God helps those who help themselves. You are the epitome of such a saying. Use your talents given by the Grace, and you can make wonders for you and for others.
-- by 会员 sdcar2010 (2011/1/16 3:43:05)
There is a story of a preacher in the flood:
The water was up to the top of the church steps when a National Guard truck came by. "Get in, Preacher! The water's rising."
And the preacher said, "No. I trust in the Lord."
The water rose and flooded the church. The preacher climbed up on the roof. Two boys came by in a John boat.
"Get in, Preacher! The water's rising."
And the preacher said, "No. I trust in the Lord."
The water rose higher, and the preacher climbed up on the steeple. A helicopter came by and dropped a sling.
"Grab the sling, Preacher! The water's rising."
And the preacher said, "No. I trust in the Lord."
The water rose even higher, and the preacher drowned. In heaven, he said, "Lord, I had such trust in you. Why did you let me drown."
And the Lord said, "Dummy! I sent you a deuce-and-a-half, a john boat and a helicopter!!"
The meaning of this is that the Lord helps us by giving us the means to help ourselves. And He expects us to do that.
-- by 会员 sdcar2010 (2011/1/16 3:49:03)