"It is the Lord . Let him do what seems good to him."

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CharliRenee

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Then the Lord called Samuel, and he said, "Here I am!" and ran to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call; lie down again." So he went and lay down. And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, 'Speak, Lord , for your servant hears.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place. And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant hears." Then the Lord said to Samuel, "Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel at which the two ears of everyone who hears it will tingle.
1 Samuel 3:4‭-‬5‭, ‬8‭-‬11 ESV


Samuel was told some daunting things from the Lord. He was uneasy, to say the least, in sharing the vision with Eli.. But He was called to share it with Eli.

On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. And he said, "It is the Lord . Let him do what seems good to him."
1 Samuel 3:12‭, ‬18 ESV

So many take aways in these verses, dontcha think?

Oh to rest in Spirit, waiting on His revealing, trusting His will for our lives, regardless how dreadful it may appear to our limited scope. May our ears tingle as servents ready to hear, willing to trust His knowing that which is good.


God Bless you my family in the Great I Am...🙏
 

shittim

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" And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, "
Could this mean He appeared to him?
I belive it is in Job where it is written "the Lord speaks first one way, then another, though you don't perceive it" I think 33-14, indicating he is encountering us all the time, it is when we begin to perceive Him that we can progress.
Thank you CharliRenee, and Lord bless and keep you and yours as well
 

CharliRenee

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Oh yes Shittim... to be so humble, so eager, with an anticipatory heart and mind, yes yes yes, what a sound and able position that leaves us...

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV

Thank you Shittim, for progress in Him is such a hopeful endeavor. Hope you are doing well. :D
 

CharliRenee

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For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it.
Job 33:14 ESV

Lord, please, help us all!!!
 

shittim

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And we know He is! Thank you for this thread and bless you CharliRenee
 

shittim

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it will be great to hear how He is working in you over these verses,
 
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Well, it stands out b/c we recently used this story as an example with the kiddos b/c more than once, very recently, ALL of them at different times have come asking if we had called them........
and that got me to thinking and pondering them myself.......
and one of these days when it's still and quiet :)LOL:) (ANOTHER interruption as I'm writing this)
I will get to really reflect on it.......
I look forward to it!
 

shittim

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Happened to me when I was a child, I know a young man near here who told me of that experience in his own life, just a few years ago.
 

CharliRenee

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Well, it stands out b/c we recently used this story as an example with the kiddos b/c more than once, very recently, ALL of them at different times have come asking if we had called them........
and that got me to thinking and pondering them myself.......
and one of these days when it's still and quiet :)LOL:) (ANOTHER interruption as I'm writing this)
I will get to really reflect on it.......
I look forward to it!
GG, I can not emphasize how much pleasure I derive as you share your thoughts and experiences traveled. Thank you. Isn't it so neat how we can reflect on our relationship with our Father, as we go about our relationships with our children and grandchildren?
 

Magenta

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So beautiful, all of it, the humming birds, the flowers, the butterflies, all surrounding beautiful words of His truth. Thank you. ❤
You are welcome, Renee :) It is a re-working of a previous panel but I do make changes to it (aside from textual) when I use it for something different :) Some of the hummingbirds and all the butterflies are new ;)
 
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Godsgirl83

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I LOVE butterflies (and humming birds and dragon flies are some of my fave creatures too;) )
If I'm remembering something I recently read about some of the panels, I think I see Calibob's signature on it too?.........
 

Magenta

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I LOVE butterflies (and humming birds and dragon flies are some of my fave creatures too;) )
If I'm remembering something I recently read about some of the panels, I think I see Calibob's signature on it too?.........
The gecko represents Bob :love: It may be small but his influence is larger than life :D

The hummingbirds and dragonflies represent joy, and butterflies represent transformation :)
Though there is no dragonfly in this one... maybe next time ;)
 
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Godsgirl83

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The gecko represents Bob :love: It may be small but his influence is larger than life :D

The hummingbirds and dragonflies represent joy, and butterflies represent transformation :)
Though there is no dragonfly in this one... maybe next time ;)
2cor9-8s.png Reminds me of a dragonfly:) Still a beautiful piece, as all your works are.
 
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Godsgirl83

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Butterflies, hummingbirds and dragonflies bring me joy and peace........:)
Feels like when I see them out and about, that it's just the Lords way of waving & saying "have a nice day":)
 

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Oh how wonderful it is to reflect on our lives and see His awesomeness! He has walked and held me thru soooooooooooooo very much in my lifetime! I would never have known how wonderful it is to trust Him if my life had been all easy! I can NEVER thank Him enough nor show how very much I love Him!