tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590117794891977986.post8319744564292686368..comments2023-05-18T08:17:43.553-07:00Comments on Trusting You Lord: ~We have the powerHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01441707453403481261noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590117794891977986.post-44017499749952013472017-02-05T11:27:49.766-08:002017-02-05T11:27:49.766-08:00Wow, I'm not sure where to start. Um I guess I...Wow, I'm not sure where to start. Um I guess I should clarify that I don't mean non-talkative people should simply start talking more but to have the freedom to speak what God shares with them. To speak truth. <br />I know it was a problem in my life that I was afraid to speak out, maybe it would offend, maybe people would think I'm strange...and it all came back to the fear of man. <br />So, I still do think that people who struggle to speak have not fully come to the freedom that God has for each of us. And I'm not saying I'm any better because I do struggle with it too. But when I realize I'm struggling with speaking what God is telling me, I know I'm not running in His strength, but my own. So yes, it is something I've learned in my life, that I want others to see. I want people to come to God's freedom. Honestly the more I learn and repent of in my own life the more God opens my eyes to people around me. I want them to know the freedom that I am finding. <br />Thank you for being honest and challenging me. Sometimes I struggle in knowing the right way to phrase things. Maybe I'm not being clear enough?<br />Honestly this is what I believe and what God is showing me. I'm not sure how else to say it.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441707453403481261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590117794891977986.post-77405200163429269892017-02-03T08:36:59.774-08:002017-02-03T08:36:59.774-08:00Hi Heather, you don’t really know me but I stumble...Hi Heather, you don’t really know me but I stumbled across your blog. :) I have a read a few of your posts, and this one does concern me. I would like to gently offer food for thought and some push-back. <br /><br />First of all, did you write this post to allow your own experience to display what you “learned”, or are you trying to teach others to learn what you learned? Hopefully you understand what I mean by this.<br /><br />Secondly, who is the “you” that you keep referring to in the sixth paragraph? All of mankind? Does it not seem a bit… um… unwise, to apply your experience to the entirety of humanity? But perhaps you are not doing that. Perhaps you are speaking a very specific person or group of people in this post. Pardon me; I do now see that you are talking to a specific group of people. “Lots of people,” you say, in sentence 1 of paragraph 6. I now understand that you are addressing less talkative people and telling them to become more demonstrative. According to you they believe lies and are not in God’s will because He has given them a less expressive personality than those who are considered outgoing.<br /><br />I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, but, again, who are the “us” and “we” you mention in your reply comment to On God’s Side? <br /><br />Maybe you are wondering why I am asking these questions. Let me be right up–front with you. It REALLY bothers my mind and spirit to read, “…that is not God’s will for you!” <br /><br />God’s will is something that is extremely important to His children and not something be handled lightly. (Certainly, you would agree.) A CORRECT understanding of God’s will is vital to the life of the Believer. Now, if that sounds arrogant, let me be the first to say, I have much to learn and am thankful for what God and others have taught me in regard to God and His will. <br /><br />Thirdly, God has made all people and has given them their unique personalities and abilities. Correct me if I am wrong, but I hear you saying that non-talkative people should talk more. Do you honestly believe you should be telling the world, as it were, “God wants you to be more effusive!”<br />……………………<br /><br />I like what you said here: “I have been adopted by the God of the universe and set free by the death of His Son. I have the power! Not in myself. Not in my abilities, talents, or strengths, but by God's grace!”<br /><br />As a final note, I would like to see you actually answer the question first put to you in the comment from On God’s Side.<br /><br />Blessings on your day! May you and I both grow in faith and understanding of God and His will,<br />~ “Captured by Hope”<br /><br />P.S. Thumbs up for hugging people more. :) This world needs more hugs!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590117794891977986.post-76986123404696714752017-02-01T13:50:46.509-08:002017-02-01T13:50:46.509-08:00Amen! That's such a powerful thought! I've...Amen! That's such a powerful thought! I've found it to be true in my own life too - I'm not exactly a talkative person, but by God's grace I'm trying to step out of my comfort zone to be a blessing to others. Because after all, it's about Him and then others before me. Thanks for sharing, Heather!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590117794891977986.post-89587604625081059202017-01-31T10:08:23.912-08:002017-01-31T10:08:23.912-08:00I do believe there are times when God asks us to k...I do believe there are times when God asks us to keep quiet, but I think most of the times we are intimidated by others and what they'll think so we tend to not say anything. You are right, sometimes silence is needed. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441707453403481261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590117794891977986.post-67696365177537627842017-01-30T22:31:49.484-08:002017-01-30T22:31:49.484-08:00So are you saying that if a non-talkative person d...So are you saying that if a non-talkative person doesn't start speaking more than they're not in God's will? That's a pretty bold statement. God's will is different for every person. Maybe their silence is the key to "encouraging" someone. Unless a person is doing something morally wrong you can't say for sure if another person isn't doing God's will, cause you don't actually know since you aren't them.On God's Sidenoreply@blogger.com