human misery or taste God ’ s mercy. No wonder, then, the ...

... ambled up the stairs and stood behind the fine, hand-crafted oak podium, where he faced a wide-eyed congregation. The disheveled stranger spoke haltingly at first, in a low, clear voice. Unbuttoning and removing his top layer of clothing, he described Jesus, and the love He has for all people." Jesus possesses a sensitivity and love that far surpasses what any of us deserves" Stepping out of the baggy old trousers, the stranger went on to describe a forgiveness that is available to each and every one of us. without strings attached. Unconditionally He loves us. Unconditionally He gave his very life for us. Unconditionally and forever, we can have the peace and assurance that no matter who we are, where we ’ ve come from, or how badly we may have mistreated others or ourselves, there is hope. In Jesus, there is always hope." You see, my friends, it is never too late to ...

... My blessings to you, but your eyes were turned away. I have sent you servants, but you sat idly by as they were pushed away. I have heard your prayers and I have answered them all" DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME ?" I could not answer. How could I? I was embarrassed beyond belief. I had no excuse. What could I say to this? My heart had cried out and the tears had flowed, I said, Please forgive me Lord. I am unworthy to be Your child" The Lord answered," That is My Grace, My child" I asked," Then why do you continue to forgive me? Why do You love me so ?" The Lord answered," Because you are My creation. You are my child. I will never abandon you. When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you. When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you ...

... he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. So the cunning money-lender suggested that they let providence decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one pebble from the bag. If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her father's debt would be forgiven. If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her father's debt would still be forgiven. But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into jail. They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the farmer's field. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag. ...

... , but God, in His mercy, provides much more than a mere covering for us; He offers to dress us in His righteousness -His goodness-and make us clean and beautiful in His sight. The Bible says that Jesus, who had never sinned, became sin for us-on the cross-so that we could be made the righteousness of God in Him. He exchanges His goodness for our sin when we believe in Him and accept His gift of forgiveness. Not only is a rose dressed in God's finery, but a rose has another wonderful attribute. Does anything smell as glorious as a rose? When my roses bloom, I look carefully to make sure there's no bee hovering near; then I bend down to get close-nose-to-rose-close-and I inhale slowly and deeply, savoring the heavenly aroma. Did you know that you can have the sweet aroma of Jesus Christ in your life? The Bible says Christ loved us ...

... Forgiveness Once upon a time two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch. Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence. One morning there was a knock on John's door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox." I'm looking for a few days work" he said." Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help you ?"" Yes ," said the older brother." I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That's my neighbor, in fact, it's my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow between us ...

... Finally, after years of imprisonment, the iron doors swung open and Bishop Nicholas walked out, freed by decree of the new Emperor Constantine. As he entered his city once more, his people flocked about him." Nicholas! Confessor !" they shouted." Saint Nicholas has come home" The bishop was beaten but not broken. He served Christ's people in Myra for another 30 years. Through the prayers of this tried and tested soldier of faith, many found forgiveness of their sins through faith in Christ. Nicholas participated in the famous Council of Nicea in 325 A.D. He died about 343, a living legend, beloved by his whole city. St. Nick of yuletide fame still carries faint reminders of this ancient man of God. The color of his outfit recollects the red of bishop's robes." Making a list, checking it twice ," probably recalls the old saint's lectures to children about good behavior. Gifts secretly brought on Christmas ...

... want to, but I will-for You !" If Jesus hadn't submitted to that final step in God's will for his life, He could have never uttered those words on the cross," It is finished" You see those words didn't just concern the completion of His ministry. They also signaled the completion of His growth as the perfect human being. And without those words, we would be still be in our sins, without life, without hope, without forgiveness. Jesus ' life wasn't fully mature until everything He had, including His very life was willingly given to God. Only then was God ultimately and fully glorified. Only then was the will, the work, the plan of God made a reality. Well, let me leave you with a question. Have you stopped growing? Have you stopped asking," Lord, not my will, but thine? ' Some of us are still babes in Christ because we are ...

... Absolutely! Pick out another song"" I want to sing one I wrote. There's no music ," she said. My body sank into a peacefulness that warmed my heart just knowing she was so much more than her environment. The home we were gathered in was for those with mental challenges. Not some spiffed up, spit-shine facility, but a real home-like atmosphere. New people expect more when they walk in but I have learned to see it with a more forgiving eye. Like when you visit grandma's house. Old age, poor vision causes her to miss a few spots here and there, while the paint fades but the memory of it lingers on. It was her turn again. The room went silent and I focused so much on her I forgot where I was. She did it perfectly. It was so well written I swear it could have been used as one of the closing songs for the American Idol winner. And ...

... , I left Regret City immediately, and didn't leave a forwarding address. Am I sorry for mistakes I've made in the past? YES! But there is no way to undo them. So, if you're planning a trip back to Regret City, please cancel all those reservations now. Instead, take a trip to a nice place called:" Starting Again" I like it so much that I made it my permanent residence. My neighbors, the" Been Forgiven" and the" We're Saved" are so very helpful. By the way, you don't have to carry around the heavy baggage anymore either. That load is lifted from your shoulders upon arrival. Just thank God for salvation. If you need directions, just look into your heart, and enter by" Grace Way" No taxes or other cost. God's Son paid the price, in full, for all sins and transgressions, a long time ago. Look me ...

... Of Boys And Bunnies My son has started his freshman year of college and appears to be functioning just fine without his mother. I'm trying hard to forgive him for that. On the drive home, after we'd helped him move into his dorm room and I'd made enough of a blubbery scene to thoroughly embarrass my boy, I got to thinking about his first day of preschool. On the short drive to the school that day, he'd clutched his favorite toy? a stuffed bunny he'd inexplicably named Malcolm? and tried to be very brave. So did I." You're going to have a wonderful time !" I remember saying too cheerfully. He didn't look convinced. He kept rubbing his finger across Malcolm's head, something he did often to comfort the rather emotional rabbit." It makes Malcolm feel better ," he'd once explained to me. I think it probably made my little man feel better, too. I remember praying silently on that ...

... to drive ?"" Just a few blocks ," Carolyn said." I'll drive. I'm used to this" After several minutes, I had to ask," Where are we going? This isn't the way to the garage !"" We're going to my garage the long way ," Carolyn smiled," by way of the daffodils"" Carolyn ," I said sternly," please turn around"" It's all right, Mother, I promise. You will never forgive yourself if you miss this experience" After about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small gravel road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand-lettered sign that read," Daffodil Garden" We got out of the car and each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, we turned a corner of the path, and I looked up and gasped. Before me lay the most glorious ...

... ," Not until Mercy came along. It is a pleasure to meet you Redemption"" Well ", said Redemption ," I am glad to meet you. Are you ready to accept me ?"" What do you mean ?" asked Soul. Redemption said," Well, when you accepted Jesus and decided to walk with Him, then you chose to accept the things of Him and His love. I am a part of Jesus ' love. I help you feel forgiven. You will never have to deal with Condemnation again. Temptation may come around, but I have someone I would like for you to meet who can help you with that. His name is Grace" Grace walked up to Soul and said," Hello Soul, I have been waiting for you. As a matter of fact all three of us have been waiting to meet you. I will help you take the way out of Temptation that God gives you as it ...

... wheel you would have crumbled. If I had not put you into the heat of the oven you would have cracked. If I had not painted you there would be no color in your life. But, it was the second oven that gave you the strength to endure. Now you are everything I intended you to be-from the beginning" And I, the teacup, heard myself saying something I never thought I would hear myself saying," Master, forgive me, I did not trust you. I thought you were going to harm me, I did not know you had a glorious future and a hope for me. I was too shortsighted, but I want to thank you. I want to thank you for the suffering. I want to thank you for the process of pain. Here I am! I give you myself-fill me; pour from me, use me as you see fit. I really want ...

... service that God wrings from our bodies and spirits the most we ever could give, the most we ever could offer, and the most we ever could do. Finally, we can let love change everything. When Jesus was faced with the prospect of cruicifixion, he grieved not for himself, but for us. He cried for Jerusalem before entering the Holy City. From the Cross, he took on the cumulative burden of human sin and weakness, and begged for forgiveness on our behalf. We get repeated chances to learn that life is not about us, that we acquired purpose and satisfaction by sharing in God's love for others. Sickness gets us part way there. It reminds us of our limitations and dependence. But it also gives us a chance to serve the healthy. A minister friend of mine observes that people suffering grave afflictions often acquire the faith of two people, while loved ones accept the burden of two peoples ' worries and ...

... honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive !" If you plant honesty, you will reap trust. If you plant goodness, you will reap friends. If you plant humility, you will reap greatness. If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective. If you plant hard work, you will reap success. If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation. If you plant faith in Christ, you will reap a harvest. So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later. Two thousand years ago Paul wrote to the church at Galatia the same story but with fewer words," What you sow, so shall you reap" (Gal. 6: 7)." We are grass that will wither and die but the incorruptible seed of God's Word ...

... right about that, Tim, they will not save you. I do put my trust in the God who can save us and who causes kingdoms to rise and fall. If America will turn back to God, she will still be a great country." If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land" (II Chronicles 7: 14) That is a promise from the Holy Bible. Notice it doesn't say if anyone will pray, it says" if my people which are called by my name" God's people praying will make the difference if we will turn back to him. Edmond Burke said, “ All that is necessary for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing ” In my estimation the Circuit Court of ...

... The Angel Penny A few years ago I was involved in a Religious Encounter Weekend. These weekends provide many things to many people. To some, it may be an affirmation of their faith,-to others, it's just the beginning of their journey in Faith. A chance to start over or find a way to forgive someone or have their first true relationship with Christ. At these events there are many people involved on different levels. I had attended the previous year as a candidate. This year I had been asked to be a table leader, which only meant that I would help guide conversation, and keep everyone involved. In the weeks prior to the event we attended Sunday night meetings where we heard various talks on different aspects of faith and how we can apply faith in our own lives. At the close of the first meeting we gathered in a circle, held hands, bowed our heads and said," The Lord's ...

... lost, disconnected, why not show up for the rehearsal or call on the Director for a one on one. By the way. It had bothered me all these years that my music director thought I had changed. I carried the image of that moment in my mind all the way through until last year at age 61. By God's Grace, Miss Dorothy Turner is still alive. I called her one day and explained everything to her. I asked for her forgiveness. She forgave me. Since then I reopened a few of those rides. Come join me. Admission is free. Oh, and" Places everyone !" The curtain went up again this morning on" The Big Show" NOTE: My wife gave me a quote many years ago that I have held onto all these years. I have never been able to find the author of that piece until this very moment. I wanted to include a line for you to consider ...

... often overwhelmed people with my positive spirit. It concerned me at first until one day my co-workers said they depended on me to be that way. It seems a lot of people did"" So, what happened ?" I asked not expecting a straight answer. It really wasn't any of my business." My husband's business all but collapsed. He made some poor choices and everything we had seemed to vanish" she said as she walked closer to me." Forgive me for asking such a personal question. But was your love for each other a part of the business ?"" What do you mean ?" she asked." This road to self destruction that you seem to be on leads me to believe that you've forgotten that your love for each other is far more valuable than the business or mistakes made. It appears to me that, like this lake, everything was smooth and wonderful until it rained" I said." You ...

... he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves At another time in my life I was riding alone and far from God. I needed to be rescued from my own sinful self-centered ways. I was doomed to eternal death. Jesus was the one who meet me at the road-side and rescued me from certain eternal death in hell. I prayed a simple prayer of faith that went like this; Dear God, Forgive me, I m a sinner. I place my faith in you to be my Lord and Savior. Amen. I invite you to join this eternally rescued biker and put your faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus sacrifice on the cross was the means for my access to eternal life and hope, peace and purpose in this life. How do I thank someone for such a great gift?~Tim Manzer~[ By: Tim Manzer Copyright 2008 (tim @soulrehab.org) ...

... ." You don't" I placed my hand on his arm and said" Thanks for what you do" He reached out and shook my hand and said," Thank you sir" Now when I write about such things I sometimes get emails from people telling me that I am" bragging" and God tells us to do things quietly and without recognition. They often suggest that I am self centered and self promoting because I tell you such things. Well, forgive me. You are wrong. The check was for less than $5.00. Really no big deal. I am far from wealthy and rely solely on income from my words, my voice and the pretty face I have. Okay, I couldn't make a dime with that. I share these little things because I'm teaching, not preaching. I share these little things because I am a little man who, in a world of big money and bigger lies, I teach ...

... I am weak, then I am strong-the less I have, the more I depend on him. I am no saint, just ask my husband! But because of Christ in my life and His walking beside me, carrying me at times, I'm able to hold my head high and continue on. I have not always been someone God could be proud of; I've not always been proud of myself. But because of God's goodness and His love and forgiveness and His strength I can face whatever may lie before me. I pray that through the sickness I must endure and the weakness that grips me, that He may be seen in my spirit and that the love I have for Him may spill over to those my life touches. For without Him I am nothing; with Him I am everything He wants me to be. When I am weak, then He is strong; the less I have, the more I depend ...

... history. With millions of eyes tuned to the broadcast, Bruce Porter brought the message, asking" Who will take the torch ?" referring to the torch Rachel, Cassie, John, Mark and others had dropped. At that very moment a young man in Texas had a gun to his head, ready to take his own life. As he listened to Porter's plea and thoughts that followed, he lowered the gun from his head, began to cry and prayed for forgiveness. Not long ago he ran 1, 000 miles from Little Rock, Arkansas to Washington, D.C. with a torch in his hand. Needless to say, by the end of the service I had been on an emotional roller coaster. My shirt had a hefty salt deposit in it from the tears I had shed, but I left the service encouraged, excited and ready to share the" untold" stories with anyone I could. We all climbed back in our ...

... as he waited for an acknowledgment. The radio crackled," Kingston radio, go ahead"" Roger Mustang. Kingston radio would like to advise the circuit is clear for a low level pass" I stood in shock because the controller had, more or less, just asked the pilot to return for an impromptu air show! The controller looked at us." What ?" He asked." I can't let that guy go without asking... I couldn't forgive myself !" The radio crackled once again," Kingston radio, do I have permission for a low level pass, east to west, across the field ?"" Roger Mustang, the circuit is clear for an east to west pass"" Roger, Kingston radio, we're coming out of 3000 feet, stand by" We rushed back onto the second-story deck, eyes fixed toward the eastern haze. The sound was subtle at first, a high-pitched whine, a muffled screech ...

... then I am a poor in the world and now I have a need" With all his strength he said," Son of David have mercy upon me" The crowd stopped, the cry stopped and it was still. This time he heard nothing. With mild voice he said," Have I done something wrong? Why is the place so quiet "? Two men came nearby and said," Come with us". He said," Sir, please forgive me if I have done something wrong for I am a poor blind beggar". He heard," Bartimaeus, What do you want me to do for you "? Who is this? He heard" THE VOICE". The voice, which healed the sick, the voice that cast out demons, and the voice that spoke the word and the voice by itself is the word now in Flesh. Bartimaeus was full of surprises." Jesus, is this you the ...

... bolder of bondage. May you remember, or perhaps even discover for the first time, that our God has made the greatest promises ever made, and He is abundantly able to keep them all, just as He kept that very special promise to His own Son some two thousand years ago. Acts 13: 37-38" But the one whom God raised from the dead did not see decay. Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you" [By: Grant MacDonald-Ed: Anon.] Inspirational Stories SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... we say it. Since there are no simple ways to snap back our words before they sloppily hit their target and do lasting damage, we're going to have to apologize when we misuse our speech. If our focus is upon blessing others, our good intentions will begin to show in our lives. When we mess up our speech and wound others, our apologies will more likely be accepted and appreciated. While we cannot erase the words, we must ask for the forgiveness of those we wound. Hopefully over time, our desire to bless will help change the hearts of those we've hurt and help them understand we want to bless them with grace. God bless us all as we seek to use our words to bring a blessing to others.~Phil Ware~phil @heartlight.org (c) 2002 Heartlight, Inc. Write Phil and let him know how his words affected you today.... Phil Ware is minister of the Word ...

... a calming rhythm. The vice grip on my chest loosens and my body, spent and shaking, leans back upon the base of the ottoman. I whisper," I'm sorry" I want to strike the word 'my ' from my vocabulary. I want to erase all those times when I got so buried in myself that I couldn't possibly know God. How could I hear Him if my headphones were blasting? And, I am still." Dear God, forgive me. Please, show me the way. I've tried so hard to figure it all out, and fell upon the steps, scraping my knees. I have succeeded and I have failed. I have cried and I have laughed. I've been blessed and I've been ungrateful. Please, God. Just tell me. I know I can't do it alone anymore. Look where it's gotten me? Look at me, God, please. I don't want to be like ...

... when he found the box was empty. He yelled at her," Don't you know that when you give someone a present, there's supposed to be something inside it ?" The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said ," Oh, Daddy, it is not empty. I blew kisses into the box. All for you, Daddy" The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her forgiveness. It is told that the man kept that gold box by his bed for years and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there. In a very real sense, each of us as humans have been given a gold container filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, friends, family and God. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold. [Author Unknown-from ...

... street" Adam, 7, is a curious boy who never lacks for questions. As we walked, he asked about the grand limestone church to our left." What is that, daddy ?"" It's a church, honey. That's the house of God. People go there to pray ," I say, trying to avoid a lengthy religious question and answer session-it didn't work." What do they pray for ?"" Well, they ask Gods ' forgiveness for sins and ask God to help people who are less fortunate." What is less fortunate ?"" A person who is less fortunate is someone who may not have a home, food, love or a job-not being fortunate can mean many things, Adam"" How does God help them? Does he give them food ?"" I guess he could give them food but God tends to use other people to help hungry people. God once said, 'What ...

... our loved ones. Even I, the lowly lizard, have something to do. I decorate the sands with these beautiful brushstrokes as I pull my tail along. Buy you? You do nothing but get uglier every day" And so it went on, year after year. At last the cactus grew old, and it knew its time was short." Oh, Lord ," it cried out," I've wondered so long, and I've tried so hard. Forgive me if I've failed to find something worthy to do. I fear that now it's too late" But just then the cactus felt a strange stirring and unfolding, and it knew a surge of joy that erased all despair. At its very tip, like a sudden crown, a glorious flower suddenly opened in bloom. Never had the desert known such a blossom. Its fragrance perfumed the air far and wide and brought happiness to all passing by. The butterflies paused to ...

... never tried to understand that behind that face was personal pain, life challenges and loss. Sure you should learn to separate work and life, but sometimes life digs in, hurts, and you end up wearing it like an ugly dress. Fits, but no one wants to see it. Knowing now how difficult your life is I will see you through the eyes of love. Love is more than romantic. Love is compassionate. Love is kind. Love is forgiving. Love is seeing beyond the pain." I wish you enough !" J~Bob Perks~Good news-Bob Perks ' first book," I Wish You Enough ," Embracing Life's Most Valuable Moments. is now available for ordering. Here's the" Link" to get your copy of Bob's book: I Wish You Enough from Amazon.com. [by: Bob Perks Copyright 2011 (2believe @comcast.net)-{ used with permission}] Inspirational Stories SkyWriting.Net All Rights ...

... I Want To Be A Cloud" I was wondering God, if when I die, just after my earthly body gives into your call, instead of going to Heaven could you let me be a cloud ?"" Hmmm ," God said." Why would you ever want to be a cloud? They block the sun. They rain on picnics and parades"" Forgive me, God. I don't mean that kind of cloud. I want to be one of those big, puffy clouds. You know the kind of cloud that makes people stop and point. The kind of cloud that takes your breath away when you first see it"" Oh, I see ," replied God." I want to begin somewhere and travel as far as I can. I want to bring comfort to those who need protection. I want to dance across the horizon at the very edge of a young couples view of the ocean. I want ...

... the map had promised -gold, and precious diamonds and jewels that would make him secure for the rest of his life. ** A relationship with Jesus Christ is a similar treasure hunt. People hear the same message, but the way they receive it will determine the reward they might find. Eternal life is waiting for all those who are willing to take that risk to follow Jesus all the way to the" X" (the Cross ), where we find love, forgiveness and life everlasting. for eternity. [Author Unknown-submitted by: Steve Wong (sw4jc @hotmail.com)-Ed: Anon.] Inspirational Stories SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... the place where it worked, and brought it to the surface. An opportunity to see how something so small could wreck him from the inside out. He made us all better mole hunters that day. By describing the sin in our own lives, we began to bring them to the surface. We shovel moles in confession to one another. Then God can help us eradicate them. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1: 9 NLT~Tom Rogers~Copyright 2011 All Rights Resrved [by: Tom Rogers, Copyright 2011 (tomrogers @rocketmail.com)-submitted by: Tom Rogers] Inspirational Stories SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... first experience either and never felt safe on those satin sheets. So they held on for dear life all night long, every night since we bought that blasted bed. “ No wonder my hands have be useless lately ,” I thought. That ’ s it, the sheets are going too and I ripped them off and threw them right in the Goodwill bag with the nighty. That bed and I were never close and it seemed it knew, it would never be forgiven but there weren ’ t any new conflicts for awhile. It was as though we just accepted the fact we had to live together especially since my husband took our old bed to Goodwill with the nighty and sheets. We had to live together, like it or not so we better get used to it. Everything was calm for awhile until that frightful night it tried to kill me again. I was dreaming of being crushed alive. I couldn ’ t breathe and I ...

... he told her he was doing his Father ’ s business. Although quite young, she had to let go. His 33 years of life on earth was consumed with teaching, preaching and miracles. On a dark Friday, the babe born to Mary gave the world His greatest gift. He was taken by Roman soldiers to a wooden cross; where he was nailed and tortured, spit upon and left to die; and yet spoke these words, “ Father, forgive them, they know not what they do ” Friday was a dark day, a day of weeping for Christ ’ s followers, but on Sunday morning, the sun shone and the tomb that was sealed was open and His body was gone. Christ ascended into heaven and all who doubted-would believe. Just like the Mother bird who looks after her babies allowing them to be on their own, Mary had to allow Jesus to do what God ordained, letting Him ...

... however, a part of who I am. I had been disappointed in myself lately because I usually listen to that inner voice the first time without hesitation. It wasn't until today that I realized I was supposed to wait. I needed this guy more than he needed me. There is conflict in my life right now. It is a battle not only going on in my mind, but in my heart. I have tried to understand, make excuses for, forgive someone, but am failing desperately. Because I love people so much, when I can't resolve a relationship, I see it as a fault of my own. My thinking goes to" maybe you aren't doing your job. Maybe you aren't trying hard enough" I question" me" I did until today. There he was again. Waiting at the corner. This time the voice said," Help him !" I pulled off, got out of my car, ...

... said he knew her husband and also knew the story. The beautiful lady and her parents were in a car that either stalled or got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroad made a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home. I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. The lady I thought had everything, didn't. I thanked God over and over for my legs, arms and sight, and for teaching me a lesson early on in life. When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don't be fooled. I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything-I still had my parents, and the ability to walk, run or dance through life. Wonderful ...

... happiness can only be found in Jesus Christ. Lets all do our very best to help reach these people. Matthew 5: 16 (NKJ)" Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" For those that have not been" saved ," or don't know about Christ's love: Be encouraged and know that Jesus Loves You, no matter what sin or past mistakes you have made. He will forgive you and receive you unto Himself-simply ask Him. He died on the cross for your sins. If you have any doubt of God's love for you, then please read the following scripture and allow God's Word to get deep into your heart and soul. John 3: 16 (NKJ)" For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" [Author Unknown-from ...

... have to literally, blurt out an old love song like" You Are My Sunshine" or" Love Me Tender" Your God-given song may be a yard mowed, showing up at the nursing home with a bunch of wildflowers, baking a batch of brownies, or sending a check so a college student can come home for Christmas. Your best tune, the best life-giving music you will ever make, may sound like a long overdue apology, a generous helping of forgiveness, a $100 bill given to a stranger, volunteer work at the Salvation Army, or a Christmas card to one who was sure you had forgotten him or her long ago. If you have a song, won't you please sing it? If all you can do is hum, whistle, or belt out an, old love song from the flappers generation, maybe, just maybe, God can transform it into a hymn clothed in the shekinah of His love. ...

... in the" twinkling of an eye" when the trumpet sounds and Jesus calls. Don't take the chance of being" left behind" Get saved, then baptized. Fly away with family and friends when Jesus calls. Sample Prayer: Dear God, I realize that I am a sinner and believe and understand that you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross as payment for my sins. I accept Him as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive all of my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Thank you God. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. Peace be with you, and. Have A Jesus Filled Day. [by: John H. Arney, Copyright 2005-submitted by: John H. Arney (johnarney @starnetok.net)] Inspirational Stories SkyWriting.Net All Rights Reserved. ...

... " He gives me more credit than I deserve for I have, like some people, said things I regretted later. I thought about" owning my words" They say that actions speak louder than words, but people tend to say things without really thinking. Words build up or tear down. Words inspire or insult. The first words spoken have made lovers out of strangers. The last words whispered may ease a mourners pain. Words spoken in anger are often forgiven, but rarely forgotten." Just what I needed to hear !" means God spoke through you. You are what you say and how you say it. Matthew 12: 37" For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned"" You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. ...