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lauriellen:
I used to be very ambitious. I had big hopes, big dreams and big ambitions for the future and my family. We were well on our way to realizing many of them too. I had a handsome, successful husband, 3 fine handsome strong sons plus a new grandson. Now one son is dead, one son is dying and all of my hopes, dreams and ambitions for this life are ashes. My husband and I are tired and feeling much older than our years, and frankly what we now have is just a burden. I have absolutely no expectations for this life. It is only something to be endured. Any strength I have left I wish to use to help ease the burden for others if possible, in any small way. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? I see this life just as described in the Bible, "an evil exercise" that is to be "endured to the end". Sad, I know, but that is just the ugly truth.
I will add, the only hope, my only desire now is THY KINGDOM COME. The resurrection and the kingdom reign is the only thing that matters to me now.
Lauriellen

John from Kentucky:
We do not have free will.  We are not in control.  We are influenced by spiritual forces to do this or that.

Whether we have ambition or are a bum, rich or poor, smart or dumb, an alcoholic or dope head or a Baptist Deacon (horrors)--------------It is all as the Potter decides.

Only Jesus will save us and set us free when He decides.

The Scriptures say that little birds do not die without the Father's leave.  How much more so the things that affect us.

We did not decide the date of our birth.  We do not decide the date of our death.  Nor anything in between.

The Great, Almighty, Sovereign God controls all.  The LORD gives, the LORD takes away, Praise be to the LORD.

lauriellen:
John, I believe that 100%.

octoberose:

--- Quote from: Dennis Vogel on June 28, 2017, 05:27:43 PM ---As long as you have enough don't worry about the promotion, IMO. Else:

Pro 6:9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

Pro 6:10  Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

Pro 6:11  So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

--- End quote ---
Isn't this about being a lazy sluggard and getting yourself out of bed and going to work?  He's in poverty because he's a sluggard.

 My husband is a retired military officer that still works- from home now. He's always been driven. Always had high standards and high expectations. But now he does work that provides us with the financial stability he would like, but not much prestige. Prestige just wasn't what drove him. It's always been the work and making a difference in the lives of people.
 largeli, supervising someone can be a great opportunity to make a difference. How often are people stuck with boss's that are mean, petty, incompetent? You won't be any of those things. You'll make a difference . And without preaching a word, you'll be your Father's child.
 Lar

lareli:
I want a clear conscience.

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