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Learning To Lean On Jesus
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000 (message contributor)
Summary: Learning to Lean On Jesus - Finding More Power Than One Could Ever Dream Just Learning to Lean On Jesus Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you my peace (Without worry, anxieity, or endless fear) I give to you.
Learning to Lean On Jesus - Finding More Power Than One Could Ever Dream Just Learning to Lean On Jesus
Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you my peace (Without worry, anxieity, or endless fear) I give to you. Not as the world gives peace, do I give to you. Believe in God, believe also in Jesus.... Its a peace that the world cannot understand."
And God Said No
I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No". He said it was not for him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make a handicapped child whole. And God said "No". He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No". He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No". He said he gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No". He said suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said "No". He said I must grow on my own. But he will pr me me to make me ~litful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No". He said I will give you life, that you may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said, Ah, finally you have the idea.
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