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Jerry Ward <MSueWard@worldnet.att.net> on 05/30/2000 03:29:43 PM
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Subject:	[Fwd: FW: You took my place]







Subject:	You took my place





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		> > YOU TOOK MY PLACE
		> >
		> >   One day, a man went to visit a church.
		> > He  arrived early, parked  his car, and got  out.
		> >
		> > Another car pulled up near him,
		> > and the  driver told him,
		> > "I always park there.   You took my place!"
		> >
		> >    The visitor went inside for Sunday School,
		> >  found an empty seat,  and sat down.
		> >
		> >    A young lady from the church approached him
		> >  and stated,
		> > "That's  my seat!    You took my place!"
		> >
		> >    The visitor was somewhat distressed by this
		> >  rude welcome,   but  said nothing.
		> >
		> >    After Sunday School, the visitor went into
		> > the church sanctuary  and sat    down.
		> >
		> >  Another member walked up to him and  said,
		> > "That's where I always   sit. You took my place!"
		> >
		> >   The visitor was even more troubled by this
		> >  treatment, but still  said nothing.
		> >
		> >    Later, as the congregation was praying for
		> > Christ
		> > to dwell among them,    the visitor stood,
		> >  and His appearance began to change.
		> >
		> >  Horrible  scars    became visible on His hands and
		> > on his  sandaled feet.
		> >
		> >    Someone from the congregation noticed Him and
		> >  called out, "What    happened to you?"
		> >
		> >    The visitor replied, "I took your place."
		> >
		> >    Please do this. . .
		> >    When you receive this, say a prayer.
		> > That's  all you have to do.
		> >  There is   nothing attached.
		> > This is powerful.
		> >  Just send  this to four people
		> >  and    see what happens on the fourth day.
		> >  Do not  break this, please.
		> >    Prayer is one of the best free gifts we  receive.
	>