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Posted on 08/01/2011 2:29:55 AM PDT by JustAmy
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And miss out on the chocolate??
I DON'T THINK SO! ;)
Have a great day, ML!
“JUST CHECKING IN”
A minister passing through his church
In the middle of the day,
Decided to pause by the altar
And see who had come to pray.
Just then the back door opened,
A man came down the aisle,
The minister frowned as he saw
The man hadn’t shaved in a while.
His shirt was kinda shabby
And his coat was worn and frayed,
The man knelt, he bowed his head,
Then rose and walked away.
In the days that followed,
Each noon time came this chap,
Each time he knelt just for a moment,
A lunch pail in his lap.
Well, the minister’s suspicions grew,
With robbery a main fear,
He decided to stop the man and ask him,
‘What are you doing here?’
The old man said, he worked down the road.
Lunch was half an hour.
Lunchtime was his prayer time,
For finding strength and power.
‘I stay only moments, see,
Because the factory is so far away;
As I kneel here talking to the Lord,
This is kinda what I say:
‘I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD,
HOW HAPPY I’VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. DON’T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS JIM CHECKING IN TODAY.’
The minister feeling foolish,
Told Jim, that was fine.
He told the man he was welcome
To come and pray just anytime
Time to go, Jim smiled, said ‘Thanks.’
He hurried to the door.
The minister knelt at the altar,
He’d never done it before.
His cold heart melted, warmed with love,
And met with Jesus there.
As the tears flowed, in his heart,
He repeated old Jim’s prayer:
‘I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD,
HOW HAPPY I’VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. I DON’T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME CHECKING IN TODAY.’
Past noon one day, the minister noticed
That old Jim hadn’t come.
As more days passed without Jim,
He began to worry some.
At the factory, he asked about him,
Learning he was ill.
The hospital staff was worried,
But he’d given them a thrill.
The week that Jim was with them,
Brought changes in the ward.
His smiles, a joy contagious.
Changed people, were his reward.
The head nurse couldn’t understand
Why Jim was so glad,
When no flowers, calls or cards came,
Not a visitor he had.
The minister stayed by his bed,
He voiced the nurse’s concern:
No friends came to show they cared.
He had nowhere to turn.
Looking surprised, old Jim spoke
Up and with a winsome smile;
‘the nurse is wrong, she couldn’t know,
That he’s in here all the while
Everyday at noon He’s here,
A dear friend of mine, you see,
He sits right down, takes my hand,
Leans over and says to me:
‘I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, JIM,
HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND THIS FRIENDSHIP, AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN.
ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR YOU PRAY,
I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY, AND SO JIM, THIS IS JESUS CHECKING IN TODAY.’
If this blesses you, pass it on. Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart
May God hold you in the palm of His hand
And Angels watch over you.
So this is me ... “Just Checking In”
Is everyone in the East okay?
Let us hear from you.
Nice place to nap, that’s for sure!!
It will be more of a relaxing day instead of a fun day, as it’s going to be 100 degrees!! What a pretty Tuesday graphic! Thank you!!
Hi Meg! What a darling graphic!! Thanks so much!!
: )
I want it all......and I want it NOW!! (I’m chocolate, too!)
Thank you, Yorkie.
It felt great to post a new Opening.
Hope you are relaxing and staying cool.
Have a Tremendous Tuesday.
Yummy ... thank you, Teenie. I think I’ve gained ten pounds since your post. :)
Enjoy your Tasty Tuesday.
Good afternoon, Geo.
Enjoy your Tuesday afternoon.
Thank you, Teenie.
LOL .... thanks, LTOS. Looks like that kitty found a perfect place for an afternoon nap.
Have a relaxing Tuesday.
That's the ONLY way! ;)
There’s another ten pounds. LOL
I’ll lose it next year. :)
Yea!!!
I hope he falls to a -40 by the end of the week. How can anyone think this guy is doing a good job. Worst President ever!!
Good afternoon, Meg. This is sooo cute. Thank you.
Wishing you a lovely afternoon and a beautiful evening.
Have a real Tasty Tuesday! :)
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