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http://www.gospelines.com "Life is Like a Box of Chocolates" Christmas at my cousin's house included a large box of chocolates to be shared by the family. Mom would allow the kids to choose their own special piece of candy; but, there was one unbreakable rule. You must keep the one you choose! They were not allowed to put it back and try again in hopes of finding one they might like better. What about the chocolates God gives to us... the purpose or assignment He has for our lives? "No, sorry Pastor Ron, you don't get to choose. You must keep the assignment I gave to you and see it through until I can say, Well done." As expressed in the movie, "Forrest Gump," life IS like a box of chocolates; we just don't get to chose. What if God did allow us to "take a bite" and then ask for another "assignment" instead? History tells us that even if He did, we'd probably say, "No, I don't like that one either." Just thinking of such a scenario makes me want to chuckle. No, my friends, that isn't how He works. The Master has specific places for us to go, and specific people He wants us to meet and give the message of The Good News, either directly in words or by the lives we live. There is no "putting it back and trying another" - no rest until the job is done and we get Home. Oh, what a joy that will be. Our work will be done and we can sing and dance for the King of kings for all eternity. GospeLines Prayer: Father, help us to live the life You have given us; to praise You and bless You for whatever we have and not complain about what we do not have. When our circumstances change, help us to accept those changes with the knowledge that all things work for the good of those who love You and have been called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). Father, we ask in Jesus name for contentment with what You have given and hearts that thank You daily for Your grace. RonU ".I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." - John 14:6 (KJV) [email protected] Amen and Amen! O. Addison Gethers e-mail address [email protected] [email protected] twitter URL http//:twitter.com/OAddisonGethers Messenger contact window live/msn messenger: [email protected] aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS rs --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
