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Friday, Sep 9 2011
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Hi Sam,
We've received a complaint regarding your community forum post. Please be reminded of the CalorieKing Terms and Conditions (3.4p) and Forum Terms of Use policies. Specifically, you may not use the forums for solicitation purposes (e.g. to subscribe to the "Thought for the Day" email list).
Please also use discretion by posting content relevant to the forum thread. The majority of the forums are specific to weight control. The "Off-Topic" forum is more appropriate for non-weight related subjects provided that content adheres to our user agreements. Groups may also be formed based on your favorite activity, hobby or lifestyle.
Below is a copy of the forum post:
Forum: Member Challenges
Subject: SEPTEMBER POUND A WEEK (PAW) WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE & INVITATION!
Post ID: 1595112
Message:
===== Thursday's Thought For The Day (Sept. 8, 2011) =====
GOD'S VOTE
In a "Peanuts" cartoon, Charlie Brown says to Lucy: "My Dad said that someday I might be able to run for President."
"Really, Charlie Brown?" Lucy answers. "He certainly must think highly of you!"
"I don't know," Charlie replies. "He also said that he didn't think he'd vote for me."
It is important for us to know that God our Father would vote for us. In fact, God has already cast his vote!
There's a beautiful conversation that takes place in Jeremiah chapter 1 where God says to Jeremiah, "Before I formed you in your mother's womb I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations." (Jer. 1:5, NET). It's nice to be chosen. It's even nicer to be "pre-chosen."
Do you remember how you used to choose up teams when you were a kid? Two captains were appointed and the captains chose the players they wanted one by one. It was a great honor to be one of the first ones picked. And the worst thing that could happen was to be the last one standing there, finally picked by a captain mumbling under his breath, "Well, I guess I've got to take Alan."
I remember sometimes when we were playing football in the backyard that we used to choose players who weren't even there. "If Joe comes, he's on my side." You would want Joe so much that you selected him, knowing that you might have to play with fewer players on your team until he got there.
God chose Jeremiah before he was born, and God has already chosen you. My favorite description of God's election comes from Croft Pentz. He once said, "God votes for us, Satan votes against us and we hold the deciding vote."
Whether or not you choose to play on God's team (though I earnestly pray that you will choose to do so), know that your heavenly Father stands ready to vote for you!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
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Just sharing something from my e-mail box....................
JSAmmy
DON'T COUNT THE DAYS...........MAKE THE DAYS COUNT
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. Love the people who treat you right and pray for the ones who don't.
HW.... 344
CKSW.... 334
SEPT/2011281 P.A.W.
CW... 281
Kind Regards,
--
Kristen McLane
CalorieKing.com Customer Support Team
We've received a complaint regarding your community forum post. Please be reminded of the CalorieKing Terms and Conditions (3.4p) and Forum Terms of Use policies. Specifically, you may not use the forums for solicitation purposes (e.g. to subscribe to the "Thought for the Day" email list).
Please also use discretion by posting content relevant to the forum thread. The majority of the forums are specific to weight control. The "Off-Topic" forum is more appropriate for non-weight related subjects provided that content adheres to our user agreements. Groups may also be formed based on your favorite activity, hobby or lifestyle.
Below is a copy of the forum post:
Forum: Member Challenges
Subject: SEPTEMBER POUND A WEEK (PAW) WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE & INVITATION!
Post ID: 1595112
Message:
===== Thursday's Thought For The Day (Sept. 8, 2011) =====
GOD'S VOTE
In a "Peanuts" cartoon, Charlie Brown says to Lucy: "My Dad said that someday I might be able to run for President."
"Really, Charlie Brown?" Lucy answers. "He certainly must think highly of you!"
"I don't know," Charlie replies. "He also said that he didn't think he'd vote for me."
It is important for us to know that God our Father would vote for us. In fact, God has already cast his vote!
There's a beautiful conversation that takes place in Jeremiah chapter 1 where God says to Jeremiah, "Before I formed you in your mother's womb I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations." (Jer. 1:5, NET). It's nice to be chosen. It's even nicer to be "pre-chosen."
Do you remember how you used to choose up teams when you were a kid? Two captains were appointed and the captains chose the players they wanted one by one. It was a great honor to be one of the first ones picked. And the worst thing that could happen was to be the last one standing there, finally picked by a captain mumbling under his breath, "Well, I guess I've got to take Alan."
I remember sometimes when we were playing football in the backyard that we used to choose players who weren't even there. "If Joe comes, he's on my side." You would want Joe so much that you selected him, knowing that you might have to play with fewer players on your team until he got there.
God chose Jeremiah before he was born, and God has already chosen you. My favorite description of God's election comes from Croft Pentz. He once said, "God votes for us, Satan votes against us and we hold the deciding vote."
Whether or not you choose to play on God's team (though I earnestly pray that you will choose to do so), know that your heavenly Father stands ready to vote for you!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
===============================
To subscribe to "Thought For the Day," send a blank email to [email protected]
More TFTD messages can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thought-For-The-Day/150294201666410
Send any comments or questions to [email protected]
Just sharing something from my e-mail box....................
JSAmmy
DON'T COUNT THE DAYS...........MAKE THE DAYS COUNT
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. Love the people who treat you right and pray for the ones who don't.
HW.... 344
CKSW.... 334
SEPT/2011281 P.A.W.
CW... 281
Kind Regards,
--
Kristen McLane
CalorieKing.com Customer Support Team
4 comments so far.
4.
a decade ago
I'm glad that you didn't let this little blip keep you from spreading the love. I love reading your quotes and inspirational messages. We all know your intention is from a kindhearted place. Also, I really liked today's quote about the tree and about the importance of resting now and then. I know my vacation did wonders for my spirit last week! Thank you for being here.
by LAUREN95
3.
a decade ago
Thanks for the positive comments.........it was NOT my intent to try to pitch for Allen but he does ask if you share his stories with others that you included the whole thing including the source website and the subscription link. It not like I am spamming multiple times daily to get others to that or any other website. It will make me much more careful..........before posting anything in the future.
JSAmmy
by TALLSAM
2.
a decade ago
Hi Sam,
I'm sorry you experienced this slap on the hand. When i read your post on the PAW thread I was inspired as I often am by your posts. However, when I say the line about signing up... I wondered if the police would be notified and I guess they were. I hope the slap doesn't keep you away. Lily
by LILYHIKER
1.
a decade ago
What?? Are you serious? And who would have complained? I don't get it. I loved your post there and for the record, I took no offense (or even notice, for that matter to the 'subscribe' line).
For all the goodness you share, I wish you goodness back.
by MUDDYMAMA