tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post7951911082453879348..comments2024-02-13T10:04:50.839-06:00Comments on a day in the life - walking with God: Are You Called?Debra@CommonGroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-57669850986375316722010-08-05T18:00:36.200-05:002010-08-05T18:00:36.200-05:00Hi Debra,
Thank you for the lesson. And ladies to...Hi Debra,<br /><br />Thank you for the lesson. And ladies too - your comments are so thought-provoking. First, I am so glad you brought up the point about saying "God" verses "Jesus" or "Christ." I feel the same way. I have found myself many times saying "God" in public when I wanted to say "Christ" or "Jesus" but didn't because our culture sends out a message that we shouldn't do that. And yet, Allah, Buddah, and any other "god" is perfectly acceptable for some reason. But I have taken a stand and have become more strong (and public) about who MY God is. I love Him so why not name Him? It would be like a parent saying "I love my son" but NEVER, ever saying his name. How would that son feel never to hear his parent say his name, ever?<br /><br />I also like your comment about feeling called to do things at different times in our life - both big and small. And when called, we know it. I remember a really small, insignificant calling I had many years ago while living in San Antonio, TX. I just finished filling up my antique booth and was STARVING. I had only a little money on me and a long drive home, so I drove through a fast food place on the way home and got some food. As I drove out and through the parking lot, I saw a homeless man pushing a shopping cart. I stopped for a moment and stared at him pushing his cart. He was so dirty. For no reason or thought, I felt compelled (called, I guess) to drive over to him and called out if he would like some dinner and handed out my bag of food to him. He came over and looked shocked and took it and I will never forget what he said. He said, "You are an angel." I smiled and told him to enjoy and drove off. I realized later I didn't really hear him right. What he had really said was, "You are THE angel." I teared up when I replayed the scene in my head and realized what he had really said because I then knew he was in that parking lot, starving, probably praying to God for some food. And in his eyes, God sent an angel to give him food. And I teared up because at that very moment I realized God had used me completely - to me it was such a small thing - to the homeless man - it was extremely significant. And I guess it was significant to me too, otherwise I wouldn't be tearing up right now as I remember how I felt in the moment to know God had used me as needed.<br /><br />I can't help but wonder how many numerous times God used so many people in my life as my "angels." Christ is amazing.<br />And so are you, Debra.<br /><br />Thank you for your sharing,<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-17603023982982920452010-08-02T13:24:06.205-05:002010-08-02T13:24:06.205-05:00Oh Debra,
This was a very powerful lesson and give...Oh Debra,<br />This was a very powerful lesson and gives me much to think about today! I love your preschool story...I relate very well to others stories because it helps me put it into perspective.<br />Sending love your way,<br />CindyCindy Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00094347625510484862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-84814684791311518982010-07-28T11:12:22.987-05:002010-07-28T11:12:22.987-05:00Perfect, this is so true...often when I am helping...Perfect, this is so true...often when I am helping someone I will try to remember why I am....and that it is the name of the Father. <br />I am sure that is why He sent me here today.....your post has touched my heart.<br />Thanks,<br />Margaret BThe French Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116285579159003933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-405194397473100392010-07-27T10:44:01.217-05:002010-07-27T10:44:01.217-05:00I so agree that certain tasks are layed out for us...I so agree that certain tasks are layed out for us at different times. I think of the passage in Eph 2:10: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." I am just now entering a different stage of my life. My children are out of the home, my mother-in-law who I spent much time with has now died. I have more free time and I am seeking God on how and what He wants me to do now in this next phase of my life and at the same time trying to listen to His daily callings. Right now, I am not sure of what He wants me to do with the extra time...so I continue praying. Thanks.nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-46080321925866831862010-07-26T22:57:10.354-05:002010-07-26T22:57:10.354-05:00It can be so freeing to understand that our Christ...It can be so freeing to understand that our Christian walk doesn't have to look like someone elses. God uses who we are and the unique way He made us, to be a light that shines into our world. Sometimes others have expectations of us (or we think they do ) to do Gods work the way they do, or that we should volunteer for this or that. When I do somthing because someone else 'expects ' it, I can become resentful. I struggle with this at times. But when I am hearing in my spirit and heart from God to do something, it comes from a passion and there is inspiration.<br /><br />These are good words Debra. Thank you,<br />Violet"Create Beauty"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13351220132065841813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-60997813449515470052010-07-26T12:12:36.287-05:002010-07-26T12:12:36.287-05:00Outstanding Bible lesson, Debra. At 75, I'm no...Outstanding Bible lesson, Debra. At 75, I'm not too proud to learn from younger women. Even though I've taught Bible studies for many years, there is always something else to learn in the Word.Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006293795541608715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-86294893422657529162010-07-25T21:33:10.077-05:002010-07-25T21:33:10.077-05:00Hello friend, I had to wait until I had a quiet ti...Hello friend, I had to wait until I had a quiet time which just started to get to your good study.<br />I like your example of when you taught the kids and did not feel called. It is so important to know when to say no. Of course also when to say yes. I was just saying to my good friend and neighbor that the world is full of smart people what we need are more people who are willing to serve others. I better go...I ramble...hugs♥oliveOlivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-61869005750731809352010-07-25T18:21:38.356-05:002010-07-25T18:21:38.356-05:00We sometimes think a "calling" as someth...We sometimes think a "calling" as something big and special. I have found the small calling is as special to God as a call to the mission field etc. I just want to be faithful and sensitive to whatever He may want me to do. <br />Thanks for the post.Alienehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130290739135017036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-1510623002569830512010-07-25T15:10:50.379-05:002010-07-25T15:10:50.379-05:00this is such a great admonition, debra. He
calls ...this is such a great admonition, debra. He<br />calls each of us to different ministries, but<br />we are all called to mercy, forgiveness and<br />love.<br /><br />i guess the trick is listening to His leading<br />and walking it out.<br /><br />blessings,<br />leamyletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-23513647871706920082010-07-25T09:00:43.399-05:002010-07-25T09:00:43.399-05:00Good Morning Debra, what a great reminder and mess...Good Morning Debra, what a great reminder and message!<br /><br />Have a blessed Sunday!<br /><br />NancyNancy's Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581544104958017280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-64215229693607263412010-07-25T07:43:37.317-05:002010-07-25T07:43:37.317-05:00Amen yes many are called, and the question is what...Amen yes many are called, and the question is what are we doing with our calling? Are we using our God given talents for his Glory? Good message here, hugs and blessingsBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800203244324984782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787192881528040602.post-49342608887880855662010-07-25T06:58:08.678-05:002010-07-25T06:58:08.678-05:00Good Sunday morning Debra. This post speaks to me...Good Sunday morning Debra. This post speaks to me. The timing is just right. I am on a mission with someone and you have just encouraged me. Sometimes I get knocked down and knocked back. Thank you for always reminding us of who we really should give the glory to. Blessings, sandiThe Green Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364131004316166833noreply@blogger.com