Comments on: not my story http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/2009/11/20/not-my-story/ Our Daily Journey with God Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:23:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: regina franklin http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/2009/11/20/not-my-story/#comment-1359 regina franklin Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:46:58 +0000 http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/?p=2875#comment-1359 Dear Jeannie, I will certainly be praying. I can testify to the goodness of God in teaching me to focus on what He wants to do in me rather than believing my happiness and peace are tied up in the changes of others. May His love surround you with songs of deliverance as you trust in the goodness of His heart toward you. Dear Jeannie,

I will certainly be praying. I can testify to the goodness of God in teaching me to focus on what He wants to do in me rather than believing my happiness and peace are tied up in the changes of others. May His love surround you with songs of deliverance as you trust in the goodness of His heart toward you.

]]> By: regina franklin http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/2009/11/20/not-my-story/#comment-1358 regina franklin Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:39:59 +0000 http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/?p=2875#comment-1358 As I was reading Psalms 118 the other day, I was reminded that our provision for every need comes in His presence. So often, however, I have focused on the tangible circumstances around me. How faithful He is to remind me that nothing in this world could matter more than Him. You have aptly stated--the cry of our hearts should be "I want more." There can be no greater provision and blessing than to know Him more. As I was reading Psalms 118 the other day, I was reminded that our provision for every need comes in His presence. So often, however, I have focused on the tangible circumstances around me. How faithful He is to remind me that nothing in this world could matter more than Him. You have aptly stated–the cry of our hearts should be “I want more.” There can be no greater provision and blessing than to know Him more.

]]> By: jeannie http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/2009/11/20/not-my-story/#comment-1357 jeannie Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:49:25 +0000 http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/?p=2875#comment-1357 I agree with what you wrote, "I want His plan not my plan ". After years of 'reinventing' myself, and 'self help' schemes, I finally gave up, and asked God to take control of my life. I'm certainly not proud of it, but there is no other way. I thank God daily that altho I do not know where he will lead me, I know that I can trust Him. My most recent 'test' has been in my marriage. I constantly want to change my husband, and not let God do the work. Please pray for me that I will be obedient to God's will in my life, in every area. I agree with what you wrote, “I want His plan not my plan “. After years of ‘reinventing’ myself, and ‘self help’ schemes, I finally gave up, and asked God to take control of my life. I’m certainly not proud of it, but there is no other way. I thank God daily that altho I do not know where he will lead me, I know that I can trust Him.

My most recent ‘test’ has been in my marriage. I constantly want to change my husband, and not let God do the work. Please pray for me that I will be obedient to God’s will in my life, in every area.

]]> By: howeewowee http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/2009/11/20/not-my-story/#comment-1356 howeewowee Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:52 +0000 http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/?p=2875#comment-1356 I have often prayed asking for God's will for my life, even if I don't like it. I want His plan not my plan and I believe since He can see the Big Picture of my life that His plan will be the best. I will admit He has taken me in directions that often have not made much sense to me. Later I get to see the wisdom of His will, His plan is always The Best! Those words, "Follow me" are Big. They are an invitation and also a promise. If we accept the invitation we get to live the promise or promises. One of the prayers I asked of Him was to live the Abundant Life we are promised. This adventure has been going on for several years and I am still learning and experiencing the answer to this prayer. I am like the boy in Oliver who says, "I want more." That's me and His will for me was to have more. The main answer to this more is in the area of peace and happiness. It is not in things or money. Once again His will is the best! I have often prayed asking for God’s will for my life, even if I don’t like it. I want His plan not my plan and I believe since He can see the Big Picture of my life that His plan will be the best. I will admit He has taken me in directions that often have not made much sense to me. Later I get to see the wisdom of His will, His plan is always The Best! Those words, “Follow me” are Big. They are an invitation and also a promise. If we accept the invitation we get to live the promise or promises. One of the prayers I asked of Him was to live the Abundant Life we are promised. This adventure has been going on for several years and I am still learning and experiencing the answer to this prayer. I am like the boy in Oliver who says, “I want more.” That’s me and His will for me was to have more. The main answer to this more is in the area of peace and happiness. It is not in things or money. Once again His will is the best!

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