tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082725097254166808.post7200030808327090032..comments2013-03-21T11:58:35.193-05:00Comments on Team Griffis Page: Monday, April 13, 2010Team Griffishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307866017252101288noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082725097254166808.post-56732629812891252152010-04-14T13:54:16.845-05:002010-04-14T13:54:16.845-05:00I hope this does not sound odd, but we have been i...I hope this does not sound odd, but we have been in revival at our church this week. Not your typical evangelistic revival but an inward reviving to develop a greater "upward" heart for GOD in order to develop an "outward" heart for others. One thing I would like to share is that while reading your struggles, and your triumphs I notice that when you struggle with something that John used to do, it seems that it pains you and you find those situations hard. But let me ask this: Do you ever feel guilty for not being prepared, or not being able to handle those situations? If so, the first person you need to forgive is yourself. Once we learn to forgive ourselves for actual or even percieved shortcomings, we can then accept (if needed) God's forgiveness and give and recieve that forgiveness from others. It is very freeing. So I thought maybe this could help in some of those times where you feel ill equipt to face certain issues... because it is not your fault. Call it forgiveness, call it acceptance or call it peace, but the burden need not be born by you for those things. As you well know Gods' yoke is easy and his burden light. That by no means talks of our struggles in this world, it only eludes to what we can expect from him. I pray that God's peace overcome the world's expectations for you, and he give's you the discernment to tell the difference. We also studied scripture where Paul was talking about how our struggles and problems actually strengthen us, I see you getting stronger, I see you trusting him more, keep it up! :O) ....Jeff-EnidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082725097254166808.post-57422476328187803842010-04-14T13:22:26.840-05:002010-04-14T13:22:26.840-05:00Well I'm sorry Saundra - I have not meant to b...Well I'm sorry Saundra - I have not meant to be one of the "move on" people you talked about, but I do think I may have been understood to be. I just want you to know I wish you only the best and I pray that you and your wonderful children will continue to live and cope. Your faith is amazing, and I know that will be the rock that gets you all through this time and forward in life.toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769154921400665082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082725097254166808.post-6586031290529385142010-04-14T12:48:01.778-05:002010-04-14T12:48:01.778-05:00Saundra someone sent this to me right after I lost...Saundra someone sent this to me right after I lost my husband, I have kept it on my refrigerator since. I pray it will bless you as it has blessed me.<br /> THANKS TO GOD<br /><br />Hello God,<br />I called tonight<br />To talk a little while<br />I need a friend who'll listen<br />To my anxiety and trial.<br />You see, I can't quite make it<br />Through a day just on my own...<br />I need your love to guide me,<br />So I'll never feel alone.<br />I want to ask you please to keep<br />My family safe and sound.<br />Come and fill their lives with confidence<br />For whatever fate they're bound.<br />Give me faith, dear God, to face<br />Each hour throughout the day,<br />And not to worry over things<br />I can't change in any way.<br />I thank you God for being home<br />And listening to my call, <br />For giving me such good advice<br />When I stumble and fall.<br />Your number, God, is the only one<br />Than answers every time.<br />I never get a busy signal,<br />Never had to pay a dime.<br />So thank you, God, for listening<br />To my troubles and my sorrow.<br /><br />The last line is not there but I like to think it is, Thank you, God, for always answering my call. Praying for you today Wed, April 14. Pat McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082725097254166808.post-31516825919827532022010-04-12T23:09:19.734-05:002010-04-12T23:09:19.734-05:00Yes, here praying for you and your beautiful child...Yes, here praying for you and your beautiful children. Pat McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com