tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321763172328664273.post2960660931415233987..comments2023-09-09T09:11:37.627-05:00Comments on God's Work In Progess: Never Hopeless -- Hope Chronicles 77Amy L Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07411525703683054659noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321763172328664273.post-18708868951606162072008-11-10T21:00:00.000-06:002008-11-10T21:00:00.000-06:00Oh Amy,this is so good. I too have been, at so ma...Oh Amy,<BR/>this is so good. I too have been, at so many points, struggling with the negative comments. I understand, that whole idea, the image, of slamming the door shut in God's face is very jarring. I think too many times I have done that. It has been a concentrated effort this year to keep myself from slamming that door. Many times it has been just like when you find yourself slamming a door shut at home, and grab it just in time... <BR/>Sometimes, i have closed it quietly, sometimes slammed it hard, other times, left it open a crack. The wonderful thing is, that I keep having to remember; God is a gentleman. He will not force His way into anything, or any situation.<BR/>I have had to really remember that, even in the day I have had today, struggling with a bad cold and sick kids, to allow Him into the day... and not just allow Him, but invite Him. Once I did that (unfortunately it took me till this afternoon) my day took on a much brighter light, and I found I suddenly had more patience with myself (because I have NO VOICE!!!) and with my tired, sick kids... and my husband who is working on a project, etc.<BR/>Know I am praying for you...<BR/>And I really love the 40 to 40 posts. Making me re-evaluate things too... especially when I find myself getting down a bit... aftermath of a high from a counseling session i suppose...<BR/>I hope and pray for you that God will continue to give you hope and purpose and joy in your life...<BR/>Love you,<BR/>HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com