March 21, 2011

"How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation." Psalm 13:1-2,5

I have been told that it takes one mile for a great ocean tanker to stop from cruising speed. I read this week that it can take as much as fifteen miles for one to make a complete turn. Being the captain of one of those massive ships must require a lot of patients. But he knows exactly what he is doing and patiently waits for the ship to respond to his commands. When God works to ease the problems in our lives, often he takes a while. He often eases our problem in increments. As Christians we can rejoice in each step knowing that our Father is indeed answering our prayers. You may be weary today wondering if God is ever going to answer your cry for help. Answers seldom come instantaneously. He can answer immediately, but he may be in the process of turning the big ship of your life away from storms into calmer seas. Be patient, thank Him and give Him time to finish the work He has begun in you. He could never forget you.

Thought for the week: “How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?”

Funny for the week: SCAM ALERT!

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Laughter eases the pain..................Chaplain Barnes

Last week’s answer: In what way did Paul say that Jesus was made a little lower than the angels? He had to die. (Heb. 2:6-9)

This weeks question: Which king was identified by name by Isaiah almost a century in advance as being the man who would order the temple of Jerusalem to be rebuilt?