tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post5221638040185000247..comments2024-01-01T22:19:19.426-05:00Comments on ~ Psalm 104:24 ~: The Wheelbarrow~*Michelle*~http://www.blogger.com/profile/12973255141669832129noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-41911306042251573692010-06-13T07:33:21.538-04:002010-06-13T07:33:21.538-04:00He will be there and will eventually reveal Himsel...He will be there and will eventually reveal Himself to you when you least expect it. Keep seeking Him and who knows? The wheelbarrow will become a vessel filled to the brim.<br /><a href="http://www.admaya.in" rel="nofollow"> Banner Advertising Network India </a>prashanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583385332262124749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-45072553144218167552010-06-12T22:50:44.626-04:002010-06-12T22:50:44.626-04:00Oh, it is so nice to be back to your blog...it'...Oh, it is so nice to be back to your blog...it's a breath of fresh air...<br /><br /> It is a bit of a story, but God so often uses your words to speak to me...today He used the word "wheelbarrow" to draw me into reading your post very very carefully. <br /><br />Wow, do I have some self examination to do. I know where He is going with this...some of the same places He is showing you. <br /><br />Thank you God for your Grace!<br /><br />Wonderful post my friend. I do pray that you will begin to feel more peaceful...<br /><br />Take care of you my friend,<br /><br />Juliewife.mom.nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161476116382515206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-82911582642313576732010-06-11T00:04:10.219-04:002010-06-11T00:04:10.219-04:00Oh, yeah...I've had plenty of days where I act...Oh, yeah...I've had plenty of days where I acted horribly. There was one point when I really thought I was going crazy...seriously. I went to my doctor, who told me I was going through pre-menopausal syndrome. Never had heard of that before, didn't know it even existed. <br /><br />I began keeping a journal of when my terrible moods happened, and by jove my doc was right! <br /><br />Unfortunately, I went through a few years of these moods, but it helped me (and my family) just knowing what caused it. It was God who helped me to get through it!Beth E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04996230415386423039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-59529773286177592022010-06-10T21:41:17.589-04:002010-06-10T21:41:17.589-04:00This sounds so familiar to me. In my younger years...This sounds so familiar to me. In my younger years I was the one always in a tither rushing here and there, demanding this and that from my employees and my family. I was driven by the greed for more money and higher positions at the expense of love and compassion for others.<br /><br />All that changed in 1978 when I was shot in the neck by an irate shoplifter my security staff stopped from stealing merchandise.<br /><br />As I was laying there bleeding profusely, I prayed to God to spare my life and I would change. <br /><br />He spared my life and I changed from that day forward. I mellowed out and became more compassionate to others feelings. I became a better more caring person to others and showed more love to my family never letting a day go by with out telling them how much I loved them.<br /><br />Oh I still have those days where I revert back some times but now I just let God lead me in the response He wants me to have.<br /><br />When we let our anger and stress take over our emotions, that is when we shut out God in our hearts and fail to be led by Him in a crisis.<br /><br />On health issus, I just let God handle them. Of course I worry but it is up to Him to heal or let an illness take my life. Either way it is up to Him. I hope I have led a faithful life so that I will enjoy the rewards in heaven saved for me.<br /><br />I once knew a man that was diagnosed with Lung Cancer that was a ham operator. You would think he was going to be devastated. He was not.There was so much joy expounding on the fact he was going home to be with the Lord much sooner than he thought. That man won many to Christ before he passed away by just preaching over the ham radio waves to his gathered friends over the air expounding his faith in God.<br /><br />Life here on earth is short but the rewards in heaven are much more valuable and longer lasting if we would only believe and have faith. <br /><br />It is not an easy road to follow but it is the most rewardingphotogrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149737419546300220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-50808205131089812452010-06-10T16:30:13.650-04:002010-06-10T16:30:13.650-04:00Wow, Michelle...this was my prayer this morning fo...Wow, Michelle...this was my prayer this morning for myself!!!!!!!! All I know is that I need to be refreshed with the Holy Spirit daily in order for me to be walking in the Spirit. I hate that feeling when I know I'm in my flesh!! Then, everyone else suffers just because of my attitude. And yes, I agree...it's all spiritual warfare!More Than Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159856133879672250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-56998438923822462702010-06-10T15:57:42.454-04:002010-06-10T15:57:42.454-04:00I have had those days before, but I have had a new...I have had those days before, but I have had a new challenge in my life. I have been diagnosed with MS. I've asked God "Why?" Not "Why Me?", but "Have I sinned? Have I angered you? Are you judging me? Punishing me?" It's hard not to be bitter or crabby when you're sick and concerned about finances and failing health while running a ministry (I'm a ministry leader - all volunteer work - I write Bible Studies and run a nonprofit) and a family (stay at home mom). <br />I Peter 4:12-19 is a Scripture I believe God gave me to explain how I'm supposed to behave during this time. It's powerful. I have the ESV Bible. I don't have it in front of me - but, I've memorized verses 12 & 19. Verse 12 says "Beloved, do not be surprised when fiery trials come upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you." And then it goes on to say that we are to suffer like Christ suffered, and His glory will be manifested in us. We aren't to suffer like non-Christians. We are to rise above our circumstances. Verse 19 says, "Therefore, let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful God while doing good." So, when we're having a tough time, I think we just need to concentrate on doing good - no matter what...and trust whatever happens to us (our comfort, our circumstances, whatever) to God. We need to focus on doing good. Period. Not manipulating others to focus on us and our needs. Leave that to God. Just do good and make that our focus. No matter what.Penniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563967415448986218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-23588606901470815292010-06-10T15:47:04.850-04:002010-06-10T15:47:04.850-04:00Michelle,
Just knowing that those feelings and t...Michelle, <br /><br />Just knowing that those feelings and thoughts that pop up just before church, um, you caught it, "spiritual warfare". I stop right then, and pray. I ask God for a calm and peaceful spirit and imagine trying to walk in that way and know that I am trying to show my family the love of Christ not just in what I do but what I say. <br /><br />Proverbs 3:5-7 "Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don't depend on your own understanding. Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success. Don't depend on your own wisdom. Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong."<br /><br />Love and Hugs ~ KatHeart2Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240536955573366802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-55955682210131998662010-06-10T12:06:13.951-04:002010-06-10T12:06:13.951-04:00I feel like that all the time, unfortunately. My s...I feel like that all the time, unfortunately. My spirituality really needs a boost.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-58792668369055631162010-06-10T11:56:29.816-04:002010-06-10T11:56:29.816-04:00I think for me, it's all about remembering I d...I think for me, it's all about remembering I don't have strength or willpower enough to fight what I'm fighting. I have to rely on grace. If I start believing I'm strong, I start faltering and failing (big time). How do I keep this central? Well, I'm working on it- good days and bad days- you know how that goes... :)jasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420776820764592085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-82719462587567576862010-06-10T11:03:07.325-04:002010-06-10T11:03:07.325-04:00If anyone out there doesn't experience these m...If anyone out there doesn't experience these moments on occassion, they just aren't being honest. Have spent a large chunk of time recently in this kind of funk. And it makes me so crabby, when usually I am happy. Personally I feel that its because I am searching in the wrong places for my happiness and waiting for the world to make me happy. <br />We are works in progress- perfection doesn't come until the end. <br />Much love, blessings, and prayers your way!aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258131603482525764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-52132702542872488782010-06-10T10:09:23.743-04:002010-06-10T10:09:23.743-04:00Thanks everyone. It's nice to know that I am ...Thanks everyone. It's nice to know that I am not alone in these struggles. <br /><br />Kim, I think you are right about God watching us our Loving Father and knowing that we are not perfect and will "screw up" from time to time. So thankful for the Grace that Jay (JC Dude) mentions as well.<br /><br />And thanks for the gentle reminder to stop being so hard on myself....~*Michelle*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12973255141669832129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-48585432719968417062010-06-10T10:01:24.427-04:002010-06-10T10:01:24.427-04:00I am no authority, but I believe that even in time...I am no authority, but I believe that even in times such as these, you are STILL a "shiny happy person". A HUMAN shiny, happy person.<br /><br />Although I know that with all of God's gifts, and God's grace, we should be joyous at all times...we aren't. It is a fact. I know it, you know it and GOD knows it.<br /><br />He expects it. We are imperfect.<br /><br />I envision him in Heaven, looking down at us, a slight smile on His face as he watches our fits, and our attempt at controling the uncontrolable-similiar to my smile that I try to keep hidden from my youngest child when he becomes irritated and grumpy over something that I, as and adult, already have figured out. God wants us all to figure this out so that WE are continuously shiny happy, people. <br /><br />I think He wants that for us...not for Him. Don't beat yourself up....you are a wonderful wife, mother and Christian. What you are NOT is superhuman.<br /><br />Be easier on yourself. I think you will find that no one judges you as much as you judge yourself.<br /><br />(Hope this made some sort of sense...)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10909390837115961404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-12042181208406999102010-06-10T09:13:31.192-04:002010-06-10T09:13:31.192-04:00Michelle: thanks for your honesty here-both in his...Michelle: thanks for your honesty here-both in history and in your spiritual life. I too love history. There is a great story about the "chain" that happened in bringing Billy Sunday to Jesus. It started before and ends up at Billy Graham. Cool "chain" if you can find it. On the other hand, I think we all go through the same garbage that you and amanda talk about. We all have those moments when things just don't seem real and Jesus just doesn't seem to be real either. Without trying to sound too spiritual that is when "waiting on the Lord" comes in handy. He will be there and will eventually reveal Himself to you when you least expect it. Keep seeking Him and who knows? The wheelbarrow will become a vessel filled to the brim.Bill (cycleguy)http://billgrandi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-89016300798807498092010-06-10T08:57:52.865-04:002010-06-10T08:57:52.865-04:00i'm not going to be much help for you, because...i'm not going to be much help for you, because i'm feeling the same way a lot lately. we have some stuff going on within our own church family that's really been irritating me, and then causes me to let the enemy get in the way. which is not good. i'm so the same way as you about snapping around the house before church. i guess we need to remember...we win. the enemy doesn't. so we have to quit letting him. praying for you!!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189348512265390836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817241909677069838.post-71593601189862977852010-06-10T08:42:13.582-04:002010-06-10T08:42:13.582-04:00A father of seven "never" has those days...A father of seven "never" has those days...yeah, right. I am overwhelmed when grace appears and changes the direction of my heart.<br /><br />Thanks for the honest pouring out moment!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866639097998917122noreply@blogger.com