Winning Words 10/15/10
“When you pray, move your feet.” (African Proverb) I have a little book of modern prayers called, “Are You Running With Me, Jesus?” Prayer is not only, words. Prayer has to do with our day to day actions, especially as they mirror our devotion to God. If we say that we love God, it will show in the life we lead. ;-) Jack

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: So very true. Actions speak louder than words. If you want to know a follower of Jesus, look at their lives. FROM JACK: Yes, there are those we know, who by their actions, are running with Jesus. Look and admire, but don't look too closely. We sometimes have trouble keeping up with him.

FROM LG IN MICHIGAN: Wonderful! Love this, Jack! FROM JACK: You're walkin' the walk in what you do.

FROM EMT SINGS IN MICHIGAN: AS WE KNOW:"we are His hands and feet" FROM JACK: I'm reminded of the poem, "God has no hands, but our hands, " said to have been written by St Teresa of Avila.
God has no hands but our hands to do his work today;
God has no feet but our feet to lead others in his way;
God has no voice but our voice to tell others how he died;
and, God has no help but our help to lead them to his side."

FROM SG IN TAMPA: Actions definitely speak louder than words. Setting a good example is what really matters. FROM JACK: As one who was (is) a teacher, what specific suggestions would you give to those in the teaching profession today?

FROM DMF IN MINNESOTA: Modern prayers? Wasn’t it written in the 60’s? FROM JACK: Compared to prayers of the Middle-Ages, they're modern.

FROM PRPH IN MINNESOTA: those prayers can be too modern. that little book (a fav of mine too) came out in the mid sixties as i recall. we are both getting old. FROM JACK: You're the second one from Minnesota who has disparaged my use of "modern." Modern is in the eye of the beholder.

FROM CWR IN B'MORE: .......there's meditation and then there's prayer, but not in that
order.... FROM JACK: Hmmmmm. Should you meditate (think) before praying or think (ponder) after praying?

FROM MOLINER CF: Sometimes I think God has got a carrot on a stick. FROM JACK: ...or sometimes, does he just use the stick?

FROM CJL IN OHIO: Do you remember this: What you do speaks so loudly I cannot hear a word you say! FROM JACK: Now that you mention it, I do!

FROM MO IN ILLINOIS: I remember the book "Are You Running With Me, Jesus" from years ago! Can't bring the author's name up now, but both Hal and Bill used the book, I know. I think we all admire and respect those who put hands and feet to their prayers...Bill's mother coined a phrase about one of Bill's cousins, who was very devout, but couldn't seem to find time to help her ailing mother and dad, or those around her in need. She said, "Sonia is so heavenly minded that she is no earthly good!" I never forgot it! FROM JACK: The author is Malcolm Boyd. My son questions my use of "modern" when referring to the prayers. How can they be modern, if they were written in the 60s? Picky, picky!