tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post6661275339390543892..comments2023-10-21T08:04:34.367-04:00Comments on Awesome God...Ordinary Girl: "Why?"KelliGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00261710060954867880noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-57568218918294735252011-02-01T18:50:42.714-05:002011-02-01T18:50:42.714-05:00The bell choir was preparing to give a concert at ...The bell choir was preparing to give a concert at a senior residence. The woman showing me the room we were to play in apologized up and down for there maybe not being as many people as we would want. I said to her that those who are supposed to be there will be there. (And then, the threat of bad weather made them cancel the concert, so ????)<br /><br />God's plans and ways are definitely not ours. Even in our service to Him, there are reasons why our offering is not received as we expect. That we put expectations on our service--even worthy ones--adds to our lack of understanding, sometimes. God, it doesn't add up!<br /><br />My daytime bell group never brought in a soul, even as our established group continues to be sought after. If I had great expectations that this day group would serve even more senior residences, I probably would have become bitter at its death--and it would have shown on the other group.<br /><br />If it's meant to be....<br /><br />Just realize, Kelli, that He sees your heart, your passion, your love for Him--even if "not enough" others will this time....Sue J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08668691234427771146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-2561198524586039042011-02-01T11:29:38.494-05:002011-02-01T11:29:38.494-05:00I'm afraid it is like the old saying you can l...I'm afraid it is like the old saying you can lead a house to water but you cannot make him drink...<br />I became stronger in my faith when I prayed for help with something and received a miracle beyond my expectations. That made me hungry to share and to also know more.<br />All you can do is create and hope they come...good luck!Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-38079455212630011842011-02-01T11:22:05.166-05:002011-02-01T11:22:05.166-05:00So glad to hear that God used Alpha to draw you to...So glad to hear that God used Alpha to draw you to Him in fresh ways. It is difficult to plan and work hard and then not have others show up or sign up. (I always want everyone to come, when I planned a women's ministry event.) There is freedom in knowing that only God can change a heart. I appreciate your thoughts here.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-67911376063181563222011-02-01T10:25:49.967-05:002011-02-01T10:25:49.967-05:00Ahhhhh ... questions my own heart wrestles with to...Ahhhhh ... questions my own heart wrestles with too, my friend. I have concluded (rightly or wrongly), much of it has to do with lukewarmness. People simply take for granted that which is most precious & costly. Counting the cost will result in one of two things: stepping up, or stepping back.<br /><br />These are "interesting" days. I pray God sends revival to His Church. In the meantime, may He send attenders to so worthy a class as Alpha.<br /><br />Hugs, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.com