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Sunday, June 13, 2010

hope

First, a BIG thanks to Marla at Butts and Ashes for this sweet award!
I now pass this award on to:
Olivia at 406 Olivia
my friend at Slam Dunks
and
now:
I have to admit, I'm not a big Old Testament reader.
So I was surprised when this verse in Lamentations was pointed out to me:
"It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord."
(Lamentations 3:26)
(doesn't this sweet picture of 4 of my kids evoke feelings of hope?)
I used to think that if I were being positive (hoping) about something, I'd have to have control over it to make it happen. Now, with the years of life behind me that I have, I've learned that I can work my hardest and hope for the best. But it is truly a virtue to quietly wait. (to me this also means accepting God's will over my own)
Any thoughts on this, dear readers?

38 comments:

  1. Your children are so so lovely...I just adore this shot of them. I so agree...we all need to sit back and be quiet and wait for the Lord's time. xoxo

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  2. i love your video. what an encouragement you are!!! i hope you don't mind that i shared the video on my blog.
    you and your mom are both BEAUTIFUL women.

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  3. I needed to be reminded of this Word today :) I'm not sure how well I "quietly" wait on the Lord- I think there's much debating and inner turmoil! I'm going to enjoy thinking on this Word for a few days :) Thanks for your kind words on my blog- I always enjoy stopping by your blog for a visit! Blessings! ---Beth

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  4. Oh, my goodness you are just a blessing! I am waiting right now! And it is HARD! :) I'm waiting to hear back on a job I REALLY want. I hope and pray I get it! Thank you SO much for the blog award. And for all your sweet comments! Hope your day is great!

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  5. I agree, we all need to stay close to God and when hes ready for us our time is his.Lovely photo of the kids,very cute.I didnt know you had kids,where have I been LOL.

    I also want to say thanks for stopping by always and giving such sweet words.Much appreciated.God bless and happy new week!

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  6. Oh so true...I always get a bit impatient.....I wonder....am I being listened too and then a dear friend reminded me...we pray and then we wait patiently for the time that God will send us the answers we are looking for! Amazing how it just pops up and you say...HMMMMM!!!

    Love you dear friend and keep the inspiration coming!!!

    Have a great week!!!

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  7. Beautiful happy children. Thanks for this inspiring post - such a blessing!
    Happy Monday;-)

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  8. Beautiful kids you have............and yes pray to the Lord...........and wait till his time will come.............blessings ......happy week !! hugs from me..........

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  9. I read the bible every night before I go to bed. Hope is a reoccurring them, so is love. Reading the bible always gives me a sense of peace and satisfaction that can only come from the word of God. At times when I feel like I have no control over what is happening in my life I throw my hands up and give myself over to God; after all he knows better than anyone what the best course of action is.

    That is a lovely picture of your children. Last year was the first time my brother actually let me hug him lol.

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  10. This became a pick me up for me, and I really enjoyed this post. I am always hoping.

    xo

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  11. Congrats on the award!! So often the bible tells us to "be still" or "worry not"...basicly just relax and put your hope in God. Great post :)

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  12. I don't read the Old Testament much either, but this verse is a good reminder for me as I have been feeling a bit anxious and impatient these days. I've been drawn to Phillipians 4, "Be anxious for nothing..." but it is good to hope and quietly wait as well. Thanks for posting this!

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  13. to wait quietly is the purest form of faith. sometimes all we can do is pray for the grace to get through whatever is before us---and sit back---taking what comes as it does.

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  14. My life motto is prepare for the worst but hope for the best. I think hope is an essential characteristic of a happy person. It is also essential to be able to lift others up and better the world around you.

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  15. First, you are so so beautiful. Wow. I'm sure you get that all the time, but seriously you are gorgeous!

    And many have faith, but the ability to quietly wait separates the complainers from those with grace and strength in the face of opposition. It's hard to do!

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  16. Ah, I sometimes need to learn to quietly wait better.

    Congrats on your award lady, you so deserve it. And have a wonderful Monday.

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  17. How wonderful are you?! Wow, what an inspiring person you are! Your blog is fantastic and you are so pretty, your short hair suits you! Thanks for commenting on my blog, so glad to get to find yours!

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  18. i couldn't agree with you more! and it reminded of me of the song quote 'some of god's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers'
    =)

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  19. Congrats on the award! Ohhh yes, I have some thoughts on this! I pray and meditate daily for God's will in my life, it is evident that things are so much better when I do. When I'm in charge, both my life and myself are a complete wreck. When God is in charge, it's a million times better (though no, I don't always love what he lays out for me). I have found that God always answers and lays out the path, just not as quickly as I would always like. Great post!

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  20. I like the photo of your children. :3 It seems so alive with the colors and it seems as if they're moving in the photo.

    I agree with you, we should strive hard and hope for the best. Even if we don't always get what we want we shouldn't be disappointed because God always has a plan and we should trust him. Plus I believe in the saying that everything happens for a reason. :)

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  21. congrats on the award sweetie! your children are so sweet looking. great photo :)

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  22. You are so right! Trying our best is all we can do. Patiently waiting is the hard part.

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  23. You are completely right, there is very little within our own control. I believe firmly in working hard and doing the best you can and to help everyone you possibly can, but at the end of the day, sometimes you have to just let the universe unfold as it was intended.

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  24. Great verse and thoughts, and totally true!! I just have to remember that God knows what I TRULY need, and even though it may not be what I Think I need, it is right, and I can rest in that. He will give me the desires of my heart - only He knows what they are better than I do!

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  25. That new video is so amazing...I adore it so much!!! Congrats on your award...I am so happy for you my darling:)
    Kisses and enjoy your Monday:)

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  26. Yeah for your award, you deserve it! Love the pic of your kids!

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  27. I think this verse also somehow reminds me of Matt 11:28 where it says "Come unto me all who are weary and burdened, I shall give you rest " as well as Matt 6:27 "Can any of you add a single hour to your life by worrying?". It's so comforting to know that you can just work as much as you can without worrying about tomorrow and still be blessed in so many ways! We're being provided and cared for by a God who isn't like our typical bosses who are often greedy and inconsiderate. The bible also talks against laziness, but to people who are doing their best, will have the comfort to know that there is no need to be stressed out.

    I like that photo :)

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  28. I find quietly waiting to be the hardest work of all, am not a particularly patient person by nature. But I have been trying lately to adopt the attitude of "I've done all that I can do, now I'll sit back and see what happens".

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  29. Congrats on your award! Quietly waiting is certainly difficult but often so necessary! xoxo

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  30. I have been so busy moving our family from Sicily back to the US and finally had a moment to sit down and catch up with friends here on blog world. Thank you so much for your sweet comments which were a reminder to come over and pay you a visit. I loved the video and you look so beautiful with or without hair

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  31. Congrats on your award! You have a great blog.

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  32. I think it takes a true believer to quietly wait. I think many people would choose quietly waiting as an excuse to do nothing.

    I believe if you want something, you have to work to make it happen -- God still helps those who help themselves, right?

    Chic on the Cheap

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  33. Ah, I see my sweet friend Jocelyn here and agree with what she said~ I, too, get impatient, but this is Huge. Patience is a virtue! We have to trust God's path for us...and if this means quietly waiting, so be it. As long as we keep our faith! In Him we trust, right!


    lots of love.....deb

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  34. you are simply AMAZING. your story and reason for this blog is beautiful. you are a wonderful and an inspiration to many, including me! press on, sister!

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  35. What beautiful children you have, adorable!
    Congratulations on your award.
    Have a happy happy Tuesday. xx

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  36. Congrats on a most deserving award! In no time I know an extra zero will be added on the end of that number - your writing is so inspiring!
    Yes, we must have faith and hope! and know that it is all in God's hands. He holds the master blue-print of our life and it's purpose.
    Great post!

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  37. i think you are well deserving of any award.

    not many people read the old testament, but it is so
    rich in wisdom and encouragement.

    waiting is so difficult, but good things come to . . .

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