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"I Believe in You!"
A message of Hope, stories from the
road.
By Bob Perks
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Hello, my friend!
I'm back!
The computer man did his magic and just in time I
think.
Today I wandered off the road into a forest and there
I found myself again.
My story today had to be told. It is true and
absolute.
I have found that heaven is here on earth
buried somewhere within ourselves.
Love to you all
Bob and Marianne
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begun."
Bob Perks
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Today's Message:
"In the woods"
by Bob Perks
"When in the woods
and forest glades I wander..." *
I went to church today. Not a man-made building of
brick and mortar.
Not a temple, mosque or synagogue. I simply wandered
off the road I
planned on taking and headed down the path chosen for me
this time.
I walked across the bridge and looked upon the
water. Pausing for a moment
I suddenly felt overwhelmed and insignificant.
It was all bigger than I. Not just in size.
Even the pebble in the brook appeared
more important.
How can that be? I am a chosen child of God. I
have been given great powers
and a grand purpose in life.
A rock. The moss on the tree and the tiniest of fish
swimming below suddenly
put me in my place.
Off in the distance I could hear water pouring into the
brook. It called me like it knew
my name.
A bit uneasy and feeling out of place, I walked slowly
toward the sound and turning
to my right I saw it.
A grand cathedral. A holy place...in the
woods.
As if directing a movie, a documentary of sorts, starting
where I stood,
my eyes panned across the water. Pausing for a
moment, I captured images of
rushing water and followed the source. Upward,
higher and higher, the image surrounded
now by green, lush, pillars, my eyes took in the
grandeur of this perfect place
of solitude and peace.
The water honestly appeared to be pouring from the
heavens.
Lost in the presence of God's creation, I, now
disconnected from the worries, pain
and sadness of my day, felt as if I had been called
home and did not know it.
"When I look down
from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook
and feel the gentle breeze..." *
Tears, like the water fall before me, ran endlessly down
my face.
Looking up I whispered "thank you, God."
"Then sings my soul
my savior God to thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art..." *
Looking around me, alone in the wood
I suddenly saw myself true
I lifted my hands right where I stood
and cried "God what would I do without you?"
Then the words of the song that played in my heart
began to rise with the breeze
In honor of all He created for me
I sang as I fell to my knees...
"Then I shall bow
in humble adoration
And there proclaim
my God how great thou art!
Then sings my soul
my savior God to Thee
How great thou art
How great thou art!" *
Turning away was difficult, but I returned to my car and
headed for home.
Not wanting to waste one morsel of inspiration I send this
with speed and purpose
directly to you.
Do not fret about anything of this
world. I found life upon awakening and
God
"In the woods."
*From the song "How great thou Art"
"I believe in You!"
Bob Perks
I encourage you to share my stories with your friends but, when
copying I ask that
you keep my name and contact information
attached so that new readers can find their way
here. Use of this
story for commercial use is prohibited without
direct permission
from the author.
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about today's message, please write to Bob@BobPerks.com
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addresses.
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"I wish you enough!"
Bob Bob Perks is a professional speaker, author and vocalist. Member National Speakers Association. Visit http://www.BobPerks.com Visit Bob's story site: http://www.IWishYouEnough.com Sign up to receive Bob's free stories sent three times weekly. "I wish you enough!" written by Bob Perks (c) 2001 "I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye." |
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