JOSHUA TIME 889

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
> #3232 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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>
> Microsoft vs. GM
> ================
>
> For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for
> the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on.
>
> At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly
> compared the computer industry with the auto industry and
> stated, "If GM had kept up with technology like the computer
> industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000
> miles to the gallon."
>
> In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press
> release stating: If GM had developed technology like Microsoft,
> we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics:
>
> 1. For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash twice a day.
>
> 2. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would
> have to buy a new car.
>
> 3. Occasionally, your car would die on the freeway for no
> reason. You would have to pull over to the side of the road,
> close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and
> reopen the windows before you could continue.
> For some reason you would simply accept this.
>
> 4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would
> cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case
> you would have to reinstall the engine.
>
> 5. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was
> reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive - but
> would run on only five percent of the roads.
>
> 6. The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights
> would all be replaced by a single "This Car Has Performed An
> Illegal Operation" warning light.
>
> 7. The airbag system would ask, "Are you sure?" before deploying.
>
> 8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock
> you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted
> the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio
> antenna.
>
> 9. Every time a new car was introduced, car buyers would have to
> learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls
> would operate in the same manner as the old car.
>
> 10. You'd have to press the "Start" button to turn the engine off.
>
>
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JOSHUA TIME 888

Ten Guidelines From God

Effective Immediately,
please be aware that there are changes YOU need
to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be
completed in order that I may fulfill My promises
to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in
this life. I apologize for any inconvenience,
but after all that I am doing, this seems very
little to ask of you. Please, follow
these 10 guidelines

1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit
and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here
to take all your burdens and carry them for you?
Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little
thing that comes your way?


2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it
on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY
to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care
of the problem. I can't help you until you turn
it over to Me. And although My to-do-list
is long, I am after all... God. I can take care
of anything you put into My hands. In fact,
if the truth were ever really known, I take
care of a lot of things for you that you never
even realize.


3. TRUST ME:
Once you've given your burdens to Me,
quit trying to take them back. Trust in
Me. Have the faith that I will take care of
all your needs, your problems and your trials.
Problems with the kids? Put them on My list.
Problem with finances? Put it on My list.
Problems with your emotional roller coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list. I want to
help you. All you have to do is ask.



4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say,
"Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think
I can handle it from here." Why do you think
you are feeling stronger now? It's simple.
You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking
care of them. I also renew your strength
and cover you in my peace. Don't you
know that if I give you these problems back,
&n! bsp; you will be right back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about
them. Just let Me do my job.


5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy.
Forget the worry and the fretting because
you know I'm in control. But there's one
thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't
forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU!
I want to hear your voice. I want you to
include Me in on the things going on in your life.
I want to hear you talk about your friends
and family. Prayer is simply you having
a conversation with Me. I want to be your
dearest friend.


6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you
can't see from where you are. Have faith in
Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me;
you wouldn't want the view from My eyes.
I will continue to care for you, watch over you,
and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me.
Although I have a much bigger task than you,
it seems as if you have so much trouble just
doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were
only two years old. When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are
less fortunate than you. Share your joy with
those who need encouragement. Share your
laughter with those who haven't heard any in
such a long time. Share your tears with those
who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith
with those who have none.


8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime
you could have so many diverse experiences.
You grow from a child to an adult, have children,
change jobs many times, learn many trades,
travel to so many places, meet thousands
of people, and experience so much. How can
you be so impatient then when it takes Me
a little longer than you expect to handle
something on My to-do-list? Trust in My
timing, for My timing is perfect. Just
because I created the entire universe in
only six days, everyone thinks I should
always rush, rush, rush.


9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just
as much as I love you. They may not dress
like you, or talk like you, or live the same way
you do, but I still love you all. Please try
to get along, for My sake. I created each
of you different in some way. It would be
too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.



10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not
love yourself? You were created by me for
one reason only -- to be loved, and to love
in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me.
Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.
It makes My heart ache when I see you
so angry with yourself when things go
wrong. You are very precious to me.
Don't! ever forget......

Note: I rec'd this from a friend and I have
no idea who wrote it, but I was so touched
by it, that I had to share it with you.
I hope that you will be blessed by
it and will share it with others.


Touch someone with your love.
Rather than focus upon the thorns.

JOSHUA TIME 887

BANK ACCOUNT

I HAVE JUST DEPOSITED
LOVE AND BLESSINGS
INTO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT,
AND THE BEST PART IS THAT
IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING.
I ASK THAT YOU JUST USE IT IN ABUNDANCE.

YOUR PIN NUMBER IS: J-E-S-U-S

NOW, MAKE A DEPOSIT IN SOMEONE ELSE'S ACCOUNT TODAY!


MAY YOUR TROUBLES BE LESS,
YOUR BLESSINGS BE MORE,
AND NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS
COME THROUGH YOUR DOOR.

JOSHUA TIME 886

A WONDERFUL MESSAGE
>>
>>
>> GEORGE CARLIN (His wife
>> recently died...)
>>
>>
>> A wonderful Message by George Carlin:
>>
>> The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings
> but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend
> more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses
> and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more
> degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts,
> yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
>>
>> We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too
> little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too
> tired, read too little, watch TV too much , and pray too seldom.
>>
>> We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk
> too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
>>
>> We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years
> to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back,
> but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We
> conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but
> not better things.
>>
>> We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the
> atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan
> more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We
> build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies
> than ever, but we communicate less and less.
>>
>> These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and
> small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the
> days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.
> These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality,
> one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from
> cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the
> showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can
> bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share
> this insight, or to just hit delete...
>>
>> Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not
> going to be around forever.
>> Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe,
> because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
>>
>> Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is
> the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a
> cent.
>>
>> Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones,
> but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it
> comes from deep inside of you.
>>
>> Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person
> will not be there again.
>>
>> Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the
> precious thoughts in your mind.
>>
>> AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
>>
>> Li fe is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
> moments that take our breath away.
>>
>> If you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares?
>>
>> George Carlin
>>