tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275597446532773244.post5239089386876755475..comments2023-05-19T13:24:20.504+01:00Comments on The River Into Words: CheaterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275597446532773244.post-25589243243346224502008-12-05T08:46:00.000+00:002008-12-05T08:46:00.000+00:00I think that almost everyone working overseas feel...I think that almost everyone working overseas feels unworthy sometimes or lots of times or all the time. I think sometimes it's not as much about being worthy though as being willing. I always like to remember that the weak, foolish things of the world were chosen. It makes me feel like a lot better fit. :) It seems like WE put pressure on ourselves to be perfect because we have the idea that if we're here, we're supposed to be a saint. We're supposed to be good enough to deserve the opportunity, when that has nothing to do with it. It just shows that God wanted you there so much he was willing to work around the established rules to get you there!Ruvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660297954880796178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275597446532773244.post-50140395354589247012008-12-02T17:40:00.000+00:002008-12-02T17:40:00.000+00:00I think that perhaps, maybe instead of using the w...I think that perhaps, maybe instead of using the word cheater, the idea of being unworthy is more accurate. That we (well, me, really) are so unworthy of all this (where God brought us, how he brought us, and the people here with us). <BR/><BR/>And yes, that is in essence what grace is all about. That we are so totally unworthy of the gifts, chances, opportunities, work, lives that God gives us. The idea isn't to feel "worthy" of this grace. The hope is to accept this grace freely, without guilt or shame (or the remnants of a cheating heart). <BR/><BR/>But that's a whole bigger can of worms that I'm just starting to realize lie at the heart of the matter.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008360835616829859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275597446532773244.post-41769587771740550632008-12-02T04:38:00.000+00:002008-12-02T04:38:00.000+00:00We, too, were allowed to come w/o the level of fun...We, too, were allowed to come w/o the level of funding that would normally be required...we were very grateful for that opportunity. And it's been a chance to see how God can provide as we move forward by faith...definitely motive for gratitude and hope!Rebecca Conduff Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328658355319045462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275597446532773244.post-40727327462400010842008-12-02T02:26:00.000+00:002008-12-02T02:26:00.000+00:00You are so, not a cheater. You did not fail. You...You are so, not a cheater. You did not fail. You are where God wants you when God wants you there. Whenever we focus on money, we humans tend to get in trouble. Learned that the hard way many a time!<BR/><BR/>God will multiply your loaves and your ministry. Ireland will seem more real to your long-term sponsors with your fresh images and stories to share.<BR/><BR/>It's a miracle you are where you are when you are given the recession in the U.S. It is clear you're called to be there. We are blessed to be your friends.<BR/>Have a Romans 8 day!<BR/>Peace be with you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973374541641774861noreply@blogger.com