What would u do when u find out the lord is real and you experience some type of power from the lord would u start believeing in him or would u contunue what your doing? Or for onced you prayed for a miracle and he answered for you can believe in him would u say thank you or just act like it never happened and coutninue your way in living??
2007-03-01 06:00:36 · 7 answers · asked by jdn85 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things "in order," she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her."There's one more thing," she said excitedly. " What's that?" came the pastor's reply. " This is very important," the young woman continued. "I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand." The pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
"That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman asked. "Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the pastor. The young woman explained. "My grandmother once told me this story,and from there on out, I have always done so. I have also, always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement.' In all my years of attending church socials and potluck dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, "Keep your fork". It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance! So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder "What's with the fork?". Then I want you to tell them: "Keep your fork ... the best is yet to come."
The pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the pretty dress she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the pastor heard the question "What's with the fork?" And over and over he smiled. During his message, the pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. The pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either. He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you ever so gently that the best is yet to come.
Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, They share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us. Show your friends how much you care.
Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to "Keep your fork." Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility.
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2007-03-01 07:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An atheist is walking through the bush one day, when suddenly a lion jumps out in front of him....
The atheist, crys out "Lord help me"
And a voice from the heavens answers "For your entire life, you have denied my very existence. Now that you are in dire straits, you call out to me, and expect me to help you."
"But Lord, you are a God of compassion, help me" the atheist replies.
God ask the atheist if he now is a believer. Will he the atheist, renounce his ways and accept that there is a God.
The atheist, cries out...
"If you are all powerful and truly a God, make the lion a Christian."
Next thing the lion is on his knees, praying.
The atheist sees this and asks God what is happening.
God replies, that the lion is praying, and does the atheist now believe in the Lord our God....
And the atheist, answers it is a trick... What is the lion praying for?
And the Lord in all his wisdom, tells the atheist that the lion is saying grace.............
2007-03-01 14:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by calexico 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In essence, what your question states is:
"What if you were presented with the clearest and most indisputable evidence for the existence of God--would you then believe in God?"
Well, unless you were totally out of your mind, the answer would have to be "Yes."
But likewise, we can ask: "Suppose you were presented with absolutely and totally indisputable evidence that God did not exist--would you believe it?"
Well, unless you were crazy, or a totally brainwashed blockhead, the answer would have to be "Yes."
The problem is that "true believers" are not going to give any credence whatsoever to anything that is contrary to their beliefs about the existence of God. And likewise, "non-believers" are going to steadfastly adhere to their position that there are no acceptable proofs for God's existence. So, with all this we are really just back to where we started
2007-03-01 15:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by clicksqueek 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How would I know that such power came from some sort of deity?
I've experienced what some would consider miracles. How would I know if this is a result of psychic ability, or divine intervention?
2007-03-01 14:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Vegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems ridiculous to believe in a god who has human emotions like anger and hate. A god who at the end of the world will send more Jews to Hell that were killed in the Holocaust. A god who thinks sex is sin.
I have better things to believe in... your scenario will never happen!
God luck in your darkness of knowledge... Your god is not real, but a figment of your imagination... too small to be mine!
2007-03-01 14:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by beauxPatrick 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most of us do not credit God for those everyday miracles. We foolishly ask Him for things, instead of salvation. God is not Santa Claus, he is not there to give you superpowers or stuff. He is there to save your soul. People who thank God for their gifts should start everyday with their first waking breath.
2007-03-01 14:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are the lord..It isnt no other "person" thats gonna do nothing 4 u.. U ARE GOD!
2007-03-01 14:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Elle R 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋