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THE THIEF
Author Unknown
Aug 6, 2005

A reminder to turn on your security system!!!

A horrible thing happened to me today... a thief broke into my house.

It happened shortly after I awoke this morning. I got up and began
rushing about. I had a thousand things on my list and was already
running behind.

Quickly, I gulped down breakfast, took a shower and got ready for work.
In my rush, I forgot to turn the security system on at my house. It was
just about a half an hour later that the thief broke in. Of course, he
didn't make a sound. Just kind of snuck inside, not drawing any
attention to himself. In fact, none of the neighbors ever saw him. But,
I did. You see, I WAS HOME when the thief broke in. He naturally
startled me, as I was unprepared for his visit. He, of course, didn't
announce that he was coming and I certainly had not invited him over.
And yet, I found myself face to face with danger and I felt so
powerless. I also felt so very stupid, because this whole incident
could have been avoided if I had just taken the time to turn the
security system on. You better believe I'll be turning it on tomorrow
morning! I thought I'd warn you about this guy, because he's still on
the loose. Chances are, he's in your area. Possibly even headed for
your house. His name? His name is Satan. You see, this morning when I
jumped up in my haste to get started on my busy day, I skipped my
prayer time, opting to "pray later today." In other words, I DIDN'T
TURN ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM.

My defense wasn't on, my guard was dropped...and when the thief came
into my home to attack me, I was unprepared to do battle. He tempted me
and I felt powerless. Like I said, I also felt so very stupid, because
I could have avoided the incident if I had just taken the time to pray.
My friend, the thief has come to "steal, kill and destroy." And, as a
Child of God, you are on his "hit list." He'll probably pop over to
your house today. He may be lurking outside your door right now, just
waiting to catch you off guard. Take time to pray this morning. Ask God
to bind Satan from your very presence, to protect you and empower you
to do battle. In short...always dress with your Holy armor from head to
toe and...don't forget to turn your security system on.

>From Sherry's Inspirational List

PRAYER
"May I be no man's enemy, and may I be the friend of that which is
eternal and abides. May I never quarrel with those nearest me: and if I
do, may I be reconciled quickly. May I love, seek, and attain only that
which is good. May I wish for all men's happiness and envy none. May I
never rejoice in the ill-fortune of one who has wronged me. When I have
done or said what is wrong, may I never wait for the rebuke of others,
but always rebuke myself until I make amends. May I win no victory that
harms either me or my opponent. May I reconcile friends who are angry
with one another. May I never fail a friend who is in danger. When
visiting those in grief may I be able by gentle and healing words to
soften their pain. May I respect myself. May I always keep tame that
which rages within me. May I accustom myself to be gentle, and never be
angry with people because of circumstances. May I never discuss who is
wicked and what wicked things he has done, but know good men and follow
in their footsteps." (Prayer of Eusebius, 3rd century)

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