MEETING GOD

MEETING GOD

There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God.  He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer, and he started his journey.  When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman.  She was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons.  The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase.  He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry so he offered her a Twinkie.

He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him.  Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Once again, she smiled at him.  The boy was delighted!  They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.  As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps; he turned around, ran back to the old woman, and gave her a hug.  She gave him her biggest smile ever.

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later; his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face.  She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?"  He replied, "I had lunch with God."  But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what?  She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"

Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked, "Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?"  She replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God."  But before her son responded, she added, "You know he's much younger than I expected."

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, and honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.  People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

Embrace all equally!
-- Author Unknown

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Blessed In Aging

(written by Esther Mary Walker )

Blessed are they who understand
My faltering step and shaking hand
Blessed, who know my ears today
Must strain to hear the things they say.

Blessed are those who seem to know
My eyes are dim and my mind is slow
Blessed are those who look away
When I spilled tea that weary day.

Blessed are they who, with cheery smile
Stopped to chat for a little while
Blessed are they who know the way
To bring back memories of yesterday.

Blessed are those who never say
"You've told that story twice today"
Blessed are they who make it known
That I am loved, respected and not alone.

And blessed are they who will ease the days
Of my journey home, in loving ways.

God Knows

* When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless efforts...

... God knows how hard you have tried.

* When you've cried so long and your heart is in anguish...

... God has counted your tears.

* If you feel that your life is on hold and time has passed you by...

... God is waiting with you.

* When you're lonely and your friends are too busy even for a phone call...

... God is by your side.

* When you think you've tried everything and don't know where to turn...

... God has a solution.

* When nothing makes sense and you are confused or frustrated...

... God has the answer.

* If suddenly your outlook is brighter and you find traces of hope...

... God has whispered to you.

* When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for...

... God has blessed you.

* When something joyful happens and you are filled with awe...

... God has smiled upon you.

* When you have a purpose to fulfill and a dream to follow...

... God has opened your eyes and called you by name.

* Remember that wherever you are or whatever you are facing...

... GOD KNOWS!!!