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To: snugs; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; ..
HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY AND HAPPY EASTER


The Foot of the Cross

by: Marcia Krugh Leaser, Source Unknown

Fearing the battle was over
And I'd already lost the war,
I was tired of trying and failing.
I just couldn't fight anymore.

So, dragging my battle-scarred body,
I crawled to the foot of the cross.
And I sobbed. 'Oh please, Father forgive me.
But I tried...I tried.. and still lost.'

Then the air grew silent around me.
I heard his voice just as clear as the dawn:
'Oh, My child, though you are tired and weary,
You can't stop, you have to go on.'

At the foot of the Cross , where I met Him,
At the foot of the Cross, where He died,
I felt love, as I knelt in His presence.
I felt hope, as I looked in His eyes.

Then He gathered me lovingly to Him,
As around us God's light clearly shone.
And together we walked though my lifetime
To heal every wound I had known.

I found bits of my dreams, long forgotten,
And pieces of my life on the floor.
But I watched as He tenderly blessed them,
And my life was worth living once more.

I knew then why I had been losing.
I knew why I had not grown.
At the foot of the Cross came the answer:
I'd been fighting the battle alone.

At the foot of the Cross, where I met Him,
At the foot of the Cross, where He died,
Then I knew I could face any challenge
Together--just my Lord and I.
~~~~~
Pray unceasingly for our military

80 posted on 04/14/2006 4:32:51 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: LUV W

Very moving..Thank you, LUVW.


87 posted on 04/14/2006 6:12:34 PM PDT by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: LUV W; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All
Beautiful post Luv, and thanks for the ping.



WISHING YOU A BLESSED EASTER



POTLATCH



91 posted on 04/14/2006 7:18:40 PM PDT by potlatch (Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
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To: LUV W

Beautiful, Luv. Thank you.


92 posted on 04/14/2006 7:38:34 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (SECURE : THE : BORDER : Long live the UNITED STATES OF AMERICANS!!!)
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To: LUV W

Lovely Post Ms. Luv! Thank you for a wonderful sentiment.


102 posted on 04/14/2006 8:54:31 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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