A few months ago (not sure exactly when because I couldn't find my original post), I told you about a man called 'Popcorn Sutton'. Well known for his moon-shinin' ways, he wrote a book called: 'Me and My Likker'. When the law caught up with him (again), he was tried and found guilty for making shine He said he would not survive prison because of his poor health. His fans requested 'house arrest' for him instead of jail. He has quite a cult following.Two days before he was to report for his incarceration, Popcorn's wife went to town to run some errands. Upon returning home, she called for him.
Once again, I was struck at the tragic choices people sometimes make.
I contrast this with the words the apostle Paul penned from prison:
"Rejoice in the LORD always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The LORD is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to GOD. And the peace of GOD, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:4-7
When faced with a difficult situation, please don't choose despair. Choose joy.
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A year ago yesterday, I left Wisconsin. Wow. Missing family and friends, but choosing joy.
4 comments:
Missing you too. Miss your spiritual wisdom and experience. Love that verse. Sometimes I think we just try to put on peace and joy as a feeling, because we want to skip the "pray and give it to God" part. The peace that God gives is so much better than the peace we try to put on ourselves when we are trying to "act" like Christians. I have been convicted of the shortcuts I try to take, as I have been a Christian so long. They just don't work. Blessings to you! Linda
We miss you, too! Maybe you should move back up here and bring your Mom and Dad with!
With a name like "popcorn" he cant be all bad.
I miss you too, more than you know:(
Love,
Ann
P.S. Candy's comment works for me, we love your parents-but we could only hug on the 1st day of the year.
Just kidding you George
Miss y'all too! Thanks for the kinds words!
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