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All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. (Proverbs 21:2)
For the past several weeks, ummmm maybe even a month or more, I’ve been running, running from God. I know I’m not doing what God wants me to do. At first... I didn’t know… I mean I could have known… but I wasn’t paying attention… you know? I even prayed about it… and then when I didn’t get an answer fast enough… I concocted my own answer… sheesh…
Why is it? Why is it so hard to just let God control my life? What am I afraid of? Why am I afraid to let God take over? I should know this by now. It’s not like I’m new at the Christian life. For goodness sake… I’ve even got 2 living examples to help me along. I don’t know how many times I’ve said to myself “Why don’t my girls just listen to me and do what I say?” And now I find myself doing the same thing to God.
Anyways...I don’t have an answer. But I do know… I don’t want to do this anymore.
Dear Lord,
Sometimes, I don't take time to think and talk with you about a situation first. I know I should take matters to You; I should slow down a little to think and pray. Help me to not be so hard-headed all the time, but to slow down and wait on Your guidance...even Your intervention. Please give me wisdom, so that maybe I won't have to spend so much time wandering in the wilderness because of my ignorance...please Lord.
In Jesus name I pray...
Amen |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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Girl you are preaching to the Queen of Track. I was telling my bff about this most beautiful picture I saw today and how I wanted to start mentally picturing it I was looking for it...but sadly I can't find it.
anyhow it is a picture of Jesus sitting on his Big Throne in the clouds and then on each side of the corridor there are these curved pillar like things and of course Jesus has his arms opened wide
It made me feel like a little girl again and I just wanted to RUN out of what looked to me like the scales of the WHALE of Jonah's day into Jesus arms....for that hug!
Oh how I crave that hug from Jesus. But in the mean time I will just sit here as a 4 year old and pout and then just laugh because look at this.
Then sometimes we all have to get a slice of humble pie and just ROTFLOL
check it out my newest piece of Humble Pie |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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oops forgot your star....
btw Fear is my biggest tool for Satan to use on me......We are women. We are emotional. We either fight or flight....and I am a little bit of a flighty person anyhow.
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| September 16, 2008 |
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Rebel,
haha you an me both sister! thanks for the comment, I appreciate your encouragement. I read your profile. Is it true? Are you actually a ....trekkie?? If so I believe we have more then flightiness and Jesus in common. haha lol... anyways agape su sister. =0) |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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Hey be encouraged my sister. If it makes you feel any better I am over in Iraq and I couldn't feel much further from my calling. But a man once told me getting off track and making these mistakes is part path we are supposed to be on. Otherwise how else could we learn from our mistakes. Or how else could we apreciate his grace. Treat your situation as a stepping stone. Take care.
Anthony |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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Anthony,
Thanks so much for you comment and encouragment. I dont know why you're in Iraq but bless you brother. I would love to hear your story. I have two daughters... one is a "bang her head against the wall before she learns" kind of girl, and the other is a "just tell me what to do and I'll do it" kind of girl. Me... ? I thought I had grown out of the "bang my head against the wall before I learn" stage..... but apparentley not =P... Blessings to you Anthony...agape su
Robin |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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uh duh
1 ) once i lose these 40 extra lbs....on my thighs belly and buttocks....i have already lost 30
2 ) I plan on getting in shape to wear silver lycra
3) Buying a sportster HARLEY DAVIDSON HOG
4) Dying my black hair (salt & peppa black really if I am truthful about it) BANGING BLONDE
5) getting some paste on extra boobs
6) and driving cross country
to the TREKKIE convention at
Las VEGAS baby.....
I alread have a church picked out too...wanna know what it is?
the X-Hookers for Christ girls Church.....HA
Then I plan on staying in the Hilton and meeting my next Husband. Just hope he isn't a Feringay.... or a Cling on.... or wait....I would take a Vulcan....
LL&P.... Live long and prosper
wanna go cross country with me livewire?????? |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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| Hey Livewire I say that prayer at least once a week and often more! HE sees our heart though and knows our motives, be blessed! Shalom! Stu! |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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| All I can say is... Amen! |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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| Amen!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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| Well, let me put it this way, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. The Christian life is all about faith. God constantly brings us to that uncomfortable place where we are tested to see if we will indeed trust Him. It is one test after another, so don't get down, just take the make up test and move on towards the goal! |
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| September 16, 2008 |
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rebel...... haha hehe lol.... um well I'm not really in to Lycra, HOGs, or paste on boobs ....but... I'm not opposed to dyeing my hair =0) LL&P and agape su sista!
Stu... thanks so much brother, you be blessed as well!
voice and Doyle...ditto =0)
Brother Todd...thats the plan ,thanks so much for your words my friend! Grace and peace! =0) |
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| September 18, 2008 |
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missy... you're a very wise girl... your comment makes loads of sense. And I agree completly....
I want what I want when I want..... in the short term if I have my way it all seems good... but after awhile of getting just what I want becuase I controlled it... it just dosent feel good anymore... but by then I'm stuck.... and only God can fix it. It's all a matter of trust I suppose... and obedience... and .... surrender. I, too, make the mistake of doing things on my own...far too often. God bless you little sis, thanks so much for your comment. =0) |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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| I love the amen sis...thanks =0) |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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My Sister, We all go through this from time to time , it is my belief that its how you deal with it. You seem like you have recognized the problem and now you know the solution. Keep on trusting him and he will lead you.
God bless you. |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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Paster Keith,
Thank you for your words of encouragement.
God Bless you as well brother. |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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Surely your heavenly body dwells next to the Sun; even your PRINCE Charming!
Rock on!
QUEEN |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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I don’t have an answer. But I do know… I don’t want to do this anymore
Just keep pressing...my prayers are with ya! |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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| Though are heart and flesh may fail, He never will!! I also pray a prayer similar to that often!! Stand firm, and remember when you can't stand anymore get on your knees! Just know that you are not alone beautiful!! |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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| Nicky.....Toni.....LaTonya...and Angela..... Thank you so much for your comments and prayers, I appreciate you all so much. God bless you. |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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Hey girl! I am sorry that is has taken me so long to post a comment. I have been taking some kind of a break from here. Not finished with it either. God is convicting me of my time that I spend on this computer...
Anyway...I am praying for you girl, and I do understand completely to need to run from things that we, for some reason, don't think God can handle. I don't get it....but it is the human deduction that we come to. The key word is Surrender. We just have to give it all...and I mean everything! We have to unpack our junk and throw it out the window to the Lord. Then...face on the floor and just let HIM have all of YOU. Two things will happen. You will feel the big relief and you will also feel His big sigh because you finally gave it all to HIM. :)
Love you girl!
Praying for you! |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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Valarie... It gives me great comfort to know you understand so well.
Thank you so much for your words, and your prayers.
Sheesh.... I have alot to unload.....
Peace and love to you. |
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