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A ~ LOVE ~ STORY
Contributed by
AnGeL_M
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Thursday, 20th May 2004 @ 07:37:40 PM in AEST
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One day, I woke early in the morning
to watch the sunrise. Ah the beauty of
God's creation is beyond description.
As I watched,
I praised God for His beautiful work.
As I sat there, I felt the Lord's presence with me.
He asked me, "Do you love me?"
I answered, "Of course, God!
You are my Lord and Saviour!"
Then He asked, "If you were physically
handicapped, would you still love me?"
I was perplexed. I looked down upon my arms,
legs and the rest of my body and wondered
how many things I wouldn't be able to do,
the things that I took for granted.
And I answered, "It would be tough Lord,
but I would still love You."
Then the Lord said, "If you were blind,
would you still love my creation?"
How could I love something without
being able to see it?
Then I thought of all the blind people
in the world and how many of them still
loved God and His creation.
So I answered, "Its hard to think of it,
but I would still love you."
The Lord then asked me, "If you were deaf,
would you still listen to my word?"
How could I listen to anything being deaf?
Then I understood. Listening to God's Word
is not merely using our ears, but our hearts.
I answered, "It would be tough, but I would
still listen to Your word."
The Lord then asked, "If you were mute,
would you still praise My Name?"
How could I praise without a voice?
Then it occurred to me.
God wants us to sing from
our very heart and soul.
It never matters what we sound like.
And praising God is not always with
a song, but when we are persecuted,
we give God praise with our words of thanks.
So I answered,
"Though I could not physically sing,
I would still praise Your Name."
And the Lord asked, "Do you really love Me?"
With courage and a strong conviction,
I answered boldly, "Yes Lord! I love You
because You are the one and true God!
I thought I had answered well, but God asked,
"Then Why Do You Sin?"
I answered, "Because I am only human.
I am not perfect."
"Then why in times of peace do you
stray the furthest? Why only in times
of trouble do you pray the earnest?"
No answers. Only tears.
The Lord continued, "Why only sing
at fellowships and retreats?
Why seek Me only in times of worship?
Why ask things so selfishly?
Why ask things so unfaithfully?"
The tears continued to roll down my cheeks.
"Why are you ashamed of Me? Why are you not
spreading the good news?
Why in times of persecution,
you cry to others when I offer
My shoulder to cry on?
Why make excuses when I give you
opportunities to serve in My Name?"
I tried to answer, but there was no answer to give.
"You are blessed with life.
I made you not to throw this gift away.
I have blessed you with talents to serve Me,
but you continue to turn away."
I have revealed My Word to you,
but you do not gain in knowledge.
I have spoken to you but your ears were closed.
I have shown My blessings to you,
but your eyes were turned away.
I have sent you servants,
but you sat idly by as they were pushed away.
I have heard your prayers and I have
answered them all. Do You Truly Love Me ?"
I could not answer. How could I?
I was embarrassed beyond belief.
I had no excuse. What could I say to this?
When my heart had cried out
and the tears had flowed, I said,
"Please forgive me Lord.
I am unworthy to be Your child."
The Lord answered, " That is My Grace, My child."
I asked, "Then why do you continue to forgive me?
Why do You love me so?"
The Lord answered,
"Because you are My creation.
You are my child. I will never abandon you.
When you cry, I will have compassion
and cry with you. When you shout with joy,
I will laugh with you.
When you are down, I will encourage you.
When you fall, I will raise you up.
When you are tired, I will carry you.
I will be with you till the end of days,
and I will love you forever."
Never had I cried so hard before.
How could I have been so cold?
How could I have hurt God as I had done?
I asked God, "How much do You love me?"
The Lord stretched out His arms and I saw
His nail-pierced hands.
I bowed down at the
feet of Christ, my Saviour.
And for the first time, I truly prayed.
Written: 4 -15 -2000
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Re: A ~ LOVE ~ STORY
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by JennyFruFru on
Thursday, 20th May 2004 @ 07:51:58 PM AEST
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| this is very touching and emotional ... shows true devotion to the Lord... |
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Re: A ~ LOVE ~ STORY
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by Cynthia on
Thursday, 20th May 2004 @ 08:15:26 PM AEST
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| Oh my goodness, sis, this was perfect. You have a lot of faith in God. I hope you will continue that faith. Keep God in your heart sis and He will guide you through your darkest days. Love you. *S* Cynthia |
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Re: A ~ LOVE ~ STORY
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by Lone_er on
Thursday, 20th May 2004 @ 08:19:47 PM AEST
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| Amen..Wonderful expression of His love maam....Russ |
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Re: A ~ LOVE ~ STORY
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by Kore on
Thursday, 20th May 2004 @ 11:10:58 PM AEST
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2 Corinthians 7:13
"By all this we are encouraged." Very well done. It hit me like a done of bricks. |
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Re: A ~ LOVE ~ STORY
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 20th May 2004 @ 11:59:55 PM AEST
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God made us in His image, but the inside he left up to us to build. I try to build temples to him inside me, but I drop a few stones here and there, but I know he loves me and understands I am doing my very best. I do love my Lord. Bless you, Angel.
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Re: A ~ LOVE ~ STORY
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by venkat on
Friday, 21st May 2004 @ 12:32:08 AM AEST
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Absolutely beautiful..God's love is unconditional..He is the basis of our life force
great write. venkat |
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Re: A ~ LOVE ~ STORY
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by loveisendless on
Friday, 21st May 2004 @ 10:49:07 AM AEST
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TAKE WHAT YOU CAN,NOT WHAT YOU NEED! A VERY INTRESTING VIEW ON SOME
THING WE TAKE FOR GRANTED ANGEL!! YOUR POEMS ARE NOT ONLY GOOD BUT PROVE A POINT AS WELL!!!
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