tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173967129517609098.post1638525783026423583..comments2023-03-31T09:21:13.471-05:00Comments on The Fourth Strike: Christmas Eve ReflectionRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00243748655669695310noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173967129517609098.post-40460782330923124262008-12-25T17:56:00.000-06:002008-12-25T17:56:00.000-06:00I want to thank everyone for the encouraging words...I want to thank everyone for the encouraging words. I appreciate the support. :)Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00243748655669695310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173967129517609098.post-13479608320304277372008-12-25T12:55:00.000-06:002008-12-25T12:55:00.000-06:00I understand what you mean..The "Glorious orbs of ...I understand what you mean..<BR/>The "Glorious orbs of even keel" are my friends...<BR/>Happy Holiday!!<BR/>Amyhope2brnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630366308728207909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173967129517609098.post-65384386101815414272008-12-24T15:12:00.000-06:002008-12-24T15:12:00.000-06:00Very thought provoking as always. Let me encourage...Very thought provoking as always. Let me encourage you in this moment to assure you that He is always by your side. He knows your struggles and feels your pain along with you. I know it's easy for the brain to logically understand that, but it's another matter for the heart to absorb it. You are not alone. And Jeremiah 29:11 states He knows the plans for you......and they are good ones! Rest in His arms, Drofen. Besides, that's what this season is all about. Have a Merry Christmas my blogger friend.L&Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300904977347356094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173967129517609098.post-55107344014065981632008-12-24T13:31:00.000-06:002008-12-24T13:31:00.000-06:00I think many of us who are constantly challenging ...I think many of us who are constantly challenging ourselves, running, running will on occasion get side-swiped with depression. We go go go, we have new goals, we love the challenge...and then we see the blessings around us, and God saying...rest. be. know that I am your God. I love you. I have been where you are, and often jump back and forth there. I take effexor. It doesn't make all of it go away, but it makes it manageable so I can function. Ease up on yourself sir. Don't put on the clown. Rest in Him.Nursapaloozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592570219279412632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173967129517609098.post-91689474979199189082008-12-24T13:10:00.000-06:002008-12-24T13:10:00.000-06:00Curdie:Thank you for your thoughtful comment. The...Curdie:<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your thoughtful comment. There is much truth in what you say. Although I would say that this isn't a new feeling, it's pretty much always there.<BR/><BR/>I've not read The Screwtape Letters. I am a big fan of CS Lewis--when I'm well rested and not easily lulled, LOL! I'll definitely check it out though.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00243748655669695310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4173967129517609098.post-3507432457335807092008-12-24T12:27:00.000-06:002008-12-24T12:27:00.000-06:00I'd say that you are being asked to put your money...I'd say that you are being asked to put your money where your mouth is.<BR/><BR/>Your previous post tells everyone about all you have to be thankful for and then you get slammed by the overwhelming weight of everything that worries you.<BR/><BR/>It is my experience in my Christian life that I dare to open my mouth to teach someone or, as you did, proclaim to the world that I'm grateful, a test quickly follows that asks me to prove it.<BR/><BR/>Let's take running as an example. Let's say that you study and learn everything you can about marathons. Then you formulate an innovative training program and pitch it to the local running store and they hire you as a trainer. A few days later they tell you the good news, they paid your entry fee for the marathon on Saturday and are looking forward to seeing the results of your theories.<BR/><BR/>This is where some Christians (especially those thrust quickly into leadership) crash and burn.<BR/><BR/>Not that your blog post is anywhere near that scale, but when you recognize it as just a little enemy counter-attack, it usually passes quickly.<BR/><BR/>By the way, since I am typing this to you, I am expecting a counter-attack myself.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you can look back and wish you made different decisions. Wouldn't it have been nice to get a job that would support your family nicely after only four years of college like computer programming or accounting?<BR/><BR/>However, your life takes these turns for a reason. I am confident that there is some reason that this nursing school needs you at this moment in time. When you graduate you will end up at a different hospital than if you had decided to go to nursing school way back when.<BR/><BR/>Actually, this applies to all sorts of things. Last year in my Bible study one of the ladies told me that since she was a new Christian she didn't feel like she had much to contribute to the discussion. I told her that I operate under the assumption that I need to be at Bible study because any woman there who even cracked open her Bible had learned something and therefore had something to teach me.<BR/><BR/>Your family needs the person that you are to be all there. They don't need the person you would be if you hadn't have had to go through all these difficulties.<BR/><BR/>I'll try to wrap up these rambling thoughts. Your previous posts reminds me of Edith Schaeffer telling her children that we never know what will happen tomorrow. She told them that babies grow up fast, neighbors move away, seasons change. Cherish the day and realize that your two-year old will figure out how to hide before you know it and you will miss that little quirk. There will no other time in your life when you will have an infant, a two year old and a 9(?) year old here at Christmas.<BR/><BR/>Have you read the book, _The Screwtape Letters_ by C.S. Lewis?<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a merry Christmas!Curdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759610645604450828noreply@blogger.com