ghaynes1 wrote:
"Most men live lives of quiet desperation." - Thoreau
And what a waste that is.šš
ghaynes1 wrote:
Nice post Bob. I was reaching the point of saying good bye to the 9 to 5 but then a recession hit in 2008-09. Laid off from my dream job, 401k gone, house and cars gone, wife and kids gone.
Think it can't happen to you? So did I. Seize the day. Your life can change in a heartbeat. I've bounced back but retirement, not in the cards at 68 or anytime soon.
Like you often say, Greg; āmake the most of itā. Is it possible that God has a purpose for you right where youāre at, and thatās why you are where you are? Iāll bet your clients would agree!
You know how I believe-
Godās plan is far above our plans, cause He knows things we donāt.
An analogy would be:
A father and his young son are on a busy street, downtown, and end up on opposite sides of the street. The young boyās vision is obstructed by a parked car as he starts to cross the street, to reach his dad. Just at that moment, a speeding car comes flying down the street, unaware of the child. His dad, seeing the car approaching, yells out to his son āSTOP! A carās coming!ā
We have a Father in Heaven who is watching out for His children (all of us) and He knows so much more than we do.
If we can put our trust and faith in His plan, we will (eventually) see that His plan is best for us.
āAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.ā
āāRomansā¬ ā8ā¬:ā28ā¬ āNLTā¬ā¬
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.8.28.NLTBe patient - God is still in control. šš»
Randyhartford wrote:
Like you often say, Greg; āmake the most of itā. Is it possible that God has a purpose for you right where youāre at, and thatās why you are where you are? Iāll bet your clients would agree!
You know how I believe-
Godās plan is far above our plans, cause He knows things we donāt.
An analogy would be:
A father and his young son are on a busy street, downtown, and end up on opposite sides of the street. The young boyās vision is obstructed by a parked car as he starts to cross the street, to reach his dad. Just at that moment, a speeding car comes flying down the street, unaware of the child. His dad, seeing the car approaching, yells out to his son āSTOP! A carās coming!ā
We have a Father in Heaven who is watching out for His children (all of us) and He knows so much more than we do.
If we can put our trust and faith in His plan, we will (eventually) see that His plan is best for us.
āAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.ā
āāRomansā¬ ā8ā¬:ā28ā¬ āNLTā¬ā¬
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.8.28.NLTBe patient - God is still in control. šš»
Like you often say, Greg; āmake the most of itā. I... (
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Without getting into a deep discussion, I'll just say if God is in control and my clients benefit from my care, him putting me here cost me some of the most important relationships of my life with my children and wife at the time. Not a cost I would wish one anyone. Have a great day Randy and all on FS.
Another good one. Thanks Plum
ghaynes1 wrote:
Without getting into a deep discussion, I'll just say if God is in control and my clients benefit from my care, him putting me here cost me some of the most important relationships of my life with my children and wife at the time. Not a cost I would wish one anyone. Have a great day Randy and all on FS.
I donāt know if God PUT you where you are. We all have a āfree willā and you have done your part to āmake the most of itā. Napoleon Hill says
Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit. Napoleon Hill Ā·
I didnāt say EVERYONE
is or would be willing to ārisk it allā for the cause of Christ.
Many are - consider Job, who lost EVERYTHING but his life. Butā¦ he got it all back - double what he lost! Ten of the twelve disciples died as martyrs; Judas committed suicide and John died of natural causes. All the others suffered and DIED for Christ. Thatās just a couple of examples. There are still people all over the earth giving everything for God. For most, it doesnāt literally cost them their life, but they are willing to give whatever it takes, just so others will be able to have ETERNAL life.
Think of all the men and women in the military who have willingly given their lives, over the years, for ALL of us, so we might live freely. Thatās what Jesus did, so we might live forever in Heaven. He doesnāt even ask us to die for Him - He just wants us to LIVE for Himā¦.
Itās still OUR choice; He will never ādraftā anyone to serveā¦. šš»
Graywulff wrote:
When I first saw this this morning I started plumbing the depths. š Thatās when I found this little thing. We have here an extraordinary group of people. Existence is for the ordinary. We are far beyond that. Youāve turned me in to a plumber Mr. Plum.
Good addition Wulffy, but right about now i think I am just existing. That 9 to 5 doesn't include the getting up early and the ride two and from. More like a 12 to 14 .
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Billycrap2 wrote:
šššAmen
GOD PLEASE BLESS US ALL AMENšāļøššš
plumbob wrote:
Some of us have reached that time we can start reaping the rewards of that 9 to 5.
Some of us are nearing that time to say good bye to that 9 to 5.
Either way, Live your Life to the Fullest, we only get one Cast at it.
Like !!
Never thought of it this way.
Thank you
Have a great Thanksgiving with your family šŖ
plumbob wrote:
Some of us have reached that time we can start reaping the rewards of that 9 to 5.
Some of us are nearing that time to say good bye to that 9 to 5.
Either way, Live your Life to the Fullest, we only get one Cast at it.
Another excellent quote Plum.
Scudrnr wrote:
Another excellent quote Plum.
Thanks Scud. Had me a reminder of that 9 to 5 this past week. The money is nice but that free time I gave up is priceless.
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