I've mentioned many times that I can relate to the way Clint Eastwood responds to various situations, especially those times when he feels there is a need for vengeance. In those times its "shoot now and ask questions later". Ever feel that way? When you just want to fire off at the mouth or do something to cause someone pain or heartache because they've caused pain and heartache in your life? Yeah, me too. And I know that the Lord says, "Vengeance is mine" but it sure would feel good just to help Him out just a little bit.
I feel a little bit that way right now. Some of you know why I feel that way. However, it may feel good to take things in my own hands but in the bigger picture it would just cause more problems. But, boy I would sure like to have a little say, a little control over the situation.
But maybe that's the problem. It's out of my hands, it's out of my control. And that's the feeling of powerlessness that I hate. I want so much to do something and I can't.
But God can. I know that in my head but it can sure be a struggle in my heart from time to time. Ultimately it comes down to faith in God that he will be true to who he is and will be faithful to what he says. He will never leave nor forsake. He is in control. And as Paul said, "All things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." So now it comes down to either believing or not believing, letting God be in control or grabbing my 6 shooter. What will it be, Rick? (What is it for you?)
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Boy, do I know how you feel and just last week, I went through the same emotions and came to the same conclusions you did in the end. But it is hard! Very hard! I wanted to march in there and give them a piece of my mind....but I din't have much to spare. I'd already blown what mind I had left on my fantasy "get even schemes". Now I can honestly say...."It's in God's hands and I feel much better. PTL
I know a little about what you and your family are going through. My family is going through pretty much the same thing. Our circumstances are a little different, but the end result is the same. It is so hard not to try to rely on human resources and jump right into the middle of our grown children's lives. We know, of course, that we need to let our faith in God overrule our pride. Why is that so hard? It really shouldn't be. After reading this blog, I remember a previous one you did on not knowing what to pray for. Man, All of this really hits home. This is the greeting I use whenever I write to my son.....
KEEP FAITH-KEEP PRAYING-EXPECT GREAT THINGS. These words have become very important to both of us-FAith, Prayer, and Hope will see us through.
I hope if you get your six-shooter out, your shooting skills are a little more polished than your wheelbarrel pushing skills! It does make me feel a little more human when I hear you have the same first thoughts I do! Keep going, something good will come of this!
Great comments on this one! I've tried Clint Eastwoods way and it doesn't work as well in real life as it does in the movies. No question it's one of those "easy to say, hard to do" things. However, God is good and faithful and will continue to work. I really feel like that widow who consistently pecked at the judge. God IS at work. That we can be sure.
I could definitely feel your frustration in this one. I have faith that you made the right decision in just turning it over to God. I know you felt much better even after getting it off of your chest and after turning it over to our Lord and Father I know you felt even better, more at peace. Wouldn't it be awful if we didn't have Him to carry all our burdens for us?
I don't know how people do it without the Lord because there's no way we can handle it ourselves.
It really is hard to not have control, but in the same token a huge relief. I know it is difficult to have to take the "stand by and see how it turns out road" but unfortunately that is the road you are on. My prayers go out to you as anger is a very wearing emotion and I really feel for you and MaryLou.
Family is the greatest gift God has given us. Good will come out of this. Thinking of you (TC)
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