T'Mahk Too - Comments on Who left that roller coaster there? http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000794.html So I was walking along, minding my own business, and tripped and fell into a rollercoaster. I wasn't looking to add any "ministry" outside of what we already do. I have been, however, praying that God would show me what... en-gb Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:53:38 -0500 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:48:24 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 kim@andfam.net 180 By Leigh This is how it almost always seems to be for me. Every now and then I feel a definite yes or no...but mostly not. I always remind God that I am dense, and that it would really help if He would send me down a big flashing sign that would tell me exactly what to do, but He doesn't often do that. I'm glad that at least you have made a tentative decision. And I am also glad that you didn't actually fall into a roller coaster. Because at first, I took you seriously, and was very concerned. Because, really...that would have been mighty alarming. http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000794.html#c213027 213027:794@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ This is how it almost always seems to be for me. Every now and then I feel a definite yes or no...but mostly not. I always remind God that I am dense, and that it would really help if He would send me down a big flashing sign that would tell me exactly what to do, but He doesn't often do that. I'm glad that at least you have made a tentative decision.
And I am also glad that you didn't actually fall into a roller coaster. Because at first, I took you seriously, and was very concerned. Because, really...that would have been mighty alarming.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:50:44 -0500 By Kim Oh, you would've heard me screaming, had it been a real roller coaster. And maybe barfing. http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000794.html#c213028 213028:794@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ Oh, you would've heard me screaming, had it been a real roller coaster.

And maybe barfing.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:58:50 -0500 By Peggy It's called a test, sweetie, and you passed with flying colors! You did exactly the right thing - praying and seeking His will instead of your own. http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000794.html#c213191 213191:794@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ It's called a test, sweetie, and you passed with flying colors! You did exactly the right thing - praying and seeking His will instead of your own.

]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:43:43 -0500 By Rosanne Hmm...agreeing with Peggy...and also thinking that sometimes those rollercoaster times are used to start preparing us for something new. Also nosey, wondering what ministry it was. :-D http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000794.html#c213279 213279:794@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ Hmm...agreeing with Peggy...and also thinking that sometimes those rollercoaster times are used to start preparing us for something new.

Also nosey, wondering what ministry it was. :-D

]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:16:24 -0500 By Christine Griese Hey Kim, I love reading your ramblings and I have to say that I completely understand on this one. I too have been through a "ministry decision" roller coaster ride - a few times. But as I read this, I see two things and I pray God is in my words here... 1) You were willing - You said "not my will, but yours be done" and God knows you were willing. 2) You never did feel a peace that doing this was right. Even though we may be apprehensive about stepping into a new ministry, I think we will still feel a peace if God really wants us to do it. But you never quite had that. I think you made the right decision at this stage in your life. There are lots of "good" things out there to be involved in, but not all of them are "good for us" at certain points depending on what other things God has us doing. Does that make sense?? Just my thoughts!! Hope it helps. Christine http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000794.html#c213785 213785:794@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ Hey Kim,

I love reading your ramblings and I have to say that I completely understand on this one. I too have been through a "ministry decision" roller coaster ride - a few times. But as I read this, I see two things and I pray God is in my words here...

1) You were willing - You said "not my will, but yours be done" and God knows you were willing.

2) You never did feel a peace that doing this was right. Even though we may be apprehensive about stepping into a new ministry, I think we will still feel a peace if God really wants us to do it. But you never quite had that. I think you made the right decision at this stage in your life. There are lots of "good" things out there to be involved in, but not all of them are "good for us" at certain points depending on what other things God has us doing. Does that make sense??

Just my thoughts!! Hope it helps.

Christine

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:41:34 -0500 By Kim Hi Christine! I saw you Sunday (from behind, a few rows back and across the aisle, LOL) and wanted to let you know I like your hair! I don't know if you've changed it recently, I know I haven't seen you in a long time!! But I like it! :-) It's nice to know you're reading and enjoying my ramblings, LOL! I agree, I think God wants to know we're willing, even if, in the end, He says "nope, not this one" ... I've found I often have peace once I START the process, but not always with that first step ... And then He confirms it. The strange thing is that He really had SO many opportunities to say NO before that whole ride, so in some ways it was the absence of a 'no' that made me think I should keep praying and possibly step forward in faith. And you know, I think He DID want me to take the ride; that it wasn't wrong for me to even apply and interview, that He wanted me to go through that ... Curious! But yes, I agree with you that there are many great ministries that are "not now" ... :-) How are you doing? It's nice to hear form you! kim http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000794.html#c213850 213850:794@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ Hi Christine!

I saw you Sunday (from behind, a few rows back and across the aisle, LOL) and wanted to let you know I like your hair! I don't know if you've changed it recently, I know I haven't seen you in a long time!! But I like it! :-)

It's nice to know you're reading and enjoying my ramblings, LOL!

I agree, I think God wants to know we're willing, even if, in the end, He says "nope, not this one" ...

I've found I often have peace once I START the process, but not always with that first step ... And then He confirms it.

The strange thing is that He really had SO many opportunities to say NO before that whole ride, so in some ways it was the absence of a 'no' that made me think I should keep praying and possibly step forward in faith.

And you know, I think He DID want me to take the ride; that it wasn't wrong for me to even apply and interview, that He wanted me to go through that ... Curious!

But yes, I agree with you that there are many great ministries that are "not now" ... :-)

How are you doing? It's nice to hear form you!

kim

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:20:54 -0500 By Betsy I'm reminded of God telling Abraham to take his only son Isaac and sacrifice him to God. No explanations as to why. Abraham obeyed every step of the way, until the very end, when God stopped him from actually going through with it. God would provide another sacrifice. Betsy http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000794.html#c213897 213897:794@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ I'm reminded of God telling Abraham to take his only son Isaac and sacrifice him to God. No explanations as to why. Abraham obeyed every step of the way, until the very end, when God stopped him from actually going through with it. God would provide another sacrifice.

Betsy

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