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"I Believe in You!" A message of Hope, stories from the road. By Bob Perks ************************************************* Hello, my friend! ? I pray that you are well and happy! ? We have to make a decision.?
You all know that Marianne's health has been challenged over the last few years.? Although we have fought and won the cancer battle for now, her Fibromyalsia has returned with a vengeance.? Our small home needs to be expanded so that we have more space and an extra bathroom downstairs for her.? If we remain in this house those upstairs trips will eventually become a challenge for her. ? So we took pen to paper and created a 15' by 22' foot dream room.? ? We got the variance
approved in our township and then waited for an estimate for what reality demands and dreams desire.? ? We found out today. ? Sadly, dreams cost? big bucks.? More than $35,000.? Reality sometimes crushes dreams. ? Not sure what we will do.? But I am sure that God will provide.? I'll let you know how..."even in the darkness." ? Love to each of you! ? Bob and Marianne ************************************************* ? Perks Pearl of Wisdom "I can see what I need to do more clearly when I? close my eyes to the world and open my soul to God."? Bob Perks ? ************************************************* ? "Wishes" Gift Store? We are getting ready
for the holidays.? No, we haven't put up the tree.? We are designing and adding new products to our "Wishes" store.? I am excited! Tapes, Books, Greeting Cards, Wall prints, Mugs, T-shirts ? Buying? products helps? keep these messages F R E E ***************************************************** ? Join me in? partnership in? "My Ministry of the Heart": ? Here are three ways you can help: ? ? ? ? ***************************************************** All stories copyright 2005 Bob Perks Today's Message: ? "Even in the Darkness" By Bob Perks ? It seemed so dark when I stepped in the autumn morning.? ? "There ought to be a law that says you don't have to get up until the sun does," I said to Ricky and Lucy, my furry kids. ? I always open the door slowly and shine a flash light into the yard.? My "deer" friends come down to munch on the seed left behind by the birds who eat in such a hurry that they spill most of it.? ? It never goes to waste.? Big birds go for big seed, little birds pick at what they need.? The seeds that fall are eaten by the Morning Doves, chipmunks, squirrels and yes, the deer. ? Still, I am cautious because Ricky dashes out into the yard on a mission. ? He's gotta get the bunnies, chase the birds and frighten anything bigger than he is. ? "This is our yard!" he declares barking into the darkness. ? Me?? I want to step into the light of day. ? In the light of day I can see where I am, even when I'm not really sure where I'll end up. ? In the light of day, things appear to be brighter not because they are, but because the light makes them appear to be. ? In the light of day, I can see someone smile, almost exactly when I need it. ? In the light of day, I can I can see what is ahead of me, when to turn, what to avoid and when to stop. ? In the light of day, I can see the colors of the world and that makes my journey? more exciting. ? In the light of day, I can clearly see my friends and avoid my enemies. ? "What good is darkness then?" I asked myself.? "Why would God not make 24 hours of light?? What a waste of time darkness is!" ? I stood there quietly looking around. ? "Faith," I heard within my soul. ? "Faith!"? There it was again. ? What does faith have to do with it?? ? ? "Darkness and light is the measure of faith," I heard. ? Faith is knowing that God knows where you are at every moment and where you are going...even in the darkness. ? Faith is knowing that "things" reflect light making them appear to be bright and of greater value than they may be.? ? Having faith is being the light, even in the darkness. ? Faith is? not needing to see a smile.? Faith is the ability to "feel" the smile of another, even? in the darkness. ? Faith is? trusting that God will guide you when to turn, what to avoid and when to stop, even in the darkness. ? Faith is
seeing the colors of the world in the starkness of winter, in the absence of beauty, in the bleakness of illness, even in the darkness. ? Faith is knowing that you don't have to see friends to have them.? ? You are my "friends I've never met,"? even in the darkness. ? Faith? is? the light within the unlit candle...even in the darkness. ? "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. ? *********************************************** ? May I Suggest... ? Visit my photo album: ? Read recent messages: ************************************************* ? Your Comments...? If you would like to share brief comment about today's message, please write to Bob@BobPerks.com? I will use only first names and no email addresses. ? RE: "This is your day" ? Bob, Another home run... we give "him" too much credit for things that we often times open the door for.? Sure there are those out there who will go out of their way to make those around them miserable.? But ultimately the ball is back in our court on how we choose to react to the circumstance & how we let it affect our day & lives.? God Bless you. Rick, San Angelo TX? ************************************************** ? "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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