tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post6972858210658661621..comments2024-03-13T03:59:42.108-05:00Comments on Daily Blog: Focus on todayWendi Kitsteinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05515018912328000746noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-34672571229515916922009-03-22T19:59:00.000-05:002009-03-22T19:59:00.000-05:00I needed that poem from Joy Z today w/ much unknow...I needed that poem from Joy Z today w/ much unknown in our life. I want to memorize it - and am working on reminding myself how God has lead, provided and "been with us always" even to the ends of the earth for the last 30 years of my marriage -how can I not trust the One who loved me enuf to die for me...these are some of my 'strategies' but that poem spoke powerfully to my heart cuz i know the "next thing to do" -that is enuf -enuf light for the step ahead! love you Wen! Tante JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-630125445879229142009-03-21T21:17:00.000-05:002009-03-21T21:17:00.000-05:00Wen, I could have written this post myself. That ...Wen, I could have written this post myself. That IS my problem. You nailed it.<BR/><BR/>*sigh*AWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07976537861843058177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-28084373422987178442009-03-21T15:25:00.000-05:002009-03-21T15:25:00.000-05:00Dear Wendi,"Jesus Calling" Sept. 22Trust Me and r...Dear Wendi,<BR/>"Jesus Calling" Sept. 22<BR/><BR/>Trust Me and refuse to worry, for I am your Strength and Song. You are feeling wobbly this morning, looking at difficult times looming ahead, measuring them against your own strength. However, they are not today's tasks--or even tomorrow's. So leave them in the future and come home to the present, where you will find Me waiting for you. Since I am your Strength, I can empower you to handle each task as it comes. Because I am your Song, I can give you Joy as you work alongside Me.<BR/>You can read the rest.<BR/>Keep your focus on the Lord, and He will enable you to accomplish everything.<BR/>Love you,<BR/>JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-6555846399245536552009-03-21T09:39:00.000-05:002009-03-21T09:39:00.000-05:00Wendi,I don't really comment much at all. I know ...Wendi,<BR/><BR/>I don't really comment much at all. I know you from Hannah's prayer (from a while ago) and have continued to read your blog. My daily "trust God for the manna" moments concern our adoption from Russia. We have no idea how much longer we'll have to wait before we "get the call" about our referral, but I've learned that I can't worry about how much longer it could be - I've just got to get through the day at hand. I have to just rely on God's grace to get me through each day and not focus on the future. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there!!Allison Bomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894917600230234446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-75694416111366190712009-03-21T09:12:00.000-05:002009-03-21T09:12:00.000-05:00I am also a big worry wart. I over analyze things...I am also a big worry wart. I over analyze things and then over worry as well. I lost my mom this past week and I've been really trying to trust God to get me through this. It is hard to not think about upcoming family gatherings and events that will forever be changed, or to worry about how all of the things that need to be taken care of for her estate will get done. But God is good and I know he will get my family through these tough times.<BR/><BR/>Be strong, your boys are beautiful :) There will be tough times ahead but the little smiles, "mama"s, and all the precious moments will make all the worry and struggle more than worth it. Lean on God and He will see you through it all.<BR/><BR/>Peace and Prayers<BR/>- DanaDana Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061251171929520208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-30714937359767785262009-03-21T07:59:00.000-05:002009-03-21T07:59:00.000-05:00Lately, I've been stressing about up and coming ev...Lately, I've been stressing about up and coming events myself. I've chuckled because I thought of Scarlet O'Hara in, "Gone with the Wind", when she says, "I can't think about that now, I'll think about that tomorrow". :) <BR/>I also love that song by the Rascal Flats. I think it's called "Stand". He says you feel like a candle in a hurricane. Life comes at you hard sometimes. You bend, maybe even break, but then you fall on your knees, raise your hands to the sky, and you stand. Brings tears every time. :)<BR/><BR/>LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-63089142750309942202009-03-20T22:43:00.000-05:002009-03-20T22:43:00.000-05:00Oh worry, yes, definitely worry is a big one for m...Oh worry, yes, definitely worry is a big one for me. What next, when, how, what if...what if, what if. Endlessly. <BR/><BR/>Right now I'm struggling with not resenting a fertile friend who's pregnant. I need to give that one to God bigtime. That and our future FET and etc.<BR/><BR/>Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Makes me itch with worry just thinking about it all.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with things. It'll be ok, when you're alone with them. No one will die. And if no one dies, it's a good day! :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181924375187173030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-85329336668064761202009-03-20T22:34:00.000-05:002009-03-20T22:34:00.000-05:00Ah, the downward spiral of worrying....I can so re...Ah, the downward spiral of worrying....I can so relate! <BR/><BR/>Something that has helped me time and again is this little poem that I read a couple of years ago on the girltalk blog. Especially when I look around and think "How can I possibly do this!?" Maybe it will be helpful to you as well when you're feeling overwhelmed.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Many a questioning, many a fear, <BR/>Many a doubt, hath its quieting here. <BR/>Moment my moment, let down from Heaven,<BR/>Time, opportunity, guidance, are given.<BR/>Fear not tomorrows, Child of the King,<BR/>Trust them with Jesus, ‘DO THE NEXT THING.’<BR/>Do it immediately; do it with prayer; <BR/>Do it reliantly, casting all care;<BR/>Do it with reverence, tracing His Hand<BR/>Who placed it before thee with earnest command.<BR/>Stayed on Omnipotence, safe ’neath His wing,<BR/>Leave all resultings, ‘DO THE NEXT THING.’” <BR/> --author unknownJoy Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624085361688093592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-58646459490302071102009-03-20T22:26:00.000-05:002009-03-20T22:26:00.000-05:00I am a huge worrier, too, but I always remember th...I am a huge worrier, too, but I always remember that God will never give me more than I can handle!!! I love your haircut, too!TAVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191378887884875196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-10159597727468471952009-03-20T22:14:00.000-05:002009-03-20T22:14:00.000-05:00You have encouraging friends!I came back b/c I saw...You have encouraging friends!<BR/>I came back b/c I saw your comment on my blog. Looks like E and B will need to make you a pudding soon. They would LOVE to do that for you! :) yummy, yummy!Blessed Blackman Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960779543703707299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-89557246606446906652009-03-20T21:03:00.000-05:002009-03-20T21:03:00.000-05:00John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. W...John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."<BR/><BR/>Just a verse to hopefully encourage you, Wendi. Having 2 little boys is GOD'S special and perfect plan for you, but He doesn't expect or want you to do it on your own. Praying for you! =)<BR/><BR/>StephThe Woodfordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045721992172497076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-21774593049115455112009-03-20T21:02:00.001-05:002009-03-20T21:02:00.001-05:00Wendi, can't even tell you how much I needed this ...Wendi, can't even tell you how much I needed this post today! Wow. Ironically enough, just last night I read that passage about the manna from heaven and also was struck by the message. Thanks!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305130044964510203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14468282.post-50493630893406064092009-03-20T21:02:00.000-05:002009-03-20T21:02:00.000-05:00GREAT reminder! :) I love hearing Ryan ask, "Did ...GREAT reminder! :) <BR/>I love hearing Ryan ask, "Did you do school? Did you have a quiet time? Did everyone eat? Then you took care of the important stuff!"<BR/>I love being reminded of what REALLY matters and that it is all ok! :)<BR/>Thanks...love you!Blessed Blackman Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960779543703707299noreply@blogger.com