Comments on: a tough question {and trusting God with our reputation}

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:09:00 +0000

Okay Lara, you’ve opened the door to talk about your tattoos…. I often ask people about their tattoos because I assume it will be something close to their heart and they will enjoy sharing. Do tell..

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:59:00 +0000

In reply to Laura Rath. So true, Laura. Holding all our supposed plans with open hands is always best -- trusting Him to do as He wills. It's when we close our fingers tight that we get into trouble. Blessings to you, friend.

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:58:00 +0000

In reply to Stacy Averette. Image maintenance. Yep. It's dumb. As if... Bless you, sister.

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:57:00 +0000

In reply to Ashlie. Ugh. It does hurt when He tears them down for us. But I know it's good. Always good. (And that's hilarious about your brother in law. :)

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:57:00 +0000

In reply to Amy Heywood. Miss you. ;)

By: Laura Rath

Laura Rath — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:37:00 +0000

Oh Lara, this is so good, absolutely spot on. I had an encounter with God last fall – during worship – when He informed me that some dreams I was holding tightly to were because I wanted others to see me as someone important. Ouch! It’s not easy to lay those idols down, but maybe the first step is to acknowledge that we’ve made them into idols.
God bless,
Laura

By: Stacy Averette

Stacy Averette — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:03:00 +0000

So good, Lara. And like Ashlie, I just finished an Ezekiel Bible study and had to deal with the idols in my life as well. My husband and I had the “reputation conversation” just last week. I call mine “image maintenance” because that’s really what I try to do. As if…
Thank you for obediently pausing from your blogging break!

By: Amy Heywood

Amy Heywood — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:41:00 +0000

Boom

By: Ashlie

Ashlie — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:06:00 +0000

This is so good. I can so relate to that reputation hang up. Yes, yes…audience of one. I believe that but need the reminders. I was JUST reading in Ezekiel this morning about idols and asking God these same questions…man, those things can creep in so quickly! Lots of high places I didn’t realize were there. Praise the Lord that He is gracious enough to help knock em down and bring freedom (even though yeah, it hurts.) Love to you, friend…also I laughed out loud because my brother in law (whom I dearly love )has said similar things about my…tendencies. Specifically brightly printed leggings, music choices, and made up nicknames for my children. It’s a good thing I like him, or rather, that I really like my sister and she likes him and soooo…. But, I digress. 😉 Enjoy your Jesus-rappin’ sesh today with the lightning bolt boy. I can hear the idols falling down. 🙂