i know that god putsthings in your life and that sometimes he takes them out of your life, i know that it always makes sense and it is for the better of everyone in the long run. Knowing that still doesnt make it any easier, i know my way of thinking isnt right all the time, actually it almost never is. And i know that when i let go and let god do the work that needs to be done things always end up to better than i could have ever imagined. This still dosnt make it any easier. I wonder if i will ever find that spot in life where i can sit still and be complete while i sit still in god. It seems that everytime i think im doing the right thing i make expectations, as i should knowby now that anexpectation is just a pre-meditated resentment against something or someone. I try to not pity myself, i tryto stay out of my own head, my own squirel cage,i try to do gods will no matterhow bad it hurts at the moment. Even knowing that having my faith inthe lord, thingswill be better and he will never putanythingon my plate i cant handle, it is still not easy. I wonder how much i can actually handle. Today i pray onlyto stay strong enough todo whatis right andto do gods will to best of my abillities.I apologize for my rant sometimes telling a bunchof strangers what im feelingmakes me abit lighter.
i hope everyone had a great weekend
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i know that god putsthings in your life and that sometimes he takes them out of your life, i know that it always makes sense and it is for the better of everyone in the long run. Knowing that still doesnt make it any easier, i know my way of thinking isnt right all the time, actually it almost never is. And i know that when i let go and let god do the work that needs to be done things always end up to better than i could have ever imagined. This still dosnt make it any easier. I wonder if i will ever find that spot in life where i can sit still and be complete while i sit still in god. It seems that everytime i think im doing the right thing i make expectations, as i should knowby now that anexpectation is just a pre-meditated resentment against something or someone.I don't quite understand this last sentence. Expectatons IMHOis good. I expect good things everyday. Fact is I keep a journal and writemy blessings down...even the little ones { Like yesterday when I made a new friend.}I try to not pity myself, i tryto stay out of my own head, my own squirel cage,i try to do gods will no matterhow bad it hurts at the moment. Even knowing that having my faith inthe lord, thingswill be better and he will never putanythingon my plate i cant handle, it is still not easy. I wonder how much i can actually handle. Today i pray onlyto stay strong enough todo whatis right andto do gods will to best of my abillities.I apologize for my rant sometimes telling a bunchof strangers what im feelingmakes me abit lighter. I love your attitude and your trust insharing. I willbe praying for you my friend.We must all work out our salvation with fear and trembling.It is my desire thatthe Lord leads you in His will. Remember his yoke is easy and HIs burden is light. What works for me may or may not work for you.
i hope everyone had a great weekend
And you too G5
chuck7,
thank you for your reply, i think my problem with expectations is i have a grande way of thinking and my grandiousity always gets the best of me.when something is goinggood ori think its going good itend to planout the next ten years of my life and whenthat doesnt happen my first emotion is resentment. So i try tostay in today and look at the positives of the moment. But you areright, expectations are notall bad they can keephappiness in me when i dont get too far out of today. Again thanks for reply
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chuck7,
thank you for your reply, i think my problem with expectations is i have a grande way of thinking and my grandiousity always gets the best of me.when something is goinggood ori think its going good itend to planout the next ten years of my life and whenthat doesnt happen my first emotion is resentment. So i try tostay in today and look at the positives of the moment. But you areright, expectations are notall bad they can keephappiness in me when i dont get too far out of today. Again thanks for reply
You need to establish realistic expectations. Ones that are based in a good understanding of the promises of God, contained in the Scriptures. Then, even His promises aren't automatic or without delays. Study the life of Joseph, and hust how long itwas before he actually saw his childhood calling fulfilled. He suffered many set backs and disappointments along the way, especially after doing God's will--the right thing! But, in the long run, his perseverance resulted in many lives being saved and his ultimate blessings.Perspective is needed, and from God'e perspective, He sees what we don't and asks us to trust Him with where things are going. Also read Prov 3:5,6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He wil direct your paths.
G5 ,
It's very difficult in talking about God's will for someone else. There are some absolutes though.
The Bible is very specific in what a Christian is supposed to look like. Many in the churches these days act like they get no convictions whatsoever. Therefore; do not use other folks who go to church as your standard. The standard is the Word of God. The things of God are contrary to our fleshly nature and like Jesus said , "You must take up your cross daily." To find God's will in your life you must folow Paul exhortation here..
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world:but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
This is how to find God's perfect will. By consecrating yourself { setting yourself apart} the Spirit does the Sanctifying . We do the setting ourselves apart.
2 Corinthians 6:
17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
18And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
We have all different make ups. What works best for me is a daily partial fast of one meal a day. This slows me down just enough to discern and make good choices. Jesus fasted, Paul fasted etc. Also we are very selective in what we listen to and watch in our homes. All the fasting in the world can not compete with a PG13 or R rated movie. We must be separate from this world. We are called out { meaning holy or set apart for God's use} Many Christians want th ebest of both worlds...it doesn't work. God is a jealous God. He wants all of us. Expectations...I'll let God's Word speak for itself brother..
1Cor. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
and
Psalm 37:
4 Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
You have got some good stuff here G5. I personally find that when I look for God, thats when I find him. When I put down my agenda and look for his, thats when I see. I have to trust in Him and His will for my life. When I trust in Him and have confidence in His will verses mine, things are alot easier. I personally don't believe that we see all that God does for us on a daily basis. We look at things based on our own agenda. I would challenge you, for one day to look for Gods hand in your daily life. I'm talking from the time you wake up, till the time you go tosleep, look for God in every word, every action. When I do it, I realize God is there every step of the way. I also feel at this point God can shape you toward his will. He knows you are looking and listening. I hope I didn't rambel G5. Larry
Another thing to do if ya want to hear God and see HIm at work is this. Purpose in your heart to keep your mouth shut until dinner time. It's amazing what happens .
Psalm 46:`10 Be still, and know that I am God:
Psalm 34: 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
The answer...............
13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
good advice..all of it... for me, however, expecting NOTHING from man, OR GOD, makes way for less disappointment all the way around... and it works. I DON'T count my blessings, as God told David not to count ANY of the increase(or blessing,same thing).. I take that to heart.. I appreciate..I don't count.
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