Y'all,
I know this don't quite go with
this e-mail, but however there is a homepage called
wwjd. It is http://www.wwjd.org That don't sound
right. Try it and I will get back to Y'all.
John
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John Evans
Maryville AG
" " Royal Rangers
Opost 7th
IL
On Thu, 1 Apr 1999 21:40:38 soaring_eagle2 wrote:
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>WWJD:~ What Would Jesus Do???
>
>
>GOD SAID: Nice touch.
>
>I SAID: Thanks. But...what are we talking about?
>
>GOD: That WWJD bracelet you're wearing.
>
>I SAID: Oh. Yeah. I've got five.
>
>GOD: I know. You can match them with just about anything in your closet
>can't you?
>
>I SAID: Yeah. Cool, huh?
>
>GOD: You've got a pretty good collection.
>
>I SAID: Yep.
>
>GOD: Too bad it's not more.
>
>I SAID: Well I'll get a few more--eventually. After all they do cost.
>
>GOD: No, I'm not talking about adding more bracelets to your collection.
>But you're right--there is a cost involved.
>
>I SAID: Uh oh. I've got a feeling we're not on the same page, are we,
>God?
>
>GOD: Nope.
>
>I SAID: Look, I'm kind of in a hurry, Lord. So if You have something to
>say, could you just say it?
>
>GOD: I already have.
>
>I SAID: Guess I didn't catch it.
>
>GOD: Let's go through it again okay? Check out 1 John 2:4-5.
>
>I SAID: Uh. All right. Gimmie a sec.
>
>GOD: It's under your bed.
>
>I SAID: What?
>
>GOD: Your Bible.
>
>I SAID: How'd you know that's what I was looking for.
>
>GOD: I'm God, remember? I know everything.
>
>I SAID: Oh, yeah. Okay here we go: "Someone may say, 'I am a Christian;
>I am on my way to heaven; I belong to Christ.' But if he doesn't do what
>Christ tells him to, he is a liar. But those who do what Christ tells
>them to will learn to love God more and more. That is the way to know
>whether or not you are a Christian." So...lay it on me, God. What are
>you saying?
>
>GOD: I'm saying it sure would be nice if that WWJD bracelet you're
>wearing was more than a fashion statement. But if it were.... it would
>cost.
>
>I SAID: Hey, wait a sec! I'm not just wearing this as a fad! I know what
>it stands for. I believe in it.
>
>GOD: Believing in a phrase.... and living the lifestyle are two
>different things.
>
>I SAID: I'm listening.
>
>GOD: Well, to really live out the WWJD lifestyle may cost you some
>dates.
>
>I SAID: Guys?
>
>GOD: And maybe some friends.
>
>I SAID: The girls?
>
>GOD: And maybe your time.
>
>I SAID: My TV shows?
>
>GOD: WWJD means asking yourself "What would Jesus do" before anything
>and everything you do.
>
>I SAID: Well, yeah...technically.
>
>GOD: Excuse me?
>
>I SAID: I mean, yeah...we all know what the letters stand for.
>But...But to take it seriously. I mean to actually ask ourselves that
>question... well, that would change everything - or at least a lot!
>
>GOD: Check out 1 John 2:6.
>
>I SAID: Okay. Got it right here. "Anyone who says he is a Christian
>should live as Christ did" Hmmm.
>
>GOD: So what's it gonna be? A fashion statement or a lifestyle backed
>with commitment?
>
>I SAID: But, God, I'm not sure You really understand, If I truly asked
>what You do. Well, You probably wouldn't go to the movie I'm gonna see
>this Friday with Brian.
>
>GOD: Not that particular one; no.
>
>I SAID: And you probably wouldn't want me hanging out with Kari as much.
>
>GOD: She shoplifts. And since you're not doing anything to confront her
>or trying to introduce her to Me, she's pulling you down, Yes, I'd like
>you to quit spending so much time with her.
>
>I SAID: God, If I start asking myself that question...
>
>GOD: If you don't, and you continue to wear that bracelet you're a
>phony.
>
>I SAID: That's harsh don't You think?
>
>GOD: Read my words again. The ones in 1 John 2:4. Read the last part
>of the verse. "But if he doesn't do what Christ tells him to, he is a
>liar"
>
>I SAID: Ouch.
>
>GOD: Yes...ouch. I died for those words.
>
>I SAID: I know.
>
>GOD: I also died to give you the power you need to put those words into
>practice.
>
>I SAID: I'm not that strong, God.
>
>GOD: I know. I made you, remember? I realize you're weak. I know your
>temptations. But I can equip you with everything you need to become all
>you need to be.
>
>I SAID: You know what this means, don't you? There maybe some Friday
>nights I'm home alone.
>
>GOD: No, not alone. I've promised to never leave you. I would love to
>spend this Friday night with you.
>
>I SAID: Is this for real?
>
>GOD: So real I shed my blood.
>
>I SAID: But.... Friday night...alone with GOD?
>
>GOD: Oh, my child, the things I want to do in your life. The dreams I
>want to give you! The vision I want to create with you. I have so much
>in store for you; your mind couldn't comprehend it if I told you
>everything right now.
>
>I SAID: Wow. For me? That's kind of exciting!
>
>GOD: For you. You're that special. I dream big dreams for you.
>
>I SAID: I'm pretty good at dreaming too God.
>
>GOD: Yes you are. But My dreams are even bigger than your Imagination!
>Check out Ephesians 3:20.
>
>I SAID: Okay, here it is: "Now glory be to GOD who by His mighty power
>at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare or even
>dream of--infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or
>hopes."
>
>GOD: And what about Jeremiah 29:11?
>
>I SAID: Old Testament. Got it. "For I know the plans I have for you,
>says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a
>future and a hope." Wow.
>
>GOD: My child, I love you way too much to let you slide. It hurts me to
>watch you settle for WWJD being a mere piece of fabric wrapped around
>your wrist when it's meant to be much more.
>
>I SAID: I'm sorry, Father, I never really thought about it.
>
>GOD: You see, I went through more torture than you can even fathom....
>just so you could live WWJD instead of simply wear it. There is a lot to
>swallow. And I did it because I love you,
>
>I SAID: But Father, I don't deserve love that great.
>
>GOD: And you know what? If you had been the only person in the entire
>world, I still would have gone through the crucifixion just for you?
>
>I SAID: Jesus, will You forgive me? I'm so sorry. I never meant to take
>your death for granted. I don't want to be a phony. I want to be
>genuine and full of You. I want people to see a difference in my life.
>I'm sorry. I've taken you for granted. Jesus, fill me. Let me be putty
>in Your hands. Remake me in Your image.
>
>GOD: Yes.
>
>I SAID: I need to hurry to my piano lesson right now Lord. And as soon
>as that's over, I have an important appointment.
>
>GOD: Oh?
>
>I SAID: With my Bible and my Heavenly Father. We need to talk about my
>friends, my time, and my entertainment.
>
>GOD: Guess what?
>
>I SAID: What?
>
>GOD: That's exactly what Jesus would do!
>
>Jesus Christ, Our Only Hope!
>
>The Bible says we can have assurance of our salvation. If you would like
>to
>know more about salvation and how to obtain this free gift ... click:
><A
>HREF="http://www.amazingfacts.com/bibleschool/afsg.asp?guide=3&page=0">
>GodLoves You!!!</A>
>
>
>My Web Page
>
>< "http://members.aol.com/yjesuscame/page/index.htm">YJesusCame'sPage
>< Discover Jesus! In here you will find a love message and a lot of
>Christian Links! Find the truth as it is in Jesus, for He is the truth.
>John
>14:6. Remember Friend, it's always true, God loves you! Smile! :o)
>
>
>
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