Thoughts from a dirty sinner saved by Grace!

John, I came across your blog while doing a searc...

2009-10-24T23:02:51.754-07:00

John, I came across your blog while doing a search on google. From what I have read you seem to be a person of deep feelings and understanding of the life of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I was sorry to read about your anger, yet I know what it feels like to be frustrated because of of circumstances and get upset. Isn't it wonderful to know that you have family and friends who love you and sacrifice for you? I believe that sometimes the burdens and trials we have are not only to help us grow and become a more Christ like people, but also to give those around us a chance to show us, themselves and God what they are made of. Sometimes when we look at these situations in this light, it becomes easier to allow others to serve us and to not feel like we are just a burden to be dealt with. God works in mysterious ways, my brother, but as we study the life of Christ and learn to emulate him, we can find peace, even in the most frustrating and upsetting of circumstances. Thank you for sharing your life with me.

Nickflight I appreciate the words of encouragement...

2009-06-09T20:35:13.980-07:00

Nickflight I appreciate the words of encouragement. I will post more this week. Thank you for reading and taking the time to let me know.
John

I have been enjoying reading your writing about ou...

2009-06-08T06:41:00.166-07:00

I have been enjoying reading your writing about our Risen Lord, John, and am looking forward to many more posts. I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know that I really respect and appreciate your openness and honesty and I have prayed for you tonight. God Bless you.

I love you son, you and your brother are blessings...

2009-06-05T19:36:25.629-07:00

I love you son, you and your brother are blessings to your mother and I.

For the record, there is not a damned (sorry mom) ...

2009-06-05T16:47:42.943-07:00

For the record, there is not a damned (sorry mom) thing wrong with expressing anger, frustration, angst or sorrow. It is healthy to release these emotions, and i think words are a fairly non-harming constructive way to do so. (hugs)

I love you. You know why I help you into the livin...

2009-06-05T16:40:43.387-07:00

I love you. You know why I help you into the living room? Because you deserve to be in the living room, you deserve to have as much of a life as is at all possible for you. Your body may fail you today, your mind may fail you today, but there is tomorrow. And if tomorrow is bad, there is next week. No matter how bad it gets, you are not dead, and it will get better, even if you have to wait. I love you. We will get through this together. 01

I am fortunate that I have you in my life again. ...

2009-06-05T15:53:54.582-07:00

I am fortunate that I have you in my life again. By the way using my own words back at me how very.........well Christian and loving of you.

The good news is that God is not mad, and is not i...

2009-06-05T15:34:05.009-07:00

The good news is that God is not mad, and is not intimidated, or upset that you are angry.

I can't even begin to imagine what it was like to be you today. I don't know what words I can say to make you feel better - there may not be any. I'm not even going to try to throw around some trite words like, "it's going to be ok" or "things will get better"...

I can only remind you of what you told me the other day: that you are so grateful and blessed to have an amazing wife whom you adore and who loves you, two wonderful sons, and that you have been granted a free salvation that you don't deserve.

And, a friend who cares about you and who respects and admires you very much.

When I told you it makes me mad that you have to go through what you go through, you told me not to be mad, but to praise the Lord. So, I'm doing what you told me to do.

It takes a really strong man to be John T. Beaver. I seriously doubt you've ever just laid on the mat when you've gotten knocked down. I seriously doubt that you are going to start now.

Thanks for being my friend.

Destiny; Thank you for your encouragement. I look...

2009-05-27T15:21:17.232-07:00

Destiny;
Thank you for your encouragement. I look forward to your next blog my friend.

You know that I am saying amen to that, esp the th...

2009-05-27T14:56:17.617-07:00

You know that I am saying amen to that, esp the third to last paragraph! lol

Write on, Tommy....write on!

2009-05-24T05:39:07.404-07:00

Write on, Tommy....write on!

Aww, i feel touched. I truly look forward to rea...

2009-05-22T10:48:44.637-07:00

Aww, i feel touched.

I truly look forward to reading what you have to say :D.