No you can't

[bobinfaith]

When I was depressed, getting out of bed was a feat. lol I think the best thing to do is take one day at a time when you think it's all a bit too much. Put one foot in front of the other, and then you'll find yourself walking further in the direction you are going, and making progress from the day before. Baby steps right? I do believe one day we will be able to fly (and not just by aeroplane) because, well, why not? The Bible has this promise. But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

Many times. It only further drove my drive to do it even more. I have many certifications I have graduated from. I had many businesses I created for myself [I had to discontinue one due to my health and restarted another]. I am a typical type A personality. I owned a horse, I trained service dogs, did life coaching, certified trauma specialist, did my own custom sewing products and embroidery, I did professional photography. I had my art send all over the world [paid and custom] and contiuned to do all the things that people said I couldn't do. I just say well, we will see what God says LOL
So the best thing is to sit back and keep your mouth shut. Really you have absolutely no idea what God is going to do! When we start to say [I mean family, friends etc] things like that or others - they are infact playing god.

Do you also find that their ideas are sometimes better than yours lol? I appreciate interaction and advice from my kids, although sometimes I don't agree and they are good with that. I think the only real advantage we have over our 'smarter' kids is character, something developed with time and experience, not necessarily tied to intelligence. Character (in part) the realization of who and what we are, fallible and egocentric - but the willingness to be corrected.

God won't set a low bar but...I'm glad Jesus already vaulted over the bars before me. He won the Marathon of Life in my stead.

You know, brothers and sisters;

It's good posts like these that I Shout to the Lord! It's nice that we love and fellowship at CFS, it would also be sweet if we were able to meet for a cup of coffee, tea or juice and cookies, (my treat) and just enjoy good conversation.

While reading (listening) to everyone's posts I started thinking about my nephew who is a 19 year old man of God. He came to live with us and his family when he was barely 3 years old. I can't believe as I get older how he is still very young to me. It's like many of you who are parents and as your children mature into adults, in your hearts they're still your children. Praise God!

The other day I was watching him and his circle of friends 19-21 years old, hanging out and talking about totally different things without the cares of things that my wife and I talk about. lol!

When he was living with us as a boy I was careful not to undermine his Dad and Mom's raising him along with his younger brother, 16 years old and sister, 5 years old. (They all lived with us until we sold them our home just last September.) Once he turned 18 I respected him as a young adult as he learned to make his own decisions. As his uncle I only give advice and suggestions whenever he approaches and asks me.

When my Dad who will be 87 in July speaks to me, or when I speak to young adults, I accept my position and what I say will not always be perfect. So when I turn to the Lord's passages, it prompts my heart, and have faith that He already knows me. So as He speaks He is always doing a good work in me (each of us) for His glory. I choose Him and believe.

James 3:17, But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. - ESV

Finally, it's a blessing how Lanolin always comes up with these topics for good thought and fellowship.

God bless you all.