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God Chose YOU!

When you become discouraged don't be distracted!

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Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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A very powerful and heartfelt message inspired by faith. The repetition of your words and the explanation and encouragement you give to people doubting religion are very commendable. There are some small edits: "I know how to getter done" ? H(i)story; like (Jobe?) of old; Faith and Trust (are). An excellent entry for this contest. Good luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2024
    Thank you for your thoughtful review and those five lovely stars. I believe I inadvertently failed to thank you for this review from last year.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A unique write and I loved the faithful sentiments and your sermon like delivery here and I could just hear these words being spoken in Church by the Minister, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2024
    Thank you for your thoughtful review and those five lovely stars. I believe I inadvertently failed to thank you for this review from last year.
Comment from Goodadvicechan
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I agree with everything you say about why God chooses us.

God knows Satan exists. But he helps us and gives us courage and strength to fight against Satan and will win as long as we have faith.

Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2024
    Thank you for your thoughtful review and those five lovely stars. I believe I inadvertently failed to thank you for this review from last year.
Comment from Teri7
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Dr. Nad, This is a very well written response to the Were You Ever Chosen? You gave very good words that are so very true. You used great descriptive and very true words with lovely imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2024
    Thank you for your thoughtful review and those five lovely stars. I believe I inadvertently failed to thank you for this review from last year.
Comment from GWHARGIS
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This was brilliant. And true. Doesn't matter if the task you're chosen for is big or small. It's yours to do in His honor. Were you a preacher, by chance? I could see this being a motivational sermon. I like that you capitalized GOD CHOSE YOU. Really drove the point home. Beautifully written. Good luck in the contest. Gretchen

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
    Hey thanks Gretchen for taking the time to read and review "God Chose YOU!" I want to thank you so much for the five beautiful stars you gave me. Thank you also for sharing a personal touch and perspective. And, you are very perceptive. Most people on FanStory believe that I am a medical doctor, I am not. I was a pastor for over 35 years and my doctorate is in pastoral counseling. I appreciate very much the words of affirmation. My prayer is that this will be perceived by our community in a positive way. Most who have commented have been so inclined.
reply by GWHARGIS on 23-Jun-2023
    I went to vote for your story and I didn't see it listed. Just know it was my first choice. Gretchen
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
    Hey Gretchen, I think you very much for your kind comments that you left 10 days ago. I won't explain why I'm so late but I will say I was deemed disqualified from this contest I created and set the guidelines for. Talk about baffled, I truly was. But, it's OK I believe I was supposed to write it and I know some people or touched by it. Thanks again.
reply by GWHARGIS on 03-Jul-2023
    You definitely reached one reader at least. Sorry about the disqualification. Gretchen
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
    Thanks so much Gretchen. Embrace the love from above.
Comment from Julie Lau
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I saw the title and said nah, won't waste my money entering. So I resolved to review this and subtract a point for every mention of god, but that would leave you 'way in the negative, which the scoring system does not allow for, so I had to bundle them all into one point. Hmmm, what if I wrote an item with even MORE gods and heavens, chucked in a few jesuses? Nah, I'll leave it to you. Congratulations on your win.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
    Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review "God Chose YOU!" I want to thank you so much for the four beautiful stars you gave me. Thank you also for sharing with me your perspective even when you knew our views differed. Blessings on you!
reply by Julie Lau on 24-Jun-2023
reply by Julie Lau on 24-Jun-2023
    A truly Christian response! Thank you for giving me the chance to vent without penalty. May Buddah and Krishna smile upon you!
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
    Hey Julie, I have been away from FanStory for the past 10 days. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you.
    I can tell that both of us Believe the best way for us to live is in kindness and respect. I certainly don't think my job is to change you and I can tell you don't think your job is to change me. I think we both think our privilege and "job" is to love our fellow human beings. It is our privilege to respectfully do life together including our differences.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
    Hey Julie, I have been away from FanStory for the past 10 days. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you.
    I can tell that both of us Believe the best way for us to live is in kindness and respect. I certainly don't think my job is to change you and I can tell you don't think your job is to change me. I think we both think our privilege and "job" is to love our fellow human beings. It is our privilege to respectfully do life together including our differences.
Comment from Paul Manton
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Dear brother, When (in the UK) I attended my Crusader Class as a boy, the very Godly leader of the work was both a member of Gideons International and the Full Gospel Businessmen's Association. He would have taught us exactly the message which you have set out here.
So I thank you for using this site as a means to express your faith, and I wish you God's blessing in your ministry.
A courageous presentation of the Gospel
Paul

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
    Hey Paul, thanks so very much for taking the time to read and review "God Chose YOU!" I want to thank you so much for the five beautiful stars you gave me. Thank you also for taking the time to share your personal experience and encouragement to a fellow believer.
reply by Paul Manton on 22-Jun-2023
    You're very welcome my friend.
    Paul
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
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Bravo, and God chose you to be an advocate to His Truth! This is wonderfully written and you must have been studying hard in your classes, yet God gave you some of the most awesome words to share with everyone.

What a lovely combination and such a delightful read! Thank you for sharing this wonderful post with us.
I'm glad we found out that we were chosen to be born so close together.

I love seeing how He chooses to bring just the right people together at the right time for a purpose. God Bless dear brother!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
    Hey Debi, thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review "God Chose YOU!" I want to thank you so much for the SIX beautiful stars you gave me. Thank you also personal expression of affirmation.
Comment from Mintybee
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This is encouraging and interesting. You build an argument well enough. Your punctuation is often excessive and distracting. I think if you polish this up, you'll have a really good entry here. The repetition of GOD CHOSE YOU was an interesting way to place a refrain into a prose piece. This addresses some important concerns, and I think it could be really good with a little work.
Mintybee

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 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
    Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review "God Chose YOU!" I want to thank you so much for the four beautiful stars you gave me. Thank you also for the kind words and the instructional words. It's embarrassing for me to tell you this, please don't tell anybody else ever ever ever, promise? I was a English major in my undergrad work. But, that has been so long ago and I have forgotten so much. To be honest I have always struggled with punctuation. The bottom line truth is, I don't know how to fix it. Oh well thank you for encouraging me lol.
Comment from BethShelby
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I see the point you are trying to get across and I feel I've been chosed for some very minor tasks, and I would assume me all are, but then the Bible says "Many are called buy few are chosen." I've never quite known how to reconcile that. It's good entry for the Were you ever chosen Contest.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
    Hey Beth, thanks very much for taking the time to read and review "God Chose YOU!" I want to thank you so much for the five beautiful stars you gave me. Thank you also for bringing out a challenging portion of scripture. I would like to tell you I know exactly what it means and I have the answer for you. But I don't, sorry. I am sure that God has the answer. When we get to heaven, if it's still a question for us, He will provide the answer.
reply by BethShelby on 22-Jun-2023
    I'm sure God has the answer and will share with us what we need to know.
    Beth
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
    Absolutely agree, blessings.