tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934823071749911314.post353918912104978821..comments2009-02-24T21:34:26.871-06:00Comments on Coffee at the Cabin: I'm not sure I like this introspective journey...Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03287048782724221585noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934823071749911314.post-39983393484409923452009-02-12T09:47:00.000-06:002009-02-12T09:47:00.000-06:00Thank you for your honesty. The devil is a liar an...Thank you for your honesty. The devil is a liar and he's do anything to thwart your progress. Keep persevering - no matter how long it takes for each step! ((Hugs))Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483833008527417306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934823071749911314.post-59487301419605781272009-02-11T12:15:00.000-06:002009-02-11T12:15:00.000-06:00Hi, Sarah,What you are saying reminds me that we a...Hi, Sarah,<BR/>What you are saying reminds me that we are called to 'fight the good fight.' The way to which the Lord calls us is narrow and difficult, not wide and easy.<BR/><BR/>At the same time, I think of the Lord's grace. He saves us freely, by His grace. And He sanctifies us the same way: by His grace. We don't begin in the Spirit and then make progress by the flesh. This is the message I think I'm receiving from you in this post, and I heartily agree.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I think we cause ourselves trouble by trying to force growth, kind of like trying to pry open the petals of a flower bud before their time. We are all on God's schedule for sanctification. I hope you won't get discouraged!Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15201951577572323343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934823071749911314.post-795882372416601002009-02-11T11:01:00.000-06:002009-02-11T11:01:00.000-06:00Sarah,I just found your blog through Melanie.Its n...Sarah,<BR/>I just found your blog through Melanie.Its nice to meet you ,I love your cabin. Remember- when satan is really trying to attack us its usually because he knows we are really accomplishing something<BR/>for good.So persevere,when you get through this,you will be all the stronger.<BR/>Elizabeth (simplepleasures)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049996909414471501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934823071749911314.post-18717957004416594512009-02-11T07:55:00.000-06:002009-02-11T07:55:00.000-06:00Changing is a hard thing to do. We as humans alwa...Changing is a hard thing to do. We as humans always associate change with pain ect. satan has been rearing his ugly head here in our home already, since I've had my surgery we haven't been able to go to chuch as much as we should. satan has used that to his favor. We realized it last week, I'm happy to say that we have attended every service!!<BR/><BR/>We read through the questions in the back of the Love Dare book in the appendix..those were tough enough. LOL! But we are both commited to it, I'm sure we will both have our ups and downs during the dare. I'm also going to try and blog about it. We are also going to keep a journal.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17452626776404143974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934823071749911314.post-51444589573045343082009-02-11T00:41:00.000-06:002009-02-11T00:41:00.000-06:00The scripture you posted works for me! That really...The scripture you posted works for me! That really does say it all. Satan wants us bad but God wants us even more. Great post...thanks for sharing.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17096389196788427153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934823071749911314.post-70527360935573755642009-02-10T22:30:00.000-06:002009-02-10T22:30:00.000-06:00Ugh.. it is hard to persevere isn't it?? Especiall...Ugh.. it is hard to persevere isn't it?? Especially when you are dealing with good ol' self... Sarah, I have said it already, but I have to say it again.. I love that you are showing the struggle part of change. There are so many that will show the good, but not the hard.... and that, my friend, is a powerful tool in the hand of God. <BR/>After I get my barrings with this whole "walk in freedom from food" season, I am going to have to tackle the "Love Dare".... dang it!<BR/><BR/>And on a side not, I have to tell how much I look forward to reading your notes and comments... I am always laughing! Thanks for that... you are 'da best!<BR/><BR/>hugs.. Amy<BR/><BR/>~ AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046924507335607146noreply@blogger.com