Hi Ladies, Reading chapter five has been a real eye opener. What is my life? Can God trust me? He touches on fiances and money. This is so different from all the other chapters but then so similar because it all comes down to how you act in this temporary life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son and whomever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life john 3:16. I quoted that from my memory because it has always stuck in my head. Would we trust enough to give up our children? This is the love he has for us. I really have a hard time staying focused on what he wants me to do. I am always doing what I want but the reality of it is that I forget that this life is so temporary and I need to remember that eternal life is what I am living for now. This chapter discusses God testing us all the time. I know he does because I feel when he does it. I know he is testing me with my patience with Andrew. I know that he was testing me today talking to a friend and I was gossiping and I felt guilty about it. This life is full of so much sin it is easy to fall into the trap and forget about the way God wants us to live. When he talks about money in the chapter I think about the CEOs of big companies that did wrong with the money they had control of and I think of their day of destiny and they come before the Lord. I hope that they ask for forgiveness or he will turn them away. I have my issues with money too but I can honestly say that if someone gives me an extra dollar I give it back and if I have something in my cart I didn't pay for, I give it back. I just feel so guilty if I took something knowingly. I enjoyed this chapter and every chapter we have read so far because they are all different and I am learning so much.
My whole posting was lost I don't know what I did. So here goes what I remember...
I believe strongly that we are tested and I feel badly when I don't make the right decisions. Cancer was a big test for me especailly when it comes to trusting God. It taught me to trust in the Lord and learn from those mistakes. There were many times were I had no choice but to just trust that things would work out. Cancer makes you feel so helpless and so out of control. An indian priest from Sacred heart taught me a chant to say during my procedures and when I was feeling anxious. It simply stated Jesus I trust in You. It was the most powerful thing I could have ever learned. So the test and the trust for me was definetely Cancer and the aftermath of it has continued to be a test and truly a test of my trust in the Lord.
Nadine, I remember that night you speak of the previous chapter. It was a hellish night and you and charlie made it beareable. I could see the love and concern you both had for me and it gave me strength. Everytime I moved you would come in and check on me. Even when I asked you to just leave me alone and just let me deal with it, you did. I knew you'd be right outside that door and it meant everything to me that I wasn't alone. Thank you again for all your faith and love. Don't be scared for you children God will never let you down no matter what happens. Trust in him!!
Hi Ladies,
ReplyDeleteReading chapter five has been a real eye opener. What is my life? Can God trust me? He touches on fiances and money. This is so different from all the other chapters but then so similar because it all comes down to how you act in this temporary life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son and whomever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life john 3:16. I quoted that from my memory because it has always stuck in my head. Would we trust enough to give up our children? This is the love he has for us. I really have a hard time staying focused on what he wants me to do. I am always doing what I want but the reality of it is that I forget that this life is so temporary and I need to remember that eternal life is what I am living for now. This chapter discusses God testing us all the time. I know he does because I feel when he does it. I know he is testing me with my patience with Andrew. I know that he was testing me today talking to a friend and I was gossiping and I felt guilty about it. This life is full of so much sin it is easy to fall into the trap and forget about the way God wants us to live. When he talks about money in the chapter I think about the CEOs of big companies that did wrong with the money they had control of and I think of their day of destiny and they come before the Lord. I hope that they ask for forgiveness or he will turn them away. I have my issues with money too but I can honestly say that if someone gives me an extra dollar I give it back and if I have something in my cart I didn't pay for, I give it back. I just feel so guilty if I took something knowingly. I enjoyed this chapter and every chapter we have read so far because they are all different and I am learning so much.
Xoxo,
Jess
My whole posting was lost I don't know what I did. So here goes what I remember...
ReplyDeleteI believe strongly that we are tested and I feel badly when I don't make the right decisions. Cancer was a big test for me especailly when it comes to trusting God. It taught me to trust in the Lord and learn from those mistakes. There were many times were I had no choice but to just trust that things would work out. Cancer makes you feel so helpless and so out of control. An indian priest from Sacred heart taught me a chant to say during my procedures and when I was feeling anxious. It simply stated Jesus I trust in You. It was the most powerful thing I could have ever learned. So the test and the trust for me was definetely Cancer and the aftermath of it has continued to be a test and truly a test of my trust in the Lord.
Nadine, I remember that night you speak of the previous chapter. It was a hellish night and you and charlie made it beareable. I could see the love and concern you both had for me and it gave me strength. Everytime I moved you would come in and check on me. Even when I asked you to just leave me alone and just let me deal with it, you did. I knew you'd be right outside that door and it meant everything to me that I wasn't alone. Thank you again for all your faith and love. Don't be scared for you children God will never let you down no matter what happens. Trust in him!!