This is a very inspirational story and shows us that no matter what ALL THINGS has no choice but to work together for good for them that LOVE GOD and for them that are THE CALLED according to God's purpose. Though God was not the author of his blindness or of him being born crippled (contrary to popular beliefs God is not the author of anything evil including the so-called 'Acts of God' -Prov. 14:34
) and it would have been easy for Peter and his family to blame God (as usual
) for this, it only ended up working together for his good and today He is an inspiration to others. If God could do it for Peter, how much more us
? He is the same, yesterday, today and FOREVER MORE and his thoughts and plans towards us are those of PEACE and not of EVIL and to bring us to a desired and expected end (i.e. fulfill our purpose on this earth).
Proverbs 14:34 (Amplified Bible)
34Uprightness and right standing with God (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) elevate a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Jeremiah 29:11 (Amplified Bible)
11For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.
Romans 8:28 (Amplified Bible)
28We are assured and know that God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
Please check this out when you have the chance and have a GREAT DAY!!!
Love Always,
Eskor
http://www.sellinga mongwolves. com/blog/ 2008/06/09/ a-blind-man- gives-vision- a-must-see- video/#video
A Blind Man Gives Vision (A Must-See Video)
June 9th, 2008 | Michael Q. Pink
Yesterday I caught Joel Osteen on television telling a story about Patrick Henry Hughes. He was born with crippled limbs and without eyes. Naturally his parents were devastated and wondered what they had done to deserve that. When Patrick was old enough to sit up, they put him on a piano stool and he began to learn the notes. At age two, he was taking requests. By grade school he was playing old standards and by high school he was playing the blues. When he got to college he was an accomplished pianist and trumpet player.
Recognizing his tremendous gift, the college band director asked Patrick to play in the marching band which entertained thousands at the University of Louisville football games, etc. In order for this happen, his father gave up his day job and worked the graveyard shift at UPS so he could be at every practice and wheel his son in formation, spinning and turning with the rest of the band while his son blew the trumpet with gusto.
What happened with Patrick is truly amazing, how he developed a gift God gave him that could easily have been missed. What also happened, was that a blind boy inspired vision in his parents. His mother “saw” the potential in him as she taught him piano. His father, instead of mourning the fact they could never play ball together, got a vision to play music together. The band director received vision when he “saw” the gift inside this young man. The gift by the way, was far more than a music ability. As much as anything, it was how Patrick interpreted life. When asked to describe his disabilities, he said, “Not disabilities at all, more abilities.” I believe we tend not to see things the way they are but rather we see things the way we are. That should tell you a lot about Patrick and about yourself.
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=-qTiYA1WiY8&eurl=http:// www.sellingamong wolves.com/ blog/2008/ 06/09/a-blind- man-gives- vision-a- must-see- video/
(if the link doesn't work, you can check out the video at the selling Among Wolves website. The link is at the beginning of this article)
Patrick’s example is removing the scales of self-imposed limitations that are blinding countless sighted people from “seeing” and fulfilling their vision. What’s inside you? What’s holding you back? What’s your excuse? Gain some vision from this courageous young man, Patrick Henry, and from his family and begin stepping into the vision God has equipped you best to fulfill. As Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” By the way, now when his parents ask God what they did to deserve Patrick Henry, they say it with tears of joy!
If this story and video helped you at all today, please share it with your friends, family and business associates. Who knows who you might help in the process?
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“Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” -Author Unknown
Only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or thought of gain, can we truly know what love means - Leo Buscaglia.http://fromtheinsid eout.us/ (Breaking free from A Wrong and Self-Defeating paradigm)
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