Gratitude

Advent-7

Forgiveness week 2

 

 

I worked today and so I am late in posting. If you are lighting candles, the second candle is lit with the first candle. If you are reading Ann’s book, The Greatest Gift the reading covers Abraham and Issac which I wrote about several nights ago.

I am an avid fan of Charles Swindoll and he wrote a biography on Abraham. I love the way he writes and preaches. He recently had a sermon series on Abraham. Swindoll said, “Issac trusted his father.”

Genesis 22:5 says, “He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.”  

Mr. Swindoll draws the readers to the pronouns in Genesis 22:5. “WE will worship and then WE will come back.” He states, “Abraham had a genuine expectation.  He didn’t understand the situation but He understood the righteous character of God, he believed the promise God had made.”

The story continues and Abraham prepares the wood, Issac is the sacrifice. Abraham has so much faith that God would make this right even if he had to kill his son, God will provide and just as Abraham is about to slit his son’s throat, a voice said “Abraham! Abraham!”  Can you image how Abraham must have felt when he heard that voice?

Ann Voskamp asks, “When do you feel pressure to perform?”  Name the ways God has provided grace for the gaps in your life.

As we begin week 2, draw closer to God. Remember the reason for this season is to celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

 

 

 

 

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10 Comments

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    Sarah Travis
    December 9, 2014 at 6:04 am

    I love when I hear a whisper of peace from the Lord in those pressure moments! I have had moments of doubt and questioning and can recall when He has sent a word from a friend or a verse appears in my emails 🙂

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      blessingsrockwell@gmail.com
      December 9, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Dear Sarah, I love those moment when I know that I know I have peace and feel his power. Email is amazing the wonderful way the internet has brought us all together. Thank you so much for taking the time to send me a comment. I am truly blessed and humbled. I have had more love shown in response to my writing than I ever expected. Blessings Diana

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    Tara
    December 9, 2014 at 6:07 am

    Diana, I am reading through the Greatest Gift as well. I am so relishing this book!

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      blessingsrockwell@gmail.com
      December 9, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Tara, thank you for sharing. I am enjoying the book as it makes me focus and I am enjoying writing in response to my reaction to what I read. Thank you for commenting it means so much to me. Blessings Diana

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    Elaine Mingus (@SuperRadWriter)
    December 9, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Okay, so I’m REALLY having a “trust” issue with God lately. And it is completely linked with my “performance” mentality. I don’t want to “wait” like the servants while God goes and does something with Isaac (aka Jesus). I want to be in the mix.

    I haven’t picked up an Ann V. book yet, she kind of is a little too poetic (strangely I’m a performance poet). I might have to bite the bullet one day.

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      blessingsrockwell@gmail.com
      December 9, 2014 at 10:12 am

      Elaine, I have been reading Ann’s book but I understand what you are saying as I am still working my way through 1,000 gifts. I am glad you shared about trust issue. I have a performance mentality also. But the reality is that God loves us whether we perform or not. Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God workbook was an eye opener to me and the reason is that God is at work around us and he invites us to join in so essentially we are in the mix every single day. So I will read the book for you and you read my blog and we both win. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I am truly honored. Blessings Diana

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    Amanda
    December 9, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I love hearing about Abraham’s faith. He was an amazing man of God. Even though we decided not do advent this year I’m enjoying reading all the blogs about it. Maybe in a few years when my son is a little older we will be able to join in on the advent fun.

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      blessingsrockwell@gmail.com
      December 9, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      Amanda, it was so much fun when my boys were small. I gave the book to my sons for their families. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my post.
      Blessings Diana

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    Susan Shipe
    December 9, 2014 at 11:28 am

    I read The Greatest Gift last year and loved it.

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      blessingsrockwell@gmail.com
      December 9, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      Dear Susan, I have been enjoying reading and writing in response to the reading. Thank you for reading my blog. Blessings Diana

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