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WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

0 posted 2000-02-21 04:37 PM

This came across my email, and for those of you who haven't seen it, I would like to share it. Hope you enjoy it!

Stepping Stones

The Lord came to me like a dream one
day and asked, "why do you sorrow?"
I answered, "Lord my life is so full of
pain, I can't face one more tomorrow."
The Lord sat down beside me, and
gently took my hand. He said, "Let me
explain to you and then you'll understand.

Each sorrow is a stepping stone
you must surmount each day,
And every stepping stone you climb
is a sorrow that's passed away.

The road of life is a mountainside,
with crevices in which to be caught,
But as you struggle on your way,
I the Rock, will lend support.

Every stepping stone you climb,
makes spirit and heart grow strong.
Exercising character and faith
this road seems painful and long.

The way is paved with stepping stones,
to uplift your heart and soul,
Though difficult they aid your way,
to a City paved with gold.

I know that you are tired,
for I too have walked this way,
My sorrows did they multiply,
but I cleared many stones away.

I left my rock to lift you up,
I left behind my story.
To give you strength to make your climb,
to that special place in glory.

And never fear, the Rock is here,
You'll never climb this mountain alone
Surmount life's sorrows, continue on,
For they are but stepping stones.

~~Author Unknown~~

In Christ Because He Lives,

mirjam
Member

since 1999-11-24

Posts 246
Auckland, New Zealand

1 posted 2000-02-21 05:11 PM

thanks whtdove for sharing this with us - you know it ties in well with what my pastor spoke about on Friday night - each step we take forward is a victory that leads us "to that special place in glory" - very encouraging - i love the thought that "every stepping stone you climb/is a sorrow that's passed away." Hard to see when you are in that pit of sorrow, but when you climb up that step and look back, it's all so clear. Thanks again,

OWPEMT
Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 63
389 Noble Road West, Shiloh, Ohio 44878 USA

2 posted 2000-02-21 08:43 PM

Thank you for that reminder. I was so low today, it seemed that every thing went wrong, but you helped me to be reminded that they were only stepping stones.
thank you.
Sandy
OWPEMT

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

3 posted 2000-02-21 08:49 PM

Mirjam it's funny how that works isn't it? Just a reassurance of what you were told. haha I love how He works.

Sandy, the same for you too! I love how He works. He knew you needed this, so I'm glad I posted it to share! I'm glad it helped you some today!

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There's only two ways you can go...
One way you can save your riches,
And the other will save your soul.
Rich Mullins

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

4 posted 2000-02-22 01:42 AM

Thanks, Rebecca for sending this to me via e-mail and posting. I needed a double reminder too. I never get enough of hearing His voice and needing it!

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sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

5 posted 2000-02-22 11:47 AM

Charles Stanley calls it, advancing through adversity and has a set of tapes on it I've found extremely helpful. This writing is very inspirational. thanks for sharing it.

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

6 posted 2000-02-22 02:16 PM

Thank you for sharing this, Rebecca. It is so comforting!

Denise

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

7 posted 2000-02-23 11:58 PM

Glad you all enjoyed it! A reminder always helps.

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