Tuesday, October 17, 2006
In Other Words
"It doesn’t matter what is behind you as much as it matters who is beside you." ~ Ellen ~"Laced with Grace"
Oh, how true I've found this to be in my life!
The relationships I hold with my savior, Jesus, and with my dear husband, are truly what have kept me alive in every sense of the word. Being alive is more than just breathing in oxygen. Life lived to it's fullest involves learning to love, learning to sacrifice, learning contentment, and finally, experiencing happiness.
I asked Jesus to be the Lord of my life at the tender age of 3 years old. At the age of seven, I was so in love with Him and I was so determined to make sure that He direct my life, that I asked him again to please live in my heart. He always listens when His children ask Him to direct them and He does it. Of course, in our finite minds we are never really prepared for all the twists and turns that the journey holds. But He is still there, ready to be listened to and ready to listen, if we will just stop and remember to confide in Him.
For my journey, He also provided me with a strong man. This man has stayed with me through thick and thin. Our journey together has been full of adventure and pain and love and the difficulties of growing up.
If anyone had told me when I was young what my life would hold for the next twenty years, I might have withered like a leaf in the fall and dropped to the ground. I would have been petrified! But from this perspective...looking back at what is behind...I am not afraid. I have found that those things in the past do not hold the power to destroy me. God has me in the palm of His hand and my wonderful husband is right beside me all the way.
Of course, having someone beside you is not merely a matter of chance...It takes strong choices to choose to stay with your God and it also takes strong choices to choose to stay with the mate He has given...but that is something to talk about another day. Let me just say that I do not regret, for one moment, having such a wonderful God or having such a strong man to lean on. Life is very hard, for most people...just remember you don't have to walk it alone. Look beside you and lean on the Creator of the Universe.
Nothing else matters.
Sunydazy
• Oct. 17, 2006 - In Other Words
Posted by Darlene (CWO)
There is something about your post that just stood out to me today. I think that maybe it's because it offers so much hope and truth. I hope that someone who needs a relationship with God comes through your site.
• Oct. 17, 2006 - IWO
Posted by Sissy B.
What a well written perspective on this quote. Even the choices we make are part of God's plan. I also am thankful for the life partner that God has provided. He keeps me anchored.
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I love your thought "it takes strong choices" to stay with God or our mate (or anyone for that matter). Sometimes it isn't an easy choice, but ultimately it is the only one that will count. Thanks for sharing. Miriam Pauline
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Welcome to Blogger Friend School!
Posted by TrainingHearts
I've added you to our class roster located at the bottom of my blog. There is a blog ring that you can join to make it easy for your classmates to find you :) I have all the assignments and information listed under the category "Blogger Friend School" located on the right hand side of my blog. Please take time to read the posts and if you can catch up with the past assignments, please do so. I am encouraging everyone to visit their classmates and leave comments to uplift one another. Please let me know if you have any problems adding the graphic or questions with the assignments. Please leave me a comment or a message on my tag "chalkboard" and I will visit your site. I look forward to getting to know you.
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Trish
"Life is very hard, for most people...just remember you don't have to walk it alone. Look beside you and lean on the Creator of the Universe." Thanks for the wonderful reminder. Your post was so great!
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
That is a great testimony! Thanks for sharing! :) amydeanne www.the160acrewoods.blogspot.com
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Nic
I really enjoyed your take on the quote for today. I can totally relate. On a personal note - ok, I just have to say that the Princess Bride is my all time favorite movie! Nice to know another Texan loves it as much as I do. :)
• Oct. 18, 2006 -
Posted by Camy Tang
Of course, having someone beside you is not merely a matter of chance...It takes strong choices to choose to stay with your God and it also takes strong choices to choose to stay with the mate He has given This is so true! Your post was very encouraging! Camy
• Oct. 19, 2006 - In Other Words
Posted by Sting my Heart
What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for sharing. I am so glad that I have have to reach out to my side and find Him there when I need to hold on to for dear life. Have a blessed Thursday :)
Oh, how true I've found this to be in my life!
The relationships I hold with my savior, Jesus, and with my dear husband, are truly what have kept me alive in every sense of the word. Being alive is more than just breathing in oxygen. Life lived to it's fullest involves learning to love, learning to sacrifice, learning contentment, and finally, experiencing happiness.
I asked Jesus to be the Lord of my life at the tender age of 3 years old. At the age of seven, I was so in love with Him and I was so determined to make sure that He direct my life, that I asked him again to please live in my heart. He always listens when His children ask Him to direct them and He does it. Of course, in our finite minds we are never really prepared for all the twists and turns that the journey holds. But He is still there, ready to be listened to and ready to listen, if we will just stop and remember to confide in Him.
For my journey, He also provided me with a strong man. This man has stayed with me through thick and thin. Our journey together has been full of adventure and pain and love and the difficulties of growing up.
If anyone had told me when I was young what my life would hold for the next twenty years, I might have withered like a leaf in the fall and dropped to the ground. I would have been petrified! But from this perspective...looking back at what is behind...I am not afraid. I have found that those things in the past do not hold the power to destroy me. God has me in the palm of His hand and my wonderful husband is right beside me all the way.
Of course, having someone beside you is not merely a matter of chance...It takes strong choices to choose to stay with your God and it also takes strong choices to choose to stay with the mate He has given...but that is something to talk about another day. Let me just say that I do not regret, for one moment, having such a wonderful God or having such a strong man to lean on. Life is very hard, for most people...just remember you don't have to walk it alone. Look beside you and lean on the Creator of the Universe.
Nothing else matters.
Sunydazy
• Oct. 17, 2006 - In Other Words
Posted by Darlene (CWO)
There is something about your post that just stood out to me today. I think that maybe it's because it offers so much hope and truth. I hope that someone who needs a relationship with God comes through your site.
• Oct. 17, 2006 - IWO
Posted by Sissy B.
What a well written perspective on this quote. Even the choices we make are part of God's plan. I also am thankful for the life partner that God has provided. He keeps me anchored.
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I love your thought "it takes strong choices" to stay with God or our mate (or anyone for that matter). Sometimes it isn't an easy choice, but ultimately it is the only one that will count. Thanks for sharing. Miriam Pauline
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Welcome to Blogger Friend School!
Posted by TrainingHearts
I've added you to our class roster located at the bottom of my blog. There is a blog ring that you can join to make it easy for your classmates to find you :) I have all the assignments and information listed under the category "Blogger Friend School" located on the right hand side of my blog. Please take time to read the posts and if you can catch up with the past assignments, please do so. I am encouraging everyone to visit their classmates and leave comments to uplift one another. Please let me know if you have any problems adding the graphic or questions with the assignments. Please leave me a comment or a message on my tag "chalkboard" and I will visit your site. I look forward to getting to know you.
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Trish
"Life is very hard, for most people...just remember you don't have to walk it alone. Look beside you and lean on the Creator of the Universe." Thanks for the wonderful reminder. Your post was so great!
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
That is a great testimony! Thanks for sharing! :) amydeanne www.the160acrewoods.blogspot.com
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Nic
I really enjoyed your take on the quote for today. I can totally relate. On a personal note - ok, I just have to say that the Princess Bride is my all time favorite movie! Nice to know another Texan loves it as much as I do. :)
• Oct. 18, 2006 -
Posted by Camy Tang
Of course, having someone beside you is not merely a matter of chance...It takes strong choices to choose to stay with your God and it also takes strong choices to choose to stay with the mate He has given This is so true! Your post was very encouraging! Camy
• Oct. 19, 2006 - In Other Words
Posted by Sting my Heart
What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for sharing. I am so glad that I have have to reach out to my side and find Him there when I need to hold on to for dear life. Have a blessed Thursday :)
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