Based on a true story...A friend of mine from California has a number of residential properties. He told me this true story.
The workman diligently prepared the floor for the new tile he was about to install. When clean and clear of all junk, debris and old nails, he begins. After about five feet of tile have been laid, another worker in the house asks, "What are those chalk lines for?" The workman answers eagerly and explains that earlier in the day his supervisor, with the help of laser technology had snapped a perfectly square chalk line as a guide to ensure the new tiles are straight and true throughout the whole house. "I know what the lines are for," the other worker said, "I was just checking to see if you knew. You might want to stand up and look at your tiles from here."
Sure enough, when the workman stood up and looked, the tiles were crooked and getting further away from the line with each row. "I just got so caught up with laying tile after tile that I forgot to look at the guideline," the workman said.
The moral of the story - God is the Supervisor. The perfectly snapped lines are His Word. We must continually be evaluating and adjusting our lives to the guideline of the Scriptures. Don't get so caught up with life that you forget to keep an eye on the line to make sure you're not getting off track. Just a little variation each day and you'll find yourself way off the mark.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Tim. 2:15 NIV
The King James Version says "Study to shew thyself approved..." Study. It doesn't happen by accident. You set aside time, devote your thoughts and energy to give careful consideration and application to God's Guidelines.
An added caution for parents. If those first few tiles are crooked, it's all but impossible to straighten out the whole project later. Check your guidelines frequently...daily. I don't want you or your kids to turn out crooked.
Enjoying the Journey,
David
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Good Hands, My Foot!
You’re in Good Hands with Allstate. This insurance company slogan is one of the longest running and most recognizable in the business world. I found out that this slogan is just that, a slogan that is meant to sell insurance, but that’s all. The ‘good hands’ of Allstate let me down this week. I discovered that my homeowners insurance policy doesn’t cover water damage, no matter how that water got into your basement. So, following the 10 inches of rain last weekend, we have wet stuff at the curb that is a loss.
Counting my blessings - Our house didn’t float down the river or take on several inches or even several feet of water. There are many people who suffered much greater at the hands of the storm than we did at the hands of Allstate.
The really good hands - The ‘good hands’ slogan reminds me of the only pair of hands you can always depend on, always trust. These are loving, caring, strong, faithful hands. These are not human hands, but the hands of God.
No matter what your "Storm Story", you can reach out for God’s hand, and it is always there. Jesus went through storms on the Sea of Galilee with His disciples, and God is in the middle of your storm, too. He wants to shelter you and hide you under His wings. Don’t make the mistake of running from God when the winds pick up. Run to Him. He really loves you. He may speak to the winds and waves, "Peace, be still," or He may hold you close and comfort you as you ride out the storm. Either way, you’re in God’s hands. There is no better place to be, no matter what the situation.
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Ps. 16:11 NIV
...Your right hand has held me up, ...Ps. 18:35
Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, Ps. 17:7
The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. Ps. 118:16
May you know the comfort, protection, safety and love of the only truly ‘good hands.’
Enjoying the Journey,
David
Counting my blessings - Our house didn’t float down the river or take on several inches or even several feet of water. There are many people who suffered much greater at the hands of the storm than we did at the hands of Allstate.
The really good hands - The ‘good hands’ slogan reminds me of the only pair of hands you can always depend on, always trust. These are loving, caring, strong, faithful hands. These are not human hands, but the hands of God.
No matter what your "Storm Story", you can reach out for God’s hand, and it is always there. Jesus went through storms on the Sea of Galilee with His disciples, and God is in the middle of your storm, too. He wants to shelter you and hide you under His wings. Don’t make the mistake of running from God when the winds pick up. Run to Him. He really loves you. He may speak to the winds and waves, "Peace, be still," or He may hold you close and comfort you as you ride out the storm. Either way, you’re in God’s hands. There is no better place to be, no matter what the situation.
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Ps. 16:11 NIV
...Your right hand has held me up, ...Ps. 18:35
Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, Ps. 17:7
The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. Ps. 118:16
May you know the comfort, protection, safety and love of the only truly ‘good hands.’
Enjoying the Journey,
David
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