Oh yes...we think we can take care of ourselves...we've got it covered...we don't need God's help...and OH what a mistake that is! Where would we be without Him? I don't even want to think...
Hi Sandi, Thanks for coming to my blog. Debbie's daughters range in age from about 16 to 30 (give or take).... They all knew their Mom's problems --and were so happy that she had her last two years with Mark. The oldest daughter is married with about 4 children. The youngest lives with her Dad. All seem to be doing well. There are lots of girls surrounding Mark... Besides these four young women, he has two daughters, has a granddaughter -with another granddaughter on the way, AND his girlfriend has one daughter --with a new granddaughter... Crazy, huh????
Thanks again for caring. God Bless You. Love, Betsy
Dear Sandi, what I keep learning again and again about the confidence in this Scripture proves that old adage: "Man proposed, but God disposes." I had such plans that began on Monday, January 7, but then on New Year's Day I got sick and I've been truly down deep, under the weather for three weeks. But today I'm feeling almost myself again. What those three weeks were would be, as Bonhoeffer said, "an interruption by God." ! Peace.
Good quote and so true.
ReplyDeleteHe was Dear and my first pastor right after we were married in 1974 and until we moved in 1975.
ReplyDeleteVery true! For some, it is hard to turn things over to God, they want to rely on their own strength.
ReplyDeleteSo true.
ReplyDeleteSo true!
ReplyDeleteOver self-confidence is even worse than low self-confidence.
ReplyDeleteOh, I used to listen to John McArthur every day while I worked...this is such a true saying.
ReplyDeleteOh yes...we think we can take care of ourselves...we've got it covered...we don't need God's help...and OH what a mistake that is! Where would we be without Him? I don't even want to think...
ReplyDeleteI had John MacArthur confused with Douglas MacArthur, and that created a dissonance. Good quote, and now the source makes sense.
ReplyDeletePride goeth before a fall.
ReplyDeleteGutes Zitat...
ReplyDeleteGesegnetes Wochenende
Crissi
True.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hi Sandi,
ReplyDeletethat is true. It is much better to be week in ourselves as believers in Christ, for then He is strong.
Guilty as charged.
ReplyDeleteBeing too confident in our own strength can get us into a lot problems.
ReplyDeleteOnly one power is great.
ReplyDeleteA good quote.
ReplyDeleteUma semana, muito abençoada.
ReplyDeleteUm beijo.
Great quote! Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week ahead.
ReplyDeleteYes.
ReplyDeletefor when I am weak then I am strong.
2 Corinth 12:10
The kingdom truth... so much to unlearn (from what the world teaches) and relearn.
Have a blessed week!♡
Hi Sandi, Thanks for coming to my blog. Debbie's daughters range in age from about 16 to 30 (give or take).... They all knew their Mom's problems --and were so happy that she had her last two years with Mark. The oldest daughter is married with about 4 children. The youngest lives with her Dad. All seem to be doing well. There are lots of girls surrounding Mark... Besides these four young women, he has two daughters, has a granddaughter -with another granddaughter on the way, AND his girlfriend has one daughter --with a new granddaughter... Crazy, huh????
ReplyDeleteThanks again for caring. God Bless You.
Love,
Betsy
He does know how to make his point, yes? Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteQue tengas una buena semana
ReplyDeleteI love this quote. Often listen to John McArthur on the radio. He is a great teacher. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGREAT quote dear Sandi!
ReplyDeletewe are scattered pieces of God 's power i believe
one who realize this truth has strength beyond limits
confidence of having my own power makes my power limited and weak because there is no thing like "own power"
if i may be truthful, for me...this is an interesting verse!!
ReplyDeletea quiet whisper on a very loud internet...i noticed that today and i quite like it!!!
Thanks, Debbie!! :)
DeleteGreat quote.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Regine!
DeleteDear Sandi, what I keep learning again and again about the confidence in this Scripture proves that old adage: "Man proposed, but God disposes." I had such plans that began on Monday, January 7, but then on New Year's Day I got sick and I've been truly down deep, under the weather for three weeks. But today I'm feeling almost myself again. What those three weeks were would be, as Bonhoeffer said, "an interruption by God." ! Peace.
ReplyDeleteWow! Glad you are feeling better, Dee.
DeleteI think this is even more true now than in the past, as we have so much available to us to help us get by on our own and not ask for God's help.
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