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We Stumble
By: fancymeny Date: January 27, 2014, 9:10 pm
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[center]We Stumble[/center]
We are our own stumbling rock when we hold on to past regret,
past hurt and the reluctance to forgive others and at times,
ourselves. Often it is the reason why we stumble and why we keep
ourselves intertwined in a habitual pattern, making the same
choices, feeling the same pain and betrayal and we stay
fallen…..defeated.
Look at what Paul wrote in Philippians 3:12-16:
“I don’t mean to say I am perfect. I haven’t
learned all I should even yet, but I keep working toward that
day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and
wants me to be. No, dear brothers, I am still not all I should
be, but I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing:
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I
strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for
which God is calling us up to heaven because of what Christ
Jesus did for us.”
Paul let go! At the time of the writing, he tells us that he had
not reached where he knew God wanted him to be, but he did not
give up! He maintained himself in the race, trusting and obeying
God, knowing that greater things will come.
We can choose to let go. Of course, we can confide in humanity
to help us in times we need healing, but I promise you that
often time, at some breaking point, mankind will fail you or we
can seek God to help us carry what we alone can not bear. God,
in His infinite mercy and love will deliver you. Read Isaiah
43:1-7:
“But now the Lord who created you, O Israel, says:
Don’t be afraid, for I have ransomed you; I have called
you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and
great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of
difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire
of oppression, you will not be burned up—the flames will
not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, your Savior, the
Holy One of Israel. I gave Egypt and Ethiopia and Seba to Cyrus
in exchange for your freedom, as your ransom. Others died that
you might live; I traded their lives for yours because you are
precious to me and honored, and I love you. Don’t be
afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you from east and west,
from north and south. I will bring my sons and daughters back
to Israel from the farthest corners of the earth. All who
claim me as their God will come, for I have made them for my
glory; I created them.
[size=14pt]Now that is an awesome and powerful promise!
We can choose to either learn and grow from our experiences,
whether good or bad. We can choose to stay on the ground and be
stomped on by life, those around us and mainly ourselves. We can
choose to be refined and molded by the world, whose treasures
are limited, corruptible and perishable or we can choose to be
refined and molded by the hands of God, whose rewards are
joyful and eternal. Choose!
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Re: We Stumble
By: Clay Death Date: January 27, 2014, 9:28 pm
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awesome stuff right there Carmen.
I think I saw this on facebook as well. you posted something
there to this effect.
keep it coming.
we are not going to be small forever. one day we will have
plenty of more cool and kind folks here.
#Post#: 8268--------------------------------------------------
Re: We Stumble
By: fancymeny Date: January 27, 2014, 9:52 pm
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It is the same one. I'm sharing in both because I have friends
and family in FB that I want to deliver the message as well.
Thank you for your constant support. Love you lots. Muah!
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Re: We Stumble
By: Clay Death Date: January 27, 2014, 9:55 pm
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you are just an awesome person Carmen.
and so is caroline. you folks simply rock.
god bless.
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Re: We Stumble
By: fancymeny Date: January 27, 2014, 10:40 pm
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Thanks Clay. You're awesome and fabulous too. Your work here
is fabulous and I know truly appreciated by the Camelot family.
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Re: We Stumble
By: Clay Death Date: January 27, 2014, 10:44 pm
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much obliged Lady Carmen.
it is our Camelot and we will try to enjoy it and also share it
with the world.
Camelot family is small but it is the coolest and the kindest
family.
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Re: We Stumble
By: thetruth Date: January 28, 2014, 1:24 am
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I love this, Carmen,
and I am choosing, I'm choosing to accept all of my failures and
see them as stepping stones instead. My friend and I have been
talking about this for the last two days.
When I look back at my life at the things that have happened I
can only marvel that I am still here, still happy, and ready to
move forward.
My stumbles were good, because they built character in me, and
empathy and compassion. I no longer think of things as the works
of my hands, but see God's presence in every decision that was
made.
While I might've stumbled God used it to perfect me. I must say
this is the happiest I've ever been in my entire life. I feel
peace, love, and joy for the life that I'm living. You can't ask
for any more than that.
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Re: We Stumble
By: fancymeny Date: January 28, 2014, 6:28 am
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Amen Lady TT! Thank you sharing that. If I had allowed my own
life's experiences to mold me, I would have been beaten to the
ground and I thank God immensely for saving me...over and over
again. I'm am happy that you are happy Lady TT . May God
continue to bless you, everything you touch and your loved ones.
:-*
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Re: We Stumble
By: Clay Death Date: February 21, 2014, 10:19 pm
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lady Carmen simply rocks.
her influence on all the people she meets and comes across is
positive and inspirational.
all interactions with lady Carmen are refreshing, positive, and
uplifting. she is such a giving person.
god bless lady Carmen and her family.
she is the sunshine of Camelot.
we are very lucky to know a person of such an amazing character.
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Re: We Stumble
By: fancymeny Date: February 22, 2014, 11:35 am
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You always say the nicest thing Sir Clay. I'm humbled by your
words and your kindness. Thank you. May God bless you with the
highest blessings. Muah!
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