Vicki, you'are welcome.


earlier, Vicki, wrote:
>John. Thanks for sharing this. It's good and a great way to point out a truth.
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: john s  <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 4:45 am
>Subject: Fwd: Elizabeth and Me
>
> >
> >
> > Short one from Joni.
> >
> > text of forwarded message follows:
> >
> > From: Hand In Hand <[log in to unmask]>
> >
> > Although you and I may not agree on every single jot and tittle 
> of this life, thank you for permitting me to be exactly who God has 
> created me to be within the body of Christ!  (Even if it's being a 
> pain in your butt sometimes. LOL!!)
> >
> > "If the foot should say, 'Because I am not a hand, I do not 
> belong to the body,' it would not for that reason cease to be part 
> of the body."
> > 1 Corinthians 12:15
> >
> > When I was in Germany a few years ago to speak at a church, I was 
> linked up with a blind woman named Elizabeth who served as my 
> interpreter. For five sessions we were at the microphone, me with 
> my wheelchair and Elizabeth with her white cane.
> >
> > During a break, someone placed on my lap a magazine printed in 
> English. It looked like good reading, but I couldn't hold it or 
> turn the pages. Elizabeth asked me a few questions about the cover, 
> and so I said, "Look, how about if you hold it up and turn the 
> pages. That way I can read it aloud so we can both enjoy it." We did just that.
> >
> > After a few minutes, Elizabeth and I attracted the attention of 
> her pastor who, upon watching us, decided to use us as an 
> illustration for his sermon on 1 Corinthians 12. In short, we all 
> have need of each other. Imagine, just imagine, a church in which 
> each member used his or her strength to make up for another's 
> weakness. Eyes see, ears hear, hands hold, and feet move the body 
> forward. When everyone fulfills his function, the whole body 
> benefits. When someone's not doing his thing, everybody suffers.
> >
> > My blind friend in Germany would agree: In the church body, 
> there's no such thing as a nobody. What strengths do you bring to 
> the body? Are you using them for the Lord? If not, give your pastor 
> a call and offer to do your part.
> >
> > Father God, sometimes it's hard to step forward and volunteer to 
> help out. Strengthen my resolve to contribute to the church body 
> the abilities You have given me even if they don't seem spectacular 
> but quite ordinary. They are still the gifts You have given me, and 
> I want to give them back as an offering to You.
> >
> > Blessings,
> > Joni and Friends
> > text of forwarded message ends:
> >
> > John