Posted on 10/28/2002 1:20:35 AM PST by dansangel
I'm getting a bit frustrated with the slowness of the internet, plus I have to rise early to get a good jump on
the metro area traffic tomorrow as we jorney to our vacation destination. So, it's time to sign off.
God willing, I will check in with you all from St. Simons. Love and {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} to you all. I am Blessed to be a part of Free Republic - and the ***happy*** side affect of getting to know all of you!
Was going to post a "good night" graphic, but the Internet stopped moving again....aaaarrrrggghhh! LOL!
Awwww...nothing could make you a 'not pretty sight'. : )
It's sure nice seeing you before you leave. : )
Great Big {{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}} until I'm able to run into you again!
I hope it lasts. LOL
Hey, take care and have a realy nice time. If you get to stop in - I'll be happy as a clam. : )
(((((((((dansy)))))))))))))
May many angels continue to surround you Salvation.
Congratulations on your day.
A spiritual brother sent me the following e-mail and it seems only fitting to post it on this thread.
After living a "decent" life, my time on earth came to an end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table. As I looked around I saw the "prosecutor." He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.
I sat down and looked to my left and there sat my lawyer, a kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed familiar to me.
The corner door flew open and there appeared the judge in full flowing robes. He commanded an awesome presence as he moved across the room. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. As he took his seat behind the bench, he said, "Let us begin." The prosecutor rose and said, "My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell." He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and in the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own lawyer, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about.
As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at my representative who sat there silently not offering any form of defense at all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm I've done? Satan finished with a fury and said, "This man belongs in hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise."
When it was! his turn, my lawyer first asked if he might approach the bench. The judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and beckoned him to come forward. As he got up and started walking, I was able to see him in his full splendor and majesty. I realized why he seemed so familiar. This was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Savior. He stopped at the bench and softly said to the judge, "Hi Dad," and then he turned to address the court.
"Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these allegations. And yes the wages of sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished." Jesus took a deep breath and turned to his Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, "However, I died on the cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted me as his Savior, so he is mine."
My Lord continued with, "His name is written in the book of life and no one can snatch him from me. Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy."
As Jesus sat down, he quietly paused, looked at his Father and replied, "There is nothing else that needs to be done. I've done it all."
The judge lifted his mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from his lips...
"This man is free. The penalty for him has already been paid in full.
Case dismissed.
As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, "I won't give up, I'll win the next one." I asked Jesus as he gave me my instructions where to go next, "Have you ever lost a case?"
Christ lovingly smiled and said, "Everyone that has come to me and asked me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, Paid in Full."
Let me just add on this day of recognition that you certainly have my appreciation and my thanks. I can't tell you how many mornings I found your posts of the Daily Readings and your comments the first step in what became a great day.Probably because you took the time to post,I took the time to ponder and pray and there's just no better way to begin.And,I am grateful.Not to take away from your day,I need to thank al_c too,I usually read his posts after yours and compare the reflections with what I've come up with.which never quite measures up,but I am getting better.
I live in Phoenix,perhaps when you come visit your grandchildren we can get together and have coffee,black.
Here kitty, kitty. : )
Have to laugh, because one day when I was practicing and my teenage sister was annoyed with the repetition, she went outdoors (in Florida), found a very long black snake, and from behind me thrust it into my field of vision!
Needless to say, practice ended.
(((((((Nan)))))))
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