"Your attitude should be the kind that was shown us by Jesus Christ, who, though he was God, did not demand and cling to his rights a God, but laid aside his mighty power and glory, taking the disguise of a slave and becoming like men. And he humbled himself even futher, going so far as actually to die a criminal's death on a cross."
And now for something completely different.....This came from a book written to address the events of September 11. I know it's kinda long but I hope that you take the time to read it eventually, since it's well written (and it even has a story that includes a child AND puppies!).
-AMR
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From:
"The Gift for all People: Thoughts on God's Great Grace", by Max Lucado
Jesus Knows How You Feel
Jesus knows how you feel. You're under the gun a work? Jesus knows how you feel. You've got more to do than is humanly possible? So did he. People take more from you than they give? Jesus understands. Your teenagers won't listen? Your students won't try? Jesus knows how you feel. You are precious to him. So precious that he became like you so that you would come to him. When you struggle, he listens. When you yearn, he responds. When you question, he hears. He has been there. Like the little boy in the following story, Jesus sees you with a heart of compassion. He knows that you are special....
A boy went into a pet shop, looking for a puppy. The store owner showed him a litter in a box. The boy looked at the puppies. He picked each one up, examined it, and put it back in the box.
After several minutes, he walked back to the owner and said, "I picked one out. How much will it cost?"
The man gave him the price, and the boy promised to be back in a few days with the money. "Don't take too long," the owner cautioned. "Puppies like these sell quickly."
The boy turned and smiled knowingly. "I'm not worried," he said.
"Mine will still be here."
The boy went to work-- weeding, washing windows, cleaning yards. He worked hard and saved his money. When he had enough for the puppy, he returned to the store. He walked up to the counter and laid down a pocketful of wadded bills. The store owner sorted and counted the cash. After verifying the amount, he smiled at the boy and said, "All right, son, you can go get
your puppy."
The boy reached into the back of the box, pulled out a skinny dog with a limp leg, and started to leave. The owner stopped him.
"Don't take that puppy," he objected.
"He's crippled. He can't play. He'll never run with you. He can't fetch. Get one of the healthy pups."
"No, thank you, sir," the boy replied.
"This is exactly the kind of dog I've been looking for."
As the boy turned to leave, the store owner started to speak but remained silent. Suddenly he understood. For extending from the bottom of the boy's trousers was a brace-- a brace for his crippled leg. Why did the boy want the dog? Because he knew how it felt. And he knew it was very special.
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