tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post5498953293774240818..comments2023-10-24T03:16:44.318-05:00Comments on An Instrument 4 His Glory: And we are changed...Beth Herringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12360855305173494492noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-81581710012492208182009-11-17T09:31:46.433-06:002009-11-17T09:31:46.433-06:00Beth, I honestly feel like you have crawled into m...Beth, I honestly feel like you have crawled into my mind and into my heart and you are writing what you have seen from with-in me. Lord, help me, cause me to allow You to change me.<br /><br />Hits hard, hits hard.<br /><br />Love,<br />YolandaYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728042597055536307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-86754768724336214742009-11-16T15:06:35.569-06:002009-11-16T15:06:35.569-06:00Ouch and Hallelujah!! I can totally relate and th...Ouch and Hallelujah!! I can totally relate and thank the Lord for His mercy and loving "persistence" in dealing with us in areas of our lives that are not totally surrendered to Him!<br /><br />Thank the Lord that He never gives up on us and His Love is unending!!!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this post!<br /><br />Sweet Blessings!<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471225291665810800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-28942268852610240062009-11-16T07:02:40.431-06:002009-11-16T07:02:40.431-06:00"allowing the chains of bondage to suck a lit..."allowing the chains of bondage to suck a little tighter around me"<br />Do you think if we realized <em>at the time</em> we were really allowing the chains of bondage to hold us, that we would continue to ignore God's move in our hearts?<br />Somehow, understanding what's really going on makes the decision to do what's right a whole lot easier. I mean, who in their right mind would say, "I think I'll just keep moving along in bondage for a while longer."?<br />So, so very thankful for God's patience and mercy!!!Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-81799590051736592352009-11-15T19:57:38.899-06:002009-11-15T19:57:38.899-06:00I've heard it said, and I believe it to be tru...I've heard it said, and I believe it to be true...<br /><br />The greatest miracles God performs is a changed heart.<br /><br />When we actually begin to heed his instructions, his guidance, his shaping and see the fruit of our "bending." There is a danger at times when we've known God as long as we have...<br /><br />We grow complacent with our hearts. We think we've made it on some levels; even typing that makes me shudder, because that kind of thinking is an area of growth in and of itself.<br /><br />I'm yielding with you sister; wanting God to continue his shaping in me until he roots the entirety of "me" out of the equation.<br /><br />Blessings and peace to you this week~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-78665834923016699682009-11-15T08:59:07.848-06:002009-11-15T08:59:07.848-06:00Hi Beth! Thanks for stopping by my blog and your b...Hi Beth! Thanks for stopping by my blog and your beautiful words of encouragement. I can so relate to your post. It's something I often struggle with. Thank God He loves us anyway!!! <br /><br />JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353567731069489258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-4564346654366431842009-11-15T07:52:19.267-06:002009-11-15T07:52:19.267-06:00Ouch! Oh how many times have I been guilty of this...Ouch! Oh how many times have I been guilty of this myself.So very well said and wrote. Amazing the love of God for His children even after our disobedience. I'm so thankful for His longsuffering.Joan Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098017161191861222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-38045962040179773972009-11-14T23:16:47.821-06:002009-11-14T23:16:47.821-06:00So hard to lay those burdens down.
Harder still, ...So hard to lay those burdens down.<br /><br />Harder still, to leave them there.<br /><br />I feel these words, in the marrow.<br /><br />But when we do lay them down, and leave them there? Yes! We are changed.<br /><br />Blessings sister ...Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934656581948719407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-21630993689535621172009-11-14T22:47:03.835-06:002009-11-14T22:47:03.835-06:00I'm so glad and happy for you... that you were...I'm so glad and happy for you... that you were able to leave it at the foot of the cross never to be picked up again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-57970886987382397642009-11-14T16:50:21.469-06:002009-11-14T16:50:21.469-06:00You're telling my story ... In fact, you'r...You're telling my story ... In fact, you're telling the story of anyone and everyone that has walked with God for any length of time. Why do we resist? I know for me it's connected to the control thing, or the "what ifs?". <br /><br />One thing's certain: He never forsakes us. No wonder we fall in love with Him over-and-over again. Great is His faithfulness, His mercy & grace!<br /><br />Blessings, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-8617501097682575682009-11-14T07:03:00.739-06:002009-11-14T07:03:00.739-06:00Beth,
I love your heart. It is so hard sometimes ...Beth,<br />I love your heart. It is so hard sometimes to surrender. In the trial I currently find myself in, I have just wanted to be on the other side so badly, I haven't always listened as I should and there for I feel so often like we're back to square one. But God is so faithful and I am seeing light through the difficulties. The song that you have playing is so blessing my heart. <br /><br />"I want to sit at His feet, drink from the cup in His hand." Oh yes, let me sit and drink...beautiful.<br /><br />I love you sweet girl,<br />Dawnpetriihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182334765277246752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-79576772658938006762009-11-14T05:47:07.463-06:002009-11-14T05:47:07.463-06:00Thanks Beth. Lately I have been feeling like I ha...Thanks Beth. Lately I have been feeling like I haven't totally given God a certain area. The thing is I thought I had, but old habits and thoughts started coming back in to my shock! This post has helped me realized that I need to give it up forever!!!A Stone Gathererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763530057889661436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-21881413562101443562009-11-13T22:49:55.318-06:002009-11-13T22:49:55.318-06:00You know it is funny that I get on to my kids all ...You know it is funny that I get on to my kids all the time for hearing what I tell them but not listening to what I am saying. I am sure God is looking at me saying the samething day after day. I am so thankful for His mercy when I don't heed His discipline the first time.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by my blog earlier. I am so encouraged each time I log in and see that a new friend has stopped by. Please come back anytime.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740723543016312077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-76491269684120961382009-11-13T20:34:22.095-06:002009-11-13T20:34:22.095-06:00Ouch, indeed...I have dealt with the same problems...Ouch, indeed...I have dealt with the same problems at times. I'm so glad that God loves us enough to steer us back onto the right path when we stray!<br /><br />Thanks for a great post...Beth E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04996230415386423039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-48172429105960834982009-11-13T20:02:51.833-06:002009-11-13T20:02:51.833-06:00Thank you for sharing dear sister. I can relate to...Thank you for sharing dear sister. I can relate to some of what you shared -- we've all been there so to speak in some way shape form or fashion and thank GOD HE is merciful and faithful to us.<br /><br />I am always so LIFTED in my heart when I visit with you. I love your realness!!!LisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-53261715444567190702009-11-13T19:52:05.869-06:002009-11-13T19:52:05.869-06:00As a complete control freak, I struggle with letti...As a complete control freak, I struggle with letting go.....thankfully we serve such a loving and patient God whose mercy and forgiveness is never ending.<br /><br />Thank you for this amazing post filled with TRUTH!~*Michelle*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12973255141669832129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-73553089738598399742009-11-13T19:48:22.223-06:002009-11-13T19:48:22.223-06:00I was laughig to a sweet sister-in-Christ the othe...I was laughig to a sweet sister-in-Christ the other day about how God disciplines those He loves, and how He had been REALLY loving on me lately!!!<br /><br />But seriously, I am so very thankful for His discipline, and the incredible mercy He diplays in it. He is so gentle in His ways, and patient in ways that I can't even get my mind wrapped around! Oh, how I love Him!<br /><br />Thanks for the post! A good word! Have a blessed weekend!<br />Joyfully,<br />WylieWylie @ Shout A Joyful Noise!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00760385553417475647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-32409472013334876492009-11-13T18:25:20.909-06:002009-11-13T18:25:20.909-06:00I feel like I'm repeating Tammy here when I sa...I feel like I'm repeating Tammy here when I say...<br />I can so relate to this! It is that battle between the flesh and the spirit. Some desires die hard. I'm so glad that God doesn't give up and that He keeps loving us.Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-71142523851478902912009-11-13T18:04:44.619-06:002009-11-13T18:04:44.619-06:00I can so relate to hearing but not doing! For year...I can so relate to hearing but not doing! For years, I ignored the voice of God, continuing in my secret life of adultery. <br /><br />I thank God for His mercy and grace on my life and marriage.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />love and hugs~TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204911845335416211noreply@blogger.com