tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post1874708838874488182..comments2023-09-19T09:41:24.474-04:00Comments on His Ways...are not our ways: Donkey & Dirt...Huh?Paula Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-19210726130306963262008-06-05T09:26:00.000-04:002008-06-05T09:26:00.000-04:00Thankkkkkk youuu! That story was sooooo good. By...Thankkkkkk youuu! That story was sooooo good. By the time I got done reading this I was pretty much yelling praises, found myself bouncing in my seat. Yes again thank you<BR/><BR/>SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292404509675099875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-67274017117841700292008-05-31T14:22:00.000-04:002008-05-31T14:22:00.000-04:00Paula, What a wonderful message in this post and ...Paula, What a wonderful message in this post and one that I so desperately needed to hear today! Thank you so much!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766966678007928170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-39729328018623675562008-05-31T10:22:00.000-04:002008-05-31T10:22:00.000-04:00Great Word! I found your blog from Littlerads. I e...Great Word! I found your blog from Littlerads. I enjoyed looking around. come over and visit...<BR/><BR/>mommyluann.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Blessings!Mommyluannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734800717986300350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-83564198230745456502008-05-31T08:58:00.000-04:002008-05-31T08:58:00.000-04:00Paula,What a neat story. I heard it a long time a...Paula,<BR/>What a neat story. I heard it a long time ago, but it was great to be reminded again.<BR/>I agree with Elaine, satan is always trying new tactics and we have to be "on to him." <BR/>I love how you wrote about the promises God has for you and for your life. Yes, we will have seasons of tough times, but when we stay in-tune with God through prayer and His Word....His promises about what He has to say to us, we'll make it!<BR/>I'm proud of you and thankful for this post.<BR/>Love you,<BR/>Valerievaleriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506291993756087418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-13821012261482616802008-05-31T08:01:00.000-04:002008-05-31T08:01:00.000-04:00This is an excellent analogy and a lesson worth le...This is an excellent analogy and a lesson worth learning. Thanks for your psot today! I have a need to copy and print it to pass on to someone else who is deep in the mud. Do you mind?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-5226051921742398692008-05-30T21:39:00.000-04:002008-05-30T21:39:00.000-04:00Paula,Your welcome and I will talk to you tomorrow...Paula,<BR/>Your welcome and I will talk to you tomorrow... <BR/>Connie<BR/>GBUconniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02862185574713811476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-7171341800884149902008-05-30T16:09:00.000-04:002008-05-30T16:09:00.000-04:00Paula - this is wonderful! It reminds me of a Bet...Paula - this is wonderful! It reminds me of a Beth Moore quote that I memorized over a year ago that God spoke to me at a time I really needed to trust Him. Beth writes, "Your enemy is standing on your God-given ground, daring you to take possession of it." My enemy, Satan, cannot begin to stand against my God!<BR/><BR/>Claiming victory,<BR/>JoyJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010498759199040612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-36567588474183076922008-05-30T15:40:00.000-04:002008-05-30T15:40:00.000-04:00I love this story of the donkey. What a great per...I love this story of the donkey. What a great perspective about our negative circumstances that we try to shake off!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your sweet words of encouragement and for visiting my blog! It's great to "meet" you!Mocha with Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-15040973260815594852008-05-30T01:03:00.000-04:002008-05-30T01:03:00.000-04:00Great post Paula,Life is very good at throwing dir...Great post Paula,<BR/>Life is very good at throwing dirt on us and learning to shake it off can be difficult- but glory to God Who turns the impossible into the possible, May we always be women who shake, shake the enemy off.God Chaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-29161649289930193942008-05-29T23:08:00.000-04:002008-05-29T23:08:00.000-04:00Wow! I had never heard this story but what a GREA...Wow! I had never heard this story but what a GREAT object lesson...keeping our eyes fixed on Christ and following his prompts (even when it may seem futile or senseless). Amazing.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your very kind words today. I really hesitated about whether or not to post that story because of its length, but its one I wanted to tell for the longest time. Glad it blessed you. = )Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158977330746847962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-41010539183443691772008-05-29T22:55:00.000-04:002008-05-29T22:55:00.000-04:00you're sweet, I have not thought of googlin' it......you're sweet, I have not thought of googlin' it...but I will...i'll post some ideas.<BR/>I'll be outside all day tomorrow on a mission site, so I'll stuff some dryer sheets in my pockets...and rub down my legs with "Skin so Soft"...it can't hurt.<BR/>have a great weekend!Skoots1moMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062108140123899280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-8029281013230256732008-05-29T21:07:00.000-04:002008-05-29T21:07:00.000-04:00To Him be all the glory as we lift our muddied fac...To Him be all the glory as we lift our muddied faces to the light and praise His name as He pulls us out of the pit. <BR/><BR/>You are right - Jesus is awesome! I am praising Him as He has lifted you up and dusted you off sweet sister!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09490282906820870874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-28429207660278915542008-05-29T17:16:00.000-04:002008-05-29T17:16:00.000-04:00Great post, Paula, I really enjoyed it. I get the ...Great post, Paula, I really enjoyed it. I get the dirt a lot but sometimes I forget to shake it off and step up until it takes much more effort than God had planned. I am slow to learn. I had never heard the donkey story. Really is a great story line to use. And thanks for helping me out on how to find info on different blogs. I still have so much to learn about blogging.<BR/><BR/>YSIC<BR/>Marj<BR/>Calaveras County CA<BR/>http://gdlvr.blogspot.comgodloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142857191507004530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-3348064632162171002008-05-29T15:44:00.000-04:002008-05-29T15:44:00.000-04:00LOVE the story of the donkey every time I read it!...LOVE the story of the donkey every time I read it! Thanks for another well thought out, powerful and encouraging post.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you, Paula.Jenn @ Casa de Castrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470936467876438817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-40712668656980703842008-05-29T10:57:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:57:00.000-04:00What a great post. I've head this same story, bei...What a great post. I've head this same story, being told through the eyes of a man who fell down into a hole as he worked for a construction company. Of course, the men working above couldn't hear his yelling for help and soon the big trucks began filling the hole with dirt.<BR/><BR/>The man became fearful..and didn't know what to do. Then, a still small voice spoke to his heart and said, "as the dirt falls...shake it off...and step up."<BR/><BR/>What a great illustration to each of us. When lifes storms seem to be raining heavy loads of dirt on us, all we need to do is, "shake it off..and step up."<BR/><BR/>Be blessed friend.<BR/><BR/>Kim~Kim@Seasons of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562441645287044164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-50889801608823763102008-05-29T10:47:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:47:00.000-04:00Paula this is your strongest blog yet. I can see h...Paula this is your strongest blog yet. I can see how the Holy Spirit is working in you.... Be encouraged because the Lord will bless you with the desires of your heart.... love ya dear sister IN CHRIST...kathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-54120473927046733952008-05-29T10:32:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:32:00.000-04:00I have not read this email before. I have definite...I have not read this email before. I have definitely had my seasons of being buried in the dirt. It's hard when in that hole to see the light on the other side. Thank goodness we have the reassurance that the "light" is always there helping us emerge out.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990561636330050820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-29536468166036662462008-05-29T10:08:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:08:00.000-04:00Paula,Very true and that with all of that dirt and...Paula,<BR/><BR/>Very true and that with all of that dirt and the moving up, being elevated to to the point, which we will WITH Christ, to walk right on out of there. That mess then becomes our message. <BR/><BR/>This was very timely for me, and encouraged me so.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Resting In Him,<BR/>YolandaYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728042597055536307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-22838060347311687682008-05-29T09:50:00.000-04:002008-05-29T09:50:00.000-04:00Paula, Yes! I've seen this email before. There is ...Paula, Yes! I've seen this email before. There is a lot to be learned from that old donkey huh?<BR/><BR/>I hope all is well with you. I've almost caught up on responding to my comments (I was a week behind) so hopefully I can get back on track with other things as well. <BR/><BR/>I guess I just wanted you to know that I'm here and praying! <BR/><BR/>I love you, my Sister!Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061703881519814172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-8909826464991576592008-05-28T22:35:00.000-04:002008-05-28T22:35:00.000-04:00Paula,Hi honey what a nice post. I have always lik...Paula,<BR/>Hi honey what a nice post. I have always liked that e-mail I've seen it many times and in different versions but the story is the same, the donkey perservered. Sorry I haven't written you much but it looks like you are in the right frame of mind and with lots of support. Keep up the good work, don't grow weary in your well doing. <BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Lynn<BR/>Forgive spelling no spell check here. :)Lynn - JnL4Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05954741568738252878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-66091708365464617212008-05-28T20:53:00.000-04:002008-05-28T20:53:00.000-04:00So glad you're emerging again. I, too, walk throu...So glad you're emerging again. I, too, walk through seasons of dirt. The enemy knows when and where to throw. Here lately, he's picked some new tactics. I'm on to him, and by the power of God's Spirit living within, I've been able to more quickly identify his schemes. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your heart.<BR/><BR/>peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-46304258086026388682008-05-28T20:36:00.000-04:002008-05-28T20:36:00.000-04:00Amen!!! You only need to focus on what God is doin...Amen!!! You only need to focus on what God is doing, and he will be the one that gets you through, he is also the one that heals... You are in my prayers...<BR/>Connie<BR/>GBUconniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02862185574713811476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-24083755415391372722008-05-28T19:13:00.000-04:002008-05-28T19:13:00.000-04:00Another great encouraging post! This story is tru...Another great encouraging post! This story is truly inspiring especially during a time when it seems that I am in that very same hole. I have used this story before as an opener in my meeting with my staff and they thought it was wonderful and encouraging.<BR/>God Bless,<BR/>LaTonyaGOD'S LADIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999057607636880755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-37238962641615362032008-05-28T17:55:00.000-04:002008-05-28T17:55:00.000-04:00That's that word again...focus. We must remain fo...That's that word again...focus. We must remain focused on the Lord and not on our circumstances. He is allowing them but they don't define us. Great post, Paula.<BR/><BR/>SherylSherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06005663095818742053noreply@blogger.com