Guest guest Posted July 28, 2002 Report Share Posted July 28, 2002 > > >> The Little Hut >> >> The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited >> island. >> He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the >> horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. >> Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to >> >> protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions. >> But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his >> little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had >> happened ~ everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. " God, >> >> how could you do this to me? " he cried. Early the next day, however, he >> was >> awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had >> come >> to rescue him. " How did you know I was here? " asked the weary man of his >> rescuers. " We saw your smoke signal, " they replied. >> It's easy to get discouraged sometimes when things appear to be going >> badly. >> But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in >> the >> midst of pain and suffering. >> Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it just may >> be >> a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. For all the negative things >> we >> have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer >> for it. You say, " It's impossible. " God says: " All things are possible " . >> (Luke 18:27) >> You say, " I'm too tired. " God says: " I will give you rest " . (Matt >> 11:28-20) >> You say, " Nobody really loves me. " God says: " I love you " . ( 3:16 - >> >> 13:34) >> You say, " I can't go on. " God says: " My grace is sufficient. " (II Cor.12:9 >> - >> Psalm 91:15) >> You say, " I can't figure things out. " God says: " I will direct your >> steps. " >> (Proverbs 3:5-6) >> You say, " I can't do it. " God says: " You can do all things in Me. " (Phil >> 4:13) >> You say, " It's not worth it. " God says: " It will be worth it. " (Romans >> 8:28) >> You say, " I can't forgive myself. " God says: " I forgive you. " (I 1:9 >> - >> Romans 8:1) >> You say, " I can't manage. " God says: " I will supply all your needs. " (Phil >> >> 4:19) >> You say, " I'm afraid. " God says: " I have not given you a spirit of fear. " >> (II Tim. 1:7) >> You say, " I'm always worried and frustrated. " God says: " Cast all your >> cares >> on ME (I 5:7) >> You say, " I don't have enough faith. " God says: " I've given everyone a >> measure of faith. " (Romans 12:3) >> You say, " I'm not smart enough. " God says: " I give you wisdom. " (I Cor. >> 1:30) >> You say, " I feel all alone. " God says: " I will never leave you or forsake >> you. " (Heb. 13:5) >> >> Pass this on, you never know whose life may be in need of this today. >> I believe there are some weeks that we all feel our huts are burning. Keep >> >> smiling...... It is only a smoke signal. >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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