Comments on: When change is slow, baby step it

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 04 May 2014 22:09:21 +0000

In reply to Beverley. I'm trying to picture how much cuter that would sound with a British accent than an American one. ;-) So thankful God is patient with our questions. I've actually been asking God that question this week regarding tornadoes that hit our area again....

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 04 May 2014 22:02:23 +0000

In reply to Patty. As I wrote on your blog, your mentor must be amazing. How wonderful that you've had her to help you uncover the truth buried beneath the lies we tell ourselves. I'm so encouraged when I hear stories of progress like yours over fear. You're right that we get in too big of a hurry; I do feel better about my journey when I look at the big picture transformation instead of day-to-day changes. Thank you for blessing me with your words.

By: Beverley

Beverley — Fri, 02 May 2014 12:51:21 +0000

Yeah i know it’s God too, but sometimes i stand there with my hands on my hips and say ‘do you have to?’

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 02 May 2014 05:37:49 +0000

Lisa,
I haven’t struggled with tangible, immediate worries as much as I have allowed fear to drive my parenting in the past. It was so subtle that I didn’t realize it was fear – fear that my boys wouldn’t follow Jesus, that they would leave home and never speak to me again, that they would make poor choices (the irrevocable kind). But, somehow, as you have sensed too, God has been chipping away and through prayer and work with my dear mentor and prayer partner, I have let go of so many of those fears. I think we have been programmed to expect immediate answers and quick fixes (cliche, but true) and we have lost sight of the reality of 40 years in a desert and other realistic time frames for significant inner change. We want the instant makeover and God is about the eternal transformation. I so love your blog and am always glad when I come over and read.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 02 May 2014 02:42:38 +0000

In reply to Kristin Waters.

That’s cool, Kristin! My sister was given a similar idea to do: I think it was called a “worry box”–I like God Jar better. 🙂

By: Kristin Waters

Kristin Waters — Fri, 02 May 2014 01:55:54 +0000

In reply to LisaNotes.

Hi Lisa,
the God Jar or Box (whatever you like) is a tool I use to physically turn over my worries/anxieties/resentments and dreams/hopes. I write ’em down on paper, fold ’em up and place ’em in the jar, trusting that God will read them and guide me.
Kristin

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 02 May 2014 01:45:10 +0000

In reply to Kristin. I'd love to hear more about your God Jar. Sounds interesting! Love this: "Progress, not perfection....the journey is the gift." Amen.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 02 May 2014 01:40:46 +0000

In reply to Dawn Paoletta (@breathoffaith). Sometimes I wish I kept track of all the funny autocorrects I've had. :) Yes, I'm thankful God is much more imaginative than we are too! Yes to grace indeed.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 02 May 2014 01:37:43 +0000

In reply to Trudy.

(Glad you went back and added your link. Love the birds.)

Too bad we can’t get paid for all our hours spent worrying. 😉 Well, I guess we have been paid–just in negative currency. Thankful that the Lord can redeem it all, though. At least we don’t take it for granted when we do finally trust! {smile}

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 02 May 2014 01:33:04 +0000

In reply to Barbara H..

I agree–sometimes these smaller trials seem harder; maybe because I don’t automatically go to God first with them like I do bigger trials? Something for me to think about…. Thanks, Barbara.