In "other" Words….

by Lori

…..”and the things of earth will grow strangely dim.” My problems won’t seem so big, my worries not so insurmountable, my fears are not that great in the view of His glory. And it is through His grace that I can get back up when I struggle with my faith and I let my worries, fears, and problems cloud his Glory.


The above paragraph is what I wrote earlier, but I have really been meditating on this quote (thank you Lori!) so I will, as my sister always tell me , “Laurel just barf it out and you will feel better.” (here is goes) I could not get this quote out of my mind, I was stewing all day about it so I did what any FOB does when they are in a bad mood….you bake! (oh you want to know what an FOB is, “Friend of Barb”)…hehee

Anyways, as I was baking my mind kept coming back to “me, me, me…” whoa is me….

No on showed up for our house showing this weekend, NO ONE. I am defeated, I am depressed and God is either telling me to wait or is telling me no. Two answers that I detest. Heavenly Father, when will I take your answers and just be ok with it? How weak I am, how great my need for you is. But lately I have been “me, me, me.”

Remember the lovely window that my kids broke (here), well guess what THE SAME WINDOW broke once again. No one has confessed this time. I have lived in this house over 9 years and have not had one broken window, now two in three months. See Lord, we are literally busting out of this house! I told the company I should just go on “retainer.” Here I am “me, me, me…”

I am turning older this month, I don’t want to get older I would like to stay where I am thankyouverymuch! I don’t take birthday’s with grace, I fight them. I know the alternative is worse. “me, me, me…”

DO YOU SEE A THEME HERE. I have been living in my pity party, my poor email friends (and family) have listened all about me, me, me. I just need to GET OVER MYSELF and let God have the controls. Ok back to the regular scheduled post….

Keep your eyes on Jesus and your purpose and perspective will stay clear. This is a reminder I needed this week. I have been struggling with fears, worries, and problems. And I know it is because I took my eyes off my purpose (and placed it on myself) and I need to leave all my worries to him. Lori thank you for picking a wonderful quote and for joining us in hosting In ‘other’ Words.

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Lori over at I Will Take it Lord, All You Have To Give to read more takes on this weeks quote.

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  • Diana
    Thanks Laurel for your honesty...it helps to know that I am not alone in focusing on me at times. May God bless you this week!
  • Heather Cox
    Laurel, I think I know something that might lift your spirits today. Come by and visit my blog - I have some encouragement for you!
  • Elisa @ Extravagant Grace
    Laurel, you always have such a sincere heart to share. Good to know I'm not the only one out there that struggles with the "me, me, me" hymn. Perspective is key, isn't it! Thank the Lord that He uses folks like Loni, words from great hymn composers, the bloggy world activity, and His holy spirit conviction to set us straight!

    Blessings and love to you today!
  • Lana G!
    Loved your honesty and funny that you bake when you're in a bad mood - I clean toilets! Go figure! Whatever it takes right?

    "Keep your eyes on Jesus and your purpose and perspective will stay clear."

    Amen!
  • Denise
    Awesome post my friend.
  • Rosemarie
    Wow, barfing is a great thing, especially for women! We're so blessed to have friends and family that will listen when we got "me" on the brain.

    I appreciate your honesty. We've all had the seasons of the same where we are worn out from life’s interruptions.

    Continue to keep your eyes Jesus!
  • Barb @ A Chelsea Morning
    I'm coming out of my self-imposed silence for a moment, Laurel. The FOB cracks me up. Oddly, when I'm overwhelmed with frustration, worry or sadness, I don't bake. I make. It's almost like my hands have to be busy or I'll go nuts.

    I totally understand your impatience and that broken window was probably the straw. It's hard to be patient and wait to see what God has in mind, but I can assure you, He always has a plan and we always end up realizing His plan was better than our own.

    Trust me, this I know. And I may be on "vacation" but I'm always only an email away. xoxoxo
  • Kim
    Laurel~
    It sounds like you and I are in the same boat!! lol

    It's too bad that *me* seems to get in the way.

    And hey....if I lived closer...I come to your house showing!! Really...I would have.

    I understand you are trying to NOT focus on *ME*....but I want to focus on YOU!!!

    I've just given you an award.....and it's a much needed and deserved award.

    Stop by my blog and check it out!

    You are in my thoughts and prayers today!!
  • ellen b
    May God give strengthen your heart and mind through this "waiting period" of your life. Ugh, who likes to wait, not me. Waiting has been an ongoing theme lately, though. Praying that you grab the joy that happens in the wait!
  • Susanne
    I so needed to hear this quote and what you said.
  • lori
    Laurel,
    I'm sure that you have heard this before and I certainly don't want to add to your 'overwhelming' week;) but you have such a gift for expressing what we all feel!!

    We all do it, at one time or another...and it's stopping the snowball before we have a 6foot Frosty standing in front of us!

    We KNOW, we LISTEN, we PRAY and still find ourselves in a bit of a tizzy...I am coming to the conclusion, (not fast enough:)) that when those feelings come upon me..I NEED to be still...STOP and SEEK that face of HIS...
    yes, stopping and seeking...in the midst of that tizzy (or as the glass shatters:))is sometimes the hardest thing I have to do...except for perhaps blowing out ALL 40 candles on my cake!!:)
    Thank you for posting, I did have a bit of a fear that NOONE would!!:)
    You are a blessing to so many...your words are beautiful!
    peace,
    Lori
  • Heather Cox
    Oh Laurel - I've been feeling the same way. I've been thinking about the quote since Friday but hadn't written until this am. I sat at the computer with a migraine, the kids whining and my attitude stunk. I had to take a break to refocus because "me me me" had really gotten in the way! Glad to know I'm not alone.
  • Terri @ In His Hands
    Aw Laurel, I'm sorry about the house. :( Your post made me think of that saying, which is SO true in my life, about how God may shut the door but He always opens a window (or something like that,lol) and in this case He may have broken the window to get your attention. LOL It's going to happen at the perfect time---keep the faith.
  • eph2810
    Beautiful post, Laurel. Yes, sometimes we need to let go and let God. I know it is not easy, my dear friend, but otherwise we will go a little batty. When is your birthday, sweetie...Please do tell. I will keep it quiet, maybe -- hehehe...

    Blessings on your day and always.
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