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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