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Sep. 26, 2009

Changes

Quite by surprise and not necessarily the good kind, but surprise nonetheless, I've come to the conclusion that I must make some changes.

It's not important that I disclose the "surprise" but suffice it to say I've been nudged out of my comfort zone. So please pray for me and my family as I take on what is not easy and what is not "comfortable."

Recently, I confessed to a fellow blogger friend that I tend to be critical and controlling. Well, God is so good to show me that He desires me to be more merciful to others and more trusting of Him.

So again, please pray that I would be obedient and discerning, that I would be quick to take every thought captive to Him. Strangely, but not coincidentally, change has been going on all around me.

The change of life, season's changing, and I've even noticed the insects going through changes.

Change or moving forward from the place where I had gotten comfortable is going to be hard for that part of me that desires routine.

 But I know He has a plan and I know He's in control and I know He loves me and through this He will draw me closer to Him...which is really where I desire to be anyway.

Prayerfully yours, Julie  

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Sep. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums
I pray that you will be able to make the changes necessary and find peace.
Blessings,
Dawn
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Sep. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by franbles99
Once again, what beautiful photos! Thanks for popping over. I have to confess that I do not know what the central tree is. I think it is a mini-pine of some description.
May God bless you as you step out of your comfort zone and move forwards in Him! As you say, there are times and seasons for all things and He never takes us where His grace cannot keep us. I look forward to hearing more! (I hope you get to keep blogging!)
God bless Sarah
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Sep. 27, 2009 - comfort zone

Posted by Anonymous
The amount of growing that takes place out of the comfort zone --ewwww, how exciting. Only your Twisted friend could say that. I'll be praying for you.

www.eatfartandbark.blogspot.com
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Sep. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ApplesofGold
Oh, hugs, Julie! Thank you for your transparency and I will definitely pray for you! I am going thru some changes myself that I'm not handling all that well. I LOVED your photos-especially the leaves in the water. Holly
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Sep. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by melissal89
Praying for you Julie! That you are able to peacefully accept the changes our Lord has for you. However difficult it may be if He's in charge the blessings will be countless.

Melissa
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Sep. 28, 2009 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>

Posted by diamondsintherough
God's design for us is only good. But for some dumb reason it's hard to trust him with his management of us, isn't it? I was just confessing this same thing last night. It's the reality and practical application of Romans 8:28. Praying for you, friend.

PS. Whatsthatbug.com would love your caterpillar and grasshopper photos! How DO you do that?? Breathtaking!

Edited by diamondsintherough on Sep. 28, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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Sep. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by garboodles
Great post, thanks for sharing. The pictures are also remarkable!!! Mica AKA The Child's Paper
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Sep. 29, 2009 - Blessings

Posted by basketflat
I wish you blessings with whatever change is coming your way. And I pray that God will hold you in His hand and help you not be too critical of others or of yourself. :)

Cathy
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Oct. 6, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jenn4him
Beautiful photos. And I pray God will bless your efforts to live a life that pleases him.
Jenn
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