![]() “Now, send this to 11 people within the next 5 minutes. i am a child of god … but am i still a child of god if i don’t follow all the directions, like the one that follows? It is there for each and every one of us.” Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. May you be content knowing you are a child of God…. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. again, a hidden thread, a warning, a raised finger. This is your last chance to make a wish.” “Did you make a wish yet? If you don’t make a wish, it won’t come true. every time i break one of these chains, there is this little obedient girl in me who feels bad for breaking a beautiful thing like a prayer. i believe in blessings, i believe in prayers. and you know what, even though i always break these chains, every time i do it there is a part of me that feels bad about it. ![]() #T letter chain freeSo i have to forward the message, try not to break it, otherwise i’ll be refusing a precious free gift. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive.” “Sorry you have to forward the message, but try not to break this, please. except a) i cannot delete the message, b) i must make a wish, c) send it to eleven people and d) let the sender know what happens on the fourth day. which apparently i have little choice but to read because the prayer “cannot” be deleted. I must make a wish before i read the prayer. Just send this to eleven people and let me know what happens on the fourth day.” “REMEMBER to make a wish before you read the prayer. what happens if i do delete it? what happens if i don’t like the prayer, or find it boring, what if i’m muslim or atheist or pagan and delete the prayer because it does not fit my religious beliefs? what happens if i delete it accidentally? will i still be among the special circle of people that my friend has chosen? what does “cannot” mean? is it physically impossible to delete the message, or, more likely, will something dreadful happen if i do? ![]() and as a recipient of this message i am blessed! How lovely! a saint with love and thought for little things. May everyone who receives this message be blessed. She is also the patron Saint of flower growers and florists. Meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love. “In case anyone is not aware, Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways. ![]() i’ll see why … how curious! i wonder what he means! “Please send this back to me (You’ll see why).” maybe i am not the right one? maybe i will disappoint him? ![]() Right away i feel special – but not 100%. “Hi – I am picking 12 people (who have touched my life) and whom I think would want to participate. however, i think this is precisely one of the reasons why such chain letters are perpetuated: we appreciate the good thoughts of our friends and want to show our gratitude by doing what we are asked to do in the letter. I feel uncomfortable and sad that i am taking such a well-meaning missive and criticizing it. i’d like to explain what i find disturbing about another type – the prayer chain letter.Ĭhain letters are a form of emotional extortion, mixing very positive sentiments with threats or at least manipulation. This is another post about chain letters (you may remember one a few weeks ago about a petition type chain letter). ![]()
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