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Date Posted: 18:33:44 11/25/02 Mon
Author: Cheri
Subject: Monday's inspiration..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations, and Horse Facts.." on 18:21:58 11/25/02 Mon



WITH A LITTLE HELP

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Matthew 7:7-11 (NRSV)

[Jesus said,] "Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give a stone? Or if the child asks for a fish, will give a snake? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!"

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You do not have, because you do not ask.

- James 4:2 (NRSV)

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MY six-year-old grandson was working on his bicycle. It was turned upside down in the garage, and tools were scattered everywhere. Seeing his frown of concentration, I offered my help.

"No," he said, "I can do it myself."

I went on my way. After a few minutes, he came into the house and said, "Grandfather, I think I need some help." Together we fixed his bike, and soon he was riding up and down the driveway.

Recently that experience came to mind. For quite some time I had been wrestling with a problem. No matter what I tried, the problem got worse. As I lay awake trying to find a solution to the problem, I saw how the episode with my grandson applied to my situation. Humbled by the memory, I prayed, "God, I think I need some help."

The problem did not go away; it was not immediately resolved. But I was at peace, reassured that I was not working alone. Now, I realized that I had God's assistance, and together we could work out a solution.


Prayer: God, we want to do everything ourselves. Make us aware of
our need for you, and teach us to call on you for help. Amen.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God wants to help us with life's daily problems.

-- William R. Gentry (Tennessee, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Someone who does not ask for help
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[> Monday's horse fact.. -- Cheri, 19:25:18 11/25/02 Mon



Health concerns of Mules and Donkeys..


Part 7..


Another difference between horses and mules involves food intake. The average horse, when given free access to grain, will consume it in quantities that will endanger its health. While donkeys and mules are also capable of overeating and foundering, the number of instances will be far fewer when compared with horses, especially in the case of mules.

There appears to be a definite metabolic difference when comparing donkeys and mules with horses. For one thing, there is a difference in protein requirements. Donkeys have been known to founder after eating a single bowl of high-protein (about 27%) dog food. While many commercial horse rations are in the 16% protein range, donkeys and mules seem to do far better on a ration that has 10-12% protein.

Donkeys and mules, pound for pound, also eat less than horses. Generally speaking, when donkeys and mules are working, their grain ration should be about one-third that fed to a horse of similar size doing the same work. Donkeys seem to do best on good pasture with minimal amounts of grain as supplement.

Tomorrows fact .. When it comes to physical soundness, mules


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