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CRUSTY OR NOT
By Sally I. Kennedy
January 16, 2011


Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts Psalm
95:7-8, Hebrews 4:7

The snow had been piling up by the sidewalks in town for months. Huge
mounds of it as tall as a small child. Topside, it was sooty from the
traffic. On the edge, it looked clean where it was starting to melt
off. I could not resist sticking my boot in, to see if it was as soft
as it looked. Yes, it was light as a feather. The top was crusty,
though, and in some parts icy.


Amazing that moisture can surround dust particles in the air, and we
have beautiful, intricate snowflakes, and then a picturesque
blanketing of snow. As my toe dipped into the snowpile, I thought how
like that snowbank I'd been at times.


God creates us in His image, with soft hearts; merciful, loving,
generous, kind. How in the world had my heart gotten so hard
sometimes? "In the world", the answer.


There is an answer to 'hardening of the heart'. If we keep our focus
on adverse circumstances in our lives, our hearts are more likely to
become hardened. Even crusty sometimes. Like day-old bread. Times like
these if we keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our
faith, our hearts are more likely to remain more similar to His.


Lord, thank You for Your presence, and I ask Holy Spirit to pour out
grace for me to purpose and decision to keep my eyes on you, Today, no
matter what things look like on the surface. Guard my heart to keep it
soft rather than crusty. In Jesus' name, Amen.

inspirational messages by Sally I. Kennedy
Sally I. Kennedy, ©2011

THE BIBLE & THE COAL BASKET



The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains
of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was
up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out
Bible.


His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in
any way he could. One day the grandson asked, "Papa, I try to read the
Bible just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do
understand I forget as
soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Bible do?" The
Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and said,
"Take this coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of
water." The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked
out before he could get back to the house.


The grandfather laughed and said, "You will have to move a little
faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to
try again.


This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he
returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was
"impossible to carry water in a basket," and he went to get a bucket
instead. The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a
basket of water. You can do this. You're just not trying hard enough,"
and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point,
the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather
that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out
before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard, but
when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty.


Out of breath, he said, "See Papa, it's useless!"


"So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that
the basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old coal basket, it
was clean. "Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible. You
might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it
will change you from the inside out.


That is the work of God in our lives.


To change us from the inside out and to slowly transform us into the
image of His son.


Take time to read a portion of God's word each day

Jeremiah 29:11 "for I know the plans I have for YOU, declares the LORD
"Never give the devil a ride, he will want to take over the driving."

Dear Woman of God
Be still for a while and praise God for His favor, His grace and His awesomeness
God is able to do the impossible and is always near
He loves us unconditionally.
Together, let’s get 1000 ladies to praise Him with one voice in this next hour.

Please forward this to every woman you want God to Bless




Dear God:


this is my friend and sister, whom I love and this is my prayer for her
Help her live her life
to the fullest.


Please promote her
and cause her to excel
above her expectations.


Help her to shine
in the darkest places
where it is impossible
to love.

Protect her at all times,
lift her up when she needs
You the most,


and


let her know when
she walks with You,

She will always
be safe.


Love you Girl!


Now you're on the
clock . . .



Tell
all friends and sisters you love them,
including me.
Get going girl!!
Do not ask the Lord to
guide your footsteps.
if you are not willing
to move your feet.

Hello house,


I mailed edwin consulting, protesting payment before being offered job. They replied that applicants can proceed with filling the employment form without this payment. Just for the information of all.

Hi House,


I got the mail below from edwin consulting, in response to their advert, How thru are they?

House I need your advice. Below the mail:


Reply



Dear sir/ ma, congratulations! after going through you resume, we hereby invite you to proceed in our recruitment process, by filling the recruitment form in the attached document. you are required to fill it and send it through the net, or if you can, you can come over to our office and submit between the hours of 10 am to 3pm from Wednesday, 26th January to Saturday, 29th January, 2011.



either to complete the filling of the form, you are expected to pay a process fee of N2,000 only to edwinwilson consulting GTbank account. this fee will enable us process your recruitment. it is necessary for us to charge this fee as it enable us to get involve in negotiation with prospective employers, send mail, sms, conduct interviews and pay other necessary bills as regarding the recruitment process. it is our policy to explain this process, either not to be miss-represented or misconceive.



our address:

Pottervilla (at potters field compound)

by 23 road,

opposite Rock view hotel,

Festac town,

Lagos.



our account details

Name of bank: GTBANK, Festac town,

Account number: 22694030110

Account name: edwinwilson consulting limited

N.B: write the teller number, and attach a copy to the form, if you are coming down to our office in person



we have clients both in the service and manufacturing sector waiting to recruit you. you are just some seconds away from your next job. Today's is the day, don't be left out!

E. Wilson

House, how else can one get job in this Lagos.

Been jobless for mths now. Despite all the experience and degrees, nothing to show for it. The bad thing now is that Guardian does not even advertise for jobs related to my field. Been buying papers; yet no vacancy.

Any hint on getting job again in Naija . House, help a fellow sister o