GRACE Lesson #8
OK, after much much SO MUCH soul searching, motive searching and attitude searching, I was honestly able to do as God commands and pray for my enemies and those who spitefully use you. I must admit, my faith was not huge but the size of a mustard seed. This, according to God's word, is enough faith. So, I planted that seed of faith and left it with my Heavenly Father knowing He would honor the prayer of faith and just as importantly MY OBEDIENCE. Not my "feeling" like it, because being human, I didn't. But my heart's desire was to be obediant and act in faith as my Father wants me to do. You know what you get when you obey and use your faith and your trust? You, my dear peeps, get peace. Yep, check your Bible's as that is a FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT. Now, no, I don't have a bumper crop, lol, but I do have it. I am still holding my breath to see the outcome but I KNOW IT WILL BE OK, that's where the peace comes. The other tough part was whether or not to stand up and state what I knew or to keep silent. This is one of those parts where you had better spend some major time in prayer and know that your attitude is RIGHT, your MOTIVE is right, you have NO DESIRE FOR REVENGE OR VENGEANCE but are truly seeking what is best. I chose to stand and should fire come at me for my stand, it comes. The truth is still truth and no one ever said telling the truth would be easy but if done with the right motive, attitude, etc., it is the ONLY THING ONE CAN DO and still look at themselves in the mirror. Am I concerned? Sure. Who wants fire thrown at them? No one. However, it is much like the story of THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. Somebody has got to quit pretending and stand up speaking the truth with attitude RIGHT, MOTIVE right, NO DESIRE FOR REVENGE OR VENGEANCE but are truly seeking what is best. Stay tuned. I will breath or should I say quit holding my breath in a few weeks or months regarding this point of my "lesson". REGARDING THE OTHER LESSON ISSUES: STEP-FATHER is still awaiting to find out about the throat cancer. Needs to see another specialist. More hurry up & wait. Daughter still pregnant. Furnace is fixed and we are busted financially but warm. Ministerial/Christian Counseling course is in progress and so far an "A" GPA. Truck, Van & Car are now all fixed. Hugs & love my peeps!
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I am always amazed at how easily I can get offended and then get fighting Mad! I immediately want Justice! Counting to 10 wont do it.....I need to count for 3 days, then respond..ugh! But, I am learning, bet you are too, PTL!
Yep, know what I learned? Offended = ANGRY because I didn\'t get what I wanted. Bottom line === selfishness, self-centered. Now, God says to love and You cannot love your neighbor as your should when you are in love with yourself (Selfish) as there is no room. You cannot love fully & freely until yourself is out of the picture, so to speak. LOVE is being empty to be able to take someone else\'s pain/problem/bad attitude/ etc. THIS IS NOT HOWEVER A FLOOR MAT MENTALITY. You must correct in LOVE when someone is really out of bounds. But sometimes, maybe the person is a grouch because they are scared? Hurt? Afraid? Hmmm, makes you walk in their shoes, eh? Love & hugs, Nan
goodness dear, sounds like you need to call the fire department and warn them ahead of time, lol oh and while you are at see if you can borrow a jumpsuit. LOL! Anyways I am proud of you and your new discovery and your desire to stand up against all odds. You truly are fireproof my dear. You dont need the fire department you have the best armor of all, the ultimate protector, Heavenly Father. :D I am realizing that through your words I need to take a greater stand. Lately I have been running around feeling like the wack-A-Mole, dodging hits but still getting knocked out! LOL! Anyways I am glad that all is fixed, will be praying about the finances and your daughter :) Oh and I gave alex a huge hug from you! And angel kisses :) ((HUGS!!))
Nope, ROFLOL, not fire proof, my backside is singed as so are my eyebrows from not learning/doing quicker! ROFLOL Thanks for giving Alex hugs for me. Boy, he\'d be in trouble here from the tickle monster and the cheek pincher. LOL My grandson & I play the game of \"catch\" because he knows his face will be plastered with kisses and he always pretends to wipe them off his cheeks, therefore, GRANDMA RUBS THEM INTO HIS HEART. This makes him giggle more.
PS - How can you be the whack-a-mole when there\'s a rampage behind me with pitchforks, axes and other farm implements? ROFLOL
Hugs & much love as always....
I am trying so hard today to not respond to attacks from around the house. Looking through the eyes of your loved ones does put another spin on it. Not responding out of hurt, but out of concern, took away alot of the hurt heaped upon me. I am waiting on the Lord to renew my strength.
Baby, it will come, honest. I love Eph 3:20 and I hang on to it when it seems God isn\'t working for my best BUT HE ALWAYS IS. We just have to remember God ain\'t never early but more important, HE AIN\'T NEVER LATE. Think what happens to fruit picked too soon? Or a baby born too soon? Waiting with belief & expecting the best is the answer. HUGS & LOVE
I am expecting...... I went and read Eph 3:20 in my version it says \"With God\'s power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine.\" How powerful! Wow!
Yeppers, think about it....MUCH MUCH MORE THAN WE ASK OR IMAGINE....honey, that\'s so big you can\'t even imagine. My brain hurts just trying! Hugs & love