tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post8891124700169618660..comments2024-03-29T06:19:27.659-04:00Comments on Creekside Cottage: Pondering This At ChristmasDeanna Rabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-68214095252969842242016-12-20T05:40:12.132-05:002016-12-20T05:40:12.132-05:00It was hard for me to read. I looked away.
It was hard for me to read. I looked away.<br /><br />Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-43644189288879915232016-12-19T19:51:15.195-05:002016-12-19T19:51:15.195-05:00Thank you for sharing! I'm going to share it ...Thank you for sharing! I'm going to share it with Kirk! Merry Christmas!!suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845548593360878302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-62924743884744816252016-12-19T19:45:12.655-05:002016-12-19T19:45:12.655-05:00Sounds as if it would have to be something The Lor...Sounds as if it would have to be something The Lord Himself would build into us because it definitely would not come naturally. I prefer the concept that the fruit tree does not strain and groan to produce fruit; it produces fruit because it is a fruit tree. As Believers, we are going to produce fruit not through our own vain efforts, but because He lives in us. <br /><br />I do believe in the concept of thinking about things differently. Ex: John's estate checking account is back to about zip because taxes had to be paid. I was feeling very blue about this dismal state of the account and then I realized that I needed to be grateful that the funds were there to pay the taxes. I've been feeling much better ever since. <br /><br />Sometimes, it really is about the simple things. Golly, Deanna, you should not ask me questions! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-90008335569073225962016-12-19T19:33:34.062-05:002016-12-19T19:33:34.062-05:00I think I have a lot to think about; a lot to lear...I think I have a lot to think about; a lot to learn; a lot to practice! Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-85487982290518206472016-12-19T15:01:09.584-05:002016-12-19T15:01:09.584-05:00God promises to be there with us, but doesn't ...God promises to be there with us, but doesn't promise a trouble free life. Yes there is a lot to think about here, embracing, being thankful for the hard thing. But on how He is glorified when we do!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-53517284652592519662016-12-19T13:22:14.818-05:002016-12-19T13:22:14.818-05:00It certainly does conflict with "spare me any...It certainly does conflict with "spare me any pain" western culture we live in. And I think our Christianity often equates God's blessing with lack of discomfort, which is unfortunate. I don't think we need to go looking for discomfort, but we tend to avoid, rather than embrace it as a way of learning more to lean on our heavenly Father, and in that way draw closer to Him. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-73235953733433119012016-12-19T12:40:45.883-05:002016-12-19T12:40:45.883-05:00I read a book recently where a step-mother was cor...I read a book recently where a step-mother was correcting her step-daughter. She told her she not only wanted her to obey but to like the correction. It seemed like harsh thing but she was a very wise women who knew that "no chastening seemeth good for the present but afterwards it yields the peacable fruit of righteousness.: How much better to have a cheerful attitude than to grumble and complain and pout. Enjoyed your post. Blessings, Sharon D.Sharon D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18420838915508985825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-8968736437485268532016-12-19T10:05:33.313-05:002016-12-19T10:05:33.313-05:00Submitting to His sovereignty is rarely "easy...Submitting to His sovereignty is rarely "easy," but it gives such great reward. Challenging thoughts...Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.com