tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274294169027830840.post6517356738432390403..comments2008-12-30T15:47:27.479-08:00Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17833707320091749821noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274294169027830840.post-29174425967024279252008-12-30T15:47:00.000-08:002008-12-30T15:47:00.000-08:00Guilty. Yikes. I'm an abuser of this phrase..."I trust God's plan, BUT..." <BR/><BR/>But nothing. You either trust it or you don't. <BR/><BR/>Well said.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00494428658167587667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274294169027830840.post-87714300956554565242008-05-19T03:01:00.000-07:002008-05-19T03:01:00.000-07:00I absolutely believe this one. It is easier and "feels better" to look for people to blame for circumstances but when we believe God is in control of all things, then nothing is out of his control. Therefore when we can truly separate ourselves from circumstances and allow God to work and have his way, we no longer feel the need to judge, to blame, or defend ourselves when we feel the need. This of course assumes we did not create the situations with stupid decisions... which in the case of your last church, it was not a result of anything you did.Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03667241708559483160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274294169027830840.post-31803867732318243732008-05-13T20:21:00.000-07:002008-05-13T20:21:00.000-07:00I'm with you. A trust in God's sovereignty enables you to see difficult situations in a positive, meaningful light. God's sovereignty helps you realize,<BR/>1. It's not an accident - there's a purpose.<BR/>2. You're not necessarily in it because you stink - God honors you by give you a scenario in which to honor Him.<BR/>3. It's not hopeless - the Sovereign God is ready, willing, and able to work it for your good (Rom 8.28)<BR/>All that adds up to joy.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01777260557587300616noreply@blogger.com