Angel,
Thanks for sharing this with us.  There is a lot of truth here.
Huggs,
Virgie and Hoshi
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Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 3:29 AM
Subject: bless test


> bless test
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>> > I woke up this morning and knew that today,
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>> > the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray.
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>> > As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head.
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>> > My car wouldn't start so i walked to school instead.
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>> > I forgot all of my assignments,I failed all of my tests.
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>> > I dropped my head in disgust and asked the Lord for one request.
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>> > Lord, why is it that things won't go my way?
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>> > He gently replied, "Dear child it is because you didn't thank me
>> > yesterday.
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>> > I woke you up and enabled you to see the sun again.
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>> > I gave you shelter, protected your family, and even let you make a new
>> > friend.
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>> > I blessed you far greater than I ever had before.
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>> > But you were too busy to thank me once more.
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>> > You didn't feel sick because I maintained your health.
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>> > You had money in your pocket because I maintained your wealth.
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>> > You had shoes on your feet and clothes to wear, too.
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>> > You had plenty of food to eat, and what did you do?
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>> > You ignored me and went about your tasks.
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>> > But when you wanted something you never hesitated to ask.
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>> > I was there when you needed me,and that wasn't too long ago.
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>> > But when things started going your way, it was me you did not know.
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>> > As if that weren't enough, I provided your favorite luxuries.
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>> > This was something I didn't have to do-they weren't even necessities.
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>> > And when it was time to get on your knees and show your gratitude,
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>> > You decided that after such a fulfilling day, you weren't in the mood.
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>> > So I decided to give you just a little test.
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>> > To show you how it would feel to stop being blessed.
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>> > I began to realize what the Lord was saying.
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>> > And when I got home, I fell to my knees and started praying.
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>> > He said, "My child, you have learned and you know I do forgive.
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>> > But remember to remember this day as long as you shall live.
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>> > I love filling your life with joy, and your pain I'll alleviate it.
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>> > But just a simple thank you would show how much you appreciate it."
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>> > Pass(your choice) this on to everyone you pray the Lord will bless.
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