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Re: Trying to Process

KareMar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:26:23 -0000

Thank you for this. All of it.

Re: A FOREVER WORD….

KareMar — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:11:02 -0000

Thank you for this!

Job 15:1-11

Re: Q:

KareMar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:47:56 -0000

ipod at medium, size 8.5's pounding the sidewalk, view of God's canvas (aka blue ridge mountains). nothing better :)

Re: How to make a man cry…

KareMar — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0000

As a social worker, I find I need to be reminded and remember all of these things too. Especially the part about leading the people I work with everyday for the advancement of His kingdom and for His mercy, not my own. I feel like we live in such a 'me-centered' society caught up in the US rather than the Him and YOU. It's truly for Him, and then the people. And, our glory comes from watching that happen, not self or outward praise.

Boundaries couldn't be more crucial for anyone leading people. God doesn't want us to get things mixed up or spread ourselves too thin, because if we do, then we're not ready to help produce for his harvest. I once heard boundaries described as 'involved detachment.' Like, I'm here and engaged with those around me, but I'm detached enough to keep my mindset clear and making choices that are in His name and for His glory.

Last thing, I've realized there is no line between Sunday and my nightly devotionals and the decisions I make each day at work in leading people. God wants to be there for all of it. He wants to cross that line, and well, erase it completely. I've really been working on including him and praying about difficult meetings, phone calls, visits with clients, and have realized when I 'give it up to him' how he really is honored in that, rather than me trying to take the reigns and decide what I think is best.

Thank you for this. Amen.

Re: Invitation from God…

KareMar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:15:44 -0000

SO good! Since I'm a 'details' person, I find myself sometimes getting wrapped up in the 'knowing about Jesus,' rather than just knowing Him. Like really knowing him. In silence. With no words. Where he speaks. It puts a barrier between us and Him when we can't "see the forest (God) through all of the trees (knowing about God)."

Re: Preach! Preach! Preach!

KareMar — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:45:01 -0000

Why do something if we're not going to put our All into it? People will notice, and most importantly God will know. God wants us to be His willing servant and to 'show up' - in our churches, at the pulplet, when we're with our friends and family - with a spirit that's ready to say and become all that is needed to glorify His kingdom. We can do this, for what he did for us. :)

"The most powerful agent of growth and transformation is something much more basic than any technique: a change of heart." - John Welwood

Re: I cannot wear His cape…

KareMar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:29:03 -0000

Thank you for this reminder. Always needed, and sometimes all too hard to grasp (or is it let go?) :) Help me, Jesus....