tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post2148529344989783447..comments2024-02-10T01:38:44.715-08:00Comments on Life Lessons: Preconceived IdeasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-77134238311535435492012-07-11T18:47:25.686-07:002012-07-11T18:47:25.686-07:00Sometimes my preconceived ideas get in the way of ...Sometimes my preconceived ideas get in the way of seeing the answer to prayer. <br /><br />I'm reminded of the story of the man sitting on his roof during a flood. He prayed God would rescue him. A boat came along, and he refused. A helicopter came along, and he refused. He ended up dying and going to heaven. "Why didn't you rescue me, Lord?" The Lord shook His head. "I sent a boat and a helicopter!"Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-28715486801806210252012-07-11T09:49:17.376-07:002012-07-11T09:49:17.376-07:00Welcome to Life Lessons, April! I appreciate your ...Welcome to Life Lessons, April! I appreciate your transparency. I'm right there with you! Sometimes it feels like 'hurry up and wait.' But I know there's a purpose and a plan, and God's timing is never late. Be encouraged and have a blessed week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-35300456861427710742012-07-11T09:41:12.168-07:002012-07-11T09:41:12.168-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Susan! I can totally relat...Thanks for stopping by, Susan! I can totally relate to your comment. My thing right now is impatience. I just want to submit my book proposal for closure. Following in obedience IS crucial. Keep reminding myself to do what I'm doing "heartily, as to the Lord..." (Col. 3:23) - I want what I submit to represent my very best effort! God bless you, my friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-78266526730602242402012-07-11T09:29:59.045-07:002012-07-11T09:29:59.045-07:00Hi Jess! I hear you when it comes to writing. I...Hi Jess! I hear you when it comes to writing. I'm in the midst of edits prior to submitting my book proposal and I'm getting frustrated with how long it's taking - I just want to get it done! But I also want what I submit to be the best it can be, so I have to be content to take the next step in the process and not get in a rush. Can you relate?! Thanks for 'listening' and thanks for your encouragement! Hugs & Blessings~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-53750286317721972752012-07-11T09:19:58.920-07:002012-07-11T09:19:58.920-07:00Great to see you, Marja! We are a pretty presumptu...Great to see you, Marja! We are a pretty presumptuous people, right?! I always shake my head when I read about the attitudes of the children of Israel - until I realize I'm SO much like them. Glad God's truth allows us to overcome. Hugs & Blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-21609732927718876762012-07-11T09:16:03.024-07:002012-07-11T09:16:03.024-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Sherry! Great point that N...Thanks for stopping by, Sherry! Great point that Naaman was a prominent figure and that all of us face challenges. Following through on what God would have us do, does require faith. So grateful for a patient Heavenly Father whose mercies are new every morning! Have a blessed week, my friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-64182987436688305792012-07-11T08:59:49.342-07:002012-07-11T08:59:49.342-07:00Hi Brandi! You got it right - humbling ourselves i...Hi Brandi! You got it right - humbling ourselves is key. Was just reading a few chapters in Ezekiel today and was touched by God's patience with the children of Israel. He continually warned them that judgment was coming, in order to give them a chance to humble themselves and repent. Of course they didn't - and had to experience His judgment and bear the consequences of their sins. I'm just as guilty today. So thankful for the opportunity to humble myself and see God's outstretched hand of mercy! Hugs and blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-17808083188180590752012-07-11T08:48:40.159-07:002012-07-11T08:48:40.159-07:00Great to see you, Melissa! Don't you love it w...Great to see you, Melissa! Don't you love it when the Lord brings the same lesson to light a few times through different means? He knows the value of repetition! God bless you with a week full of trusting Him!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-38849597646906973812012-07-11T07:52:20.916-07:002012-07-11T07:52:20.916-07:00Raising my hand!! Struggling, struggling, struggli...Raising my hand!! Struggling, struggling, struggling. Door are opening left and right. I'm walking through but nothing is happening!<br />Waiting on His timing is SO hard. Thanks for the encouragement today. Your will Lord, not mine...April Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573910942167828689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-10232729238006266462012-07-11T05:35:03.005-07:002012-07-11T05:35:03.005-07:00Oh yeah! I do believe I'm in the midst of stru...Oh yeah! I do believe I'm in the midst of struggling. Naaman is one of my favorite stories, too--thanks for reminding me of it! I'm not sure if it's pride so much right now as a desire to do things my way, because, you know, I KNOW so much better than God-HA! I need those daily reminders and nudges to place it all back in His hands and then FOLLOW in obedience!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147043566621884496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-29618480142751051822012-07-11T04:00:20.614-07:002012-07-11T04:00:20.614-07:00When it comes to writing and getting an agent, I h...When it comes to writing and getting an agent, I had preconceived ideas about what God was going to do. And yes, I was disappointed when it didn't happen my way--at first. I've learned to trust that what He does, when He does it is always in my best interest and timing is everything. Love the story of Naaman. Wonderful post, Maria!Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-55293108239534956022012-07-11T03:50:22.055-07:002012-07-11T03:50:22.055-07:00Oh so true, we have a tendency to tell God what to...Oh so true, we have a tendency to tell God what to do and how we would like it to be done :) How silly.<br />Great post Maria, you're keeping us on the edge, as always.Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-67442830762861926992012-07-10T17:48:36.676-07:002012-07-10T17:48:36.676-07:00This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible. G...This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible. God teaches us so much through repetition and plain old blind faith. I had forgotten that Naaman was a prominent figure in his environment. This reminds me that nobody is exempt from challenges but we're all called to receive by faith. Good stuff and thanks for the reminder.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01010498676405980335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-26841837479521247782012-07-10T13:47:49.150-07:002012-07-10T13:47:49.150-07:00I love the story of Naaman. I've heard it told...I love the story of Naaman. I've heard it told with conviction and also with humor (his initial reaction at going into muddy water, that type of thing). If we but humble ourselves, look how God stretches forth His hand to help!Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-31465486653342360212012-07-10T07:37:02.006-07:002012-07-10T07:37:02.006-07:00I've been leading a Bible study over the past ...I've been leading a Bible study over the past few weeks, and last week's lesson was on the very thing. We think we know better that the God of the Universe (and I say "we" because I'm one of the worst!) when we need to put our pride aside and trust Him!Melissahttp://www.tinroofsky.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com