tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post3379753821872690310..comments2024-03-04T18:01:18.765-05:00Comments on Pondering in His Presence: First Time ObedienceJoyfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010498759199040612noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post-89453232731816065272009-08-10T12:02:22.598-04:002009-08-10T12:02:22.598-04:00You made me think. Well, guilty as charged. I'...You made me think. Well, guilty as charged. I'm such a procrastinator I wonder if God just bypasses me thinking it won't get done the 1st time He asked. And yet....when my boys do this to me I get very irritated. Oh, I didn't realize how much I grieve my Father's heart.~Grace and Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16967112320704318521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post-80629990790891093052009-08-09T18:57:03.365-04:002009-08-09T18:57:03.365-04:00An issue that is current with us too. Regarding H...An issue that is current with us too. Regarding His voice, His words. Showing us what it's like through our family to make a request and have that ignored, considered and implemented if its convenient, outworked but while complaining, repeatedly critizing our choice of request, or completed if they feel it will have a favorable outcome.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong. Our kids are fantastic workers ... together we manouvred eight tonnes of mulch in four hours yesterday. And their attitudes aren't the sum of the picture I have painted.<br /><br />We all have that 'old man' that flesh tendency in us. He probably was just using them to reveal more of my muck. To trust Him .... that He is there and guides me for US. For our relationship. Not to be a big bully or control freak.<br /><br />I get it in my head Father but help me really get it in my heart.Sandehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606869771327737827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810396843383456111.post-78876903375529365972009-08-09T16:54:14.599-04:002009-08-09T16:54:14.599-04:00This was soooo good. I just mentioned this last w...This was soooo good. I just mentioned this last week in a book study we are doing. I said, "God doesn't always give us a second chance!" I got some strange looks from a couple of the women in the study. But it's true! <br /><br />My two year old son likes to watch the Veggie Tales Movie "Jonah" In that film they sing a song, "God, is a God of second chances." BUT I want my little son to know that God doesn't HAVE TO keep giving up chances. Yes, he is full of love, grace and mercy, but we should also try to do what is right. Sometimes we do things that can't be reversed...or don't do something and miss the opportunity given to us. <br /><br />I don't think this is a very popular topic in a lot of Christian circles...so I am thrilled to read this on your blog. Very good writing! <br /><br />I really appreciate your prayer at the end. This is my prayer as well. :)Rachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.com