I have not read “A Life Worth Living”, but I can pass this on. The Lord God Almighty knitted me together in my mother’s womb to be and accomplish what He created me for. Not to be a robot or be controlled by Him, but to be dependent upon Him for all things, to trust in Him for all things, and to seek from Him all things. When my daughter was at death’s door with cancer, it was this Bible verse which helped me ever so much; “Be still and know that I am the Lord Your God”. I am to be still and trust in Him for all things. Being still is the hardest thing I can do. My nature, my whole being wants to take over and be in control, when in fact, I’m not in charge of my life or of others. Mow that I am in my 70’s and I look back, I see that I was at my best when I wasn’t doing for my self, but when I was caring for others, for my wife and children, while I was supervise my subordinates, support and enjoy the friendship of others.
I was looking out my basement window my flower garden (a little bit of Eden) and there were 6 - 8 butterflies fighting over all the flowers, trying to get the best of everything. The joy and wonder of nature. To see all the flowers I planted come to full bloom and to see the bees, butterflies, and birds come and feast. You just loose your breath at God’s creation.
All life is worth living, it’s just difficult when we try and be in control and take away from God what he desires and wants to do for us, therefore we my b e visited with testing or travesty, or anything else to bring us to a closer and more fulfilling life in Him. What I am trying to point to, is we should/must live our life’s objectively, (outside of ourselves), trusting in Him to care for, provide for all we need, and protect us from all harm and danger. It’s is that trusting and believing which we call faith. When we live our life’s subjectively, (focused on ourselves and our own needs and emotions), is when we separate ourselves from God and in many ways, make ourselves out to be gods.
I am enjoying your posts and am intrigued by what you write and provide. Good substance to chew on, think and contimplate.
You’re right that when we try to control our lives, we are kidding ourselves. But it takes a while to understand that! Thank you for reading and for your comment!
I have not read “A Life Worth Living”, but I can pass this on. The Lord God Almighty knitted me together in my mother’s womb to be and accomplish what He created me for. Not to be a robot or be controlled by Him, but to be dependent upon Him for all things, to trust in Him for all things, and to seek from Him all things. When my daughter was at death’s door with cancer, it was this Bible verse which helped me ever so much; “Be still and know that I am the Lord Your God”. I am to be still and trust in Him for all things. Being still is the hardest thing I can do. My nature, my whole being wants to take over and be in control, when in fact, I’m not in charge of my life or of others. Mow that I am in my 70’s and I look back, I see that I was at my best when I wasn’t doing for my self, but when I was caring for others, for my wife and children, while I was supervise my subordinates, support and enjoy the friendship of others.
I was looking out my basement window my flower garden (a little bit of Eden) and there were 6 - 8 butterflies fighting over all the flowers, trying to get the best of everything. The joy and wonder of nature. To see all the flowers I planted come to full bloom and to see the bees, butterflies, and birds come and feast. You just loose your breath at God’s creation.
All life is worth living, it’s just difficult when we try and be in control and take away from God what he desires and wants to do for us, therefore we my b e visited with testing or travesty, or anything else to bring us to a closer and more fulfilling life in Him. What I am trying to point to, is we should/must live our life’s objectively, (outside of ourselves), trusting in Him to care for, provide for all we need, and protect us from all harm and danger. It’s is that trusting and believing which we call faith. When we live our life’s subjectively, (focused on ourselves and our own needs and emotions), is when we separate ourselves from God and in many ways, make ourselves out to be gods.
I am enjoying your posts and am intrigued by what you write and provide. Good substance to chew on, think and contimplate.
You’re right that when we try to control our lives, we are kidding ourselves. But it takes a while to understand that! Thank you for reading and for your comment!
I'm reading Life Worth Living now and appreciate your recommendation and comments.