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My dear friend said something very thought provoking Friday night. She said that I should feel honored that satan has found me to be a worthy opponent. At first, I didn't think too much about it. But then after reading Job last night, I realize what she was really saying. Every test is ultimately approved by the Lord. He will not allow satan to do anything to us that he has not given him the authority to do. As with Job, He set limitations on how much satan could do to him. When you look at it that way, it is an honor to be put to the test. It also makes me want to try even harder to not disappoint the Lord in this test.
I feel even more like Job this morning. I was really looking forward to going to church this morning -- even planning to go to the Women's Bible study this morning. I had everyone's stuff out and ready so we could make it on time.
However, at 6:20 this morning Timothy woke in a pool of blood everywhere. He came home from his dad's yesterday a little hoarse and with a cough. He has problems with severe nose bleeds (the kind that leaves him anemic for a little while) - particularly when he's sick, and this morning was a doozey.
So, we won't be at church this morning. However, rather than being depressed, I can look at it a different way and realize that this is just another part of the test that I am determined to pass by praising the Lord instead of allowing this to be a set back. I do not want to let Him down. |
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| October 07, 2007 |
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I just read your comment regarding my blog. I think it would have been helpful if you knew more of my circumstances before commenting. I don't write the blog for the general public. I would like for it to only be for my church/friends, but to do that, it would have to be posted to my church blog, and I do not want to do that. However, if you read my other blogs, you would know a little more of my circumstances.
Certainly, I wouldn't say missing a week of church would qualify me to feel like Job. However, spending 14 years married to a pastor who fell from the Lord and has been through three girl friends and is living with this one -- and I have no legal choice but to have my children spend every other weekend with them, having a child diagnosed with an autistic disorder in addition to an immune deficiency, having to go to work full time after being a full time mom for 13 years, suffering financially because my husband (divorce is not final) got fired from his last job because of his relationship (live in girl friend who was a co-worker) - just to name a few of the trials that I have dealt with.
Missing church on sunday morning *is* a big deal for me. I work nights, so mid week Bible study fellowships are not an option. I had to work last week (I work one weekend a month), so I missed church last week as well. I am blessed to be able to work from home as a transcriptionist so I can still be home with my children, BUT it keeps me very isolated and being able to attend church on Sunday's is huge for me.
I do believe that God *allows* bad things to happen to us -- and bad things are ultimately from satan/result of sin -- they are not from God - but he does allow them, and we have to trust that they are ultimately for our best (increasing faith, etc.). If I could not say that God allowed these things, how sad would that be? Then I would be saying that God is not in control of my life.
10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. The Lord is ulimately in control, and He will not allow more than He knows that I can handle, but it's up to me to decide to stand firm or be knocked down by the temptation/trial. He will provide the way so that I can endure it, but only if I chose to take that way. |
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| October 07, 2007 |
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| We missed you. Bless your heart, I hope Timothy gets better. We had "Gutcheck Sunday". It was testimony Sunday. I had people testify of the importance of spiritual disciplines(ie. prayer, bible reading, etc.) I would have loved for everyone to hear your input, but ....not to be this time. Hang in there. God bless. |
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| October 07, 2007 |
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| I asked Carrie about you this mornig. I am sorry Timothy is sick. You were missed!!!!!! |
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| October 07, 2007 |
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| Missed ya!! |
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| October 07, 2007 |
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I was also wondering where you were. I'm sorry that this morning/ week/month/year has been so trying for you. And I hope that Timothy is feeling a bit better!! Please let me know if there is ever anything that we can do!! |
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