If you forgive others the wrongs they have done to you,
your Father in heaven will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive others,
then your Father will not forgive the wrongs you have done.
Matthew 6:14-15 (TEV)
From James Rimes
Please pray for Marshall Bridges as he deals with a problem that may require surgery to correct.
Pray for my Texas relatives
Micah’s surgery went well. He will be in ICU for now. His two brothers stayed at the hospital overnight. As you pray for Micah, please remember his extended family. There are a number of physical issues that are “showing their ugly heads” at this time.
Jesse Dean was still at North Oaks. He cannot get in at Jackson, but my see a doctor from Baton Rouge in Hammond. He is still in pain. Please continue to pray for Jesse and Majel.
Pray for Mrs. Katherine Sanders and Alice Mary as “Miss” Katherine sees a doctor in Baton Rouge this morning.
Continue to pray for my parents. Daddy sees another doctor this morning in Hammond. So far, all the reports are good.
Alice “Granny” Evans Wilson, 86, departed this life April 14, 2010, at McComb Nursing and Rehab.
Visitation is 6 to 9 tonight at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church and Friday at 10 a.m. until services there at 11. The Revs. David Fortenberry and Todd Sumrall and Bro. Clark Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Amite River Baptist Church cemetery in Amite County, with Jones Family Funeral Services of McComb in charge of arrangements.
BECAUSE I’M A CHRISTIAN
Because I’m a guy, I must hold the television remote control in my hand while I watch TV. If the thing has been misplaced, I’ll miss a whole show looking for it, though one time I was able to survive by holding a calculator.
Because I’m a guy, when I lock my keys in the car I will fiddle with a wire clothes hanger and ignore your suggestions that we call a road service until long after hypothermia has set in. Oh, and when the car isn’t running very well, I will pop the hood and stare at the engine as if I know what I’m looking at. If another guy shows up, one of us will say to the other, “I used to be able to fix these things, but now with all these computers and everything, I wouldn’t know where to start.”
Because I’m a guy, when I catch a cold I need someone to bring me soup and take care of me while I lie in bed and moan. You never get as sick as I do, so for you this isn’t an issue.
Because I’m a guy, I can be relied upon to purchase basic groceries at the store, like milk, or bread. I cannot be expected to find exotic items like “Cumin” or “Tofu.” For all I know these are the same thing.
Because I’m a guy, when one of our appliances stops working I will insist on taking it apart, despite evidence that this will just cost me twice as much once the repair person gets here and has to put it back together.
Because I’m a guy, I don’t think we’re all that lost, and no, I don’t think we should stop and ask someone. Why would you listen to a complete stranger — how in the world could HE know where we’re going?
Because I’m a guy, whatever you got your mother for Mother’s Day is ok, I don’t need to see it. Did you remember to pick up something for my mom, too?
Because I’m a guy, you don’t have to ask me if I liked the movie. Chances are, if you’re crying at the end of it, I didn’t.
Because I’m a guy, I think what you’re wearing is fine. I thought what you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes is fine. With the belt or without it looks fine. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can we just go now?
Because I’m a guy and this is, after all, the 21st century, I will share equally in the housework. You do the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, and the dishes. I’ll do the rest.
It does seem that a lot of behavior on the part of men can be explained with the simple phrase “it’s because I’m a guy — that says it all”.
Likewise, a lot of the behavior we as Christians exhibit in the workplace, at home, or at school, should be explainable by the phrase, “it’s because I’m a child of God”. That says it all — that’s why I do what I do and say what I say.
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.” (1 Peter 2:9-10)
When people wonder about our actions, they should be able to look at our lives and say, “Oh yes, he acts that way because he’s a Christian.” Whether they appreciate it or not, may they see that Christ truly does make a difference in the way we live.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
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Ed
Ed Cox, director
Office of Global Prayer Strategy, IMB
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Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 