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| Yes I do have a life! |
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Have you every been told you don't have a life? I'm sure some have been told this or tell themselves this.
I've been in some hard situations for most of my life. Those days seem to still surround me. I've gotten lots of advice from friends and family and it only adds to the confusion and frustration because everyone's got their own opinion. And not being all that well at understanding scripture as much as I'd like to, that doesn't seem to help either at times. But,, I've tried to be patient and wait on my Saviour to show me the way. For I know His Word is the only Truth I can count on in the end.
I'm learning that He IS there even when it seems like He's not. I knew it because I've heard it and read it in His Word, but actually believing it took some time. I've struggled with the question of "If I don't understand what I'm reading, or how to listen for God's voice, how will I know what to do"? And what about those specific questions we have concerning what we should do and scripture seems to give 2 different answers. Well, I can't explain how to decide between the 2 but all I can say is He WILL show you. You just have to be determined to find out what it is He wants for you.
Back to my first question. Have you ever been told you don't have a life? I have. And by family and friends at that. Now, don't get me wrong, I love them all and I appreciate the advice and concerns but I've thought about that comment hard.
How do people determine whether or not they have a life?
If you look at me (and I'm gonna be completely honest here),
I don't have a house of my own. I rent.
I don't have a vehichle. I borrow my boyfriend's every day I need to because he has 2 vehichles and I had to get rid of mine.
I don't have a job. I'm on Social Security.
I don't have alot of material things, but I have what I need and I have a Bible.
My kids don't live with me, but I am a proud mother of 3 beautiful teenagers
And I have family and friends who care for and love me.
And most of all I have Christ in me. That means I have Christ's love living within me, in my soul.
Now, I have learned alot about our purpose here on earth while we wait for our Father to take us to our eternal Home. But to me it all comes down to one thing. Love. We are here to love. Now I could drag that out but I think most of us know what consists of love.
I think I struggle in some areas with love. Loving some people is hard, loving myself is hard sometimes, but I'm not perfect. I do love and I know I'm loved. If not just by family and friends, at least by God. For God is Love. The more I get to know God, the more I learn about Love.
So, now when I think about that comment, "You don't have a life" I think to myself (and maybe I should speak it out loud next time) Oh, but I do. I have love. A life filled with love. Though I may feel blind to love from others at times and there may not even be love from others where I thought there was, I am filled with Christ's love and He is teaching me to show that love to others. I think He's got a lot more work to do in me, but it's there in progress.
How do you determine if you have a life? I think having a life without love is meaningless. If you've got love, God is there. And if you really want, He'll show you he's there, just ask and wait on Him to show you.
Love you all,
Carrie Ann |
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Each of us have our own definition as to what Life is!!!!!!!
Life is not determined by how many friends you have, what you drive, where you live, how much money you have and what standing you have in the world. That is the worlds definition. LIFE to me is being the best person I can be in the eyes of my FATHER, DOING HIS WILL, READING HIS WORD AND APPLYING IT TO MY EVERYDAY LIFE.
Some people may say is that all you do??? NO - I go through the same everyday aches and pains, trials and tribulations, heartaches as everyone else, but I KNOW this will not last always... Life is hell at times but with my eye on the prize my FATHER brings me through it. I have asked myself a million times, "self(lol), you could be doing more, going to more places, seeing more things, but why? if that is not in my Father's will. He will let me know when to move, where to go, and what to do.
Next time some tells you you do not have a life, ask them to define LIFE for you!!!! You will be surprised at some of the answers you get.
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| Carrie, You do have a life and it shows in this blog! you are growing in leaps and bounds, Praise the Lord! "GOT JESUS? YOU GOT A LIFE!" And some! It's eternal! |
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| Carrie you are one God's precious children never forget that! |
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| Carrie Ann, this is simply AWESOME!! Man, I've read some great blogs today! And I think this one might take the cake. You bet you've got a life....cuz God didn't make you w/o a purpose. Glad to see that you recognize that purpose, or at least a BIG part of it!!! So glad to know you, Carrie Ann. |
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| Thank you all for your comments. |
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May 12, 2008 at 11:13am |
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| This is an excellent and well-thought out blog, Carrie. It's a great testimony to your relationship with God. |
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