Thursday Swap – Dependent on Peace
When I think of Twitter I think of the varied and colorful personalities of those I follow but two people that stand out are @inprogress and her husband @inworship. They’re always ready to engage in conversation and, as I read their tweets, I find that I’m very much akin to who they are and how they do things.
I approached @inprogress (a.k.a. Tammy) about cross posting to each other’s blog and she was very receptive. So, without further ado, here’s Tammy’s thoughts:
what makes you dependent on God? what do you go to Him for? do you think we ask too much of Him?
i mean, do you ever think He sits there, listening to our many, many requests and think, "sheesh, child…you already know what to do. its in you to do it. so get up and do something about it already."
i dont know. i just think sometimes we, i, miss the whole point of God empowering us. i think we throw way too much at Him but then also blame the enemy for way too much, giving him far too much credit when things go wrong. where does that leave us? just kinda sitting there, atrophying, cause its more comfortable than sticking our necks out there.
i once heard a pastor preach about asking God for peace. how some people wont make a decision until they have a peace about it.
"no…i havent made a decision yet. im still praying for peace over it. im just not feeling it yet."
the pastor responded with, "Jesus didnt have a peace in the garden. He sweat drops of blood He was in such distress. but He knew what He had to do, even if it didnt feel good. and He did it."
wow. what kinda work do you think we could get done if we did it afraid. no, if we mustered up the courage to get up and do something. rather than waiting and waiting… meanwhile, nothings getting done.
hmmm. im speaking to myself more than anyone else right now. trust me.
i guess a peace that passes understanding is much different than the peace we’re looking for, or expecting to feel. i believe Jesus had that kind of peace in the garden. and He knew it. He trusted the Father then proceeded to do the most courageous thing in History, even though he was in distress.
the best things arent always the easiest. but, theyre still the best.
Jesus follower.
Comment by Pastor_T on July 2nd, 2009
Off base?? No, I'd say you were so "on" that it's beyond funny.
Yes, Satan is constantly trying to get at us, but there are times, I think, when God is staring at us, waving His arms, saying, "HELLO, are you listening, cuz I'm talking to you!!" We hear Him, but swear it's gotta be Satan cuz God wouldn't have me gettin dirty……God wouldn't have me uncomfortable.
I always wonder how comfortable we think Jesus was??
Ya kinda struck a chord with me Tam cuz I see people, myself included, who give Satan way too much credit. Sometimes we're just lazy!
Comment by tam on July 2nd, 2009
awesome. cuz its one of those things i definitely see in myself and certainly others, have always wanted to confront people with, but thought maybe im a bit off. which, wouldnt be a surprise ;)
"We hear Him, but swear it's gotta be Satan cuz God wouldn't have me gettin dirty……God wouldn't have me uncomfortable. "
ha! isnt that just like us. wow.
Comment by Dustin on July 3rd, 2009
I like it. There's a difference between what's right and what's comfortable. I think we forget that sometimes.
Comment by ckroboth on July 3rd, 2009
This reminds of something I heard once. Can't remember who.
"When you pray for patience does God give you patience? No, he gives you opportunities to practice patience."
Peace and love sis.