Comments on: Sweet repentance

By: Morris

Morris — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:36:37 +0000

I think we all struggle with this, from time to time. Thing is, we are in a spiritual war, and when we insist on stepping out from under the protection of His ‘everlasting arms’ we may well get smacked around somewhat. But He is always patient, loving, merciful, kind, and never turns away the contrite heart. The Saviour *never* breaks a bruised reed.

By: Flicka Spumoni

Flicka Spumoni — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 23:50:39 +0000

I meant :your own priorities and not His.

Also, Happy Birthday. I know you have a birthday this month. So, How old are you?

By: Flicka Spumoni

Flicka Spumoni — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 23:49:29 +0000

I’ve struggled with this as well. It’s so fun to have an outlet that you can soon be overwhelmed with your own priorities and not your own. Also, I confess that I write things on the net that I would never say. Well, if no unwholesome word proceeds out of my mouth, then it shouldn’t off of my keyboard either. But, sometimes I can’t resist making the inside joke with myself at the sake of holiness.
So, God is good. And He never fails. That’s why repentance is sweet, isn’t it?

By: digitalcowboy

digitalcowboy — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 13:56:52 +0000

good for you all for having such deep faith, but i must ask, “How in the world do you allow your blog to take over your life?”

It’s not faith, darlin’. It’s a relationship that’s just too easy to ignore because He never, ever demands. Everything else in your life either demands attention or entices you to give your time, but He never will do either one. He’s a gentleman and will always just wait patiently until you’re ready to talk.

You can have it, too, btw. There’s nothing more special about any of us than there is about you.

As to your question, I never said that blogging had taken over my life but lemme fire the question back, “How’d you let something ‘take over your life’ to the point that God’s love is being ignored?”

By: Alli

Alli — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 01:27:57 +0000

It is a slow decline, innit? One day you know you’re basking in Daddy’s love, and then suddenly you realize you’ve been pushing Him away. I’m like that… its a struggle. I feel like a little kid, wants to do everything herself but still have Dad watch. “See, see are you looking?” *sigh*

By: jenE

jenE — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 21:40:17 +0000

wow…flashback to bible camp, sixth grade and acne. good for you all for having such deep faith, but i must ask, “How in the world do you allow your blog to take over your life?”

I’m just curious.

By: heidi

heidi — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 18:40:03 +0000

I can so relate to this. I had the same conversation a few weeks ago.(with God and my husband) God is good, forgiving and into restoration. :)

Onward and upward!

By: Joelle

Joelle — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:41:40 +0000

I’ve been realizing lately that I’ve got to be careful with all my blogging, since I can easily let it take top priority over God, my hubby, my son, and my home.
Thanks for being so open and honest. Isn’t God so good to help us when we ask?

By: Billy D

Billy D — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:34:26 +0000

Dude, I had a pastor tell me, that religion, and Christianity in particular, is like a basketball. Look at one, and on the side it says 9 – 11 pounds PSI. Now, under 9, and you struggle just to keep it dribbling. Over 11 and it’s out of control. Same with your faith. Under 9 and you struggle to live it, and you need to get some “puff” put back in you. Over 11 and your emotions are totally out of control, and you need to check yourself.
Everybody gets out of the range, but G-d will always bring us back in. Just Praise Him, and it’s all good.
G-d bless ya brother.

By: Serena

Serena — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:31:16 +0000

Glad to hear it, brother. He is always Faithful! Thank you for sharing His workings in your life and for the reminder to seek Him first.
Love and shalom,
Serena