I have not read my portion this morning but I wanted to post this chapter so you guys can put your comments. I will do my portion on this tonight and read what everybody wrote and comment. Hope you are all having a blessed day.
I wrote this hug paragraph and my computer messed up. Oh well I was talking about the chapter and the fact that material things are nothing. We need to let it go and not lose focus on what matters most. Holding grudges was huge for me too. I need to forgive so that I can move forward. Holding on to things and being bitter is just a negative affect on my life and my relationship with God. He has a plan for us and we need to follow that plan. We need to think about what Drives us and are we doing what the Lord wants.
I thought this chapter was awesome it took me so long to read because it hit so many points in my life. I have felt like I haven't had a purpose in life ever since I faced cancer. I struggled for so long what am I suppose to do now. God gave me a second chance!! I have to change everything and make a difference. Well its actually made me feel so lost because before I had a purpose go to school, get promoted at work, make sure everything is done perfectly at home with the kids. Now I'm trapped in a life of fear of what ifs. Driven by fear is one of the main purposes of my life for the past 3 years. Every ache and pain is a reminder of the Big C (love the show) and what if it comes back what will I do. FEAR can't be my driving force. As stated in the book Fear is a self-imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. Ladies, I almost yelled out Amen. Thats what I've been living and it needs to stop. You must move against it with weapons of FAITH and LOVE!! I prayed and begged to live and felt so ashame because I didn't know what to to do with the second chance. I felt ashame and guilt for not nowing. As you can see this chapter just hit home. Don't get me wrong I was driven by the other purposes as well such as resentment, materialism, approval of others and so on. But for the last 3 years after cancer I have been paralyzed by fear and guilt. Fear of dying and guilt for surviving. Having purpose gives meaning to your life and without God life has no purpose. That was what I needed to hear. It doesn't solve everything but it's a starting point. I have hope and my purpose is to live in God's will and eventhough it isn't spelled out I know it means to practice his love.
I think I'm going to read this a chapter a couple more times. I think you guys would say my driving force is my family. I think that's what we all have in common is the love for our family! I want this to be my driving force but with God's love as the purpose for my family. I want my children to know God in everything they do and know how wonderful his love is.
I pray that you all know your purpose and trust in his love to guide you there. Purpose always provides PASSION!!! I seriously loved this chapter. God Bless you all and Take Care
Janina, AMEN!!! I really enjoyed this chapter too. I think it was a little "in your face" too close for comfort in my eyes. It scared me a little because of all the truth in it. The chapter showed me that I need to let so much go. I think my biggest struggle is to allow God to lead me and surrender myself. He is the way the truth and the light...then why don't we just do what we are supposed to do. We tend to think this life is so important and so long but we forget that our time is limited here. What we do in this life will affect our life in eternity. We need to remember that, I need to remember that. I need to walk the walk and talk the talk. The funny thing is I know what I am supposed to do but I don't always do what is right. I am moving in the right directions. All I can do is pray and keep reading.
I'm actually reading through the book of Job, and I'm at the part where everything has just been stripped of him, everything that he had any value in was taken from him, but he remained faithful because he knew God had a purpose for him. Wow, I couldn't imagine going through half the tradegies Job went through. Such a man of great faith and purpose. I don't know how many times I've felt that I've had no purpose, just a mom who works, comes home, tends to the children and husband, then off to bed to start the routine all over again.I pray to God that he gives each and everyone of us the hunger for his word and an understanding of his purpose. Thanks for all the really great posts! I enjoy reading them. Love ya!
I agree with Jess when she said "holding on to things and being bitter is just a negative affect on life". Oh boy do I hold grudges and almost never let go.... Geezee... this is one of my biggest problems. I don't know how to forgive and just move on. This chapter also hit home for me because it made me realize so much... that I know about myself but don't have the strength to change. Forever is not promised so you have to make the best of today. I spend a lot of my time worried about what people think and I've become so lost because I do what I think people will approve of and not what I want. I'm scared to just be me because what if someone doesn't accept me for who I am?? Am I good enough to be loved?? Why do I even ask those questions... it's crazy. The thought of disappointed people has consumed me. Janina I can't imagine what you go thru on a daily basis just dealing with the "C" word. God gave us all an amazing gift and that is your life. I praise God that he made the cancer go away. AMEN to that!! I experienced a tragedy myself and still to this day have nightmares about what I could have done differently. I hope this book helps me deal with my issue so that I could put it to rest. It's so amazing how we all share so many struggles, I belive that's what makes us beautiful Women. I can't wait to read tonights chapter.... Love you all!!! Thanks for being in my life. Nadine
I wrote this hug paragraph and my computer messed up. Oh well I was talking about the chapter and the fact that material things are nothing. We need to let it go and not lose focus on what matters most. Holding grudges was huge for me too. I need to forgive so that I can move forward. Holding on to things and being bitter is just a negative affect on my life and my relationship with God. He has a plan for us and we need to follow that plan. We need to think about what Drives us and are we doing what the Lord wants.
ReplyDeleteI thought this chapter was awesome it took me so long to read because it hit so many points in my life. I have felt like I haven't had a purpose in life ever since I faced cancer. I struggled for so long what am I suppose to do now. God gave me a second chance!! I have to change everything and make a difference. Well its actually made me feel so lost because before I had a purpose go to school, get promoted at work, make sure everything is done perfectly at home with the kids. Now I'm trapped in a life of fear of what ifs. Driven by fear is one of the main purposes of my life for the past 3 years. Every ache and pain is a reminder of the Big C (love the show) and what if it comes back what will I do. FEAR can't be my driving force. As stated in the book Fear is a self-imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. Ladies, I almost yelled out Amen. Thats what I've been living and it needs to stop. You must move against it with weapons of FAITH and LOVE!! I prayed and begged to live and felt so ashame because I didn't know what to to do with the second chance. I felt ashame and guilt for not nowing. As you can see this chapter just hit home. Don't get me wrong I was driven by the other purposes as well such as resentment, materialism, approval of others and so on. But for the last 3 years after cancer I have been paralyzed by fear and guilt. Fear of dying and guilt for surviving. Having purpose gives meaning to your life and without God life has no purpose. That was what I needed to hear. It doesn't solve everything but it's a starting point. I have hope and my purpose is to live in God's will and eventhough it isn't spelled out I know it means to practice his love.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to read this a chapter a couple more times. I think you guys would say my driving force is my family. I think that's what we all have in common is the love for our family! I want this to be my driving force but with God's love as the purpose for my family. I want my children to know God in everything they do and know how wonderful his love is.
I pray that you all know your purpose and trust in his love to guide you there. Purpose always provides PASSION!!! I seriously loved this chapter. God Bless you all and Take Care
Janina,
ReplyDeleteAMEN!!! I really enjoyed this chapter too. I think it was a little "in your face" too close for comfort in my eyes. It scared me a little because of all the truth in it. The chapter showed me that I need to let so much go. I think my biggest struggle is to allow God to lead me and surrender myself. He is the way the truth and the light...then why don't we just do what we are supposed to do. We tend to think this life is so important and so long but we forget that our time is limited here. What we do in this life will affect our life in eternity. We need to remember that, I need to remember that. I need to walk the walk and talk the talk. The funny thing is I know what I am supposed to do but I don't always do what is right. I am moving in the right directions. All I can do is pray and keep reading.
I'm actually reading through the book of Job, and I'm at the part where everything has just been stripped of him, everything that he had any value in was taken from him, but he remained faithful because he knew God had a purpose for him. Wow, I couldn't imagine going through half the tradegies Job went through. Such a man of great faith and purpose. I don't know how many times I've felt that I've had no purpose, just a mom who works, comes home, tends to the children and husband, then off to bed to start the routine all over again.I pray to God that he gives each and everyone of us the hunger for his word and an understanding of his purpose. Thanks for all the really great posts! I enjoy reading them. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jess when she said "holding on to things and being bitter is just a negative affect on life". Oh boy do I hold grudges and almost never let go.... Geezee... this is one of my biggest problems. I don't know how to forgive and just move on. This chapter also hit home for me because it made me realize so much... that I know about myself but don't have the strength to change. Forever is not promised so you have to make the best of today. I spend a lot of my time worried about what people think and I've become so lost because I do what I think people will approve of and not what I want. I'm scared to just be me because what if someone doesn't accept me for who I am?? Am I good enough to be loved?? Why do I even ask those questions... it's crazy. The thought of disappointed people has consumed me. Janina I can't imagine what you go thru on a daily basis just dealing with the "C" word. God gave us all an amazing gift and that is your life. I praise God that he made the cancer go away. AMEN to that!! I experienced a tragedy myself and still to this day have nightmares about what I could have done differently. I hope this book helps me deal with my issue so that I could put it to rest. It's so amazing how we all share so many struggles, I belive that's what makes us beautiful Women. I can't wait to read tonights chapter....
ReplyDeleteLove you all!!! Thanks for being in my life. Nadine