Minute Message 3/22/98



Good Day Gone Bad



	It was Saturday, a little overcast, but still a nice day at the 

fair. A family of four emerged from their car and voices could be heard 

some distance away. The parents of two small children were in a heated

and animated discussion about something. All that could be heard was 

voices, the words were unintelligible. I saw the same family later, 

only this time one member was missing. She may have gone to the restroom,

gotten accidentally separated or decided to leave and go home. What

started out to be a family outing at the county fair had degenerated 

into an ordeal.



	Why is it, a couple can be so selfish as to destroy what could 

have been a fun day? I am sure that what had upset the two of them was

not worth causing sadness in the hearts of their children.



	God gave instnucfions to couples in His word. He said, "Love one

another." He went on to say that forgiveness of one another is essential.



	I do not know how things ended with the couple. I hope they 

made up, showed the kids how much they were sorry for ruining their

day and went to church together the following day. Did you go to church?



Come visit us tomorrow.