The Lord's Prayer (cute)

SINNER: Our Father who art in Heaven. . . .
THE LORD: Yes?
SINNER: Don't interrupt me. I'm praying. . . .
THE LORD: But you called me.
SINNER: Called you? I didn't call you. I'm praying. Our Father who art in Heaven.. . .
THE LORD: There, you did it again.
SINNER: Did what?
THE LORD: Called me. You said, "Our Father who art in Heaven. . . " Here I am. What's on your mind?
SINNER: But I didn't mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day. I always say the Lord's Prayer. It makes me feel good, kind of like getting my duty done.
THE LORD: All right. Go on.
SINNER: Hallowed be thy name.
THE LORD: Hold it. What do you mean by that?
SINNER: By what?
THE LORD: By "Hallowed be thy name."
SINNER: It means....it means....good grief, I don't know what it means. How should I know? It's just part of the prayer. By the way, what does it mean?
THE LORD: It means "honored," "Holy," "Wonderful."
SINNER: Hey, that makes sense. I never thought about what "Hallowed" meant before. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Do you really mean that?
SINNER: Sure, why not?
THE LORD: What are you going to do about it?
SINNER: Doing? Nothing, I guess. I just think it would be neat if you got control of everything down here like you have up there.
THE LORD: Have I got control of you?
SINNER: Well, I go to church.
THE LORD: That isn't what I asked you. What about that habit of lust you have? And your bad temper? You've really got a problem there, you know. And then there's the way you spend your money......all on yourself. And what about the kinds of books you read?
SINNER: Stop picking on me! I'm just as good as some of the rest of those phonies at the church.
THE LORD: Excuse me....I thought you were praying for my will to be done. If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones who are praying for it. Like you, for example.
SINNER: Oh, all right! I guess I do have some hang-ups. Now that you mention it, I could probably name some others.
THE LORD: So could I.
SINNER: I haven't thought about it until now, but I really would like to cut out some of those things. I'd like to, you know, be really free.
THE LORD: Good, now we're getting somewhere. We'll work together....you and I some victories can truly be won. I'm proud of you.
SINNER: Look Lord, I need to finish up here. This is taking a lot longer than it usually does....Give us this day our daily bread.
THE LORD: You need to cut down on the bread too...You're overweight as it is.
SINNER: Hey, wait a minute! What is this, "Criticize Me Day?" Here I was doing my religious duty, and all of a sudden you break in and remind me of all my hang-ups. Praying is a dangerous thing. You could wind up changed you know.
THE LORD: That's what I'm trying to get across to you. You called me, and here I am. It's too late to stop now. Keep on praying. I'm interested in the next part of your prayer.....Well, go on.
SINNER: I'm scared to.
THE LORD: Scared? Of what?
SINNER: I know what you'll say.
THE LORD: Try me and see.
SINNER: Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
THE LORD: What about John?
SINNER: See I knew it! I knew you would bring him up! Why he's told lies about me, cheated me out of money... He never paid back that debt he owes me. I've sworn to get even.
THE LORD: But your prayer......What about your prayer?
SINNER: I didn't mean it.
THE LORD: Well, at least you're honest. But it's not much fun carrying the load of bitterness around inside is it?
SINNER: No, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even. Boy, have I made some plans for ol' John! He'll wish he never did me any harm.
THE LORD: You won't feel any better. You'll feel worse. Revenge isn't sweet. Think of how unhappy you are already. But I can change all that.
SINNER: You can? How?
THE LORD: Forgive John. Then I'll forgive you. Then the hate and sin will be John's problem and not yours...You may lose the money, but you will settled your heart.
SINNER: But Lord, I can't forgive John.
THE LORD: Then I can't forgive you.
SINNER: Oh, you're right! You always are. And more than I want revenge on John, I want to be right with you...............All right! I forgive him. Help him to find the right road in life, Lord. He's bound to be awfully miserable, now that I think about it. Some way, some how, show him the right way.
THE LORD: There now! How do you feel? SINNER: Hmmm....not bad. Not bad at all, In fact I feel pretty great. You know, I don't think I'll have to go to bed uptight tonight for the first time since I can't remember. Maybe I won't be so tired from now on because I'm not getting enough rest.
THE LORD: You're not through with your prayer.....Go on.
SINNER: Oh, alright.....And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
THE LORD: Good...good. I'll do that. Just don't put yourself in a place where you can be tempted.
SINNER: What do you mean by that?
THE LORD: Quit hanging around the wrong places, watching inappropriate movies and television, listening to sinful conversations; hanging around the places where Playboy and Playgirl are sold. Change some of your friendships. Some of your so-called friends are beginning to get to you. They'll have you completely involved in wrong things before long, Don't be fooled. They advertise they're having fun, but for you it would be ruin. Don't use me for an escape hatch.
SINNER: I don't understand.
THE LORD: Sure you do, You've done it .....lots of times. You get caught in a bad situation, you get into trouble and then you come running to me. "Lord, help me out of this mess, and I promise you I'll never do it again." You remember some of those bargains you tried to make with me?
SINNER: Yes, and I'm ashamed Lord. I really am.
THE LORD: Which bargains are you remembering?
SINNER: Well, when the woman next door saw me backing away from the neighborhood bar....I'd told my wife I was going to the store....I remember telling you, "Lord don't let her tell my wife where I've been. I promise I'll be in church every Sunday."
THE LORD: She didn't tell your wife, but you didn't keep your promise, did you?
SINNER: I'm sorry Lord, I really am. Up until now I thought if I just prayed the Lord's prayer everyday, then I could do what I liked. I didn't expect anything to happen like it did.
THE LORD: Go ahead. Finish your prayer.
SINNER: Oh yes....For Thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory forever and forever. Amen.
THE LORD: Do you know what would bring me glory? What would make me really happy?
SINNER: No, but I'd like to know. I want to please you. I can see what a mess I've made out of my life, and I can see how great it would be to really be one of your followers.
THE LORD: You just answered the question.
SINNER: I did?
THE LORD: Yes, the one thing that would being me glory is to have people like you truly love me. And I can see that happening between us.Now that some of these old sins are exposed and out of the way....well, There's no telling what we can do together.
SINNER: Lord, let's see what we can make of me, OK?
THE LORD: Yes, let's see......

Live one day at a time!

Author Unknown

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The Value Of Time

To realize the value of ONE YEAR
Ask a student who has failed his exam.

To realize the value of ONE MONTH
Ask a mother who has given birth to a pre-mature baby.
To realize the value of ONE WEEK
Ask an editor of a weekly.

To realize the value of ONE DAY
Ask a daily wage laborer.

To realize the value of ONE HOUR
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize the value of ONE MINUTE
Ask a person who has missed the train.

To realize the value of ONE SECOND
Ask a person who has survived an accident.

To realize the value of ONE MILLI-SECOND
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in Olympics.

Treasure every moment that you have!

Author Unknown

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Think, Believe, Dream & Dare

A Little Boy Asks the Meaning of Life

An eight-year-old boy approached an old man in front of a wishing well, looked up into his eyes, and asked:

I understand you're a very wise man. I'd like to know the secret of life.

The old man looked down at the youngster and replied:

I've thought a lot in my lifetime, and the secret can be summed up in four words!

The first is think. Think about the values you wish to live your life by.

The second is believe. Believe in yourself based on the thinking you've done about the values you're going to live your life by.

The third is dream. Dream about the things that can be, based on your belief in yourself and the values you're going to live by.

The last is dare. Dare to make your dreams become reality, based on your belief in yourself and your values.

And with that, Walter E. Disney said to the little boy,

Think, Believe, Dream, and Dare.

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Trees

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast.

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray.

A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair.

Upon whose bosom snow has lain.
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

Joyce Kilmer

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T'was The Night Before Rehab

T'was the night before rehab and all through my brain
Danced so many creatures like fear,hope and pain.

To the top of the mountain,a place called " the farm."
My training began-despite my alarm,

My guard was up as I'd done this before
And I prayed it would leave when I entered the door.

"Have a treatment experience" J.D. had said.
It was then that I realized,I still had some dread.

But my nerves settled down and my work then began
On the numerous tasks found in my treatment plan.

One of my first tasks was relating my story,
Which then quickly led to a self inventory.

Anger, resentment, selfishness and fear
Were a few of my defects that appeared crystal clear.

Manipulation, pride, impatience and lust,
Intolerance, dishonesty---Change was a MUST!

I listed my assets to gain a perspective.
And realized once more, I was not all defective.

Honesty, openess, the ability to care.
Self acceptance, commitment and hope-not despair.

Patience and tolerance, the willingness to grow.
An attitiude of gratitude began now to show.

Confronted with more insight, to now greater depths,
I knew it was the right time to re-work The Steps.

Powerless-unmanageable the nature of me
Focused my thoughts back on Step 2 and Step 3.

Inventory, confession, readiness and prayer.
Tackled my short comings and lessened their glare.

Made amends to my family, to whom I'd done harm
And a daily spot check..it worked like a charm.

Now I prayed for the knowledge of God's will for me,
As I completely surrendered and then was set free.

T'was the night before discharge and all through my brain
No longer danced feelings like fear, dread and pain.

I was leaving the mountain, a place called "the farm"
An as I was told.. it had done me no harm.

Some changes occurred as the result of my stay.
The first one that stands out was my action of play.

More faith and more trust, a stronger program to live,
More ability to take and not just to give.

Courage, humility....gifts from my God above
Deeper serenity and a greater self love.

My time now has come to say my final good-bye
One Day At A Time, I no longer live high!

Author Unknown

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