tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post6804639625605493176..comments2023-10-10T09:00:17.772-05:00Comments on Internet Cafe: Straightening Out Crooked ThinkingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-80216221972779009972008-08-18T06:23:00.000-05:002008-08-18T06:23:00.000-05:00This post reminds me of that prayer asking God for...This post reminds me of that prayer asking God for the serenity to accept the things that cannot be changed, the courage to change the things you can and the wisdom to know the difference.Buffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00632534063802295379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-67765480718857114162008-08-13T23:08:00.000-05:002008-08-13T23:08:00.000-05:00". . . not unbelieving that God COULD change thing...". . . not unbelieving that God COULD change things but that He WOULD change things."<BR/><BR/>That, my friend, is my present mountain. Did God send you with this word for me, but under the pretense that is was for 'all the ladies at the Cafe?' It's OK. It's not the first time. I'll let Him know you did an awesome job. Really. My toes will be fine in no time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-9742488844762459462008-08-13T22:26:00.000-05:002008-08-13T22:26:00.000-05:00I can so relate to being too much of an analytical...I can so relate to being too much of an analytical thinker, causing myself too many moments of anxiety and lack of peace. But what you have learned is so true, too...God is bigger than circumstances! This was so good, Linda!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932066100979969014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-7138624283964812042008-08-13T22:04:00.000-05:002008-08-13T22:04:00.000-05:00Luke 1:37, "For nothing is impossible with God."Yo...Luke 1:37, "For nothing is impossible with God."<BR/><BR/>You are correct in that there is always HOPE! I like to look at the word HOPE as one of the names of Jesus - Heaven's Offering of Peace Eternal! He will never fail us and we never have to settle for "what is". Thank you Linda, very well done my friend!<BR/><BR/>ChelChelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106048852873045749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-64767534110875367362008-08-13T14:57:00.000-05:002008-08-13T14:57:00.000-05:00YOUCH!!!!!! Those were my toes God stepped on thr...YOUCH!!!!!! Those were my toes God stepped on through you. Thank you for being His willing vessel to convey a message to me that I really need to be aware of when I use that favorite phrase of mine. I always say, "Oh well, it is what it is." It doesn't have to be that way! God can change things. Some things truly are a mystery - who left the pool room door open? No one owns up to it, so it is what it is, but in matters of the heart, you have challenged me to replace that thinking with faith that shouts belief in God. Thank you so much, Linda.Laurie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125770034519297114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-67747182638863012772008-08-13T14:49:00.000-05:002008-08-13T14:49:00.000-05:00Thanks for the reminder that it is me who puts the...Thanks for the reminder that it is me who puts the limits on God, not God Himself. You've greatly challenged me for a few areas I can't think of right off the bat and I'm sure a few more that God will bring to light. Great post, Linda!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-16430809436134987622008-08-13T13:24:00.000-05:002008-08-13T13:24:00.000-05:00Alpha and OmegaBeginning and the EndWhy do we alwa...Alpha and Omega<BR/>Beginning and the End<BR/>Why do we always want to put His abilities in a box?Skoots1moMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062108140123899280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-16620224061191419962008-08-13T12:35:00.000-05:002008-08-13T12:35:00.000-05:00“God is always bigger than the apparent ‘what is.'...“God is always bigger than the apparent ‘what is.'”<BR/>I love that.Jodie | Velourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934490293293685281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-30928579853635405142008-08-13T10:46:00.000-05:002008-08-13T10:46:00.000-05:00Great post Linda. I am loving your blogs.Great post Linda. I am loving your blogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-72030255496381875242008-08-13T09:54:00.000-05:002008-08-13T09:54:00.000-05:00WOW, Lady, you hit the nail on the head, too! Well...WOW, Lady, you hit the nail on the head, too! Well done, my friend!Chel's Leaving a Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020780288006659118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-91458304205937227482008-08-13T09:44:00.000-05:002008-08-13T09:44:00.000-05:00Excellent post (I like the teaser on your blog too...Excellent post (I like the teaser on your blog too--brought me right over!) Great questions. When is it faith and acceptance with God's peace, and when is it fatalistically giving in. I shall have to ponder some areas. Especially in regards to past abuse, old conflicts and relationships related to those.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630048078969557476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-85473679757256344892008-08-13T09:25:00.000-05:002008-08-13T09:25:00.000-05:00Thanks for the great reminder that "it is what it ...Thanks for the great reminder that "it is what it is" is trumped by "I AM THAT I AM".Mocha with Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-12838792707101685702008-08-13T09:06:00.000-05:002008-08-13T09:06:00.000-05:00I too have felt stuck in a land where it is what i...I too have felt stuck in a land where it is what it is " and I have been wrong thank you for sharing these today I really need these.<BR/>marinamarine's wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101248528693860994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-12728491192450850082008-08-13T08:55:00.000-05:002008-08-13T08:55:00.000-05:00Well Linda...your devotion today goes right along ...Well Linda...your devotion today goes right along with the song that I was reminded of this morning and I sang it for myself---reminding myself---and praising the Lord this morning as I drove to work---it is from a choir that came to our church many years ago...but one song they sang stuck. "God is bigger than your need, He's bigger than your problem, just trust Him and believe, I know that He can solve them, Just trust HIM and obey---believe in Him and SAY---He's bigger---my GOD is BIGGER---my GOD is BIGGER..." then it continues on...but as I read your post...the words came back and I thought...He is bigger than "what the "IS" is in my life right now. <BR/>Power packed post! I love how the LORD just lines things up for me to get nourishment from daily.<BR/>Be blessed Linda...YOU have definitely blessed ME!Aunt Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806347928893192298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-6787452367179581132008-08-13T08:16:00.000-05:002008-08-13T08:16:00.000-05:00Hi Linda, I'm prone to this kind of thinking and G...Hi Linda, <BR/>I'm prone to this kind of thinking and God has been challenging me on it lately. Thank you for giving me some new insights this morning. As always, I've been blessed!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>CyndyCyndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11949653829747599076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-65201716351190930802008-08-13T08:14:00.000-05:002008-08-13T08:14:00.000-05:00I have been living in the land of refusing to say ...I have been living in the land of refusing to say it is what it is for a few years now with Izzy. It isn't what it is. I refuse to accept that. God's word has too many promises and I believe them. <BR/><BR/>Great post, I'll have to examine my heart in other issues in life in regards to this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-20398437729591795362008-08-13T07:30:00.000-05:002008-08-13T07:30:00.000-05:00Linda, What a good reminder this is! To not let t...Linda, <BR/> What a good reminder this is! To not let the adverse situations be what they may be, but to believe God is bigger and is always who HE is!<BR/>serving one, <BR/> AprilApril Wattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05399041373161245415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-84591091231500155362008-08-13T07:04:00.000-05:002008-08-13T07:04:00.000-05:00"God is up to the challenge of hearing our very sp..."God is up to the challenge of hearing our very specific prayers. In fact, He wants us to believe that He exists, and He wants us to believe in Him..."<BR/><BR/>You got me with this one...I'll take this with me today...HE is up to that!!<BR/><BR/>I stopped in today KNOWING you were up...I'm on my way out the door for a mammo and NO CAFFEINE...so this virtual 2nd CUP was just what I needed...<BR/>:)<BR/>thanks Linda...it's ALWAYS a blessing!<BR/>peace,<BR/>lorilorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533409277703652869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-23389735574559170992008-08-13T06:16:00.000-05:002008-08-13T06:16:00.000-05:00Thank you for this, Linda! I needed to read this b...Thank you for this, Linda! I needed to read this before I headed into work where negativity is often abounding! Bless you!Christi Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667980399378358248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-56564426576204626272008-08-13T03:13:00.000-05:002008-08-13T03:13:00.000-05:00Believe it or not---this saying "It is what it is!...Believe it or not---this saying "It is what it is!" has become too familiar in my workplace!! This piece really hit home!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for making me rethink!!sailorcrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378552999540084798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-41741003358394505302008-08-13T02:32:00.000-05:002008-08-13T02:32:00.000-05:00This was awesome, bless you.This was awesome, bless you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-58130573688623664002008-08-13T01:17:00.000-05:002008-08-13T01:17:00.000-05:00Hi, I can say that I have a few weak links. I do p...Hi, I can say that I have a few weak links. I do pray anymore in the manner of "Thy Will be Done." God knows better than I what an outcome will be and the reasoning behind it. I always hope for the best. Thanks, Cindiwindycindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094662150428102194noreply@blogger.com