Comments on: Turning Our Questions to Questions of God

By: RuthAnn

RuthAnn — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:14:34 +0000

Thank you once again – God is using your messages for so much healing.

By: RingingBells

RingingBells — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:41:56 +0000

I really focused on my theology- on how I view God- and came to terms with ideas of sin, redemption, christian liberty, love, wrath, mercy, and grace. I came to some powerful, life-changing conclusions. I thought after grappling with these questions that it would be easier now- I thought that was the hard part. I realize now that isn’t the case…this is now harder than ever. Because I know my Lord in a different way than most people now and it’s hard to live in this world with the new knowledge and perspective I have gained. Francis Schaeffer asked the question, “How should I then live?” and I find myself asking that same question, but I don’t know how to answer. Because the way I think I should is so far from the liberal, conservative, catholic, anglican, and protestant sides. It takes more courage and wisdom than I currently have. I can relate to Martin Luther, a bit, at this point in my life. You expect “the world” to call you a fool and a heretic, but you don’t really prepare yourself to have the church call you that.

By: kare

kare — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:13:35 +0000

Thank you for your words and thoughts, Anita they are so true. Everyone, no matter their issues need to find God in their life and what it is that He is telling them. These are the times when He shapes us and molds us. Does He not know our every thought even before we think it? Nothing we ever do is a shock to Him nor are we ever to far away for His gentle touch to guide us. Like you said we need to find out who He is and seek Him. If we have ever choosen something that we shouldn’t have He will continue to love us where we are but He will also restore us when it is time. Have I ever felt that He hasn’t made me this way? No. I was saved and then He showed me this part of my life. My thoughts through all of this were to just continue to draw closer to Him. If I put Him first and seek Him I have nothing to fear; no matter what people wanted to scream at me. If I seek and love God He can always guide and fix any miss steps. We have to remember that God loves, He is the meaning of love; a love that we only wish and hope to be like.

I have thought alot and I have had the pressing on my heart that I don’t want to fight their fights any more. I just want to love and live life, and let God change them.

By: wendy

wendy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:46:42 +0000

I’m a bit behind and catching up on posts ….
Anita – this is a fantastic and important post. It is also consistent with my journey in moving from “the house of fear” to “the house of love” (check out Henri Nouwen’s book Lifesigns from 1986) ….. at the end of the day it all starts and ends with who God is…..

By: Paperskater-CDB

Paperskater-CDB — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:35:36 +0000

Indeed, may 2010 find our focus on God, His heart for us, His opinion of us and letting all other opinions, including our own, fall by the wayside if they are contrary!
As we get lost in Him, His presence, love, grace, kindness & overwhelming awesomeness………we’ll view the other aspects of our lives with new eyes! Anita, your words are wonderful confirmation, underscoring God’s heart. As on New Year’s Eve and all day Jan. 1st….that was God’s message to me, continually, like I’d never experienced before. Overwhelming really.
He just kept saying: Look to me, look at me, Look up! Come Closer. Look to Me!

That’s where I want to dwell, by His grace, enjoying Him, not hung up on myself! Oh to remember it’s not about us, but it’s ALL about HIM!

By: jrc

jrc — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:02:48 +0000

thanks for your post Anita and from all those that responded to her post – great stuff to think about and I hope to reflect and respond soon. Peace to ALL

By: anita

anita — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:50:36 +0000

TDK—Oh. How much do I LOVE that story. Your pastor/therapist was on to something so basic that we so often overlook and I’d comment more on it here but instead it’s going to be a blog post so that others don’t miss it. Powerful powerful stuff.

By: TDK

TDK — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:02:57 +0000

Your post reminded me of something early on in my coming out and questioning. I sought out the help of a therapist, because I was just so confused. She was also a pastor, which was a blessing. I told her that I thought I had heard God telling me I was okay and accepted, but how could that be? It was sin. She asked me to sit down and write about all of the times that I thought I had heard God before, how did I know it was Him, and how had He spoken, etc. I did that assignment, and realized that this time was no different. By focusing on God, how He spoke to me, what He was saying, and who He was — I lost myself in Him, and suddenly – I knew that He did accept me, and if He said I was okay, then I was. I believe that God is still speaking, through His Holy Spirit, to each one of us. I believe you are on to something Anita, may we all keep our hearts focused on who He is, and may we just yearn to know Him better and more completely. Thanks.

By: Laura H.

Laura H. — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:00:17 +0000

Anita -> Well I’d just like to say that perhaps it’s not that you’ve “been going about this all wrong/from the wrong perspective” at all. Perhaps it’s that we’ve worked on an angle for a while and now you are steering this sanctuary to another place for a while. I truly believe it’s ALL valid and necessary. You and this space are a gift, Anita, and I am so thankful to have found Sisterfriends.

By: Anut

Anut — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:12:35 +0000

Anita, thanks for actually answering me…makes me feel validated/valued.