Hi Ladies!
We made it! It's the final chapter in the book but hopefully not the final chapter in our journey of learning and growing closer to God. Chapter 25 is about Wilderness Mentality #10 "I'm going to do it my way, or not at all."
I can't wait to read your comments!
Have a blessed week!
-L.Faith
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I know about being strong willed. When I was still a baby, my dad tried to put me to bed one night in my crib. He laid me down and I popped right back up. he laid me down again and I popped right back up. Apparently, I wasn't ready to sleep. This went on a few more times till he got exasperated and turned the problem over to my mother. I don't know how she handled it. I just remember my dad telling me that story when I was older. He used the word "stubborn." It's good if our strong will turns into tough mindedness for God's purposes. If He gives us an assignment that is difficult and long, we can use our strong will to plow through till the end. The difference is between using that trait for selfish reasons or to accoomplish what God asks us to do. I like the example of the Israelites. They could have completed their journey through the wilderness in several days instead of 40 years if they had obeyed God and chosen to do things His way, even though it was difficult at times and required a lot of trust. I like what Joyce said, too, that our obedience or disobedience affects other people's lives as well as our own.
What a journey!!!! And, it is different for each person.
I think I've been in denial. I didn't want this Bible study to end so I've avoided posting my final comment. BUT...all good things eventually come to an end. That just means we can start another good thing!
So...about this chapter, I think it is my nature to try to control things. If you want things done right then do them yourself! That's what I've always thought. I pray and ask God to help me but don't always give him the control. I'll still try to make everything work and before I know it I've pushed Him out of the equation. Then I wonder why I get so overwhelmed and grumpy with everyone. God's way is truly best and if we just take the time to put Him first then everything else will fall in to place.
-L.Faith
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