Nov 25, 2004 19:17
hey guys--- this is really good. read it... and think :)
The Best Prayer I Have Heard In A Long Time
> Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the
> jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a
> single mother who worked nine hours that day and is
> rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do
> the laundry and spend a few precious moments with
> her children.
>
> Help us to remember that the pierced,
> tattooed, disinterested young man who can't make
> change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college
> student, balancing his apprehension over final exams
> with his fear of not getting his student loans for
> next semester.
>
> Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum,
> begging for money in the same spot every day (who
> really ought to get a job!) is a slave to addictions
> that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares.
>
> Help us to remember that the couple
> walking annoyingly slow through the store aisles and
> blocking our shopping progress are savoring this
> moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she
> got back last week, this will be the last year that
> they go shopping together.
>
> Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of
> all the gifts you give us, the greatest gift is
> love. It is not enough to share that love with those
> we hold dear. Open our hearts not to just those who
> are close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow
> to judge and quick to forgive, show patience,
> empathy and love.
>
> If you send this to 5 people, then you have a
> chance to touch 5 people. You won't get any wish
> for material things, however you might just find a
> piece of serenity and the warmth of God's touch.
>
> UNKNOWN
>
>
> Working for God on earth doesn't pay
> much......but His retirement plan is out of this
> world !
hope u enjoyed it =)