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Old 04-15-2005, 05:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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God's Wings

God's Wings

A little something to put things in perspective...

An article in National Geographic several years ago provided an
interesting picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone
National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess
the inferno's damage.

One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched
statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by
the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick.

When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their
dead mother's wings.

The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her
offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings,
instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have
flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze
had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had
remained steadfast. Because she had been willing to die, so those under
the cover of her wings would live.

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find
refuge." (Psalm 91:4)

Being loved this much should make a difference in your life Remember the
One who loves you, and then be different because of it. My instructions
were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you.
Please pass this on to people you want to be blessed.

To realize the value of a sister
Ask someone who doesn't have one.

To realize the value of ten years:
ask a newly divorced couple.

To realize the value of four years:
Ask a graduate.

To realize the value of one year:
Ask a student who has failed a final exam.

To realize the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.

To realize the value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize the value of one day:
Ask someone in recovery.


To realize the value of one hour:
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize the value of one minute:
Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize the value of one-second:
Ask a person who has survived an accident.

To realize the value of one millisecond:
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone
special.

To realize the value of a friend:
Lose one.
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God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.


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B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?
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Thanks Best, good food for thought.

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