Comments on: Worship in the Pause – Day 17 of Handmade

By: Mary Geisen

Mary Geisen — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:35:34 +0000

Beautiful thoughts! We are blessed to have a God who leans in close whether we are surrounded by the stink of our circumstances or not. We are indeed blessed.

By: Lauren Sparks

Lauren Sparks — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:09:29 +0000

I would often like to plow right through as well. And I don’t count, but I”m sure there are times I should! laurensparks.net

By: floyd samons

floyd samons — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 02:12:11 +0000

I really appreciate the honest heart, Lisa. I ponder how often I’ve stunk on the inside.

I like to plow straight through.

I don’t count, but I take deep breaths without speaking.

It’s been over a month, but it was face down in my carpet of my office…

By: Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:56:48 +0000

I would have a hard time staying put in those circumstances, too. I remember in one of Isobel Kuhn’s books her frustration when the tribal people she ministered to did things like wipe their noses on furniture or hold a baby over the rug to urinate – not because they were mean and thoughtless, but because they didn’t know any better. They didn’t have “nice things” themselves. Once an older woman missionary told her about having to learn to put her arm around shoulders in ministry even though the people were covered in lice. There is so much our flesh reels against, but like you pointed out so poignantly, Jesus reached out to us in our repulsiveness as well.

1) It depends, but most times I like the break. I usually need to head to a bathroom before any event is over. 🙂

2) Oh, so many times. I should actually try counting.

3) Recently I was praying/lamenting about something just before my “quiet time,” and when I opened my Daily Light on the Daily Path, all the verses in that day’s reading were on the topic I had been praying about. I felt so loved and cared for that God answered me that quickly and that specifically.

By: sue

sue — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:53:54 +0000

love this, Lisa! it’s easier outside to come alongside the needy. And God gave you grace and insight. Sometimes it’s not the homeless that “stink” – it’s me!
I’ve asked a guy I walk by often what’s he reading – he gave me the whole synopsis ! I’ve left him books. Next step: invite for Thanksgiving!

By: Danell

Danell — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:26:23 +0000

My most recent pause was in the middle of an outburst from my strong willed child, it was so difficult to hold it together. But when I sat down and asked her about her walk with the Father she just started sobbing. I know she is struggling spiritually and it has caused the ‘week’ we are having. She needs prayer more than consequences.