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Church Meeting Lying
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I wanted to tell a lie to get out of a commitment I made to speak at a church meeting. After all, it was a big ballgame on TV. I really wanted to see it.
I was asked to speak at a church and I said I’d surely do it. Then recalled I would miss a game and began to really rue it. Let me come up with an excuse I could employ to call it off. Just like a big fat selfish hog forcing my way up to the trough. Excuses all seemed very lame there has to be a good one to get free of the commitment to witness for God’s only Son. Before making that vital call and telling the church a big lie I began to feel like Judas Saying “Dear Lord, Is it I?” Lying seems so commonplace and it’s nothing very odd but I just couldn’t let myself lie about church things to God. I kept my word and I am glad. What more do I need to say! The game was not that day at all It was played the very next day.

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Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Reviewed on April 19, 2008

I never cease to be amazed by God's goodness. You honored your commitment, and He honored your integrity. Thank you for the beautiful reminder to 'honor'

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on April 1, 2008

Larry, I had a great-uncle, a preacher, that discovered golf in his later years. He loved to play golf so much he was willing to give up his Sunday sermon so he could be on the course. Long story short, he worked out a deal with the golf course he could play as early in the morning he wanted as long as he made it back in time to preach. That deal went on right up until he died...with a smile on his face.

Enjoyed this write very much,

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

Doing what is right is always better than doing what we want, the right choice was made. Very beautiful and moving....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

...and you know so many are only lying to themselves,, I love the words of inspiration, seems things always have a way of working out,, a lesson indeed!
Christine

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

Larry God had rewarded you for your time and honesty by putting the game off till the next day. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

Aw, come on, Larry, God likes sports . . . He'd've understood . . . Aw, but you wouldn't have been able to deal with it within yourself . . . See! . . . God knows how to work these things out . . .

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

I kept my word and I am glad.

Keeping one's word is truly a marvelous thing, and quite lacking today.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

God understood your heart, Larry!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

There is supreme power after all!!!
Great poem.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

See? God honored you! He gave you a way out of temptation. :) Well done, Larry, for this honest write.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

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