Ramblings (not neccesarily by Classic)

[MelodyB]

Now make it so we don't have to scroll around to see it...

or is it just me?

Must be just you.

[newkris]

I thought he should have turned it so it looks like he's standing up...but no.

How's that?

you look like you are being strafed by a nuclear blast!!     that's hilarious!! 

[SippinTea]

Not-so-Random-Ramblings...

How amazing would we really think it, if:
-Daniel had been kept from the lion's den? (Daniel 6)
-The three Hebrew men had not been thrown into the furnace? (Deut. 3)
-The famines had never come? (Gen 41 & Acts 11:28-29)
-Dorcas hadn't died? (Acts 9:36-42)
-Bartimaes had never been blind? (Matthew 20:29-34)
-The woman had never had an issue of blood? (Matthew 9:20-22)
-The man's hand had never been deformed? (Matthew 12:9-13)
-The disciples had caught fish all night? (Luke 5:1-11)
-The man had never been lame? (John 5:1-16)
-Lazarus hadn't died? (John 11:1-45)

We would have missed the miracle, because it wouldn't have even been visible!

But instead, we see God's miraculous power, in that:
-Daniel had a face to face encounter with hungry lions, and yet lived.
-The three Hebrew men walked in the fire, and yet didn't burn.
-God's people were sustained through the famines.
-Dorcas was raised back to life.
-Bartimaes regained his sight.
-The woman who had bled for twelve years was completely healed.
-The man's hand was made whole.
-The disciples witnessed what happens when you obey the Voice of God.
-The lame man could walk.
-Lazarus was raised back to life.

And through these we see that God's power is seen in weakness.

So, then... Why do we splutter when the car breaks down? Why do we worry when the balance in the bank account isn't equal to the bills? Why do we fret over that unexplained medical condition? Why do we choke when we get laid off? Why do we grieve when our child is born with a physical difficulty? Why do we complain when the task seems too great for our abilities? Why do we fear when the stalker shows up again? Why do we get upset when the vote doesn't go the way we thought it should? Why are we perturbed when we're falsely accused?

The greatest miracles consist of being brought triumphantly through a problem or challenge, not saved from the difficulty or trial.

His grace is sufficient, and His strength is made perfect in our weakness! (II Corinthians 12:9)

[newkris]

that is so fabulous!  perfectly precise and concise and ultmately  . . .  true.  good stuff, kiddo!

[MelodyB]

Not-so-Random-Ramblings…

How amazing would we really think it, if:
-Daniel had been kept from the lion’s den? (Daniel 6)
-The three Hebrew men had not been thrown into the furnace? (Deut. 3)
-The famines had never come? (Gen 41 & Acts 11:28-29)
-Dorcas hadn’t died? (Acts 9:36-42)
-Bartimaes had never been blind? (Matthew 20:29-34)
-The woman had never had an issue of blood? (Matthew 9:20-22)
-The man’s hand had never been deformed? (Matthew 12:9-13)
-The disciples had caught fish all night? (Luke 5:1-11)
-The man had never been lame? (John 5:1-16)
-Lazarus hadn’t died? (John 11:1-45)

We would have missed the miracle, because it wouldn’t have even been visible!

But instead, we see God’s miraculous power, in that:
-Daniel had a face to face encounter with hungry lions, and yet lived.
-The three Hebrew men walked in the fire, and yet didn’t burn.
-God’s people were sustained through the famines.
-Dorcas was raised back to life.
-Bartimaes regained his sight.
-The woman who had bled for twelve years was completely healed.
-The man’s hand was made whole.
-The disciples witnessed what happens when you obey the Voice of God.
-The lame man could walk.
-Lazarus was raised back to life.

And through these we see that God’s power is seen in weakness.

So, then… Why do we splutter when the car breaks down? Why do we worry when the balance in the bank account isn’t equal to the bills? Why do we fret over that unexplained medical condition? Why do we choke when we get laid off? Why do we grieve when our child is born with a physical difficulty? Why do we complain when the task seems too great for our abilities? Why do we fear when the stalker shows up again? Why do we get upset when the vote doesn’t go the way we thought it should? Why are we perturbed when we’re falsely accused?

The greatest miracles consist of being brought triumphantly through a problem or challenge, not saved from the difficulty or trial.

His grace is sufficient, and His strength is made perfect in our weakness! (II Corinthians 12:9)

[SippinTea]

Thanks, ladies!

And btw...I was preachin' to myself. Ya know that bit about the car issues? Yeah. That, and a few other things from the list...

So in reference to the new day: I'm watching to see how God's power is going to be seen in a few of these situations!

[Sister_Mom]

  Great Ramblings there girl. Sooooo timely for me too.  Thank you for sharing that with us.

[SippinTea]

You're welcome.

But trust me! It was quite a timely thought for my life, too! lol

[Classicrambler]

   That's my lil' cuz!

[SippinTea]

  That's my lil' cuz!

Okay, thanks for the compliment, but....*protests* Lil' Cuz?    I'm a big girl, I am! I'm almost 6 foot tall! Give or take 7 inches...lol

[MelodyB]

Okay, thanks for the compliment, but....*protests* Lil' Cuz?    I'm a big girl, I am! I'm almost 6 foot tall! Give or take 7 inches...lol

\

*Ahem*

I KNOW I dont have to say anything here do I?

[SippinTea]

 

[MelodyB]

Its ok...I feel ya...I get it all the time *w*

[SippinTea]

*laugh* If my guys ever quit pickin' on me about how short I am, I'd think they were mad or something.

As it is...I know I'm loved. 

[MelodyB]

Yeah you are, thats how we know we are loved...you always pick on the ones you love.

[Classicrambler]

I don't pick on you...you just complain about it, so I play along!

[SippinTea]

 

And btw, I was a little tired when I wrote that one post. Was thinking for some reason that a foot was 10 inches.    So...it should've read "give or take 9 inches".  :grin:

[Classicrambler]

The all new "metric foot"...the perfect solution for all your measurement needs!

[SippinTea]

*laugh* I guess so...

And btw, I'm diggin' the new av! 

Those were the days, my friend! We thought they'd never end... 

[Classicrambler]

You should come hear me play on Saturday at Proper Eats!

[SippinTea]

I really wish I could. 

[SippinTea]

A few verses, for a few special friends...just because.

For Sis Mom:
I Cor. 15:58—"So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless."

II Cor 3:5-6a—"It is not that we think we can do anything of lasting value by ourselves. Our only power and success come from God. He is the one who has enabled us..."

For Mary:
II Cor. 1:8a-10—"We were crushed and completely overwhelmed, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we learned not to rely on ourselves, but on God who can raise the dead. And he did deliver us from mortal danger. And we are confident that he will continue to deliver us."

For Mel:
II Cor. 3:18b—"We can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord. And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more."

I've been praying for all three of you this week! *Tight hugs* to the trio.

[MelodyB]

AWWW *sniff* Thanks! *Tight Hugs* Back!

Maybe I will catch you later online, when I get up. Hopefully.

(I thought of a RQ last night, and could not share... )

[Sister_Mom]

Thank you ST. What a great way to end the week and something to think about for the weekend.

I thank God for friends who hang in there when I'm flying rapidly down the road of going crazy and for friends that are so sensitive and responsive to the Spirit that they can minister to someone they don't even know hundreds of miles away.

*Great big HUGE hugs* to ST and Mel-Mel for support and prayers

and double that to Mary! Still praying for you too girl. 

I know it's not the hugs thread, but I thought that here was just as appropriate as any place because the hugs are from the heart inspired here and now.

*heavy sigh*  :grin:

[MelodyB]

Anytime. (and you know that )