Smoke Signals to God

goldentree Sun 06 Apr 2008, 3:19 am

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on
a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly
for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned
the horizon for help, but none seemed
forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed
to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect
him from the elements, and to store his few
possessions.
But then one day, after scavenging for food, he
arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the
smoke rolling up to the sky.
Smoke Signals to God Flaminghut

The worst had happened; everything was lost. Hebr /was stunned with grief and anger.]God, how
could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by
the sound of a ship that was approaching the island.
It had come to rescue him.
"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary
man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are
going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because
God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of
pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is
burning to the ground ----it just may be a
smoke signal that summons the grace of God.

For all the negative things we have to say to
ourselves, God has a positive answer for it :

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "It's impossible"
God says:All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you [/color[color=#bf0000](John 3:16 & John 13:34)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I can't do it"
God says:You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I'm not able"
God says:I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "It's not worth it"
God says:It will be worth it (Roman 8:28)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says:I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I can't manage"
God says:I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy1:7)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says:Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says:I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says:I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

Smoke Signals to God Sandfoot

You say: "I feel all alone"
God says:I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews13:5)

Story Source: http://www.debwebonline.com/Mercy_in_Jesus/smsignals.html