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By: L.L. Barkat

L.L. Barkat — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:23:46 +0000

“Take your eyes off your planning… ” That’s a good word for today. Thanks for stopping by Seedlings in Stone.

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By: Bonnie Gray

Bonnie Gray — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:42:56 +0000

@Karen: It’s definitely a novel approach! I guess I’m more worried about the steps before getting to see Jesus. ;p So happy to “see” you here! I went to visit your website and read “Reflections”. Absolutely inspiring.

By: Karen Wong

Karen Wong — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:30:53 +0000

Your comment: The Enemy is evil. He knows he can’t touch our eternal souls. He goes for the jugular and rips into our hidden fears. Especially the ones we don’t dare breathe.

So true. Especially the ones we don’t dare breathe. Anything kept in the dark becomes monstrously big and powerful seeking to destroy.

Your theme of “How bad could it get?” reminded me of a Christian seminar I once attended. He recommended that we always ask “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” Then, draw it out to the end point, which was always “I could die.” At that point, he said, you can rejoice because you would be with Jesus, so if that’s the worst that can happen, go ahead and give it a try.

A novel approach, don’t you think?

By: Bonnie Gray

Bonnie Gray — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:32:12 +0000

@Bradley: Welcome, Bradley!
“Nothing wrong with planning..” That’s totally right on, bro!
“But the bottom line is God’s circuitous path is what we can and must trust in.”
Amen! Exactly!
“Reminds me of that saying, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.”
LOL! Luv it!
@Anne: Thanks, Anne! Would you believe it? Isaiah 26:3 is my life verse! Yes, the key is training myself to turn my eyes to God when I’m anxious.

By: Anne Lang Bundy

Anne Lang Bundy — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:24:35 +0000

“You will keep in perfect peace the one stayed upon You, because he trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3)

When I feel anxious, I must consciously turn my eyes to my God.

The illustration is both beautiful and effective, Bonnie. Nice job.

By: Bradley J. Moore

Bradley J. Moore — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:06:59 +0000

Bonnie-
Love, love, love your site. Glad I found it! (thanks to a Twitter link…)
Your perspective of Feargazing resonates I’m sure with everyone who reads this. We all do it. One of my colleagues and friends just dropped dead of a heart attack at 57 years old a couple days ago, so that, of course triggers all sorts of fears – health, death, unfinished business, loneliness, etc.

Not that there’s anything wrong with planning. That’s partly how we get anything done these days – get up, write it down, put your nose to the grind and get it done. Even your most cherished dreams require a good deal of sweat and sacrifice.

But the bottom line is God’s circuitous path is what we can and must trust in. Reminds me of that saying, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.”

Blessings to you . I’ll be back!

By: Bonnie Gray

Bonnie Gray — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:34:55 +0000

@Heather: Well said, Heather. Jesus was willing to be human. You know it had to be a miracle!
@Doug: “Especially when I’m afraid to say it..” This is wise but also not intuitive, don’t you think? But, I suspect for you, faith walker, it is.
@Bridget: I loved your post today. Goes hand in hand with mine! We are on the same wavelength, sister!
@Mari: You go, girl! I’ll be praying for you.