15 Jan, 2009
US man charged over "faked death"
A US businessman who apparently tried to fake his own death because of mounting financial problems has been charged by US federal authorities.
Marcus Schrenker, 38, was charged with faking a distress call from the air and intentionally wrecking his plane.
He was found on Tuesday by rescuers in Florida - three days after his distress call saying his plane's windscreen had imploded and he was bleeding.
Officials suspect he parachuted from his plane, letting it crash in a swamp.
Mr Schrenker's financial management companies are reportedly under investigation and he owes $500,000 to an insurance company.
Story & picture courtesy news.bbc.co.uk 1/14/2009
You just can't get away...
What does God's Story scripture teach us about him always being there?
Marcus Schrenker tried to flee from the trouble he got himself into and wound up with even greater problems. Some may think he is not very bright for trying to fake his own death and believing he would be able to simply crash his plane and start a new life. Yet, we often try to run from our mistakes and think we can hide from GOD. Faking our own death wouldn't fool him, besides forgiveness is a lot easier than that.
The Psalms give some great insight to GOD always being with us. Thankfully the Holy Spirit is always with us. We are never alone and can never run away from GOD.
How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?
If you get into a bind all you have to do is stop and talk to GOD. If we confess, we will be restored. This doesn't mean our problems will go away but, we don't have to face them alone. Psalms 32:5 says: Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord." And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
If there is anything you have been trying to hide from GOD or run from, just confess it. GOD already knows and talking to him about will release you from the guilt.
Then ask GOD to help shape your heart as he created it to be.
Throughout the events of your day take moments to realize the Holy Spirit is with you to guide you, give you wisdom, discernment, etc. Remind yourself that you can talk to GOD all day long.
How can we connect today's story, God's Story scripture, and our story to others?
- Tell your friend about today's story and ask them if they've ever been scared and felt like running.
- If you have a friend who is worried about getting their life perfectly in order before they can think about GOD share with them how he already knows all about them!
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