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----------------------------------------------------------- From: CyberRomeos Message 1 in Discussion Sonia rummaged through her jewelry box. "Sarah! You took my cross necklace, didn't you?" she asked angrily. "Of course I didn't take it," replied Sarah. "Why would I?" Sonia scowled. "I left it right here in my jewelry box, and it's gone," she said. "I just have to wear it today! I've got an English exam, and it always brings me luck." Turning her head, Sonia saw her mother standing in the doorway. "Our Savior's cross was never meant to be a good luck charm," said Mom quietly. "Oh, Mom," said Sonia, "I know why the cross is important-but it's not bad that something good seems to happen every time I wear it, is it?" "If you wear the cross to remind you of what Jesus has done for you, that may be okay," replied Mom, "but it's not good if it causes you to feel there's something magical in that object. When it comes to tests, you should rely on studying and on God's help in remembering the things you've studied." Sonia frowned. "I studied hard," she replied, "and I've prayed, too-but sometimes I wish we could really see God. My cross gives me something I can see." "People often seem to feel that way," said Mom. "Many think that having a picture or a statue of Jesus in their homes will bring God's blessings. The Israelites were like that. They begged Aaron to make them a 'god' of gold like those they had seen in Egypt. They wanted to have a 'god' they could touch and see-an idol. God punished them for that. He wants us to place our faith and trust only in Him, apart from any object. Christian life is on faith, not on sight." Sonia nodded. "Well, I . . . I never thought of my little cross as an idol." She closed her jewelry box. "I guess I was using it that way, though," she admitted. "When you find the cross, why don't you put it away for a while? Put your trust in the Lord Jesus instead of in any object or good-luck charm," advised Mom. How About You? Are you ever tempted to rely on good-luck charms-a cross, a picture, a special Bible-instead of simply trusting God? It's wrong to give that kind of trust to things-even to religious objects. Worship God alone! And above all: Trust in god Be DEAF when people tell YOU that you can not fulfil your dreams! Always remember: GOD Is Allmighty MY DEAR FRIENDS IN HGE IF YOU GET TIME PLS DO VISIT MY WEBSITE http://www.His-amazing-love.org IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!11 FRom your own friend Stephen Antony http://keralaprogrammers.home-page.org/ http://www.stephenonline.tk ___________________________________________________________ Sent by ePrompter, the premier email notification software. Free download at http://www.ePrompter.com. _________________________________________________________________ Full savings account benefits at no minimum balance! http://go.msnserver.com/IN/49352.asp Apply now and get FREE watch! ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/cochindotnet/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
