tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post5978292139308235085..comments2023-08-19T06:14:27.993-04:00Comments on The Journeyman: Overcast with 'thundering' activityjthelmsdeephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636609766042124434noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-26506089488364706022008-10-01T09:22:00.000-04:002008-10-01T09:22:00.000-04:00AMEN!AMEN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-45638429866712863522008-10-01T07:05:00.000-04:002008-10-01T07:05:00.000-04:00Joey, I hear you. Reality is, our leaders can only...Joey, I hear you. Reality is, our leaders can only do so much. If it is within the framework of God's larger plan to allow a repeat of the "Great Depression" of the 1930's on order to call America's attention back to Him, then nothing our leaders do will avert the collapse of the dollar. I guess my larger point is, God is Sovereign all by Himself, and His ways are past our understanding.<BR/><BR/>Jason, finally it seems you and I are on the same page. Whatever happens, God is still God, and He is not taken unawares by our circumstances. This does not negate the fact that we do what we must to protect our family within the context of what is righteous, as long as we are not operating from fear, which, in a sense will cloud our ability to 'hear' God's voice.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406445533353691421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-24226637432592172872008-10-01T05:56:00.000-04:002008-10-01T05:56:00.000-04:00I agree with that whole heartedly, I am not in fea...I agree with that whole heartedly, I am not in fear, I just believe that there are some things that I can do or should have done to help my situation and the people around me.I believe that this is man made and I trust that He will make a way out of no way, if He does GLORY BE TO GOD if He doesn't GLORY BE TO GOD.Maybe I am wrong about that and that's why it sounds like I am comparing apples to oranges, but I've enjoyed our conversation.Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-31640858153881168392008-10-01T05:54:00.000-04:002008-10-01T05:54:00.000-04:00Good word Joseph, I touched on it this AM and enti...Good word Joseph, I touched on it this AM and entitled it "The Sky is Falling, the Sky is Falling!" <BR/>;0) Really, this is so big worrying does absoulutely nothing to change it! Like our leaders are actually going to let our $$ collapse? Anyways, talk to you later! Sunday was interesting!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245439419401827254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-9217184863260695652008-10-01T02:45:00.000-04:002008-10-01T02:45:00.000-04:00Jason, again your comparison is an apples to orang...Jason, again your comparison is an apples to oranges comparison. Heeding the warning to flee a natural disaster is a common sense response to something that is within your power to control. It in no way negates the need for faith and a fervent trust in God's ability to protect you, your family and your property. It's no different than putting safety plugs on the power outlets in your home when you have toddlers. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, fear, under any circumstance, is never an appropriate response because the Bible says, "Perfect love casts out fear." Fear is the diametric opposite of faith, and "Without faith it is impossible to please God." One's fear at the potential crash of the global stock markets cannot change the outcome. Obviously then, in this case, prayer and a steadfast belief in the knowledge that God is "still" in control and not 'blindsided' by the circumstance is the only appropriate response, no matter how it impacts you or your family.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406445533353691421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-52154795159872411452008-09-30T21:17:00.000-04:002008-09-30T21:17:00.000-04:00In all sincerity, I am really trying to get an und...In all sincerity, I am really trying to get an understanding about this b/c I think it deals with other areas as well, not just this one.But, doesn't the wellbeing of our family here on earth have something to do with things that are going on here, outside of a miracle or mercy from God. What is the difference from this and heeding a warning about natural disasters?I know that I am nothing and can't do anything without God putting the increase to it.And he is sovereign and perfect in all His ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-70617159233635840482008-09-30T20:58:00.000-04:002008-09-30T20:58:00.000-04:00Jason, be careful not to compare apples to oranges...Jason, be careful not to compare apples to oranges. Being concerned and paying close attention to what is happening in our world is not the same thing as living in fear and responding to circumstances out of fear. Fear suggests that the wellbeing of your family is dependent on the rise and fall of the stock market and the value of the dollar, as opposed to the sovereign will of God. May I suggest that, God is bigger than your abilities or your circumstances. If it is His sovereign will to put you through the 'fire' in much the same way He did Joseph, Moses, and many others, I don't care how much you try to 'protect' your 'interests', His sovereign will will prevail. Remember this: you don't love your family as much as He does, and you can't want, or provide for their wellbeing nearly as well as He can.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406445533353691421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-45432954052154428252008-09-30T20:27:00.000-04:002008-09-30T20:27:00.000-04:00Pastor, I have been giving some serious thought to...Pastor, I have been giving some serious thought to this same issue/discussion and I agree with what you are saying, but I also don't believe that just b/c someone is concerned and paying very close attention to things that are going on in the world means that they don't know God sits on the thrown and that he is in total control.I find it hard to believe that if anyone thought that it could hurt their kids or their faith, etc. that they would stand back with that approach.The truth is God sits on the throne over everything and I don't think that as a body we take that same stance on everything.Hopefully this conversation can give me a better understanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-2540089455323996482008-09-30T12:08:00.000-04:002008-09-30T12:08:00.000-04:00Nike, Isn't it amazing how we can make problems lo...Nike, Isn't it amazing how we can make problems loom larger than they actually are, until something larger actually does overwhelm us. A few weeks ago, we were griping about the price of gas. I imagine now, that if people in the ATL found fuel at $5.00 gallon, they'd gratefully fill their tanks. It's all a matter of perspective and what you're focusing on.<BR/>BTW, that's something my almost 15-yr old daughter might have asked, so we're in good company!Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406445533353691421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150974407718812261.post-83045470880043531302008-09-30T09:59:00.000-04:002008-09-30T09:59:00.000-04:00Pastor Joseph, you are so right. The weather where...Pastor Joseph, you are so right. The weather where I am is pretty downcast. To make matters worse, we have a fuel shortage and no longer worry about how much gas costs but how do I find gas. <BR/>I had the great opportunity of listening to an awesome message from my Pastor this weekend 'Walking through the valleys of life' with a focus on the 23rd Psalm. I now have peace and even remembered the lyrics to a song, not sure by whom, but it goes 'It may be winter outside, but in my mind, it is spring'. <BR/>I no longer see the dreary weather but beautiful spring flowers. Trust me, I did get worried and scared but not any more. I listen to bouts of CNN and then turn it off. I stay away from negative chatter at work and remind myself that although I am a Washington Mutual customer, my money is safe because I fall below the $100,00 limit. How about that!<BR/>There you go! My two cents from ATL and possibly my longest comment to date.<BR/>On a lighter note, you just HAVE to love teenagers and their approach to life. As we were driving around searching for gas, with our gas flashing level dangerously flashing 7 miles left, my 14 year old daughter said,"I just have a question, if we run out of gas, will the air still work? Because I dont want to sweat and mess up my hair."<BR/>I tried hard to remain saved and be a good mother as I looked out of the window and responded with absolute silence!<BR/>As always, hugs and blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com