tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663796893295918209.post7394653073229336637..comments2023-06-16T06:12:41.280-05:00Comments on Day by Day: St. Paul, on Human Weakness; and Other Promises of GodtheMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01484800094220282147noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663796893295918209.post-13816942925706769302011-09-19T17:08:50.937-05:002011-09-19T17:08:50.937-05:00Yes I hear you, Sara. My husband and I have mostl...Yes I hear you, Sara. My husband and I have mostly gotten beyond the butting heads stage, we've been married 21 years. And I"m sure I still drive him nuts, and certainly he drives me nuts, but we've come to a place of stillness, because we both realize how blessed we are to have someone who can put up with us and our individual idiosyncrasies and annoying habits.<br /><br />And yes, you are so right about God using our weaknesses. I started out focusing on that aspect, but the quotes that come to mind mind were all otherwise aimed, except the first. So I just went with that second aspect, of trusting God's promises. <br /><br />But the initial promise we have is that because of Jesus' birth, perfect life, and innocent suffering and death, we are counted as righteous in spite of our failings. We can say with St. Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."<br /><br />The Pharisee's did not see their need for a Savior, but those of us who most obviously need Him, can truly show God's infinite grace and goodness.theMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484800094220282147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663796893295918209.post-76268663301173286402011-09-19T11:39:46.745-05:002011-09-19T11:39:46.745-05:00Are you my twin??? LOL I am just like you, hones...Are you my twin??? LOL I am just like you, honestly. Hubby and I often butt heads about why things aren't getting done, or rather, perhaps the wrong things are getting done? We have different goals and different definitions of "kept up with" and "perfection" vs. "why bother." Tough to get through, to say the least!<br /><br />But you're right. God uses our weaknesses to make everything turn out for good, even when we can't see it right now. But it's His promise, and we can trust that. For now, I just do the best I can. I heard something several months ago that has really helped me - God has given me enough energy to do exactly what He needs me to do today. Even if that means all I can do is keep the kids out of trouble, or on the opposite end, re-arrange the entire basement in 2 days..... :P<br /><br />Now about the internet......Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829334803423262426noreply@blogger.com