tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post8345044381223774340..comments2024-03-27T16:13:44.149-07:00Comments on Cross and Cutlass: What is in your hand could be your desinty!MaryLu Tyndallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-2500764152358552292010-10-20T08:25:41.173-07:002010-10-20T08:25:41.173-07:00Debbie, thanks for jumping in with your great advi...Debbie, thanks for jumping in with your great advice for Brenda. :-) I encourage all of you to talk amongst yourselves. This blog isn't about me.. it's about you and God. <br />Eszter, I never knew what God had placed in my hand until my 40's! Mainly because I never bothered to ask Him. So, ask Him and then trust He'll show you in His good time. :-)MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-15025049734092640962010-10-20T08:04:33.151-07:002010-10-20T08:04:33.151-07:00I never really thought about Moses that way-but it...I never really thought about Moses that way-but it makes perfect sense. Like a "duh!" moment. I'm not really sure whats in my hands. I guess I'm still trying to figure it out. There's a lot of people who tell me whats in my hands, but I guess its harder for me to see for myself, you know? Great topic. One that especially made me think...Eszter Kovacsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-13048424239336792632010-10-20T06:07:01.694-07:002010-10-20T06:07:01.694-07:00Wed Oct 20th,
Thanks, MaryLu.
And, thank-you Debbi...Wed Oct 20th,<br />Thanks, MaryLu.<br />And, thank-you Debbie M -- for what you shared, and, that you are willing to pray on Jeff's behalf, too. (He NEEDS "all" of the prayers he can get !!!) I "need" ... more people on 'my team' .. helping to pray for him !<br />My prayer will be - that others will 'come along side' of Jeff in his life ... because, Jeff rarely listens to me. (He most certainly does NOT listen to the 'voice of reason', nor, does he 'heed wise counsel' !)<br />Since Jeff's early childhood, I had done nothing but -- taken him to various -- Dr's, agencies, caregivers, Specialists, etc ... always "trying" to get him the help he needed. But once Jeff turned that 'magic age' of "16", (where he was free to make the choices), he just put his foot down, and said, "No !"<br />Him hanging out with the 'wrong crowds', and choosing the 'wrong activities' to be involved with ... has led him further down 'the road of destruction'.<br />When you said: ".... and how it effects those around him." You'll never know, and Jeff especially will NEVER know .. just how much his choices/problems/dilemnas have affected his brothers, and, me !<br />My prayer will be - that someone else/or others -- will become involved in Jeff's life ... positive, Christian friends/influences ... as he has basically 'closed his eyes, deafened his ears, and shut off his heart'.<br />Again, thank-you, Debbie ... I truly appreciate your kind and thoughtful words of encouragement, and, especially your prayers !<br />Take care, and, God Bless,<br />In Him, Brenda HurleyBrenda Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300198431909618080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-77006685247895826332010-10-19T17:16:00.204-07:002010-10-19T17:16:00.204-07:00@Brenda: I will be praying for you and your son. P...@Brenda: I will be praying for you and your son. Please remember whenever you are dealing with your son, that God, too, has millions of children who do not heed his words. He is constantly trying to get through to them, showing them His love. Yet, they reject Him over and over again. At times, they repent and ask for forgiveness and promise to never do it again, yet down the road, there they are wallowing in the 'world' again. Sometimes, God decides to step aside and let his children make their own choices, to select their own paths. What happens next varies from one child to another, yet the Lord is right there watching every move. He will use others to help that child take the right path. (this could be you or it could be someone else in his life) Just be in prayer and open your heart to what the Lord wants you to do concerning your son. I will be praying that the Lord speaks to Jeff's heart and that He opens his eyes to what is going on in his life and how it effects those around him. Use all of the resources in your area concerning your son's condition. You would be amazed at how much help there is out there if you look hard enough. In God, Debbie MitchellDebbie Mitchell debsbunch5@jesusanswers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-82942007568719653162010-10-19T15:06:29.369-07:002010-10-19T15:06:29.369-07:00Tues Oct 19th,
Thanks, MaryLu.
After I wrote what ...Tues Oct 19th,<br />Thanks, MaryLu.<br />After I wrote what I did ... I wondered if I had it 'all wrong' ... basically seeing "the rod" as something - not good. (Wasn't looking at it as 'gifts and talents'.) No, I guess Jeff is NOT my rod. But just 'maybe' as you suggested ... my faith and perseverance are 'my rod'. No, that can't be right .... that sounds "too boastful" (as 'if' I have it all together .. which I DON'T) !<br />Maybe ... it's just that I am the "only" family member .. who is willing to still visit him, and, help him out. I do love him, and, I do forgive him (usually ... on an "ongoing basis") .... "trying" to do what I 'think' Jesus would have me do.<br />Thanks so much MaryLu ... for your encouraging words ... they were truly appreciated !!! Faith and perseverance .... yes !!!<br />Take care, and, God Bless,<br />In Him, Brenda HurleyBrenda Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300198431909618080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-45044891410815751162010-10-19T13:28:40.123-07:002010-10-19T13:28:40.123-07:00Thanks Amy and April!
Brenda, I'm so sorry to ...Thanks Amy and April!<br />Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear about your son. Of course his problems affect you greatly. You're his mom. Believe me I understand more than you know. This is such a painful thing for a mom to endure. It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Loving him and praying God's promises over him. Is Jeff your rod? I don't think that's what God means by a rod. Your rod is your gifts and talents.. perhaps your ability to persevere and trust God through all this mess with your son. Perhaps your rod is just your faith that Jeff is in God's hands. Sounds to me like you've already picked up that rod and are running with it. Keep going and see what God will do with your faith and perseverance!MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-26999343922553925802010-10-19T11:37:44.571-07:002010-10-19T11:37:44.571-07:00what a great post.
tarenn98[at]yahoo[dot]comwhat a great post. <br />tarenn98[at]yahoo[dot]comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-87069618674857875712010-10-19T05:24:02.479-07:002010-10-19T05:24:02.479-07:00Tues Oct 19th,
Morning, MaryLu.
Well, I was in ano...Tues Oct 19th,<br />Morning, MaryLu.<br />Well, I was in another city yesterday ... so I have only been able to get back to this blog, today. I did read your message though before I left, and actually thought a lot about it, before writing this morning.<br />"My rod" is not one that will win me any praise or favour, from mankind (just warning you) ..... Altogether, I have four sons. Only "one" of them, Jeff (29), has not moved on with his life in a positive manner. He is a type-1 diabetic, and, has many 'emotional/mental/behavioural'issues going on. Of his 29 years on this Earth, 27 of them have gone from -- bad to worse. (I had to put him out of our home at the age of 15 -- for the safety, protection and sanity -- of the rest of our family.) Throughout his life, I had taken him to SO many -- Doctors, agencies, specialists, caregivers ... anywhere, to try and get him the help he needed. But Jeff has always been "his own person" (even to his own detriment) ... and done his own thing ... never heeding to the voice of -- reason or logic.<br />Going back to your message though ... I have to tell you, that I am absolutely petrified of snakes ... PETRIFIED !!! I wouldn't pick up a snake (or even be close to one) ... on purpose ! Many times, and I mean many ... Jeff AND his life, have been "like that snake" (so to speak) ... and I have not always wanted to go near him, or, be around him. It "seems" like I eventually, always come back into the 'picture of his life' ... to help clean up his messes, disasters, and problems. MaryLu, "if" Jeff is the "rod in my hand" ... I am just so tired, and truly ... I don't want to pick it up anymore, and 'fix things'. His life is so messed up, and, complicated. The stress and weight of it all, are just too much to bear. "Every parent" wants to see their child/children -- moving on with life, being successful, making a difference, and "hopefully" becoming what the Lord intended for them to be. With Jeff ... I fear I will never get to see that. Try though I may -- it is so difficult not to be completely discouraged, and, downtrodden ! <br />That's where I was yesterday ... in Hamilton, with Jeff ... as he is going through yet 'another' problem in his life. (Somehow, they always end up affecting me.)<br />Now ... all of that being said ... I have been praying so much, asking God -- for His peace, His love and patience, His protection (for myself, and for Jeff too); and for Jeff to "come back to the God he once knew, from his childhood". I have been claiming various Bible verses ... and going forward, "in the strength of The LORD" ... truly, not mine !<br />So .... if "Jeff" is the 'rod in my hand' (again, so to speak) ... let me pick up that rod ... and go forth ... ONLY with God's help !<br />Thanks for allowing me to share the reality of "my rod" ...<br />Take care, and, God Bless,<br />In Him, Brenda HurleyBrenda Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300198431909618080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-76568996656543867692010-10-18T21:46:43.908-07:002010-10-18T21:46:43.908-07:00Wow. Great post and something to think about.Wow. Great post and something to think about.Amy DeTrempehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785965181851533070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-75398987031035100662010-10-18T18:43:35.235-07:002010-10-18T18:43:35.235-07:00Yes, Debbie, that's exactly what I'm talki...Yes, Debbie, that's exactly what I'm talking about! Great example! God gave you a talent for teaching, but you had to step out in faith and use that talent for His glory! So many people fail to do that. <br />Very cool Angela. I know how you feel! It's so scary to put your babies out there even though you know God gave you a message to share with others. But yes, the gift of writing God gave us is our rod. (Sometimes it feels like a snake that bites us! LOL) Commit your books to God and toss them out there and see what He will do. And the best to you in your launches. :-)MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-36902296064424624612010-10-18T17:57:38.224-07:002010-10-18T17:57:38.224-07:00Oh how I needed this post today! I'm preparing...Oh how I needed this post today! I'm preparing to launch 2 books and I was feeling just like Moses but didn't know it until I read your post. Who would have thought my rod/snake would be my books?<br /><br />thank you, <br />Angie BreidenbachAngBreidenbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193337694193623903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615829725379318976.post-6237116139448064202010-10-18T10:55:09.237-07:002010-10-18T10:55:09.237-07:00Hey, MaryLu, great post! It makes a lot of sense. ...Hey, MaryLu, great post! It makes a lot of sense. Before I started teaching Sunday School, I felt the calling, but I was afraid to "pick up the staff"... The same way God used Aaron to give Moses that extra confidence, He used a wonderful woman in my life to give me the confidence I needed. She was the current Sunday School teacher at my church. I was in my early twenties and she "saw" the desire I had to teach, but she also saw the fear. She asked me to be her helper in Sunday School. I began helping her each Sunday and before I knew it, I was teaching her class! That was about 26 years ago..I have moved a few times since, but God has given my a class to teach in each church I attended...I currently teach a PreK-K class and 1st-2nd class alternately...God really works through those who step out....those who 'let go and let God'.......God bless your day.Debbie Mitchell debsbunch5@jesusanswers.comnoreply@blogger.com