Comments on: Stupid or smart?

By: Lisa notes...

Lisa notes... — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:59:41 +0000

In reply to Caleb Suko. I've been on vacation this week, and it's funny how those details can fade away when I'm away from home. But get me back in my natural setting, and I can get distracted easily again too. Praying for grace to "realize the eternal presence of God" everywhere we go. Thanks for sharing this.

By: Caleb Suko

Caleb Suko — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:34:36 +0000

I just want to frame this quote and put it up somewhere “God doesn’t want my attention so centered on daily details that I miss out on his eternal presence.” What a difference that makes when we really grab hold of this concept. There are so many areas of my life that simply need to look up and realize the eternal presence of God so I can let go of a few of those details.

By: Saturday Shortcuts | Planned Peasanthood

Saturday Shortcuts | Planned Peasanthood — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:15:16 +0000

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By: Lisa notes...

Lisa notes... — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:26:15 +0000

In reply to laura. There are both pros and cons to being a detail person, I assure you. ha. I think it reveals more areas that I need grace! So thankful it's always there. God is good.

By: laura

laura — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 01:32:40 +0000

I am so not a detail person. And I am so grateful for grace. Your pastor’s words about focusing on the self preaches a good lesson to this self-conscious woman. I’m going to remember that, Lisa.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:28:23 +0000

In reply to Katie.

Trusting him with the details is such a hard thing to do, and especially when life is seemingly out of control on the outside. But I’m proud of all the steps you take to trust him with all areas of your life. I’m trying to do the same. I do love when he gives us an inside glimpse that proves he’s got this! Glad you got one of those moments this week. It encouraged me as well to hear about it.

Can I just say what WEIRDNESS is going on with that Lucy episode? ha. First Beth mentions it in the comment above, then the very next night I’m sitting at a ladies’ event when one of the speakers starts telling how she felt like Lucy and Ethel in the chocolate candy episode when she first started working at Manna House. I was so surprised to hear that second reference in less than 24 hours. And then to find your comment here about just seeing it as well. If things come in threes, I guess that’s the end of it. ha. Unless I’m supposed to look it up and watch it again myself. 🙂 I guess God can even use I Love Lucy, huh?

By: Where you find wisdom

Where you find wisdom — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:00:47 +0000

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By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 03:51:30 +0000

Oh I am so working on trusting God with the details. So much is out of control for us right now with Matt’s health and job and so much. But then things like this week happen (what I messaged you about on FB, not sharing publicly) and then I TOTALLY SEE GOD at work. He works better than any detail that I or anyone could have.

As a side note: I just watched this episode of I love Lucy this week. It was hilarious.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:46:58 +0000

In reply to Alicia@theOverflow!. Your comment reminds me of how we sometimes *can't* learn something when we've convinced ourselves we can't. Yet God doesn't want us to shut ourselves off like that. So I pray for greater eye-opening moments to recognize and appreciate his presence. Thanks, Alicia.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:45:08 +0000

In reply to Dolly@Soulstops. I definitely understand the fear of going into a different country. I have that one, too. :-) But as great as the fear is, greater will be the grace to cover it. I do know that. Yes, we believe and Lord help our unbelief! I'm excited for you to be able to go to Guatemala. I know you'll have some amazing stories to tell when you return.