tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post99359221887430358..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Flapping Our ArmsSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-35088151718889515092009-03-24T19:15:00.000-04:002009-03-24T19:15:00.000-04:00Hi Sharon -I think the Lord's been trying to get t...Hi Sharon -<BR/><BR/>I think the Lord's been trying to get through to all of us. We're taught to be independent and self-sufficient, but we soon learn there's many situations where only God can bring success.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-2814878872997440212009-03-24T19:10:00.000-04:002009-03-24T19:10:00.000-04:00Hi Terri -Oops, I've had that happen to me on occa...Hi Terri -<BR/><BR/>Oops, I've had that happen to me on occasion. :)<BR/><BR/>You're welcome. Sometimes we try until we almost faint. When we come to the end of ourselves, the Lord smiles and says, "it's about time you realized you can't do this without Me."<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-91970593170060798852009-03-24T16:00:00.000-04:002009-03-24T16:00:00.000-04:00I'll try posting again! LOL It disappeared:) But ...I'll try posting again! LOL It disappeared:) But wanted to say I tend to flap my own wings too much without seeing what God wants of me. Thank you for this.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-47964265655685629802009-03-24T11:22:00.000-04:002009-03-24T11:22:00.000-04:00Oh how right you are. I must confess that I've bee...Oh how right you are. I must confess that I've been doing a lot of flapping of my arms lately. I think your post was the Lord's way of telling me to stop and let Him be God. Silly me. :-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750046720665201328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-25188036901969565172009-03-23T19:22:00.000-04:002009-03-23T19:22:00.000-04:00Hi Quiet Spirit -Too often, I've tried to achieve ...Hi Quiet Spirit -<BR/><BR/>Too often, I've tried to achieve goals in my own strength. When I call out to Him, He graciously picks me up and dusts me off. :)<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-205931461833657832009-03-23T19:18:00.000-04:002009-03-23T19:18:00.000-04:00Hi Jen -I once heard a minister say, "If you can a...Hi Jen -<BR/><BR/>I once heard a minister say, "If you can accomplish a task in your own strength, God didn't tell you to do it." <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-76074188768048475702009-03-23T17:19:00.000-04:002009-03-23T17:19:00.000-04:00Susan:You are so wise!When I told the Lord, "Writi...Susan:<BR/>You are so wise!<BR/>When I told the Lord, "Writing is what I want to do with my life," His immediate reply in my heart was "you can't get there by yourself."<BR/>--JenKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894459418749386885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-26564767442929046352009-03-23T16:24:00.000-04:002009-03-23T16:24:00.000-04:00Susan: Yes, a very good description of what we...Susan:<BR/> Yes, a very good description of what we can sometimes find ourselves doing.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-82982662695203203202009-03-23T11:11:00.000-04:002009-03-23T11:11:00.000-04:00Hi Jody -I'm glad the post spoke to your heart. Wh...Hi Jody -<BR/><BR/>I'm glad the post spoke to your heart. Whenever I get stressed about the mechanics and business of writing, I know I'm setting myself up for failure. The same holds true for other areas of my life.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-31830938347319714072009-03-23T11:03:00.000-04:002009-03-23T11:03:00.000-04:00Hi Donna -The Lord knows exactly what we need and ...Hi Donna -<BR/><BR/>The Lord knows exactly what we need and when. This post was written over a week ago and scheduled. :)<BR/><BR/>I'm glad it ministered to you.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-85832550701290900112009-03-23T11:01:00.000-04:002009-03-23T11:01:00.000-04:00Hi Jess -Thanks. It's a lesson I wish would stick ...Hi Jess -<BR/><BR/>Thanks. It's a lesson I wish would stick with me. I get tired going around the same old mountain.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-36318505289467929282009-03-23T07:32:00.000-04:002009-03-23T07:32:00.000-04:00LOL! Great post. :-) Very true and a good lesson f...LOL! <BR/>Great post. :-) Very true and a good lesson for me today.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-13895750054673775602009-03-23T06:25:00.000-04:002009-03-23T06:25:00.000-04:00Oh how much I needed to read your post this mornin...Oh how much I needed to read your post this morning! Thank you for ministering to me and blessing me!Donna M. Kohlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268172745025677265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-42560053254742093982009-03-23T06:03:00.000-04:002009-03-23T06:03:00.000-04:00What an encouraging post today, Susan and what a g...What an encouraging post today, Susan and what a great word picture. Sometimes we do run around flapping instead of relying on His strength to keep us soaring.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.com