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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Wisconsin
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 Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 7:46:18 PM
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Claudia, you kind of got me thinking of something. Jesus is calling us not only to follow Him, but to see the little abundances. I think that an abundance can be seen in a beautiful sunny day, or a hug from a loved one. It is not just in material/monetary things.
Angie, I think this verse is a great example of obedience!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
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Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 9:19:17 PM
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Megan, that is good! If we looked for our little abundances, we might be happier, and possibly so would the world. It now is such a negative unhappy place, we need to see what you just saw. thank you again.
Buffypuff/ Claudia ~ Farmgirl Sister #870 @}~~
"God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves." DL Moody
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 02:34:31 AM
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Ladies, prayers as each of us deal with life and all it can bring! Although these verses seem simple and to the point? It is powerful. As has been said, would we do that ourselves so easily? The Lord over the last several years has been showing my family and I exactly this. It isnt't easy at times and it is for sure scary at times. Yet He wants our TOTAL surrender to HIM. Very much for us to 'Let go and Let God' as is said. Believe me, I don't say this litely! I go kicking and screaming as He guides me to trust Him completely. Often times it is a process in letting go and trusting completely. But, especially over the last few years, He has shown my family A LOT! There have been family members who have come to know the Lord (that we NEVER thought it would really happen), very bad marriages healed, provisions both physical and emotional. I dont even have the space to share it all. Now also, its not been all sunshine and roses! With the economy and poor life choices, there have been homes lost, jobs lost, hard times. Yet, He keeps showing us to let go of it all and 'follow Me'. It is never easy? It is our human nature, I think, to be fearful of what we cant control. But when I see His work, His plans unfolding? It is not necessarily easy? Yet it is always better!! I am so very grateful for His never ending grace, mercy, and patience with me! Blessings, linda www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 10:46:29 AM
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This is a short but very powerful passage. Leaving it all. Just follow.
That seems to be the hardest part for me - giving up control, not seeing the outcome, just trusting. Many times when I feel like I'm growing in my faith and trust, something will happen and I am reminded that I am still a babe in the spiritual sense. I need to let Him lead. That is where the fear and control issues rear back up - oh, to be able to make my flesh submit. This is the battle I am always fighting. To follow and not run ahead to try to fix things. It's so pointless and silly - because He has proven Himself to me in many different ways. I just don't seem to grasp it - at least not as an initial reflexive action. I always eventually remember to turn to Him but I want it to be my first thought not my "oh, yeah, you should pray about this, now that you've spent hours worrying about it and trying to think of a solution."
anyhoo... Thankfully He has been very patient with me and is so good.
Megan! - thank you for reminding me to look for my little abundances. So, so many. :o )
Blessings, staci FG# 973
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Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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Edited by - staci860 on Aug 17 2011 10:47:50 AM |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 10:49:56 AM
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Staci....Amen and amen!
Buffypuff/ Claudia ~ Farmgirl Sister #870 @}~~
"God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves." DL Moody
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 2:38:30 PM
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Okay Staci,you're in my head!!! quote:
Originally posted by staci860
This is a short but very powerful passage. Leaving it all. Just follow.
That seems to be the hardest part for me - giving up control, not seeing the outcome, just trusting. Many times when I feel like I'm growing in my faith and trust, something will happen and I am reminded that I am still a babe in the spiritual sense. I need to let Him lead. That is where the fear and control issues rear back up - oh, to be able to make my flesh submit. This is the battle I am always fighting. To follow and not run ahead to try to fix things. It's so pointless and silly - because He has proven Himself to me in many different ways. I just don't seem to grasp it - at least not as an initial reflexive action. I always eventually remember to turn to Him but I want it to be my first thought not my "oh, yeah, you should pray about this, now that you've spent hours worrying about it and trying to think of a solution."
anyhoo... Thankfully He has been very patient with me and is so good.
Megan! - thank you for reminding me to look for my little abundances. So, so many. :o )
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 8:02:11 PM
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I agreee that everyone is fearful of the unknown, and that may be why some people are resistant to letting God take the reins.
Staci, sometimes I struggle with just letting things go as well. You're definitely not alone!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 03:07:58 AM
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What's interesting is, that it appears the fishermen did not question "why" they should go and I cannot imagine what other's around them must have thought! (If there were others)
I feel like there should be more to this but I imagine that is because I would need more yes?
Who are you?
Where are we going?
Why?
Will we be back?
But no mention of any of this. Just amazing.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 04:13:29 AM
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Yes, Angie - I would definitely need more, too... and we're not talking about single men here (at least I don't think they were all single, I'm pretty sure Peter's wife is mentioned somewhere later). Not sure how I'd react if my DH came home and said, "Guess what...". Well, maybe I can imagine and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be the model of the good, Christian wife. 
Well, ladies just when I jump back in, I'm going to have to jump back out for a few days.  My 15y/o DD and I are leaving today for a long anticipated camping weekend.  We're going to try it on our own for a coupla days and then my sweet DH and maybe even my DS will join us for the last night.
I look forward to picking up this thread when I get back.
Blessings, staci FG# 973
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Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 04:24:59 AM
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Thanks Angie!
BTW - I real quick hopped to your blog - it's so pretty!! And I love pink! Now, I'm looking forward to coming back and checking out your crafts, too. The kissing ball is beautiful, I'm sure Beth will love it.
See you here next week.
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 05:00:18 AM
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Staci, have a great time! In the bible we get a sense of just the kind of presence of Him? Like when He wrote something in the sand and those ready to throw stones at the woman quietly walked away. I wonder if that was perhaps the case with the fishermen? That in the beginning, before allowing their human ways and doubt to kick in, they just knew to follow this Man? That deep in their faith, by His presence alone, somewhere deep inside , they just knew?! Gives me chills just to imagine what it must have been like to walk and talk with Him side by side! Blessings, Linda www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 7:28:31 PM
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Staci, have a good time on your camping trip!
I too would have had so many more questions, but maybe they just knew that it was right. They didn't need to question Jesus, they just knew. Something to ponder about!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2011 : 10:12:43 AM
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We're back and had a wonderful time. Very relaxing. 
Back to the scripture - I sure hope I just "know" when God talks to me.  And I really hope that if/when He talks to my DH that I listen and trust him, too.
I guess I've figured out (and you probably have, too ) that I have trust and control issues. Baby steps. Knowing the issues allows me to deal with them.
Looking forward to more...
Blessings, staci FG# 973
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Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 2:04:00 PM
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If there are no other comments on Matthew, I would like to move on to Mark 8. There are many gems in these passages, but I just want to pick out one....blindness. There were 2 types of blindness prtrayed here...those of the disciples and that of the blind man. The blind man was physically blind for some reason...maybe it was cataracts, or from a disease. We don't know why, but after a 2 step process, the man could see perfectly. On the other hand, Jesus chides the disciples because He had performed miracles of feeding thousands with small amounts of bread and fish. He asked...Do you not remember? Good grief! And yet again, they doubted. Good grief...that's me. I have time and time again seen God come through with miracles saving me and those I love, but in the midst of a present turmoil, I start doubting again. Will God hear my prayers, will He make me wait or change the outcome that would be extremely detrimental. I sometimes doubt aht the heavens are made of brass, or God is too busy to answer my prayers. Where are the bread & fishes from my past? Do I need to be reminded again and again? I definitely am no different than those who walked with Him. These are good verses for me to meditate on lest I forget again.
Buffypuff/ Claudia ~ Farmgirl Sister #870 @}~~
"God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves." DL Moody
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Sep 03 2011 : 11:24:47 AM
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Oh Claudia, amen and amen!!! I am always second guesing whether 'this time' I am worthy of His help and guidance once again?? Yet, time and time again He never fails!! Now, that does not mean that I am always going to 'agree' with the answer He gives me? Or do I always see what the answer meant right away, or ever? But time and time again He is faithful despite my fear or doubts!And usually when I do see the results of His answer that confused me? WOW, I am blessed to see His miracles and His grace over and over again!!
I need to work on my faith and trust daily, minute by minute. I think I am most like Peter and 'doubting' Thomas!
Sooo grateful the Lord is patient with us!!
Blessings, Linda
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