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There was a group of women in a Bible Study on the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which says:"He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver."This verse puzzled the women and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God. One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next Bible Study. That week, this woman called up a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work.She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver. As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities.The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot then she thought again about the verse, that"He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver." She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed.The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, how do you know when the silver is fully refined? He smiled at her and answered,"Oh, that's easy - when I see my image in it."If today you are feeling the heat of the fire, remember that God has His eye on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in you.Have A Great DayHugsssssssDon

The Starfish I awoke early, as I often did, just before sunrise, to walk by the ocean's edge and greet the new day. As I moved through the morning dawn, I focused on a faint, far away motion. I saw a youth, bending and reaching and flailing arms, dancing on the beach, no doubt in celebration of the perfect day soon to begin. As I approached, I realized that the youth was not dancing to the bay, but rather bending to sift through the debris left by the night's tide, stopping now and then to pick up starfish and then standing, to heave it back into the sea. I asked the youth the purpose of the effort."The tide has washed the starfish onto the beach and they cannot return to the sea by themselves," the youth replied."When the sun rises, they will die, unless I throw them back into the sea." As the youth explained, I surveyed the vast expanse of beach, stretching in both directions beyond eyesight. Starfish littered the shore in numbers beyond calculation. The hopelessness of the youth's plan became clear to me and I countered,"But there are more starfish on this beach than you can ever save before the sun is up. Surely you cannot expect to make a difference." The youth paused briefly to consider my words, bent to pick up a starfish and threw it as far as possible. Turning to me he simply said, "I made a difference to that ONE."Have a Great WeekHugsssssssDon

BLESSED STORMSDuring stormy weatherClouds seem to lose their glow;Gathering togetherThey darken Earth below.The leaden sky explodes;Rain pelts the ground with forceThreatening to erodeThe soil without remorse.Clouds rumble, roil and moan;Lights split the sky in two;Earth's creatures hide and groanBirds bid the air adieu.Though dark clouds hide the sun;Though they are glum and gray -Without them we're undoneFor they send life our way.They're smiled on by the SonHe formed; sent each of them;A blessing every one;A mystery to men.Bringing much needed rainEnabling life to grow;Though storms can cause much painWe need their blessed flow.When storm clouds gather closeAnd life seems dark and bleak;When foes attack; opposeLeaving us battered; weak.Remember that each cloud'sA blessing in disguise -Sent by God; allowedTo strengthen; make us wise. Have A Great NightHugsssssssDon

A LIGHT IN THE WINDOWThe road is never weary nor long,When going to the home of a friend;Whispering a prayer and in my heart a song,I'll soon be there ~ it's just around the bend.When with a friend, time swiftly passes away,It's soon time for the return to home;I'm Blessed as I take a moment to pray,Thankful for memories as friendship has grown.With a light in the window just ahead,I walk slowly and continue on;The sunset's glow of yellow, gray and red,Keeps me watching 'til the colors are gone.Slowly ~ the shadows of evening have grown,Still, I keep watch on the glow ahead;The light in the window leads me home,I am Blessed and my soul is fed.There's a need for moments as this,Moments to meditate and pray;Earths beauty ~ I don't want to miss,I'm preparing now, for Eternal Day.There's never a lonely moment in life,With a light in the window just ahead;God will free us from all strife,He is with us, just as He has said.Leave a light on ~ in a window,For someone who may be passing-by;They'll not be alone and love will kindle,Remembering a loving God is always nigh.There's a mansion prepared in the sky,A beautiful place in Heaven of our own;I trust to be a light for others, in God's Eye,As a light in the window that leads to Home.Have A Great WeekendHugssssssDon

In the Midst of the Mist, There Is Joy When there are trials, troubles, tumult, or thunder; When calamities, collisions and clouds arrive That may darken the way you are walking today, Take joy, for Christ is alive.When you think you cannot take one more step forward, When pain, and weakness and sickness prevail, You may not have the words to cry out to the Master; Do not despair; He is already there.If the mist is so thick that you cannot see through it, And the darkness is closing in fast, And you can't even see your own hands out before you, Our Savior is present long after it's past.Do you think there are trials that no one has faced? Do you think no one knows how you feel? Do you think your temptations are oh, so unique? Think again; Jesus Christ knows so well.Are you thinking that suffering can just bring despair? Do you think there is no one who cares? Are you certain afflictions will not end for you? Think again; Christ the healer is there.In the midst of the mist, there is joy everlasting; Pure joy that the world may not know. In all of your trials, our Lord went before you, And through them He's helping you grow.In the midst of the downpours and thunderous storms He is walking beside you to show That in your weakness He is your strength. Let Him guide you wherever you go.So when you are weary and longing to quit, Remember that He sees the start and the end; He loves you, and holds you and leads you along And gives joy for the journey, my friend.Have A Great NightHugsssssssDon

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