Jan. 24, 2009 - No Fishing Allowed!
I have been working on my latest knitting project quite a bit. It is a bag, and the style is supposed to look somewhat vintage, although I'm beginning to wonder if mine will turn out that way! One of the things that keeps me going when I am knitting long, boring, pieces, is the thought of what it will be like when I am done with it. The anticipation is what keeps me moving forward.
I jump ahead of myself, though. For this project, I went out and bought the fabric, ribbon, and interfacing that I will need to finish the bag. Then, I started thinking of doing the actual embroidery, sewing in the lining, folding down the handles, and wishing that I was at that part, instead of only halfway done with the first side!
Now, looking ahead isn't a bad thing. In fact, now that I re-read what I just wrote, I realize it isn't a bad thing at all! Phillipians 3:14 says,
"I press toward the mark for the prize
of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
That is doing nothing but looking ahead! If we didn't anticipate the coming of our Lord, or going to Heaven, then we would have no reason to do any of the things that we should be doing. By following what God wants for us, we are preparing ourselves for Heaven, and that is looking ahead. We wouldn't be preparing ourselves if we didn't know about Heaven.
This quote is attributed to Corrie Ten Boom
There is another side to this, too. We should be looking ahead, not looking back. In my knitting, I somehow came up short one stitch on one of my rows. This happened to me twice. So, finally, I just fudged it, and added a stitch. Now, I can either forget that I did that and keep looking ahead (like I did until now!), keep moaning and fretting about it, or eventually decide that I need to go back and fix it.
In our lives, often times we need to go back and fix the mistake. Other times, doing something was necessary and instead of fussing about it, we should just keep looking ahead. However, I don't think we should ever just keep moaning and fretting about something. That is only looking back.
I was also looking for another quote by Corrie Ten Boom, from her book, Tramp for the Lord. It said something about God throwing our sins into the deepest seas, and putting up a sign that says "No Fishing!"
This is something that I have been struggling with, and am still working on, and learning about. I have a problem with looking behind me, and fishing in a restricted area.
What it basically boils down to, and what it seems to always boil down to, is trust. I need to learn to truly trust that the Lord has taken care of my sins, and that they have been washed away.
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Comments
Jan. 24, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by farmgirls
Hello! No, I don't mind that you add us to your friends list. I was just looking at your blog...it seems very nice!! That is neat that you have that same tatting book!
~Susannah
Jan. 24, 2009 - hello!
Posted by BreezyTulip
Eyebright,
Thank you for your comment. Sorry I haven't commented for so long - I feel like catching up! I, too, love drinking hot chocolate while watching a good ole' film, like W&Ds! And I have been making bread, too! Have you ever used home-ground wheat? We get to grind the wheat before we make bread.
I hope you all have been doing well and keeping warm!
-Breezy
Jan. 25, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by farmgirls
I just love that owl!!! : D
Thanks for your comment. I sure hope so too!!!! : )
Have a great week!
~Susannah
Jan. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by vintagegirl
I did not realize you had a bulldog. Aren't dogs so fun . . . they bring laughter to each day!
With my 365, I try to post a picture everyday (but if you have checked lately, I'm not keeping up very well). :) I don't do it like everyone else, though, because I don't get a good shot every day (I try, but it doesn't always happen). When I go on a trip, I will either post ahead, or just make my friends wait until I get back. ;P It just depends on how much time I have.
That's sweet of you! I enjoy seeing pictures of my friends too . . . *hint, hint* :D
And thank you, I am feeling better. Thankfully I didn't get sick, I only felt woozy.
Happily,
Miss Emily Rose
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