Winning Words 3/8/11
“The one who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” (Chinese Proverb)
Recently I heard a preacher say that a mountain can be removed by telling it to go into the sea. He was talking about dealing with problems. I know that some people are facing mountainous difficulties in their life. The proverb says that the mountain can be removed. Developing a faith can start the process. ;-) Jack

FROM RI IN BOSTON: Yeah, those Chinese philosophers had some interesting concepts. St. Paul did too, telling the Philippians: I'm instructed to be full and to be hungry, to have abundantly and to suffer need, and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil. 4:12-13) It's true that some people face mountainous difficulties, and then there are some people who make mountains out of molehills. In either case faith can change one's perspective on things. FROM JACK: Even a molehill, in reality, can be a mountain to some people and needs to be removed, a grain at a time.

FROM JH IN OHIO: THANK YOU! your words always mean so very very much to me. A big day for us here ... Carolyn is getting a tracheotomy and J-Peg Food tube... then they can ease her out of the heavy sedation. I will keep the faith! FROM JACK: Prayers continue for your sister-in-law and her young children. "Our Father, who art in heaven...." Pause at the petition...."thy will be done on earth..." God hears our prayers and knows what in our minds and on our hearts.

FROM TS IN MICHIGAN: Sounds a lot like "Every long journey ... " FROM JACK: It certainly does. I think it's another one of those Chinese sayings. We used to call them: "Confusicus say...."

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Just as wind and rain can destroy boulders and make them sand. God can and does help our boulders become sand. FROM JACK: In both instances, it can take a long time. Why are we so impatient at times?

FROM MOLINER CF: On target again today. Thanks