RE: [TruthTalk] Spirit/Soul

[Slade Henson]

I appreciate your candidness, Terry.   Here's another perspective...   In the midst of persecution, Reb Tevye once said, "Thank you, G-d, for making us Your chosen people... but it would be nice if You'd choose someone else once in a while."   -- slade -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Wednesday, 14 July, 2004 18:51 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Spirit/Soul Judy Taylor wrote: "John Gray, a circuit-riding preacher, never failed to thank God for something, no matter how bad the times or how severe the trial....  One day when Gray had had to battle through wind and sleet to his preaching appointment at a distant village chapel, the small congregation waiting for him wondered what he could be thankful for in such weather....  When it came time for prayer, John prayed, "This is a wretched day, dear Lord, no doubt about it; but we thank Thee, Lord, that every day isn't as bad as this one!" ============================================================================== That kind of reminds me of when I was lobster fishing for a living.  When I pulled a trap, if there was a keeper or two in it, I would give thanks for the catch.  If there was nothing in it, I gave thanks that the trap was still in good shape.  If a sea turtle had torn some slats out to eat the lobsters, I gave thanks that the trap was repairable.  If the trap was gone, I gave thanks that I would never have to pull it again.  It was much easier to give thanks when the trap was productive. Terry