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I wasn't really referring to temptation in my original post. There is always a way out of temptation.
I meant more along the lines of "what life hands you." We can't handle everything it gives us. God is with us through it all, but I have been through and know several people who had things happen that was beyond being "reasonably handleable" (probably not a real word but oh well).
It just grinds my gears to hear people say that phrase, because it implies these things happen because God knew "they could take it", as if the bad things that happen to them are within their personal spectrum of tolerance.
Just my two cents, and wanted to clarify. It's been years since I first wrote that, but I still believe it
I meant more along the lines of "what life hands you." We can't handle everything it gives us. God is with us through it all, but I have been through and know several people who had things happen that was beyond being "reasonably handleable" (probably not a real word but oh well).
It just grinds my gears to hear people say that phrase, because it implies these things happen because God knew "they could take it", as if the bad things that happen to them are within their personal spectrum of tolerance.
Just my two cents, and wanted to clarify. It's been years since I first wrote that, but I still believe it
So last night right as I went to turn on the shower my sweet little doxie jumped in the bathtub. She landed in the bathtub at the exact moment the shower turned on. She was soaked. She couldn't get out because she's very little and her paws were wet. So, I decided to just give her a bath. SUPRISE - bath time.
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I like to ponder deep philosophical questions. It surprises me that not many people I encounter do the same. When I hear a statement from them of "I've never considered that", it bothers me. It bothers me because I think those people are not giving their own lives enough consideration, and it bothers me because I think they don't consider the deep questions because they are afraid of having to face the possibility that everything they know is wrong and that they have spent the bulk of their lives doing the wrong things.
Its not a questions though. Like she said, it comes from
[h=1]1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)[/h]13 [FONT=Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.[/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Over time people have twisted it to "God will never give you more than you can handle." God will give you whatever He sees fit. We are to take those trying moments and rely upon Him for strength. Like Rachael said, if we could do it on our own, why would need Him? So, to say that God will never give you more than you can handle is fantastically wrong and un-biblical. [/FONT]
[h=1]1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)[/h]13 [FONT=Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.[/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Over time people have twisted it to "God will never give you more than you can handle." God will give you whatever He sees fit. We are to take those trying moments and rely upon Him for strength. Like Rachael said, if we could do it on our own, why would need Him? So, to say that God will never give you more than you can handle is fantastically wrong and un-biblical. [/FONT]
Its like this verse:
[h=1]Jeremiah 29:11English Standard Version (ESV)[/h]11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[a] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
This is another verse that is commonly blasted out of context. Read the whole book. This is not a promise to all believers. This was to those enslaved in Persia. This was for the Jewish people. Not everyone. So when people read this they get upset when their loved one gets cancer or something tragic happens. Because when God doesnt deliver on this, they get upset and start to doubt. People need to stop taking scripture out of context to make themselves feel better. Because when you use a verse like this one to give someone hope, you are lieing to them.
[h=1]Jeremiah 29:11English Standard Version (ESV)[/h]11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[a] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
This is another verse that is commonly blasted out of context. Read the whole book. This is not a promise to all believers. This was to those enslaved in Persia. This was for the Jewish people. Not everyone. So when people read this they get upset when their loved one gets cancer or something tragic happens. Because when God doesnt deliver on this, they get upset and start to doubt. People need to stop taking scripture out of context to make themselves feel better. Because when you use a verse like this one to give someone hope, you are lieing to them.
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I wasn't really referring to temptation in my original post. There is always a way out of temptation.
I meant more along the lines of "what life hands you." We can't handle everything it gives us. God is with us through it all, but I have been through and know several people who had things happen that was beyond being "reasonably handleable" (probably not a real word but oh well).
It just grinds my gears to hear people say that phrase, because it implies these things happen because God knew "they could take it", as if the bad things that happen to them are within their personal spectrum of tolerance.
Just my two cents, and wanted to clarify. It's been years since I first wrote that, but I still believe it
I meant more along the lines of "what life hands you." We can't handle everything it gives us. God is with us through it all, but I have been through and know several people who had things happen that was beyond being "reasonably handleable" (probably not a real word but oh well).
It just grinds my gears to hear people say that phrase, because it implies these things happen because God knew "they could take it", as if the bad things that happen to them are within their personal spectrum of tolerance.
Just my two cents, and wanted to clarify. It's been years since I first wrote that, but I still believe it
Just a part of my testimony if thats okay
Blogging is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I mean, compared to other work (like the work my husband is doing), it's pretty easy. I guess I just haven't figured out the right balance of time or something. It's a slow process, while trying to get used to having 3 kids instead of 2.
A couple of amazing things that have happened this year so far, is that we have our address set up! We're getting power to my house next week or so, and propane will follow soon after. We're getting doors this weekend. Hopefully, within the next month, I'll FINALLY be living in my own house!
My husband has started training to be an EMT, which has been a big deal for him, I'm glad he gets the opportunity to use the talents that God gave him, for helping other people. But I've been functioning as a mostly single mom since he started.
A couple of amazing things that have happened this year so far, is that we have our address set up! We're getting power to my house next week or so, and propane will follow soon after. We're getting doors this weekend. Hopefully, within the next month, I'll FINALLY be living in my own house!
My husband has started training to be an EMT, which has been a big deal for him, I'm glad he gets the opportunity to use the talents that God gave him, for helping other people. But I've been functioning as a mostly single mom since he started.
