tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19530546.post114706828385197041..comments2023-10-15T03:30:14.540-07:00Comments on My Heart's Joy: No Easeheartsjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767963530953394445noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19530546.post-1147317126975378742006-05-10T20:12:00.000-07:002006-05-10T20:12:00.000-07:00Hmmmm. Lots to think about.Hmmmm. Lots to think about.LiteratureLoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02793953709197830452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19530546.post-1147231945690657342006-05-09T20:32:00.000-07:002006-05-09T20:32:00.000-07:00And yet Jesus says his burden is "easy", and his y...And yet Jesus says his burden is "easy", and his yoke is "light". I say that not because I disagree with your post, I don't, but to wonder outloud what Jesus meant. It seems to me the kind of "suffering" that comes from the pursuit of ease is self induced, and likely not the kind of suffering God so often refers to. I think your reference to those who are totally obedient (if that is possible) and still find their road leads to suffering are the ones that are much more difficult to sort out. I agree with bttrfly about those who are better actors, but I also think we would be remiss not recognize that there are those who because of their relationship with God don't view suffering as suffering, and they are not acting at all, they are putting on display a life under the reign and rule of Someone beyond them, yet still in them. Thanks for your post, alot of this stuff is really fresh for me right now, and I'm discovering that God is, in fact, in the middle of suffering.thebarefootpoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104562299075716907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19530546.post-1147157980734724372006-05-08T23:59:00.000-07:002006-05-08T23:59:00.000-07:00I don't believe anyone "glides." I think I have be...I don't believe anyone "glides." I think I have been very jealous before because I felt like some people got to. As I have gotten old and gray, however, I realize that my preception is often distorted by my own beliefs and feelings and the fact of the matter is, we all struggle and we all suffer to one degree or another. Those people who appear not to struggle are just better actors and actresses than the rest of us. Or, they are actually doing what you said, resting in Him in the midst of the chaos. <BR/>I think you are exactly right, I think God uses our times of heartache to draw us to Himself, assuming we allow that. I don't think all suffering comes from God, by any means, but He absolutely can use all suffering for our benefit and His glory no matter the source.<BR/>As you well know, I am a song girl. Songs move me, make me think, teach me, make me cry and sometimes hold great truth. I couldn't pick just one of these, so you get both. :o) I was kind enough to add correlating scripture at the end of each!<BR/><BR/>Believe Me Now (Steven C Chapman)<BR/>I watch you looking out across the raging water<BR/>So sure your only hope lies on the other side<BR/>You hear the enemy that's closing in around you<BR/>I know that you don't have the strength to fight<BR/>But do you have the strength to stand<BR/>And believe Me now, believe Me here<BR/>Remember all the times I told you loud and clear<BR/>I am with you, I am for you<BR/>So believe Me now.<BR/>I am the one who waved my hand and split the ocean<BR/>I am the one who spoke the words and raised the dead<BR/>I loved you long before I set the world in motion<BR/>I know all the fears you're feeling now<BR/>But do you remember Who I am<BR/>Will you believe me now<BR/>Believe me here<BR/>Remember all the times I told you loud and clear<BR/>I am with you and I am for you<BR/>So believe me now, believe it's true<BR/>I never have, I never will abandon you<BR/>The God that I have always been I will forever be<BR/>So believe me now<BR/>I am the God who never wastes a single hurt that you endure<BR/>My words are true and all my promises are sure<BR/>So believe me now.<BR/>see Ephesians 6:13<BR/><BR/>Praise You in the Storm (Casting Crowns)<BR/>I was sure by now, God you would have reached down<BR/>And wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day,<BR/>But once again, I say amen, and it's still raining,<BR/>But as the thunder rolls, I barely hear You whisper through the rain<BR/>I am with you<BR/>And as Your mercy falls, I will raise my hands<BR/>And praise the God who gives and takes away<BR/>I'll praise You in this storm, and I will lift my hands<BR/>For You are who You are, no matter where I am<BR/>And every tear I've cried, You hold in Your hand<BR/>You've never left my side, and though my heart is torn<BR/>I will praise You in this storm.<BR/>I remember when, I stumbled in the wind<BR/>You heard my cry to You and raised me up again<BR/>But my strength is almost gone, how can I carry on,<BR/>If I can't find You,<BR/>I lift my eyes unto the hills<BR/>Where does my help come from<BR/>My help comes from the Lord <BR/>The maker of Heaven and Earth.<BR/>see Psalm 121:2-3<BR/><BR/>whew, talk about a book. Love you!!Bttrfly1976https://www.blogger.com/profile/03245444781202450754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19530546.post-1147145645987883482006-05-08T20:34:00.000-07:002006-05-08T20:34:00.000-07:00Sunday night in our bible study we talked about su...Sunday night in our bible study we talked about suffering and what comes from that. It got me thinking about how the hard times make me better able to relate with others, especially when they face the same circumstances. And if life was great all the time, we'd never appreciate it. I know, it sounds cliche and we've heard it all before, but if we didn't have a reason to relate to each other in those times, what would be the point? It's really all a part of an incredibly complex plan.<BR/><BR/>Amazing.SuperMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373722602201237644noreply@blogger.com