tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787651.post2903757237016963704..comments2023-09-23T06:23:23.249-05:00Comments on Perfect Blue Buildings: How Soon is Now?Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00901333597476456521noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787651.post-88376087967450476982009-06-10T21:03:19.540-05:002009-06-10T21:03:19.540-05:00Jaimie speaks the truth, my friend. You've go...Jaimie speaks the truth, my friend. You've got love by the gobbles, and that is more Christ-like than anything else.Travhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336539546202293442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787651.post-43013686518730171692009-06-08T08:38:13.324-05:002009-06-08T08:38:13.324-05:00"you're expected to be this example"..."you're expected to be this example"<br /><br />I think you may be putting more pressure on yourself to be these things than anyone else is, especially the Lord. He's granted you people and things to be responsible for, yes, but it was never meant to be you HAVING to be these things or else. It's all about finding that balance between being a good steward of the gifts God's given you and trusting in the big Gift He's already given--not always easy, of course, but necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787651.post-86016406317147761382009-06-08T03:37:28.177-05:002009-06-08T03:37:28.177-05:00It's good to make yourself so open with these ...It's good to make yourself so open with these posts. I think it helps to unload the stress some, to put it out there. I don't have the same exact things bothering me, but I know that overwhelming feeling. I have been feeling it lately with some things.Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787651.post-8409047802670509272009-06-07T09:56:34.085-05:002009-06-07T09:56:34.085-05:00I wish you wouldn't overload yourself about th...I wish you wouldn't overload yourself about these "responsibilities as His disciple and ambassador." Talk about a moving target. Remember that what God requires of us is to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him. In another place, Jesus says we should love him and love our neighbors. It's not about being a perfect Christian. It never is, it never was, it never will be. It's about love. And you have love by the gobbles, I might say. You're one of those Christ-like people I know. I know a few, and you're one of them.<br /><br />About your depression... it's good, as humans, to work toward a tangible goal. I think the recent goal of your weight-loss might help with that. Because in six months, you'll look back and you'll be stupid to be depressed because you'll see how far you've come, what you've been working at, and it'll be great.<br /><br />You're not a screw-up at all. Look at all the people doing worse than you! (Ha, that always helps me. Then I wonder how the person who is doing the worst in the world copes... I suppose he doesn't care.)<br /><br />Nah, you're not being a drama queen. Just real. So rarely are people real that it sounds like drama.Jaimie Teekellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845537262456320501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787651.post-68929008219812626362009-06-07T01:35:01.463-05:002009-06-07T01:35:01.463-05:00All I can say are we love you Dave and our thought...All I can say are we love you Dave and our thoughts and prayers go with you.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000022309372764265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787651.post-14073554056196905322009-06-06T10:16:00.905-05:002009-06-06T10:16:00.905-05:00Dave,
It's easy to tell someone else to just h...Dave,<br />It's easy to tell someone else to just hang in there and it will eventually work out. We all go through times of desperation, depression, anxiety and being overwhelmed, so we think we qualify to counsel others. (Sometimes we are, and sometimes not.) <br /><br />A few months back, I found myself in a similar situation, begging God for help, and for Him to just CHANGE things. It took a total emotional and physical "falling apart" for that to happen. Was it due to my lack of faith? I don't believe so. He allows us to be broken to teach us to rely more on Him. Why would we need Him if things were all hunky-dorey? We forget, time and time again, that we can NOT do it on our own. But we continue to try. I find that at times, I beg for an answer, but as soon as the prayer is finished, I move on, without even waiting to hear the answer. Then I wonder why I don't know what the plan is.<br /><br />The persecution you feel from the enemy, just means you are doing the right thing. Why would satan bother, if you weren't? I would imagine that everyone who has ever gone on a real mission...a soul saving mission, feels the same attack you are feeling.<br /><br />You seem to be able to divert your loneliness and that is always good. The only thing I know to say is, we have to put ourselves out there. No one is going to come knocking on my door to be friends. I'm married, and I know that's different, but I still deal with it. Is it fear of rejection? Being shy? Not feeling worthy? All of the above. You are not alone.<br /><br />My prayers are with you.B Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947279899522227508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787651.post-96631250099736292009-06-06T02:03:03.740-05:002009-06-06T02:03:03.740-05:00I really want to comment on this in-depth, but ala...I really want to comment on this in-depth, but alas, it is 2:02 AM and my brain is fried. I just want to say that I love your title. And keep your chin up. Again, I do want to say more than the standard, "it'll be okay, dude" because I really hate that. Will talk more later. God bless.LeLehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789410692486191482noreply@blogger.com