At 09:35 PM 10/17/97 -0400, you wrote:
>In doing some cleaning and sorting I came across this poem.
>I don't know who the author is.
>
>   THE MASTERS REPLY
>
>I wept alone one evening,
>while kneeling by my bed.
>My life was disappointing,
>and problems filled my head.
>
>My prayer went up to Jesus,
>I asked the question, "Why?"
>He listened so intently,
>and this was His reply.
>
>"My child you are discouraged.
>That is not the way to be.
>Your sins have been forgiven,
>and I have set you free.
>
>No more does death enslave you,
>or darkness fill your soul.
>And satan cannot rule you,
>you're under my control.
>
>I know that you have suffered,
>so many different things.
>But soon you will discover,
>the joy that testing brings.
>
>You see it isn't always
>a hurt or fear or pain.
>For when the trials over,
>I'll make you strong again.
>
>The weakness you encounter,
>will bring a better life,
>And soon I am returning,
>to ever end your strife.
>
>So go on with your living,
>and trust Me day by day.
>The promises I've made you,
>will never pass away.
>
>
>Jon Meyer 40/1 ([log in to unmask])
> another Hoosier
>
>
Thank you, what an encouragment.
God Bless,
Linda G [log in to unmask]  48/4