tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post4360331550100653158..comments2023-05-09T02:16:22.791-07:00Comments on (a modern-day) Margery Raves On: Fighting GiantsKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202745403355887348noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-69553667380857003472010-09-13T18:26:19.598-07:002010-09-13T18:26:19.598-07:00Reading this post actually made me cry. Wow! This ...Reading this post actually made me cry. Wow! This one really hit home with me right now. I have spent the last thirty years of my life caring for children, and elderly parents. I am happy for the freedom this empty nest has brought, but I am not sure of my value anymore. Those giants are eating away at me. We are strange creatures.It seems we are never satisfied. <br />I am praying for God to open doors. My life is ultimately about bringing glory to Him. I know that I need to devote my life to prayer so that I will hear Him and not miss opportunities.<br />Kim, you bring God so much glory with your beautiful words. I am so thankful for you. <br />FranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-79924646674522753272010-09-13T06:28:55.827-07:002010-09-13T06:28:55.827-07:00Kim,
I teach 5th grade Sunday School and yesterday...Kim,<br />I teach 5th grade Sunday School and yesterday our lesson was about Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. We were talking about how afraid the Israelites were when they realized that they were hemmed in and Pharoah's army was heading right at them. Here is the verse that stuck with me:<br />"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14" And then, He parted the Red Sea.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409002512708865245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-90606325181796892932010-09-12T14:10:17.367-07:002010-09-12T14:10:17.367-07:00Wonderful post Kim!
I love what Paul Tripp writes ...Wonderful post Kim!<br />I love what Paul Tripp writes in his book "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands:"<br />"There is a war going on beneath the human skirmishes of everyday life. On one side is a jealous God, the giver of a jealous grace. He will not rest until our hearts are completely his. He will not deny the covenant he has made. On the other side is a devious enemy. He knows our weaknesses all too well. He knows that we are prone to wander, prone to replace God. He whispers in our ears the lie of lies, that life can be found apart from God. When we begin to believe that created things give life, he's got us. We will seek and serve the creation, often unaware of the idolatry. We will blame people and situations for the resulting chaos and conflict, when they are really the fruit of idolatry. We must humbly admit we are sinners while we lay hold of the hope of our union with Christ. We don't simply suffer; we suffer as sinners with a deep propensity to run after god-replacements. And, as believers, we don't just suffer as sinners, but as those who have been united with Christ and therefore no longer live under the mastery of sin. We bring these two realities to times of blessing as well. Holding onto both truths is the only way to do battle with our own hearts, and the only way to be part of what God is doing in our lives and others. This is a perspective on life that only those who believe God's Word will ever embrace. It is the heart of biblical personal ministry. It is more than a topical list of problem-solving principles, more than a collection of morals on how to live life, more than an empathetic relationship or a dynamic therapeutic encounter. Biblical personal ministry is rooted in the story of a war and a Savior King. As we place our stories within this great story of the compassion and love of Christ, we will understand who we are and live as we were meant to live."Anne H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-14129477614665250022010-09-11T20:07:07.010-07:002010-09-11T20:07:07.010-07:00One of your best posts- and that say a lot! As I r...One of your best posts- and that say a lot! As I read it I was mentally checking off each named battle I know most of your story, so it isn't surprising that you are worn to a frazzle spiritually, mentally, and physically. Yet you persist, you reach out, you (hopefully) rest, and grab that sword immediately upon arising. I hate what you've been and continue to go through, though the many people's lives your blogs and Kat's miracles and attitude have changed never ceases to amaze me.<br />One day, when much of this is in the past (should we not be raptured before then), even you will realize just how mightily God has used you for His Glory. Most of us onlookers already do. Bless you, faithful servant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-68147612071509645882010-09-11T14:23:02.138-07:002010-09-11T14:23:02.138-07:00All I can say is WOW. Thank you, Kim.All I can say is WOW. Thank you, Kim.Sarah Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-65574893429315326032010-09-10T05:28:25.348-07:002010-09-10T05:28:25.348-07:00Kim,
As I read this post, I was reminded of times ...Kim,<br />As I read this post, I was reminded of times when the giants seemed so much bigger than I could handle - even when I knew all I had was a sling and a stone. But about this same time Casting Crowns came out with their song, Voice of Truth. The lyrics are such an encouragement to remember that the Voice of Truth is our strength. Following is the portion of the song specifically addressing those giants......<br /><br />"Oh what I would do to have<br />The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant<br />With just a sling and a stone<br />Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors<br />Shaking in their armor<br />Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand<br /><br />But the giant's calling out my name and he laughs at me<br />Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed<br />The giant keeps on telling me<br />Time and time again, "Boy, You'll never win!"<br />"You'll never win!"<br /><br />But the Voice of Truth tells me a different story<br />The Voice of Truth says, "Do not be afraid!"<br />And the Voice of Truth says, "This is for My glory"<br />Out of all the voices calling out to me<br />I will choose to listen and believe<br />The Voice of Truth<br /><br />But the stone was just the right size<br />To put the giant on the ground<br />And the waves they don't seem so high<br />From on top of them lookin' down<br />I will soar with the wings of eagles<br />When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus<br />Singing over me"<br /><br />Love, hugs and prayers,<br />LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-61259568508868049162010-09-09T17:03:01.765-07:002010-09-09T17:03:01.765-07:00Are you okay? I don't know if the fight is p...Are you okay? I don't know if the fight is physical or mental, but you sound in great pain. We are (mostly I suppose) a community of women in cyberspace. Unfortunately, we can't stop by the house with a casserole;but whatever the situation, we will pray for your strength and God's will be done. KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-53626429189810386682010-09-09T16:59:48.872-07:002010-09-09T16:59:48.872-07:00Same way, and long walks where I pray, HARD!Same way, and long walks where I pray, HARD!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-54051292666531403512010-09-09T10:38:35.716-07:002010-09-09T10:38:35.716-07:00This could not have been more timely for me - so, ...This could not have been more timely for me - so, thank you. A while back I read something about a "David mentality" and how we need it to fight our giants. David used faith in God and the knowledge that God was really fighting the battle for him. David didn't run and hide - like I want to do! He did what God wanted him to do. He just stood there, slung a rock, and Goliath was dead and gone. So...knowing that, what is my problem?! I get scared and forget. I don't remember that it isn't me doing battle - it is God battling for/with me. I can't tell you how many wonderful battle plans I've worked out in my head - they just don't make it into the action all the time. I'm soldiering on, though, because I do not want to be defeated by fear, unforgiveness, anger, injustice, and, unfortunately, the list goes on. Now, if I could just keep that grain-of-mustard-seed-sized faith with me all the time.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409002512708865245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-62079603811463828992010-09-09T09:58:40.830-07:002010-09-09T09:58:40.830-07:00Thank you for posting this. I needed to be reminde...Thank you for posting this. I needed to be reminded of this today. I am battling some giants of my own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com