What sorrow for those who say
that evil is good and good is evil,
that dark is light and light is dark,
that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.
Isaiah 5:20– Bible Gateway NLT
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Good Morning Monday!
Thank you God, we chose and laid out clothes the night before. As I’ve said before, when dealing with Bethany- “hurry” is a useless word that only serves to agitate the one vocalizing that sentiment!
As Bethany finally got dressed, ate breakfast, found her school planner and backpack, her locker key, her teeth brushed, hair combed- we went to her chariot (ummm cherry red van). I gave her a quick perusal from head to toe- her new shoes were on the wrong feet.
“Babe- your shoes are on the wrong feet.”
“No, they’re not.”
“Yes, they are- switch them, ok?”
She looked me straight in the eyes and with conviction declared,
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“I don’t care! – they feel right to me.”
😉 – love this girl!
It should be so simple-
I’m right- you’re wrong-
change how you’re doing it. period.
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But one reason I love this girl- is I constantly see me- in her! Is this stubborn insistence what God faces when He tries to correct me!?! Is His correction to help, guide, direct, enlighten- swatted away with indifference and thinking foolishly that if it feels right to me- its right?
“Cindy- you’re doing “this” wrong.”
“I don’t think so- it feels right to me.”
Wearing shoes on the wrong foot isn’t really a big deal. The big deal is doing things because we think they “feel” right.
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I’m glad the Lord is patient- 🙂 I wonder if He ever rolls His eyes or sighs loudly?????
– probably not-
He is,
unlike me-
in Sovereign control.
Surprising Treasures: REMEMBER!
New International Version
As for God, His way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him.
New Living Translation
God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection.
Oy!! Such a hard thing to overcome, that stubbornness born of “feeling” everything seems right. You are my hero, Cindy… I know, I know… You rely on God’s grace, and so do I, but still……………………………….. 🙂
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lol- Mid! hugs sweet encourager! I am a messy work in progress! We know the real Super Hero and I’m glad He’s always rescuing us from our feelings and setting our feet on the Rock of His Word! 🙂
Perfect, Cindy…..just perfect!
Yes! His ways are perfect and true! 🙂 hugs sweet friend!
Oh, Cindy! What a precious illustration of our chronic inability to recognize our “doing what seems right” in our own eyes! The Bible does tell us that God laughs (Psalm 2:1-4a), so I wouldn’t be a bit surprised that he’d roll His eyes, too! 🙂 Hug that girl for me, Sweetheart!
You got me laughing too! That’s a thought isn’t it? I’ll give her a hug from you. 🙂 Oh that my ears would hear, my heart would obey, my mind choose His ways. hugs Edy!
Love this! I so understand. I can be the very same way. 🙂
I have to laugh- how many times God uses Bethany to see myself! Oh- how He loves us!