Happy Easter! THE BRICK A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jags side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry executive then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid, and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, What was that all about, and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? Thats a new car, and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it? The young boy was apologetic. Please, mister...please! Im sorry, but I didnt know what else to do ! He pleaded. I threw the brick because no one else would stop! With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. Its my brother! he said. He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair. I cant lift him up!!! Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? Hes hurt, and hes too heavy for me. Moved beyond words, the executive tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair and then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. Thank you, Sir, and may God bless you! the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the executive never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: Dont go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!!!! God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. But, sometimes when we dont take the time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. Its our choice to listen or not!!! So periodically stop, look, and listen for any message God may be trying to send. Avoid the shock and pain of a heavenly brick! Thought for the Day... God didnt promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain. BUT, He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way! Share this with everyone upon whom you wish Gods blessings to fall!
Posted on: Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:00:16 +0000
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