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From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>   Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail Dear Friend, There are many instances throughout our life when we have an opportunity to be an angel to someone in need.  Doing simple things like speaking a word of encouragement or lending a helping hand can do so much to lift people up and reconfirm that goodness in humanity still exists and is abundant.  We must remember that God calls us the children of light which is meant to brighten and illuminate every dark and dismal area.  As God's children who have been forgiven of their sins and made new in God's sight, we must extend the same mercy that we've received so that others may benefit and become better just as we have. (1 Peter 2:9) (Matthew 5:14-16) (Psalm 28:6-8) I hope today's message ministers to your heart to be that vessel in which someone may be thankful for your intervention and think of you as their angel on earth. MAYBE IT'S YOU It was one of those cold winter nights in the Haight district of San Francisco, the kind where the rain hurts, and your breath forms huge cotton balls that bounce on the pavement. I was driving an eyesore that could only be referred to as a "car" by someone who was either a shameless liar or a good friend. Technically, the vehicle was totaled when I bought it from an unscrupulous neighbor, because it needed an engine overhaul that would have cost more than the car itself. I added a quart of oil before every journey. Most of it would leak out along the way. I tried to imagine I was driving a huge magical snail; that way I didn't mind the slow speeds and the slime trail it left. The car's outer paint had transformed into a hideous mixture of rust and "something brown." The engine sounded like a lawnmower with tuberculosis. If anyone ever wondered what the inside of an automobile seat looked like, my car had the answers. It was a difficult car to drive because you had to keep your fingers and toes crossed to keep the engine running. That night I must have uncrossed my fingers to scratch something. The car died in the middle of a four-lane stretch of Oak Street. I coasted as far as I could, hoping for a place to turn off, but the street was lined with parked cars and the nearest intersection was beyond coasting distance. There I sat, in busy evening traffic, no lights, no locomotion, as tons of steel and plastic screamed by. In my rearview mirror I saw a pair of headlights pull up and stop behind me. I knew what was coming. Soon the horn would start and someone would be cursing at me. In San Francisco, if you dawdle too long after a light turns green, you get the horn. If you dare to come to a full stop at a stop sign, you get the horn from the car behind you. I figured I was begging for trouble. But I was wrong. A stranger got out of the car and came to my window. He shouted, "Do you want a push?" I was stunned but must have nodded in the affirmative. He waived to his car and two teens piled out to apply themselves to my bumper. When I was safely delivered to a side street, they hopped back into their car and rejoined the sea of anonymous traffic. I didn't get to thank them. Over the years I've realized something about the stranger who stopped to help. I've noticed that every time I'm in trouble, he appears. He never looks the same. Sometimes he's a woman. His age and ethnicity vary. But he's always there. I've started to understand he's the best part of what makes us human beings. The one true thing in this world is an unasked kindness provided by a stranger. It's the invisible cord that binds us all together and makes life worthwhile. This year, when you find yourself immersed in the clutter and bustle, annoyed by the long lines, baffled about how you'll get everything done, remember this: One of the people in that crowd is the stranger. Today, maybe it's you. By Scott Adams Read and meditate on these scriptures: Galatians 6:1-4 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.  Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.  For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.  But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another." Psalm 28:6-8 "Blessed be the LORD, because He hath heard the voice of my supplications.  The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise Him.  The LORD is their strength, and He is the saving strength of His anointed." Psalm 37:23-27 "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way.  Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with His hand.  I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.  He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.  Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore." Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus says, "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem:  I'M JUST TOO BUSY Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem150.htm Today's Selected Testimony:  THE PINK BIRDS Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony155.htm =========================================== From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>   Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail Dear Friend, No matter what others may have done wrong against us, we should be quick to forgive them and make up or forgive them and move on with our lives. We should never hold a grudge in our hearts and allow the poison of being unforgiving to ruin our life and keep us a prisoner from the peace and joy of the Lord.  The Lord Jesus who suffered and died at the hands of His creation commanded us as His followers to forgive every offense committed to us and earnestly pray for that person that they might become better.  Nothing that anyone could do to us can compare to what was done to the Lord and yet while He was being persecuted, the Lord Jesus prayed and asked the Father to forgive for they know not what they do.  How much more should we be quick to forgive and show others the God who dwells within our heart. Be encouraged to forgive every infraction that is done to you and react with the attitude of humility knowing that God will be well pleased with how you repaid good for the bad that was done to you. (Luke 23:34) (Matthew 5:43-45) I hope today's simple message inspires your heart to forgive and forget and do not allow the poison of the enemy to infiltrate your heart and keep you bound from the peace and joy that God offers to all who forgive. ME AND RONNIE That evening, Philip came storming into the house, mad. You're right.  "Angry" is the proper word. But this boy was "Mad, mad, mad!" Of course it was Ronnie's fault again. Ronnie lived across the street and he was Philip's buddy. But, no sir, not this time. Whatever he'd done, Ronnie could never come into our house again. Never, not ever. So we ate our meal somewhat subdued that night. Somewhat sad. We like Ronnie. Fact is, we loved him. Then suddenly, the doorbell rang. Philip, as usual, ran to answer and here he came...with whom? You guessed it. "Hey, Mom, can Ronnie have some ice cream too?" "Of course, he can. But Philip, what about all those things you were saying? Didn't you mean them?" "Oh, sure," came the answer. "I meant them. But me 'n Ronnie, we got good forgetters." Wouldn't it be wonderful if every one of us could say that - and mean it? By Charlie W. Shedd Read and meditate on these scriptures: Psalm 86:3-7 "Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto Thee daily. Rejoice the soul of Thy servant: for unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.  For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee.  Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.  In the day of my trouble I will call upon Thee: for Thou wilt answer me." Matthew 5:43-45 Jesus says, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." Matthew 6:14-15 Jesus declares "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." 1 Thessalonians 5:15 "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem:  POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/enpoem60.htm Today's Selected Testimony:  MY LIFE CHANGE Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony164.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya Gods Work Ministry Please feel free to visit the Website to read more Encouraging and Inspirational stories, poems and testimonies.  Our E-mail Archives are available as well to read the messages that have been sent in the past. You can now hear our stories and poems by ordering Voice Messages.  Each volume contains 15 messages that can be heard and enjoyed anywhere a CD player is available.  To order your copy, please click on this link:  http://www.Godswork.org/voicemessages.htm You can also send Free E-cards to friends and loved ones with the many choices available. 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