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brothertoall:
Darren dear brother,

 Thank you for the post and tis true. Love is what it is all about. Thanks be to the Father that one day all things will be reconciled and it will be fantastic to never ever be this person I am any longer but to be complete in Him and to be the finished product of His creation for me and for the WHOLE world.

bobby

Slim:
I know how you feel Yellowstone and am frequently reminded of the wonder of God in the most mundane stuff. Sometimes it is just the wonder of eating a simple meal. Sometimes just looking at a perfect sky or sunset. Othertimes it can be admiring the female form and thinking that God is one hell of a good designer. I mean 2 of this and one of that put one here and the others over there and voila. I mean his creations are all so awesome. Somtimes I feel like I am his biggest fan til I read sweet things like yours and I know I am not alone. Ours is a celebration of thanks for our earthly life and our spiritual life is linked to our bodies but not controlled by our bodies.  I can't help but admire and praise the works of God. I imagine our next spiritual domain will have even more wonder to offer. What a wonderful world we live in. Praise God.

aktikt:

--- Quote ---Darren dear brother,

Thank you for the post and tis true. Love is what it is all about. Thanks be to the Father that one day all things will be reconciled and it will be fantastic to never ever be this person I am any longer but to be complete in Him and to be the finished product of His creation for me and for the WHOLE world.

bobby
--- End quote ---

Bobby,

When I read your quote here, I chuckled and yet it was sad at the same time.  It sounded funny to hear someone so despise themselves and to wish the end of themselves.   However, it was sad because I know exactly what you mean.  When character flaws that you know you have and can't shake seem to hang around forever, the sense of desperation can be overwhelming.

About 6-7 years ago, I was having difficulty holding down a job and I didn't have "things together" to be successful in the business world nor really in my personal life, either.  Yet, my dad, a free will believing Christian was trying to impress on me that I really had to try to make things work.  I had to give it my all.  But the fact was, I was giving my all.  I was just failing.  But, to be blaming me for my failure as though I was the master of my destiny was too much to bear. The "it's all up to me, and no one can help you" mindset was overpowering me and made me feel destitute and weak.  However, I was galvanized by this interaction to succeed.  Not because I wanted to show him up, but that I never wanted to hear him say these words to me again.  I became persuaded that I hated what he was saying and wanted to not give him the opportunity to do it again.  I felt like I reached down into my innermost being to fight the evil words he was saying to me.  It's up to you.  Get a job, etc. etc.   

The worst part is I know my dad loves me and wanted me to succeed. Ironically, he succeeded in helping me though his method was extremely evil. 

Proverbs says that the end of a thing is better than the beginning of a thing.  So, if God said His creation was very good when He created it.  How much more when the creation has run it's course. 

Best wishes,
Josh
 

SandyFla:
This is a great thread, and I've enjoyed reading everyone's posts.

I can't help but think of how wonderful it is to hear. I love music and enjoy playing many instruments and singing. There is one CD that I enjoy listening to when I'm meditating on God and His Word. It is instrumental music with a flowing water stream in the background. Combining nature sounds with music, to me, is the perfect marriage of sounds that God created for us to enjoy. There's just something about a bubbling brook or a waterfall that is so relaxing--mentally, physically and spiritually. I have a "Soothing Sounds" clock that I turn on at night to help me fall asleep. There are 4 different settings for sounds, but the one I always choose is the water. :)

I've also been trying to remind myself to appreciate the details of eating -- the aromas, textures and flavors of various foods. What a variety our God has created for us to enjoy! So now, instead of mindlessly shoveling it in, try to slow down and savor all the nuances of each bite.

Sandy

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