Comments on: PDL – Week 1

By: Keela

Keela — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:35:40 +0000

I totally understand how busy you are Angela. After sending you this email I saw all the resources on the site. I should have looked at those before sending you an email. Thank you for responding and I look forward to talking with you and the other ladies about “Purpose Driven Life.” God bless!!!

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:39:52 +0000

Keela, have you checked out the writing resources on the web site. If not, I encoruage you to do so. Just look down the left side of the main page for the section titled, Writing Resources.

Also, you might want to look at some old posts in the Taking Back the Past and Talking Writing categories.

If you have specific questions, send me a message (see the Contact Angela page) and I’ll answer. It may take a while, but I’ll answer. Since I tend to get a lot of questions, I may do a weekly post that addresses all the questions I get for that week or couple of weeks. What do you think?

By: Keela

Keela — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:13:53 +0000

This was a great chapter. I have been dealing with this question for the last two weeks, “What is my purpose in life.” God knows He put this book on my heart because I have been asking this question everyday, and this ended up being the first chapter in the book. Look at God!! When this question was laid on my heart the first place I went to was God. I know who holds my future. I went to the Lord and I asked Him to show me my purpose in life. I am only 24 years old but I believe God has a higher hight for me right now. I had to learn the hard way that my way is no way and the only way is the Lords way. My desire is to do His will. I believe that God has a work for all of us, and no one can complete what God has for you but you. And I know whether or not we want to do the work God wants us to do, it will come to pass. Even Jonah tried to run from his purpose (Jonah 1:1-6) but God stopped him in his trail, and when it was all said and done Jonah completed the task God set for him. Glory be to God!!!! If Jonah had of obeyed God in the beginning he would not of had to go into the belly of the fish. Many times we as Christians spend a life time running from the will of God, doing our own thing, living our own life, when little do we know that God is going to complete the work in us that He planned even before we were born. People wonder sometimes why it took so long for the Lord to allow His will to be done in their life, when it was not God that was the hold up, it was them because they were running in the wrong direction. My husband right now knows that he has been called to lead people to Christ through ministry, but because of fear he does not give in to God. Yes he loves the Lord, faithful to church, and the Pastor’s son, but he has not truly given his life to the will of God. “Lord use me as you see fit.” That is my prayer.

By: The Other Angela

The Other Angela — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 19:00:25 +0000

Charlotte, thanks for the reminder of something I once did and need to get back to. I used to work at a company where the grounds had beautiful old trees and were nicely landscaped. When I left the building each day, the sound of the wind in the trees and the sight of God’s creation were an immediate relief from the day’s stresses.

Something I like that I learned from a friend is to write down a Bible verse and carry it in my pocket, purse, planner, etc. so that I see it throughout the day.

I didn’t read yesterday, but I am not going to let that stop me. I *WILL* read today so I’ll just be a day behind. I’m okay with that.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:28:39 +0000

I like that, Charlotte! The day is not over until you to bed and you don’t go to bed until after you’ve done your reading for the day. Words to live by.

By: Charlotte in Kentucky

Charlotte in Kentucky — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 04:28:11 +0000

I almost went to bed and forgot to do my reading. I am so greatful to have this email from Angela to remind me, and to make me accountable for reading ‘The Purpose Driven Life’.

My answer to Day 1′s question is: I try to remember to look at nature every day. The beauty of the open spaces around me, focus my attention on God’s beauty and care for us all.

God bless you all,
Charlotte

PS The day is not over until I go to bed. I’m going now, so goodnight.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:50:17 +0000

Great, Sigrun! The online readings should last until you get your book.

By: Sigrun

Sigrun — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:04:40 +0000

The library book is on its way to me. I placed a hold on it yesterday. If I’m lucky, I may be able to renew it for the whole 40 days (3 weeks at a time). It’s not that I don’t want to get it but finances are still very tight. If it bears repeated reading, I’ll get it later.

Haven’t done my reading for today yet.

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:12:29 +0000

Good idea, Sigrun! Everybody feel free to comment here with your thoughts throughout Week 1. I’ll start another post for Week 2.

By: Sigrun

Sigrun — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:45:34 +0000

I almost forgot to start today. But for me, though it’s almost 0300 EST, the next day doesn’t start until I get up in the morning.

Lots of deep thinking. I guess I always knew I was here for God’s purpose not mine but knowing and doing are two entirely different things. I’m not the prayer warrior type, unfortunately, and God knows it: I hate to “ask” for something more than once just as I don’t like being nagged about things, though sometimes I need reminders. But does God?

Just my first thoughts on this.

See you next week, though I might write down more.