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Name: Sergio
Country: United States
State: California
Birthday: 9/20/1981
Gender: Male
Interests: music, the simpsons, softball (come support!!) the dodgers and the angels, the niners even though im SO-CAL till i die!! video games, texas hold em, and last but certainly not least... KAPPA SIG
Expertise: im me and we'll find out what i know
Occupation: Student
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AIM:  mysterio25
Member Since:
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| EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS EITHER WON OR LOST,
BET WITHOUT FEAR
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| LIFE AND A CAN OF BEER
When things in your life seem almost to much
to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough,
remember the mayonnaise jar........and the beer.
A professor stood before his philosophy
class and had some items in front of him. When the
class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and
empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with
golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar
was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of
pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar
lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open
areas between the golf balls. He then asked
the students again if the jar was full.
They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand
and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything
else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The
students responded with an unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cans of beer
from under the table and poured the entire contents
into the jar,effectively filling the empty space
between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter
subsided,"I want you to recognize that this jar
represents your life. The golf balls are the important
things--your family, your children,your health,
your friends, your favorite passions--things that if
everything else was lost and only they remained, your
life would still be full.
"The pebbles are the other things that matter
like your job, your house,your car. The sand is
everything else--the small stuff.
If you put the sand into the jar first," he
continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the
golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all
your time and energy on the small stuff, you will
never have room for the things that are important to
you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to
your happiness.
Play with your children. Take time to get medical
checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play
another 18. There will always be time to clean the
house, and fix the disposal. "Take care of the golf
balls first, the things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and
inquired what the beer represented.
The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your
life may seem,there's always room for a couple of
beers."
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| A HANDY LITTLE CHART
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't
lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of
pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the
ground it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a
positive answer for it:
YOU SAY > >GOD SAYS > >BIBLE VERSES
You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you
(John 3:16 & John 3:34)
You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith
(Romans 12:3)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
PASS THIS ON.
Believe God is there just for you..
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