lillibet53
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« on: January 27, 2010, 07:48:43 am » |
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Unreasonable Requests
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.' Simon answered, 'Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.' When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. -- Luke 5:4-6 Think of the most unpleasant routine task you have to face. Attending one more meeting? Washing dishes? Whatever it is, it's probably made more unpleasant by the thought that you have to do it every day. Now, think of the most humiliating moment. An important check bouncing? A wet sneeze and no Kleenex? Lastly, think of the most unreasonable request ever required of you. Your boss asking you to work overtime on your anniversary? Now pull all these moments together - the unpleasant routine done in humiliation fueled by the resentment of an unreasonable demand. You'd want to throw in the towel, right? It happened to Peter. Every morning, after fishing all night, Peter and his partners faced the boring job of cleaning their nets of weeds and disgusting unkosher shellfish. On this particular morning, the net profit was zero. Then, a landlubber carpenter tries to tell Peter a thing or two about fishing. Peter wants to balk but sighs, "Because you say so, I'll do it." No sooner does the net burst with fish than Peter forgets the unreasonableness of the demand. The Lord can ask you to do something at the worst times - days when routines slump your shoulders and you're tired or resentful. God seems to be presuming far too much upon you. Today, stand in Peter's shoes. Shelve the humiliation and resentment and reply, "Because you say so, Lord, I'll do it." You'll discover the Lord's request was more, much more than reasonable... and your nets will burst. * * * * * I don't want to balk at your demands on my time and attention, Lord. Just tell me what you want, and I'll do it. Blessings,
Joni and Friends Taken from More Precious Than Silver. Copyright © 1998 by Joni Eareckson Tada. Used by permission. Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530
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jesusinmemsb
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2010, 08:08:56 am » |
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Yes Amen sis, May I just add from my own experence Most the time when God has ask me to do something was when I felt like doing it the least. He will all ways give us what strength we need and provide what ever we need to do His will Amen? Obeadence is better then sacrafice! After all God knows the future and all ways He is looking out for us! We dont need to undrstand Gods reasoning, Just be like Nike and Peter, Just do it!!! Great post! Love and Prayers Markers.
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Mark S Baker.:0)
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lillibet53
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2010, 10:12:39 am » |
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so true brother! In my experience as well.
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BaldEagle4Christ
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2010, 10:35:24 am » |
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Amen you to. Just last Dec i had to work Sat even on my Birthday. Well,i got up set,then i remember twqo things..I have to be obedient to our Athority,when the Job needs to be done,and two i have to trust the Lord in what he is doing., Prov.3:5 saids trust in the Lord with all of our hearts,and lean not onto our own understyanding,in all our ways,aknpowledge him and he will make your Path strait! That was in my head...You see in Phill.2:14 do all things with out murming and complaining.and i sure was..But God sure got to get me to shut my mouth Quick. So great Message Dianne Brother in Christ, Kenny
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Repentance involves (Change),in your attitudes,your mind and in your action.
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Blainepyle88
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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2010, 06:46:48 pm » |
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Thanks for sharing and is so true.
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Blaine E Pyle, Jr
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