[Faith-talk] A Layman's Ten Commandments

[Paul]

I was wondering if you received them from something that I sent previously? 
Not complaining, and, in fact, I'm glad that you shared these with the other 
list members.  Paul
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From: "Debbie" <mouseless at mindspring.com>
To: "Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion" 
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 3:00 PM
Subject: [Faith-talk] A Layman's Ten Commandments


>A friend sent these to me, and thought at least one would speak to you in a 
>special way.  I like 7, 9, and agree with number ten, but as I like to say, 
>"The only thing you can do about worry is nothing."
>
> A LAYMAN'S TEN COMMANDMENTS
> {Someone wrote these beautiful words. As you read, try to understand the 
> deep meaning of them! They are like the Ten Commandments we need to follow 
> everyday.}
>
> 1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it 
> is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.
>
> 2] Why is a car's WINDSHIELD so large and the Rear view Mirror so small? 
> Because, our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and 
> Move on.
>
> 3] Friendship is like a Book. It takes only a few seconds to burn it, but 
> it takes years to write it.
>
> 4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy them, they will 
> not last forever. If things are going wrong, don't worry, they can't last 
> long either.
>
> 5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, 
> don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base 
> of Gold!
>
> 6] Often when we lose Hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from 
> above and says, "Relax, Sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!
>
> 7] When GOD solves your problems, you have Faith in HIS abilities; when 
> GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has Faith in your abilities.
>
> 8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than 
> losing ones eyesight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your Vision!"
>
> 9] When you Pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them. When you 
> are safe and happy, remember that someone has Prayed for you.
>
> 10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's 
> PEACE.
>
>
>
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