I am sure that at one time or the other, you have wanted to know from your wife/husband, children, parents, friends, colleagues, community, fellow church goers, church members, employer, employees and many others what they think of you or the work that you do.

Their sentiments including positive criticism, helps you to grow as
a person or contributes in making you a better person. Do you think that this is seeking self glorification? By no means? If anything, we were born with a need to be appreciated!

That is why we have evaluations and opinion polls!

If you can recall, when the man of Galilee-Jesus Christ of Nazareth-Our Savior, friend, and elder brother, was on earth, he at one time desired to know what people thought of Him. Note how he paused the question:

“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, “Whom do men say that I the son of man am?….He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? (Mathew 16:13-15.)

I love Jesus Christ as my personal savior. Despite the many challenges that I have ever faced, He has always been there for me. He means everything to me.

I truly love His children and love to share the good news! Although my life is ever busy with two full time jobs-pastoral and cashiering, I still can find time to send His word out.

Among those who read my thoughts are:

-Family members
-Friends
-My church members
-And many Internet friends that I haven’t met yet

What I know is that I post a lot of thoughts ! What I have no idea, is how many read them.

From time to time, some of you drop a word of appreciation. Know that your comments are always appreciated.

But today, I would like to hear from all those who have had a chance to read my postings. Of all the articles that you have read, which one/ones blessed you most.

I have decided to declare a truce until the beginning of March so as to give you a chance to write to me. So for the next two weeks, I will cease to send anything. I’ll resume starting March, 2009!

I will be happy to hear from you. Will you spend a few minutes to get back to me?

Have a blessed two weeks.

Pr Birai

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Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:49:57 -0800 [09:49:57 AM CST]
From: Absalom Birai
Subject: Re: Ever been blessed with my thoughts/writings?