It's been a rough month, I have been through the Pruning part of my Spiritual journey again and it hurts!! I know it's good for us when we go through this but ouch, ya know?! I have had to step back and take a very HARD look at myself, yes I had to examine my motives my attitudes and actions. You know when we get frustrated and angry it can be so easy to blame someone else. Well when there is no peace, we need to look deep inside. Let me tell you, the Lord took me with the help of some very dear friends down a road so I could look DEEP inside. Just a few words from our Lord through my friends and I was on my knees. This road has only one way. . . to the truth, and the truth can hurt! But the truth can also set you free!! I know now that I must press on like Paul says, letting go of the past! Moving forward to what He has planned for me, not what I think He has for me or anyone else for that matter.
I am sure some of you may have felt this way at some time also, or if you haven't you will, and just know that our Lord will see you through because He has a plan for our life, and it's better than we could ever imagine. But it takes some breaking on our part. And let me tell you I was broken, and that is good!! I am not in control, nor do I want to be in control, He sits on the throne, not me:) Praise God!! That's when I had to Surrender the situation or maybe the person over to Him! I had to LET GO! Yes me, let go and let God. . .Have you ever been there? Well its time to stop blaming others, watch our attitudes, Bless, not curse. Most of all lets Forgive and walk in Love, the Love of our Lord, and let Him fight our battles.
"We blame little things in others and pass over great things in ourselves; we are quick enough in perceiving and weighing what we suffer from others, but we mind not what others suffer from us." (Thomas A' Kempis)
God Bless You:)
Deb
~ At the Park ~
16 hours ago
Pruning hurts and pruning is necessary for growth. Pray for discernment that what you go through is indeed pruning.
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling and it hurts a lot some times .
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and for your kind words , Spring can't come to soon . So glad I found you on here .
Have a good day , Mary
Oh boy, does it ever hurt and I'm praying for you over here to grow in the Strength of our Lord through this season that is not fun at all!! Been there and I'm sure I will be again too...
ReplyDeleteHello dear friend! Coming by finally and back in the blog world.... I have so missed everyone and just wanted to come by and say hey and let you know that you inspire me..
ReplyDeleteSending hugs!
Goodness do I know how pruning hurts.
ReplyDeleteI have been through times when I thought there was not going to be anything left of me....but the end result brought forth much fruit.
I am so glad you had friends that were close enough to "call" you on things. So many time others just assume it is not their business...sad.
Mom used to always tell us that we were responsible for our reactions no matter what anyone else did. When what is deep down starts to bubble up because of what others are doing....it just gives me a look at what has been hidden in my life. What is down in the well will come up in the bucket. He is all about serving pure water. :)
Pruning...ahhh...truly does help us to bear more fruit. Great post.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to connect on FB and thanks for visiting my blog! :)
I know the pruning stage very well! Very painful but the outcome is always awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I connected with you!!! I look forward to following your blog!
Whoa, love your blog! Makes me wanna grab a bike and join you on the journey. I see Jesus is here too, that's always good! (smile)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Debby (heavenly humor)
Deb, I sure have been there. I think the hardest part for me was forgiving myself. Even now, I get thoughts of self condemnation for a sin committed, but the Lord gently reminds me that I am forgiven, I need to forgive myself. It is a very humbling experience to go throught that self examination but after its over we come out stronger and closer to our Lord. Thanks for the open, honest, and inspirational post. God bless.
ReplyDeleteHow are you? I am not in the blog as much as I would like to be and wanted to stop by and check on you......
ReplyDeleteYou bless my heart.......
I enjoyed your blog. Very insightful
ReplyDeleteHope you will find blessings on mine
Jesus Lives, Bob West
http://westbob.blogspot.com/2010/04/line-upon-line.html
Hey girl....... you always warm my heart with your words..... thanks for coming by...... I just have very little time anymore but I always love seeing your name in my comment box......... Pray for Mom.. She has cancer on the end of her nose and has surgery in a week.. I hate that they need to put her to sleep but Dr said it is needed.. I try not to worry but how do we not........
ReplyDeleteLove ya!
Oh Deb! Yes it hurts!! I've been on sabbatical since March 19th...taking a good look at my heart and life...it hurts so good!
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