The Duck & The Devil

Toronto : Canada | Jul 09, 2011 at 5:39 AM PDT

By mrspleats

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The Duck & the Devil

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner.

As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved! In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile, only to see his sister watching!

Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day Grandma said, 'Sally, let's wash the dishes.' But Sally said, 'Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.' Then she whispered to him, 'Remember the duck?' So Johnny did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and Grandma said, 'I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper.'

Sally just smiled and said, 'Well, that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help.' She whispered again, 'Remember the duck?' So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help.

After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, he finally couldn't stand it any longer.

He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck. Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, 'Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you.'

Thought for the day and every day thereafter?

Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... and the devil keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, fear, bad habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.)...whatever it is...You need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing. He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven.

He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you.

The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He not only forgives you, but He forgets. It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved.

Go ahead and make a difference in someone's life today. Share this with a friend and always remember: God is at the window!

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Grandpa & grandson duck huntingCredit Dreamstime pictures

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Stephanie Ealy | almost 2 years ago

I love this story Mrs. Pleats and your wonderfully adorable too!

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mrspleats | almost 2 years ago

Thanks Stephy and so are you. Love and forgiveness rule evrytime

Love you too.

Have a great day!

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Adebanjos | almost 2 years ago

Well written report, keep it up rated!

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mrspleats | almost 2 years ago

How are you,thanks for your comment, Glad you loved it.

Enjoy your day!

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javaidazim | almost 2 years ago

Really very lovely, Interesting and Informative news story. Please keep-up this interesting job ! Please keep sharing ! RATED-UP !

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mrspleats | almost 2 years ago

You are very welcome. I will do.Thxs

Have a joy filled day!

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dhreff | almost 2 years ago

MrsPleats My Friend, yes the lesson that "God is at the Window", always reminds one to stay away from evil because God is looking at. Rate you up. Excuse if I put in your page a copy of my letter to Minister Linda Jeffrey. Hope you will read it through.................

LIBERAL MINISTER LINDA JEFFREY, ONTARIO’S MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES: PLEASE HELP US STOP THE SUPER QUARRY – CANADA NEEDS YOU URGENTLY!

BY

dhreff

Olongapo City, Philippines

HER EXCELLENCY LINDA JEFFREY

MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES

ONTARIO, CANADA

Dear Madam Minister Linda Jeffrey,

I am not a Canadian but, I feel what the Canadians feel about the “Super Quarry” about to break ground pending approval from your office as proposed by US Highland Companies.

Madam Minister Linda Jeffrey I know that, you are already aware by this time about the anxieties, apprehensions and fears of your countrymen especially Canadians who live within the vicinity of the proposed quarry area the moment you sign the papers to allow said US companies to mine therein the wealth of your country. The Canadians in that area have all sorts of fears and said, “An American hedge fund is about to break ground on a massive mining project that could poison a million people's drinking water and the headwaters for five major rivers, would create an open pit deeper than Niagara Falls and decimate thousands of acres of lush farmland…” They said further that, “For years, Highland Companies deceived residents, posing as a potato farming company and quietly buying up thousands of acres of land from local farmers. Then, it was suddenly revealed that the massive plot of farmland would be converted into a limestone quarry -- a 2300 acre pit so deep it would seriously interfere with the ground water system in the region. But, in order to start digging, Highland must win approval from Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey”.

Madam Minister Linda Jeffrey, multitudes of your countrymen have spoken and voiced out their sincere sentiments against “your approval of said mining project” and they are following you on this matter hence, “Jeffrey is taking 4 more days to consider public opinion on this quarry before making her decision. We can deliver an overwhelming wave of opposition to Highland's destructive plan”.

Madam Minister Linda Jeffrey, your primary reason in consideration of your approval on the quarry project is very clear which is “to generate more revenues for Ontario in particular and Canada in general but, the suppose revenues from this destructive plan could be obtained from other sources as long as your environment will not be prostituted and finally destroyed”. Your countrymen opposing the proposed mining said, “Highland's mega-quarry is smack dab in the middle of farmland the whole country depends on for food production. If built, it could poison clean ground water that feeds the lakes and rivers many Canadians use for drinking water. The quarry would require over seven thousand trucks to transport limestone each and every day, upping carbon emissions and requiring new roads to handle the exploding traffic -- further destroying the natural habitat of hundreds of species of animals. The city-sized pit would scar the land long after the mining was finished”.

Madam Minister Linda Jeffrey, your countrymen are restless and very much concerned about the adverse effects the enterprise will entail to your people and they said more, “But, residents and environmental activists are working hard to oppose the quarry's license -- even the Environment Minister has called for further assessments. Ontario's Liberal government faces a tough re-election fight in October and Liberal Minister Linda Jeffrey is concerned about public opinion in these key months before votes are cast. A national call will put pressure on Jeffrey and her party to stand up for Canada's environment, its farmers and the fresh water many Canadians depend on for survival. Let's bring the voice of all Canadians to Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources and force her to kill Highland's plan for environmental destruction Ontario's government should not be allowed to destroy the rivers, forests and farm land we all depend on for survival. For too long, provincial governments have kept key environmental decisions out of the national conversation -- we have a chance to change that. As one country, with a commitment to the environment and the health and safety of all Canadians, we can speak up”.

Madam Minister Linda Jeffrey I know you question my participation in articulating against your approval on the proposed limestone mining project however, may I respectfully tell you that this is in response to a worldwide appeal your brave and fearless countrymen have lodged in the cyber media soliciting concerted efforts and actions against through appeals to your office “not to approve the proposed super quarry in Ontario”.

“THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE THAT YOU HEARD IS THE VOICE OF GOD”.

Truly yours,

ALFREDO B. ANCHETA

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mrspleats | almost 2 years ago

I did read it ,I saw it but did not have time to comment when it was posted. I hope the minister listens, maybe she will .

Enjoy your day!

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Senaratne | almost 2 years ago

I love the tale, Mrs Pleats.

As I said elsewhere, Christians call Him God while Buddhists call it Karma.

I call it conscience. I confess my misdeeds to keep my conscience clear.

And Johnny is sure to be master of aiming games when he grows up. LOL
That is by the way.

Also, I have to rate your story up.

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mrspleats | almost 2 years ago

Hello wiseone,

wise as usual you are and funny too. I agree wit you as well.

Have a fun filled day1

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