To be absolutely honest about it: I naturally have an awful lot of trouble considering the various trials and tribulations of my life in this world as being something to rejoice about. In fact: most of the time I find it absolutely impossible.
Therefore: be assured that I do not consider myself as being worthy of receiving such an award from COH in any way, shape or form; but then I am reminded of the absolute truth of the matter truly being that all of the “wonderful stuff” about my life in this world is really about our Heavenly Father proving Himself faithful (even when I cannot see it) each and every time I fall short of His glory. Now that certainly is something to rejoice about!!!
No, this is not my award; and I know of others who would feel the same way. Here are just a few who should also receive it in our Heavenly Father’s name:
I have a friend who got in a fight with his father. His father kept hitting him and warned him that if he got up, he'd hit him again. He didn't stop getting up until his brother broke it up. I have always admired this guy.
ReplyDeleteThanks, FishHawk. I persevere because I think that God can work in the hearts of people who are willing to engage in conversation, even if they disagree. That's why I try to keep people talking.
ReplyDeleteBe assured that I have been someone who wouldn't stop getting-up; and I have been someone doing the hitting. I have also been someone who did not want to get-up ever again. Through it all: He has been there; and this is something that I KNOW is true, which goes far beyond mere belief.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, SS. I know that you have been feeling rather beat-up lately; and yet: you still keep trying.
ReplyDeleteThanks dude! As usual, I am pleased, but very humbled by your continued recognition of what I am doing. I respect our friendship quite a bit, and look forward to the day that we get to just sit around and tell "fishing" stories to each other in Heaven! You rock! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI hope it comes sooner than later, Dan.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Not sure its perseverance as much as sheer stubbornness! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, my dear Robert. I seem to be plumb out of clever come-backs that would not appear to be too inappropriate about you being British and all. Therefore: let's just leave it as being persevering.
ReplyDeleteWell, you could have knocked me over with a feather. I have always seen perseverance as my weak area. Perhaps that's why I have been taken through what I have experienced over the last few years.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks FishHawk. I appreciate your appreciation.
Being that I feel very similar unto you physically: I can certainly relate unto the "knock me over with a feather" reference. For it certainly doesn't take much to knock me down anymore; but since we still want to believe in the lovingkindness of our Creator: is this not evidence of His grace??? Either that or we've both went insane: I suppose.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, brother. Very well-deserved!
ReplyDeleteShalom.
Thanks, Sicarii.
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