I love what he says "God decided to give us life through the word of truth so we might be the most important of all the things he made." I am amazed that he created all of us and has a purpose for every single one of us. I do not understand the bad people though, I know we are all children of God, but I am confused about why he allows there to be murderers etc. This is something I think I need to look in the bible to figure out. This was a good chapter because he says that "you were not an accident" and I struggle with this. The question at the end of the chapter hit home to me because it says: I know that God uniquely created me. What areas of my personality, background, and physical apperance am I struggling to accept? I know that this may seem trivial but I really struggle with how I look with my weight. I know that if I accepted how I looked I would actually lose weight but it is hard. Then I look at myself and say wow how selfish am I that I even think of this. I also, struggle with my personality sometimes when I am bothered by certain things or just annoyed. I really do need to remember that God created me the way I am and I need to accept that. However, I need to live a more Godly life and remember him all the time. I would like to point out that I am grateful that God gave me an amazing family, a wonderful husband, and two amazing children. The bottom line is that God is really great.
Love,
Jess
Chapter 2 - I think it's pretty awesome that God created you exactly the way your suppose to be. How many hours a day do you think about the different things you would change about yourself. Needless hours wasted into trying to change yourself in some way. It all goes back to his love, his absolute unconditional love. you are not an accident and everything that happens to you has a purpose. Pretty hard stuff to swallow when your going through the rough stuff. FAITH so hard to keep on track on pure faith. Always want signs of evidence that it's going to be ok. Just trust and have faith what an awesome but scary thought.
ReplyDeleteThe areas in my personality that I struggle with most is selfishness. It's hard to explain but I really believe that is the area I need to work hardest on. Self Image is part of the selfishness because you want to be perceived a certain way but how true is that to who you truly are. So many times I wish I could stop thinking about what I want and concentrate on what God wants. There so many things that I value that make no sense and are truly for selfish reasons. So the fact that he has a plan and that certain things have to happen to keep you on that plan does make sense. Humility being wrong so one that loves you can feel better about themselves. I heard this in a sermon I heard on sunday. It really hit home how many times do I have to be right and make sure the other person knows he wrong. So I pray and ask god that he teaches me humility and that I not fear his teaching.. I get so scared on how he's going to teach me sometimes and that's were I think the lack of faith kicks in. I need to trust in his ways eventhough it may seem unfair. I ask you all to pray for the guidance to humble ourselves for the ones we love so that God can touch each of our hearts. Learned so much at the sermon yesterday thank you Lord for allowing me to be part of it.
Oh cousin I think we all feel the same as you do. I think we all just have different issues. We all care about what people think and preceive us. When you sit back and think about everything, it doesn't even matter in the end. All that matters is how you lived your life here on earth by God. Wow, what a truth to think that everything that has happened to all of us he planned. We do not seek him daily and he is he still loves us so much. He waits for us while we go on with our everyday lives. He has done so much and we pass him by. The crazy thing is that we are so busy looking for the answers and rarely go to him for them. I know I pray everynight (most nights) but its almost like a chore...asking him for all the things I need. Since yesterday I have tried to change my thoughts and think of him more and the chapter I read. So far I have learned: It is not about me and I was not an accident. These are two things I'm going to digest and let God lead me with it. Janina, I think we all need to be humbled and you struggling with selfishness is the route of all of us. We want everything to be perfect; however, we may not think perfect is the same perfect that God thinks. Prayers, Prayers, Prayers is all we need.
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Jess
Wow...I'm almost in tears right now! Just reading all your posts! I struggle and deal with the very same issues. It's a relief to know I'm not alone. I do believe sincerely that God truly perfects that which concerns us. Thanks so much for putting together this blog. I've been battling daily with my Christian walk, thank God for an amazing family. Ok..i seriously need to find my book!!!
ReplyDeleteJust in the two chapter's I've read this book has brought me closer to God. Normally I pray every night before bed and I pray over my three children..well now four and I always ask God to keep them healthy and safe. Reading the first two chapters has made me realize that I'm not praying the right way because I make it all about me and my kids. As Jess said we get too "wraped up in stuff" and that is exactly my issue. My mind is filled with so much chatter that I'm not just surrendering myself to God and realizing he has a plan for me. I excited to read tonight's chapter and I'm happy to be experiencing this with you ladies.. God has a plan for all of us and he's had it planned since before we were born. Wow... that's amazing... I never ever knew that or maybe I just never saw it put that way...
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies... Love ya all Nadine
The power of prayer is great and wanted to see if we can all pray daily. We need to really tap into our relationship with God. The only way to get closer to him is to speak to him. This is just a thought today.
ReplyDeleteWow...it's pretty awesome to know that we were planned way before our parents planned (or didn't plan) to have us.
ReplyDeleteI truly believe everything happens for a reason even though sometimes it doesn't make sense or makes a lot of sense. I went to a Christian church this past Sunday with Cam, Janina and Jaime and I loved what the pastor had to say. Again, it was like I was there for a reason. He stated we all need to be humble and just let it be. If your spouse is telling a story and they like to add a little to the story to make it more interesting then let them and that's where I found myself always correcting Cam and saying no, it happened this way. I felt like the pastor was talking to me and giving me advice. There is absolutely no reason for me to humiliate my husband then to just let him tell the story. I learned to keep my mouth shut and just agree. Thanks Janina for taking us to the church.
I really did have a comment on 2,3,4, what happen? to them who knows I will get it ladies, bare with the old it is written in the bible. respect your elders lol we all need a laugh here and there I'm sure God had some laughs a few times. remember He will always Love you.
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