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The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up
on a
small, uninhabited island. He prayed Creek_2
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.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived
home to
find his little hut in flames, with smoke
rolling up
to the sky. The worst had happened, and
everything
was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief,
and
anger. "GOD, how could you do this to me?" he
cried.
Early the next day 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 when things are
going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because GOD
is at
work in our lives, even in the midst of pain, and suffering.
Remember that, the next time your little hut
seems to
be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke
signal that summons the grace of GOD
You May Want To Consider Passing This On,
because You
Never Know Who Feels Like Their Hut Is On Fire
Today........ smile

There is a light that shows me the way,
To a secret garden, with a fragrant bouquet,
And as I enter through its welcoming gates,

To savor all that for me awaits -
I can't help but wonder why the light chose me
Why fate gave me the Garden's key.

Lilies
For whatever the reason, this much I know,
It is a lovely place where I love to go -
A garden full of life's delights-
Of tenderness and wondrous nights.

A garden in which to nourish my soul;
A place to go to make me whole

Where the warming light becons me "stay;"
Where always it is Valentine's Day.

Time has shown me this simple truth,
That the light that shines from high above -

That leads me to this garden each day
Is the nurturing light of your infinite love.