Thursday, January 29, 2009
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Remembering the Very Thing That Is ImportantMy dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, James 1:19
Have you been grouchy lately? Have you been finding fault with your mate, instead of remembering the wonderful qualities that first attracted you to one another? Attitudes are like weeds: (1) They’re the enemy of every flower. (2) They can spring up over night. (3) If you don’t consistently deal with them, they take over the whole garden. Maybe this story by Paul Harvey will help you to spot some of your unhealthy attitudes and deal with them. ‘Carl Coleman was driving to work one morning when he had a bump with another motorist. Both cars stopped and the woman driving the other car got out to survey the damage. She was distraught; it was her fault, she admitted, and hers was a new car less than two days out of the showroom. She dreaded having to tell her husband. Coleman was sympathetic, but he had to pursue the necessary exchange of license, registration and police reports. The lady was so badly shaken that Coleman had to reach into her glove compartment and retrieve her documents from an envelope. On the first paper to tumble out, written in her husband’s distinctive handwriting, were these words: In case of accident, remember, honey, it’s you I love, not the car!’ Before you overreact today, stop, take a deep breath, go for a walk if you need to, but get perspective. Remind yourself that the incident is temporary, it’ll pass, but the words you speak can leave memories that last a lifetime.
Have you been grouchy lately? Have you been finding fault with your mate, instead of remembering the wonderful qualities that first attracted you to one another? Attitudes are like weeds: (1) They’re the enemy of every flower. (2) They can spring up over night. (3) If you don’t consistently deal with them, they take over the whole garden. Maybe this story by Paul Harvey will help you to spot some of your unhealthy attitudes and deal with them. ‘Carl Coleman was driving to work one morning when he had a bump with another motorist. Both cars stopped and the woman driving the other car got out to survey the damage. She was distraught; it was her fault, she admitted, and hers was a new car less than two days out of the showroom. She dreaded having to tell her husband. Coleman was sympathetic, but he had to pursue the necessary exchange of license, registration and police reports. The lady was so badly shaken that Coleman had to reach into her glove compartment and retrieve her documents from an envelope. On the first paper to tumble out, written in her husband’s distinctive handwriting, were these words: In case of accident, remember, honey, it’s you I love, not the car!’ Before you overreact today, stop, take a deep breath, go for a walk if you need to, but get perspective. Remind yourself that the incident is temporary, it’ll pass, but the words you speak can leave memories that last a lifetime.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, Help me to not major in the minors today but focus on what is really important and lasting in my life! In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Heavenly Father, Help me to not major in the minors today but focus on what is really important and lasting in my life! In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Posted by Tim Hetzner at Wednesday, January 28. 2009 
Categories: Remembering the Very Thing That Is Important
Categories: Remembering the Very Thing That Is Important
Tim,
Sometimes these just hit it!!
Thanks for all you do! You truly make so many differences. We are blessed to have you with us!!
Blessings on your day. I know you are halfway done, but I am starting.
Leah
Is everyone grumpy this week because of the weather"? or just me.......
Your wife is a peach, we saw her yesterday.
Blessings on the Vietnam trip!!! Go international Hetzners.
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Tim,
Sometimes these just hit it!!
Thanks for all you do! You truly make so many differences. We are blessed to have you with us!!
Blessings on your day. I know you are halfway done, but I am starting.
Leah
Is everyone grumpy this week because of the weather"? or just me.......
Your wife is a peach, we saw her yesterday.
Blessings on the Vietnam trip!!! Go international Hetzners.
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