Things in our control

[mblake8]

I went to a weight watchers meeting saturday and the leader said something that really got to me. She said there are so many things that we cant control but weight is one thing that we can. I really thought about this. I wondered how many things that I have control over in my life that i blame on the devil or other people. I have come to realize alot of things that are going on with me are a result of me. I have been praying and casting my cares on God about some issues and just sitting back and waiting when i am the one that needs to get up and do something. Any comments on this?

 

[p31woman]

This is soo true. I feel exactly the same way. I have too keep reminding myself that Faith without works is dead.

 

[mblake8]

This is soo true. I feel exactly the same way. I have too keep reminding myself that Faith without works is dead.

YES thats what it is. How do u know if there is more that u need to do on your side of the "deal" ? That is what i struggle with. Part of it is me being lazy too

 

[p31woman]

YES thats what it is. How do u know if there is more that u need to do on your side of the "deal" ? That is what i struggle with. Part of it is me being lazy too

Girl me too! I always think and wish that because God is so awesome and powerful, and becasue He loves me so much, He will just change whatever the problem is without much effort on my end. I try and cover up and deny my laziness with the fact that He might want to show-off in my problem...LOL

I do find it more satisfying when me and Him work together. Then I can better see how His strength far exceeds my own abilities.

I say just do as much as you can do, all the while keeping it in prayer. Pray for discernment too, so that you will understand when to let go and let Him do His thing.

 

[cocoberry10]

I went to a weight watchers meeting saturday and the leader said something that really got to me. She said there are so many things that we cant control but weight is one thing that we can. I really thought about this. I wondered how many things that I have control over in my life that i blame on the devil or other people. I have come to realize alot of things that are going on with me are a result of me. I have been praying and casting my cares on God about some issues and just sitting back and waiting when i am the one that needs to get up and do something. Any comments on this?

YES thats what it is. How do u know if there is more that u need to do on your side of the "deal" ? That is what i struggle with. Part of it is me being lazy too

I agree with both of your quotes. As Christians, we should believe that God is in control. However, like you said, faith without works is dead.

You have to realize that your faith allows you to take chances and risks, because you know that God is always with you.

Also, I believe a fundamental part of being a Christian is taking personal responsibility for our wrongdoings. We shouldn't torture ourselves over bad decisions, but we should learn from them. And, we should not blame others for our lives.

 

[mblake8]

I agree with both of your quotes. As Christians, we should believe that God is in control. However, like you said, faith without works is dead.

You have to realize that your faith allows you to take chances and risks, because you know that God is always with you.

Also, I believe a fundamental part of being a Christian is taking personal responsibility for our wrongdoings. We shouldn't torture ourselves over bad decisions, but we should learn from them. And, we should not blame others for our lives.

Yes i also had to learn to forgive MYSELF for things that i have done that have hurt me.