Received In E Mail
Breakfast at McDonald's
This is a good story and is true, please read it all the way through until the end! (After the story, there are some very interesting facts!):
I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with.
Her last project of the term was called "Smile." The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.
We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved.
As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling."
His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance. He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm).
Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray.
I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand.
He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you."
I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope."
I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give.
We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love.
I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class.
She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this ! need to heal people and to be healed.
In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student.
I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Much love and compassion is sent to each and every person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.
There is an Angel sent to watch over you. An Angel wrote: Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
Full Version: Breakfast At Mcdonald's
Good story Larry.
I don't know about you....but I wouldn't think that I would stop and think to myself before giving someone a free dinner...of it was for me glorifying God...or myself.
I think and I also beleive you do as well...that there are many times we just don't think...we just act....a selfless act...but God is always there directing our course.
For he is the Creator and his Power works through his love..which is within us all..written in our hearts.
Yes selfless act with compassion delivered to us by his Mighty love.
what do you think? or do you....
JK
I don't know about you....but I wouldn't think that I would stop and think to myself before giving someone a free dinner...of it was for me glorifying God...or myself.
I think and I also beleive you do as well...that there are many times we just don't think...we just act....a selfless act...but God is always there directing our course.
For he is the Creator and his Power works through his love..which is within us all..written in our hearts.
Yes selfless act with compassion delivered to us by his Mighty love.
what do you think? or do you....
JK
QUOTE(wernotalone @ Dec 6 2005, 06:56 AM)
Good story Larry.
I don't know about you....but I wouldn't think that I would stop and think to myself before giving someone a free dinner...of it was for me glorifying God...or myself.
I think and I also beleive you do as well...that there are many times we just don't think...we just act....a selfless act...but God is always there directing our course.
For he is the Creator and his Power works through his love..which is within us all..written in our hearts.
Yes selfless act with compassion delivered to us by his Mighty love.
what do you think? or do you.... JK
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I don't know about you....but I wouldn't think that I would stop and think to myself before giving someone a free dinner...of it was for me glorifying God...or myself.
I think and I also beleive you do as well...that there are many times we just don't think...we just act....a selfless act...but God is always there directing our course.
For he is the Creator and his Power works through his love..which is within us all..written in our hearts.
Yes selfless act with compassion delivered to us by his Mighty love.
what do you think? or do you....
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Yes, there have been several times when I just "knew" to help a certain person out. I have been greatly blessed in that spontaneity of the Spirit to use me to reach into the need of another for those things of James book...
Jam 2:15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, Jam 2:16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be [ye] warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what [doth it] profit? Jam 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Jam 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
No greater love than this...that a man lay down his life for another.
God Bless you Larry.
God Bless you Larry.
How about at the drive up window...Do you make eye contact with the one struggling in that dead end job in a dead end life?
I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.
God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it...
Sad....
I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it...
Sad....
QUOTE(Miki @ Dec 6 2005, 07:31 AM)
How about at the drive up window...Do you make eye contact with the one struggling in that dead end job in a dead end life?
I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.
God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it... Sad....
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I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it...
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I think Mickey Dees is more of an institution which takes people who are just starting out in life and gives them some experience. I think it is mostly students. It could be a dead end job but not necessarily.
I would hate to be a garbage pickup man. But I am in a dead end job too. I have no career aspirations at my age. Deliver the load and go home. No "career planning" for me. But all work is honourable I suppose (but then no it isn't.)
Maz
I think we all have higher aspirations right now than career aspirations. Your career, Maz, has given you the opportunity to be driven around by God and the time and opportunity to see some of the beauty of His creation, not to mention the time to think and ponder. It sure beats flipping burgers or working at an office job, and it is honorable work, and it's where the Lord wanted you to be.
All depends on how you look at things.
They might not think they have a dead end job at all.
Perhaps they love their job more than the one making much more.
Think of the words just a servant. This can have a lot of meanings,but still
have one great meaning. Serving God in all that you do.
We can be a light in this dark world no matter where God puts us.
I had a job for many years in a hall serving food-not making much money,
but now I look back and think that was one of the best times of my life.
Funny things happened that would make us laugh. No wonder I felt so healthy there.
I loved that story. Brought tears to my eyes. Now if everyone in the world was
like that. Somtimes I think we over analyze things and then the opportunity is missed. Sometimes a quiet quick action is called for and simply a smile.
They might not think they have a dead end job at all.
Perhaps they love their job more than the one making much more.
Think of the words just a servant. This can have a lot of meanings,but still
have one great meaning. Serving God in all that you do.
We can be a light in this dark world no matter where God puts us.
I had a job for many years in a hall serving food-not making much money,
but now I look back and think that was one of the best times of my life.
Funny things happened that would make us laugh. No wonder I felt so healthy there.
I loved that story. Brought tears to my eyes. Now if everyone in the world was
like that. Somtimes I think we over analyze things and then the opportunity is missed. Sometimes a quiet quick action is called for and simply a smile.
We have to thank the people who work at MacDonalds.
They are people trying to make a living and they
are there when we go and order.
I know the pay doesn't go very far, but it is an honest living.
There are sooo many illegal things going on where people
are making a lot of money.
They are people trying to make a living and they
are there when we go and order.
I know the pay doesn't go very far, but it is an honest living.
There are sooo many illegal things going on where people
are making a lot of money.
I have gone from a high flying career in Sales full of stress and one-upmanship to working from home and cleaning offices. I am more happy in myself and my mind is free of having to lie to people to get a sale. It was either my soul and sanity or doing a job where I didnt have to lie and walk over people and be at peace. I chose peace!!! 
When I am cleaning offices, I notice the way people treat me differently who work in these places, its as though they look on me with pity and Im not worth talking to. What they dont know is that I was in their position once working a full day and into the evening and stressed out but I escaped the rat race and found peace and most importantly found Jesus again. I wouldnt swap that for anything.
When I am cleaning offices, I notice the way people treat me differently who work in these places, its as though they look on me with pity and Im not worth talking to. What they dont know is that I was in their position once working a full day and into the evening and stressed out but I escaped the rat race and found peace and most importantly found Jesus again. I wouldnt swap that for anything.
Oh Cherrychookie, Bless you. You are at peace and love Jesus.
Oh you are blessed beyond words.
I am sure you are just where God wants you.
I thank you for your very encouraging message to us all!!!!
We will never understand the reactions of people on this earth.
They may look down at us but we may never notice that anymore
because we are
He will always show us the way.
Thank you Cherrychookie-well for just being you. an inspriation
Oh you are blessed beyond words.
I am sure you are just where God wants you.
I thank you for your very encouraging message to us all!!!!
We will never understand the reactions of people on this earth.
They may look down at us but we may never notice that anymore
because we are
He will always show us the way.Thank you Cherrychookie-well for just being you. an inspriation
QUOTE(Mazinaw @ Dec 6 2005, 07:45 AM)
Received In E Mail
Breakfast at McDonald's
This is a good story and is true, please read it all the way through until the end! (After the story, there are some very interesting facts!):
I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with.
Her last project of the term was called "Smile." The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.
We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved.
As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling."
His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance. He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm).
Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray.
I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand.
He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you."
I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope."
I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give.
We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love.
I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class.
She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this ! need to heal people and to be healed.
In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student.
I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Much love and compassion is sent to each and every person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.
There is an Angel sent to watch over you. An Angel wrote: Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
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Breakfast at McDonald's
This is a good story and is true, please read it all the way through until the end! (After the story, there are some very interesting facts!):
I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with.
Her last project of the term was called "Smile." The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.
We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved.
As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling."
His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance. He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm).
Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray.
I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand.
He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you."
I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope."
I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give.
We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love.
I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class.
She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this ! need to heal people and to be healed.
In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student.
I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Much love and compassion is sent to each and every person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.
There is an Angel sent to watch over you. An Angel wrote: Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
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Bless you brother...this is the heart of Jesus...to reach out to the lost and hurting ...as He did when when He used another to reach out to us..."Freely we've received...we should just as freely give" (not the exact translation...doing it from memory)...you've got me crying...God so bless you brother!!!!
QUOTE(Miki @ Dec 6 2005, 08:31 AM)
How about at the drive up window...Do you make eye contact with the one struggling in that dead end job in a dead end life?
I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.
God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it... Sad....
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I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it...
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Having been there (a single mom working such jobs in the past) I can tell you why...It's a VERY hard job...you're on your feet for long hours...little pay and often are treated harshly by those you serve...never even receiving a thank you or smile in kindness. So you try and adjust to that...just so you can keep a roof over your child's head and adequately provide for them...but often one job isn't enough...so you usually have to either work two....work one and try to go to school...or work one...swallow your pride and have to take "federal assistance" which whittles away at your self-esteem everytime you have to shop at the store or go to the doctor. Sometimes "nice" people come your way...one minute smiling and then later, talking with you as if you're lower than a servant because the order got messed up in some way...and the lines in and around the store go on forever...there's more bills than money...a baby's birthday or Christmas is coming and you're having to choose between doing something special for them or taking care that there's a roof over them, ect. The pressures are beyond imagination!!!
Then someone different crosses your path...they smile at you...they talk to you instead of at you and say please and thank you...and even when the order is messed up and they come back to try and get it fixed...they're so understanding...there's something different...they seem to shine...You watch the person go back to their seat (out of the corner of your eye) and notice the family bowing their heads in prayer...and you can just tell it's not a show...but that they've found something real...if you could just talk with them again...but here comes another customer growling because pickles were left on their burger....well you get the idea.
It's a hard road...and a hard job...and one where kindness is a rare commodity. I like to picture how Jesus would be in the same position...on BOTH sides of the counter (and meaning no disrespect to Him!!!)...
Anyway...hope that helps answer the question!
Love in Him!!!
selene
QUOTE(Cherrychookie @ Dec 6 2005, 01:03 PM)
I have gone from a high flying career in Sales full of stress and one-upmanship to working from home and cleaning offices. I am more happy in myself and my mind is free of having to lie to people to get a sale. It was either my soul and sanity or doing a job where I didnt have to lie and walk over people and be at peace. I chose peace!!!
When I am cleaning offices, I notice the way people treat me differently who work in these places, its as though they look on me with pity and Im not worth talking to. What they dont know is that I was in their position once working a full day and into the evening and stressed out but I escaped the rat race and found peace and most importantly found Jesus again. I wouldnt swap that for anything.
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When I am cleaning offices, I notice the way people treat me differently who work in these places, its as though they look on me with pity and Im not worth talking to. What they dont know is that I was in their position once working a full day and into the evening and stressed out but I escaped the rat race and found peace and most importantly found Jesus again. I wouldnt swap that for anything.
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I know what you mean sister (being judged based on outward circumstances)...Thank God that He didn't...or none of us would have any hope!!!!!
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 6 2005, 10:21 PM)
QUOTE(Miki @ Dec 6 2005, 08:31 AM)
How about at the drive up window...Do you make eye contact with the one struggling in that dead end job in a dead end life?
I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.
God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it... Sad....
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I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it...
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Having been there (a single mom working such jobs in the past) I can tell you why...It's a VERY hard job...you're on your feet for long hours...little pay and often are treated harshly by those you serve...never even receiving a thank you or smile in kindness. So you try and adjust to that...just so you can keep a roof over your child's head and adequately provide for them...but often one job isn't enough...so you usually have to either work two....work one and try to go to school...or work one...swallow your pride and have to take "federal assistance" which whittles away at your self-esteem everytime you have to shop at the store or go to the doctor. Sometimes "nice" people come your way...one minute smiling and then later, talking with you as if you're lower than a servant because the order got messed up in some way...and the lines in and around the store go on forever...there's more bills than money...a baby's birthday or Christmas is coming and you're having to choose between doing something special for them or taking care that there's a roof over them, ect. The pressures are beyond imagination!!!
Then someone different crosses your path...they smile at you...they talk to you instead of at you and say please and thank you...and even when the order is messed up and they come back to try and get it fixed...they're so understanding...there's something different...they seem to shine...You watch the person go back to their seat (out of the corner of your eye) and notice the family bowing their heads in prayer...and you can just tell it's not a show...but that they've found something real...if you could just talk with them again...but here comes another customer growling because pickles were left on their burger....well you get the idea.
It's a hard road...and a hard job...and one where kindness is a rare commodity. I like to picture how Jesus would be in the same position...on BOTH sides of the counter (and meaning no disrespect to Him!!!)...
Anyway...hope that helps answer the question!
Love in Him!!!
selene
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Thank you Selene,
We so much need to keep our hearts affixed on love. The Lord has a way to bring us back to Him. I chased what I thought would make me happy, spent all my time at work climbing the ladder at a trucking company. Fianally got two of my own terminals and the comany (18,000 employee's) went bankrupt. In that time I destroyed my marriage, alienated my kids, went back to drinking and became absolutely miserable.
Since that time I have been through a failed business start up, lost lots of money(I am still paying) but the Lord sent a laborer into my life through that failed business. The Lord brought me to a place where I had to make a choice, to rely on Him or not. Is the Lords promises true or not. There are days when I fail and there are days when I trust Him completely. There have been many months when tithing has ment not enough for the house payment but tithed anyways and I am still In my house and the mortgage is current. The job I have now is the place where the Lord wants me. I know because I kept going to interview after interview and always endig up as the person who did not get picked between the last two candidates. I thanked the Lord in prayer for the place he wanted me in and within days I was employed for a company I used to work for and the started me at the wage I would have been at if I had never left 9 years earlier with all the cost of living and merit increases. Praise God!!!!
It is not glamorous work, but everyone knows I love the Lord and we have bible studies at lunch, and talk about the Lord whenever the opportunity presents it's self.
My marriage is being restored, my relationship with my kids has dramaticly improved and I have peace. All of this has happened because of Him, because I am busy doing the work of the Lord, I need to do more I still am not giving Him 100%. These seemingly dead end jobs are alot of times blessings and positionings of the Lord to do His work.
Halleiluah!!!
QUOTE(rtkiii66 @ Dec 6 2005, 09:27 PM)
Thank you Selene,
We so much need to keep our hearts affixed on love. The Lord has a way to bring us back to Him. I chased what I thought would make me happy, spent all my time at work climbing the ladder at a trucking company. Fianally got two of my own terminals and the comany (18,000 employee's) went bankrupt. In that time I destroyed my marriage, alienated my kids, went back to drinking and became absolutely miserable.
Since that time I have been through a failed business start up, lost lots of money(I am still paying) but the Lord sent a laborer into my life through that failed business. The Lord brought me to a place where I had to make a choice, to rely on Him or not. Is the Lords promises true or not. There are days when I fail and there are days when I trust Him completely. There have been many months when tithing has ment not enough for the house payment but tithed anyways and I am still In my house and the mortgage is current. The job I have now is the place where the Lord wants me. I know because I kept going to interview after interview and always endig up as the person who did not get picked between the last two candidates. I thanked the Lord in prayer for the place he wanted me in and within days I was employed for a company I used to work for and the started me at the wage I would have been at if I had never left 9 years earlier with all the cost of living and merit increases. Praise God!!!!
It is not glamorous work, but everyone knows I love the Lord and we have bible studies at lunch, and talk about the Lord whenever the opportunity presents it's self.
My marriage is being restored, my relationship with my kids has dramaticly improved and I have peace. All of this has happened because of Him, because I am busy doing the work of the Lord, I need to do more I still am not giving Him 100%. These seemingly dead end jobs are alot of times blessings and positionings of the Lord to do His work.
Halleiluah!!!
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We so much need to keep our hearts affixed on love. The Lord has a way to bring us back to Him. I chased what I thought would make me happy, spent all my time at work climbing the ladder at a trucking company. Fianally got two of my own terminals and the comany (18,000 employee's) went bankrupt. In that time I destroyed my marriage, alienated my kids, went back to drinking and became absolutely miserable.
Since that time I have been through a failed business start up, lost lots of money(I am still paying) but the Lord sent a laborer into my life through that failed business. The Lord brought me to a place where I had to make a choice, to rely on Him or not. Is the Lords promises true or not. There are days when I fail and there are days when I trust Him completely. There have been many months when tithing has ment not enough for the house payment but tithed anyways and I am still In my house and the mortgage is current. The job I have now is the place where the Lord wants me. I know because I kept going to interview after interview and always endig up as the person who did not get picked between the last two candidates. I thanked the Lord in prayer for the place he wanted me in and within days I was employed for a company I used to work for and the started me at the wage I would have been at if I had never left 9 years earlier with all the cost of living and merit increases. Praise God!!!!
It is not glamorous work, but everyone knows I love the Lord and we have bible studies at lunch, and talk about the Lord whenever the opportunity presents it's self.
My marriage is being restored, my relationship with my kids has dramaticly improved and I have peace. All of this has happened because of Him, because I am busy doing the work of the Lord, I need to do more I still am not giving Him 100%. These seemingly dead end jobs are alot of times blessings and positionings of the Lord to do His work.
Halleiluah!!!
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This should be over in the "What Has God Done For You?" forum...a really powerful testimony of the way God will lead and direct the path of a person until the acceptance of His will is faced and embraced. I love this so thanks so much for it!
Maz
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QUOTE(selene @ Dec 6 2005, 10:21 PM)
QUOTE(Miki @ Dec 6 2005, 08:31 AM)
How about at the drive up window...Do you make eye contact with the one struggling in that dead end job in a dead end life?
I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.
God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it... Sad....
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I went to Burger king for coffee Sunday morning. The reader board said Medium coffee .99cents..Large 1.09...
'Might as well take the large' l thought....But when l got to the window the young man said $1.58 please...So l repeated what l'd read on the reader board to him....He said "Ya but that was before tax"...........
It was worth the laugh ..... except it's not really funny.God has been pressing me to smile and make polite cheerful small talk with those disheveled pimple faced youth and single mothers who are forced to make a living this way. It's odd because when l do (and especially to the women) they are a little suspicious about it...
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Having been there (a single mom working such jobs in the past) I can tell you why...It's a VERY hard job...you're on your feet for long hours...little pay and often are treated harshly by those you serve...never even receiving a thank you or smile in kindness. So you try and adjust to that...just so you can keep a roof over your child's head and adequately provide for them...but often one job isn't enough...so you usually have to either work two....work one and try to go to school...or work one...swallow your pride and have to take "federal assistance" which whittles away at your self-esteem everytime you have to shop at the store or go to the doctor. Sometimes "nice" people come your way...one minute smiling and then later, talking with you as if you're lower than a servant because the order got messed up in some way...and the lines in and around the store go on forever...there's more bills than money...a baby's birthday or Christmas is coming and you're having to choose between doing something special for them or taking care that there's a roof over them, ect. The pressures are beyond imagination!!!
Then someone different crosses your path...they smile at you...they talk to you instead of at you and say please and thank you...and even when the order is messed up and they come back to try and get it fixed...they're so understanding...there's something different...they seem to shine...You watch the person go back to their seat (out of the corner of your eye) and notice the family bowing their heads in prayer...and you can just tell it's not a show...but that they've found something real...if you could just talk with them again...but here comes another customer growling because pickles were left on their burger....well you get the idea.
It's a hard road...and a hard job...and one where kindness is a rare commodity. I like to picture how Jesus would be in the same position...on BOTH sides of the counter (and meaning no disrespect to Him!!!)...
Anyway...hope that helps answer the question!
Love in Him!!!
selene
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Thank you Selene,
We so much need to keep our hearts affixed on love. The Lord has a way to bring us back to Him. I chased what I thought would make me happy, spent all my time at work climbing the ladder at a trucking company. Fianally got two of my own terminals and the comany (18,000 employee's) went bankrupt. In that time I destroyed my marriage, alienated my kids, went back to drinking and became absolutely miserable.
Since that time I have been through a failed business start up, lost lots of money(I am still paying) but the Lord sent a laborer into my life through that failed business. The Lord brought me to a place where I had to make a choice, to rely on Him or not. Is the Lords promises true or not. There are days when I fail and there are days when I trust Him completely. There have been many months when tithing has ment not enough for the house payment but tithed anyways and I am still In my house and the mortgage is current. The job I have now is the place where the Lord wants me. I know because I kept going to interview after interview and always endig up as the person who did not get picked between the last two candidates. I thanked the Lord in prayer for the place he wanted me in and within days I was employed for a company I used to work for and the started me at the wage I would have been at if I had never left 9 years earlier with all the cost of living and merit increases. Praise God!!!!
It is not glamorous work, but everyone knows I love the Lord and we have bible studies at lunch, and talk about the Lord whenever the opportunity presents it's self.
My marriage is being restored, my relationship with my kids has dramaticly improved and I have peace. All of this has happened because of Him, because I am busy doing the work of the Lord, I need to do more I still am not giving Him 100%. These seemingly dead end jobs are alot of times blessings and positionings of the Lord to do His work.
Halleiluah!!!
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Praise the Lord for your testimony...I'm sure that many here could share ones not so different than ours...makes me think of an old favorite of my parent's (they loved listening to a gospel group called "The Singing Rambos" on Sunday afternoons...and yes, I'm a Southern gal, born and bred...just transplanted a bit)...It goes like this (just doing the chorus here)...
"Roll back the curtain of memory now and then
Show me where you brought me from and where I could have been
Remember I'm human and humans forget
So remind me...remind me dear Lord."
Like you, I had lots of ups and downs in the plans for my life...but that's OK...because what He's given me to replace those plans is SO much better...the world might not think so...but I wouldn't trade the relationship I have with Him for all the money and fame on the planet!!!!
Love in Him!!!
selene
QUOTE(Mazinaw @ Dec 6 2005, 10:33 PM)
QUOTE(rtkiii66 @ Dec 6 2005, 09:27 PM)
Thank you Selene,
We so much need to keep our hearts affixed on love. The Lord has a way to bring us back to Him. I chased what I thought would make me happy, spent all my time at work climbing the ladder at a trucking company. Fianally got two of my own terminals and the comany (18,000 employee's) went bankrupt. In that time I destroyed my marriage, alienated my kids, went back to drinking and became absolutely miserable.
Since that time I have been through a failed business start up, lost lots of money(I am still paying) but the Lord sent a laborer into my life through that failed business. The Lord brought me to a place where I had to make a choice, to rely on Him or not. Is the Lords promises true or not. There are days when I fail and there are days when I trust Him completely. There have been many months when tithing has ment not enough for the house payment but tithed anyways and I am still In my house and the mortgage is current. The job I have now is the place where the Lord wants me. I know because I kept going to interview after interview and always endig up as the person who did not get picked between the last two candidates. I thanked the Lord in prayer for the place he wanted me in and within days I was employed for a company I used to work for and the started me at the wage I would have been at if I had never left 9 years earlier with all the cost of living and merit increases. Praise God!!!!
It is not glamorous work, but everyone knows I love the Lord and we have bible studies at lunch, and talk about the Lord whenever the opportunity presents it's self.
My marriage is being restored, my relationship with my kids has dramaticly improved and I have peace. All of this has happened because of Him, because I am busy doing the work of the Lord, I need to do more I still am not giving Him 100%. These seemingly dead end jobs are alot of times blessings and positionings of the Lord to do His work.
Halleiluah!!!
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We so much need to keep our hearts affixed on love. The Lord has a way to bring us back to Him. I chased what I thought would make me happy, spent all my time at work climbing the ladder at a trucking company. Fianally got two of my own terminals and the comany (18,000 employee's) went bankrupt. In that time I destroyed my marriage, alienated my kids, went back to drinking and became absolutely miserable.
Since that time I have been through a failed business start up, lost lots of money(I am still paying) but the Lord sent a laborer into my life through that failed business. The Lord brought me to a place where I had to make a choice, to rely on Him or not. Is the Lords promises true or not. There are days when I fail and there are days when I trust Him completely. There have been many months when tithing has ment not enough for the house payment but tithed anyways and I am still In my house and the mortgage is current. The job I have now is the place where the Lord wants me. I know because I kept going to interview after interview and always endig up as the person who did not get picked between the last two candidates. I thanked the Lord in prayer for the place he wanted me in and within days I was employed for a company I used to work for and the started me at the wage I would have been at if I had never left 9 years earlier with all the cost of living and merit increases. Praise God!!!!
It is not glamorous work, but everyone knows I love the Lord and we have bible studies at lunch, and talk about the Lord whenever the opportunity presents it's self.
My marriage is being restored, my relationship with my kids has dramaticly improved and I have peace. All of this has happened because of Him, because I am busy doing the work of the Lord, I need to do more I still am not giving Him 100%. These seemingly dead end jobs are alot of times blessings and positionings of the Lord to do His work.
Halleiluah!!!
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This should be over in the "What Has God Done For You?" forum...a really powerful testimony of the way God will lead and direct the path of a person until the acceptance of His will is faced and embraced. I love this so thanks so much for it!
Maz
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I agree...and was blessed by it too!!!!
What great testimoney here. God blessings are so abundantly obvious here..Praise Our Heavenly father.
I'm about to start a new job. Just waiting for their call. I am confident in this...that if they don't call me...that God will lead me to where he wants me.
The job I applied for is at Dress for Success. It's helping others get a job...how ironic ey. It's woman that have low-self esteem, or battered woman...and just woman that have been in a rut and need a push to get their lives back in shape.
I pray more than anything that I may be a witness for Christ Jesus, just by working there. If someone askes me about Jesus, I will be thrilled to honor his name. Waiting and praying for a call. The job is volunteer, no pay. I don't care, I want to be a vessel for Jesus that's all.
Please pray for me that I get the job.
I'm about to start a new job. Just waiting for their call. I am confident in this...that if they don't call me...that God will lead me to where he wants me.
The job I applied for is at Dress for Success. It's helping others get a job...how ironic ey.
It's woman that have low-self esteem, or battered woman...and just woman that have been in a rut and need a push to get their lives back in shape.I pray more than anything that I may be a witness for Christ Jesus, just by working there. If someone askes me about Jesus, I will be thrilled to honor his name. Waiting and praying for a call. The job is volunteer, no pay. I don't care, I want to be a vessel for Jesus that's all.
Please pray for me that I get the job.
When working at the food bank l oft times would carry bags to peoples cars for them.....
Oh my Gosh...
It was at a 4 way stop so you got to go parading across the street while everybody gawked....
Oh my Gosh...
It was at a 4 way stop so you got to go parading across the street while everybody gawked....
that didn't stop you though did it Miki?
People will condemn us no matter what we do...if we think we do good, they will say your a show-off...if you think your not doing right...then you can get caught in that mind-set...and the Devil is a theif and liar..
BE all you can be...but be humble in doing it...much better that way...God gives us a heart to be humble...the real reward awaits for us all in Heaven...but we don't have to wait for Heaven as something ahead...but use what he has given to us now...a lillebitofheaven goes a long way. brings inner peace and outer peace...for God is for Peace, but those whom suffer without him are for war.
People will condemn us no matter what we do...if we think we do good, they will say your a show-off...if you think your not doing right...then you can get caught in that mind-set...and the Devil is a theif and liar..
BE all you can be...but be humble in doing it...much better that way...God gives us a heart to be humble...the real reward awaits for us all in Heaven...but we don't have to wait for Heaven as something ahead...but use what he has given to us now...a lillebitofheaven goes a long way. brings inner peace and outer peace...for God is for Peace, but those whom suffer without him are for war.
No...It didn't stop me but if made me feel bad for the people that were looking with that look on their faces...
like look at the idiot crossing the street and holding up my precious time look?
If that was me I would have started a funny dance just to try and make them laugh (thats if the bags werent too heavy)
QUOTE(wernotalone @ Dec 7 2005, 01:23 PM)
like look at the idiot crossing the street and holding up my precious time look?
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People didn't look in a mean way but with shame and pity...
But what God has shown me is his wonder working power in the lives of some of the poor and destitute.
His power to deliver out of the clutches of the enemy.
Supernatural healing (cancer) when there is no Doctor...
The ability to forgive and love the abuser and bring them to the Lord....
And nobody would have ever dreamed it...
They just see the old bag lady and feel pity and shame for her.
Why isn't the deliverance full?
My people perish for lack of knowledge...I guess...I don't know
Who's fault? I don't know? When l hear stories l just think...Why are you even still here?
Such hard times! People are so sure those who use the food banks are bleeding the system because of their laziness and it makes we want to cry. (That's the last song and dance l cried over by the way)
They would be right about some...but that's not who l'm crying over...I'm crying over the one that looks just like that but....
Oh what a story they tell....And oh the evidence of God in their lives..
They've never gotten fully out of the curse of poverty...and l don't think they ever will...They'll just die someplace in broken down rental the landlord won't fix in order to get rid of them...And some in the church sees it from the negative perspective because to see it any other way puts them squarely in the drivers seat to do something.
In this community they are....The food bank and social service from a Christian organization. Even though sometimes it makes them look like they're helping a leach that should be helping themselves...
See you can't go on how something looks...you gotta know for sure...That's why when l cross the street with those bags l feel privileged to help. Why l'm willing to be the object of downcast eyes..and work at a job that seems too ecumenical to some. It's for the people .... not for the high opinion of others.
So the poor guy that got breakfast at McDonald's needs so much more...He needs us to be involved in his life. Not just a meal ticket and bag of groceries or a Christmas toy...He needs some one that will help lead him out of the trap of poverty. Someone who will help him understand Gods word. Someone to ride the roller coaster with him. Someone that's not afraid to touch the leper
l'm on a leave of absence since l moved...I'll move back into some sort of ministry again after the holidays are over. Not sure what yet. I've served 6 years there and 12 with the developmentally disables. I'm ready to do something that won't make me cry so much...But l'll see what the Lord wants.
I have performed the work of my church at the food and clothes ministry for about 7 years now. God said cast your net wide so we open it to everyone and don't ask questions. We take name and address so that my pastor can visit them and get them into what they DO need more. Jesus.
But there are individuals that God tells me quite plainly, only the required amount: and those He tells me, fill it to overflowing.
We have to be good stewards too, and I think that is being in tune with the Spirit.
Cast your net wide, open all the doors and hold nothing back....then do what He tells you to do and nothing more or less.
But there are individuals that God tells me quite plainly, only the required amount: and those He tells me, fill it to overflowing.
We have to be good stewards too, and I think that is being in tune with the Spirit.
Cast your net wide, open all the doors and hold nothing back....then do what He tells you to do and nothing more or less.
QUOTE(Miki @ Dec 8 2005, 05:34 AM)
QUOTE(wernotalone @ Dec 7 2005, 01:23 PM)
like look at the idiot crossing the street and holding up my precious time look?
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People didn't look in a mean way but with shame and pity...
But what God has shown me is his wonder working power in the lives of some of the poor and destitute.
His power to deliver out of the clutches of the enemy.
Supernatural healing (cancer) when there is no Doctor...
The ability to forgive and love the abuser and bring them to the Lord....
And nobody would have ever dreamed it...
They just see the old bag lady and feel pity and shame for her.
Why isn't the deliverance full?
My people perish for lack of knowledge...I guess...I don't know
Who's fault? I don't know? When l hear stories l just think...Why are you even still here?
Such hard times! People are so sure those who use the food banks are bleeding the system because of their laziness and it makes we want to cry. (That's the last song and dance l cried over by the way)
They would be right about some...but that's not who l'm crying over...I'm crying over the one that looks just like that but....
Oh what a story they tell....And oh the evidence of God in their lives..
They've never gotten fully out of the curse of poverty...and l don't think they ever will...They'll just die someplace in broken down rental the landlord won't fix in order to get rid of them...And some in the church sees it from the negative perspective because to see it any other way puts them squarely in the drivers seat to do something.
In this community they are....The food bank and social service from a Christian organization. Even though sometimes it makes them look like they're helping a leach that should be helping themselves...
See you can't go on how something looks...you gotta know for sure...That's why when l cross the street with those bags l feel privileged to help. Why l'm willing to be the object of downcast eyes..and work at a job that seems too ecumenical to some. It's for the people .... not for the high opinion of others.
So the poor guy that got breakfast at McDonald's needs so much more...He needs us to be involved in his life. Not just a meal ticket and bag of groceries or a Christmas toy...He needs some one that will help lead him out of the trap of poverty. Someone who will help him understand Gods word. Someone to ride the roller coaster with him. Someone that's not afraid to touch the leper
l'm on a leave of absence since l moved...I'll move back into some sort of ministry again after the holidays are over. Not sure what yet. I've served 6 years there and 12 with the developmentally disables. I'm ready to do something that won't make me cry so much...But l'll see what the Lord wants.
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Bless you Miki...you don't know what an impact those actions done in His Name have had in the lives you briefly touched...you gave them a glimpse of the heart of Jesus at a time when they so desperately needed to see/be reminded of it and of Him.
Love in Him!!!
selene
Thanks Selene...You touched my heart.
You are so blessed Miki. God bless you. That kind of work can be draining...don't forget to take some time for yourself. I surely would try to encourage, as I have in serving jobs. I think your work is very honorable Miki.
It's snowing here as I type, it's really beautiful...expecting alot of snow...Are you snowed in?
Selene, no I didn't mean it that way. I meant when your walking across a busy intersection you get dirty looks sometimes from people that are in a hurry to get somewhere...and that ain't very nice.
I like CherryCookie's explaination...dance across the street...that was cute.
It's snowing here as I type, it's really beautiful...expecting alot of snow...Are you snowed in?
Selene, no I didn't mean it that way. I meant when your walking across a busy intersection you get dirty looks sometimes from people that are in a hurry to get somewhere...and that ain't very nice.
I like CherryCookie's explaination...dance across the street...that was cute.
QUOTE(Leia @ Dec 8 2005, 11:53 AM)
I have performed the work of my church at the food and clothes ministry for about 7 years now. God said cast your net wide so we open it to everyone and don't ask questions. We take name and address so that my pastor can visit them and get them into what they DO need more. Jesus.
But there are individuals that God tells me quite plainly, only the required amount: and those He tells me, fill it to overflowing.
We have to be good stewards too, and I think that is being in tune with the Spirit.
Cast your net wide, open all the doors and hold nothing back....then do what He tells you to do and nothing more or less.
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But there are individuals that God tells me quite plainly, only the required amount: and those He tells me, fill it to overflowing.
We have to be good stewards too, and I think that is being in tune with the Spirit.
Cast your net wide, open all the doors and hold nothing back....then do what He tells you to do and nothing more or less.
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Bless you Leia...but shouldn't that be the anthem on every believer's heart...that in everything we should do what He says...thank you for reminding us of that... and for showing His love to those desperately looking for someone who cares!!!
Love in Him!!!!
selene
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You are so blessed Miki. God bless you. That kind of work can be draining...don't forget to take some time for yourself. It's snowing here as I type, it's really beautiful...expecting alot of snow...Are you snowed in?
Selene, no I didn't mean it that way. I meant when your walking across a busy intersection you get dirty looks sometimes from people that are in a hurry to get somewhere...and that ain't very nice.
I like CherryCookie's explaination...dance across the street...that was cute.
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No...I'm not offended...just blessed! You said something in the above post that I needed to hear...This morning as I was taking my little one to our bus stop, we were almost run down by a car while crossing at the crosswalk (with the light saying we could cross)...it upset me and I literally asked God why people do that (this is the fourth or fifth time at that intersection in the past month)...Thank you for sharing...It blessed me in more ways than you know!!! Many times I/we do get those looks...in many different places...But that's OK...in HIS Eyes I'm/we're beautiful...thank you for reminding me of that!!!
All love in Him!!!
selene
You are so blessed Miki. God bless you. That kind of work can be draining...don't forget to take some time for yourself. It's snowing here as I type, it's really beautiful...expecting alot of snow...Are you snowed in?
Selene, no I didn't mean it that way. I meant when your walking across a busy intersection you get dirty looks sometimes from people that are in a hurry to get somewhere...and that ain't very nice.
I like CherryCookie's explaination...dance across the street...that was cute.
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No...I'm not offended...just blessed! You said something in the above post that I needed to hear...This morning as I was taking my little one to our bus stop, we were almost run down by a car while crossing at the crosswalk (with the light saying we could cross)...it upset me and I literally asked God why people do that (this is the fourth or fifth time at that intersection in the past month)...Thank you for sharing...It blessed me in more ways than you know!!! Many times I/we do get those looks...in many different places...But that's OK...in HIS Eyes I'm/we're beautiful...thank you for reminding me of that!!!
All love in Him!!!
selene
Maybe you should call the police and tell them about the intersection. 
That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
QUOTE(wernotalone @ Dec 8 2005, 03:54 PM)
Maybe you should call the police and tell them about the intersection.
That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
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That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
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Unfortunately here, people who have cars tend to overlook the rights of pedestrians for the most part...But God helped to keep us safe...He promises to provide our daily needs and does...this being just one of them...PTL!!!!!
Love in Him!!!
selene
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 8 2005, 05:14 PM)
QUOTE(wernotalone @ Dec 8 2005, 03:54 PM)
Maybe you should call the police and tell them about the intersection.
That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
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That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
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Unfortunately here, people who have cars tend to overlook the rights of pedestrians for the most part...But God helped to keep us safe...He promises to provide our daily needs and does...this being just one of them...PTL!!!!!
Love in Him!!!
selene
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Praise God for Hotcakes and sausage...and...breakfast burritos!! Extra hot hot sauce. But their hashbrowns have got to go....have you ever had so much grease in one bite.....BARF!! Chuck bucket please!
QUOTE(Marta @ Dec 8 2005, 06:11 PM)
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 8 2005, 05:14 PM)
QUOTE(wernotalone @ Dec 8 2005, 03:54 PM)
Maybe you should call the police and tell them about the intersection.
That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
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That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
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Unfortunately here, people who have cars tend to overlook the rights of pedestrians for the most part...But God helped to keep us safe...He promises to provide our daily needs and does...this being just one of them...PTL!!!!!
Love in Him!!!
selene
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Praise God for Hotcakes and sausage...and...breakfast burritos!! Extra hot hot sauce. But their hashbrowns have got to go....have you ever had so much grease in one bite.....BARF!! Chuck bucket please!
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I always thought the golden arches were the gates to heaven...
QUOTE(Mazinaw @ Dec 8 2005, 08:13 PM)
QUOTE(Marta @ Dec 8 2005, 06:11 PM)
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 8 2005, 05:14 PM)
QUOTE(wernotalone @ Dec 8 2005, 03:54 PM)
Maybe you should call the police and tell them about the intersection.
That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
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That kinda of attitude in people burns me up...to put you in danger like that...Glad you are ok.
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Unfortunately here, people who have cars tend to overlook the rights of pedestrians for the most part...But God helped to keep us safe...He promises to provide our daily needs and does...this being just one of them...PTL!!!!!
Love in Him!!!
selene
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Praise God for Hotcakes and sausage...and...breakfast burritos!! Extra hot hot sauce. But their hashbrowns have got to go....have you ever had so much grease in one bite.....BARF!! Chuck bucket please!
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I always thought the golden arches were the gates to heaven...
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No Larry....those golden arches help you get to heaven but they are not the gates to heaven
QUOTE(lovingHIM @ Dec 8 2005, 06:17 PM)
No Larry....those golden arches help you get to heaven but they are not the gates to heaven
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Ain't that the truth?
Eat hard die fast.
Larry that would be it 
that would be it
QUOTE(lovingHIM @ Dec 8 2005, 07:47 PM)
Larry that would be it
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Yeah...die fast by clogging your arteries by their nasty greasy food!
Marta...that would be my point exactly
QUOTE(lovingHIM @ Dec 8 2005, 06:49 PM)
Marta...that would be my point exactly
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My cholesterol is so high the doctor checks it with a dipstick
I pulled up to a White Castles and ordered 3 cheesburgers...For those of you that are familar with these lille varments...they are really small....and get the digestive system busy at work...if ya know what I mean But the lady on the intercom said...and I say this exactly how she said it...
"Would you like the juicy golden delicious french fries with that?"
I craked up laughing...and said Wow now that was a real sales pitch...and then said No thanks I'm trying to watch my weight.
God bless
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