Giants
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
I have discovered recently I had a Giant lurking around in my heart. There was some hurt there that I didn't even realize was there. It flared up recently with some hurtful things my mother said and I know she doesn't mean what she says, she just gives tongue lashings to us periodically, and it just so happened God revealed a Giant in my life that I needed to slay.
So now that I have killed the Giant, I am marching onward to the trenches, preparing for new battles, new wars. I want to be on the frontline and God has taken the sting out of the memory I was holding in my heart. I know when He came into my life and "I Gave It All" to Him, He destroyed the past, all that's left is a memory and sometimes when I look back I think, wow it doesn't hurt anymore, it's like reflecting back on a book I read!
So this year, I will be out killing monsters and slaying giants as they try to enter in and render me disabled. I am excited about what God is doing in my life and the lives of those around me.
I will share with you later this week some pictures from the holidays and catch you up on what has been going on. Thanks to all of you who sent me cards and wrote. I was so blessed!!!
Until then....Hugs, Kisses and Prayers to you and yours!!!
So now that I have killed the Giant, I am marching onward to the trenches, preparing for new battles, new wars. I want to be on the frontline and God has taken the sting out of the memory I was holding in my heart. I know when He came into my life and "I Gave It All" to Him, He destroyed the past, all that's left is a memory and sometimes when I look back I think, wow it doesn't hurt anymore, it's like reflecting back on a book I read!
So this year, I will be out killing monsters and slaying giants as they try to enter in and render me disabled. I am excited about what God is doing in my life and the lives of those around me.
I will share with you later this week some pictures from the holidays and catch you up on what has been going on. Thanks to all of you who sent me cards and wrote. I was so blessed!!!
Until then....Hugs, Kisses and Prayers to you and yours!!!
posted by Live, Love, Laugh | 11:04 AM
28 Comments:
Way to go Dana.
And yes, bring on the pictures!
And what's all this posting in the middle of the afternoon?!?! You need to do this more often!
Hi Mom - you always have something positive to talk about - I love it.
Love you, glad you like the new template design.
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Sorry about that...I hit the enter button too soon!
What I wanted to say was there's a great book out there called "The Bait of Satan" by John Bevere about self-pity and carrying a grudge when someone mistreats you. It literally changed my life and perception, bringing me closer to God, when I was going through the worst of it with my husband. I highly recommend it to anyone who's interested.
Yes, The Bait of Satan is an excellent book!
Love the new template, Dana..I never know what to expect from you! LOL!
Giants like that are made to be slain.
Good new look!
Whew you're a toughie! You're such a marvellous inspiration. I've slain some giants in my life too, but the buggars keep on cropping up here and there throughout our lives. *hugs*
Sooo good to read your blog again Dana...have been missing you!
I can identify with what you said about having a Giant in my heart. Have realised that some of my past hurts are still there, and need to ask God to help me get rid of it. So I'll join you in killing monsters and giants, knowing that our God's a victorious God. Hellelujah!
Looking forward to your holiday pictures.
Sooo good to read your blog again Dana...have been missing you!
I can identify with what you said about having a Giant in my heart. Have realised that some of my past hurts are still there, and need to ask God to help me get rid of it. So I'll join you in killing monsters and giants, knowing that our God's a victorious God. Hellelujah!
Looking forward to your holiday pictures.
Great post Dana, and I love the new template!
I'm glad you are back, too! Now - pictures, let's see those pictures. :~)
God bless.
Good to read you again. I've missed you. I can relate to what you said about the Giant. A lot. God bless you. I answered your question on my blog I wrote for today.
The sword of God can slay many giants.
A giant is only as big as we make it. ;)
Good for you -- and the site looks great! :)
It's nice to see you again Dana. You were missed. I really like the new template design!!
It is fortunate you recognize the Giant in your life. So many do not and live their life not understanding why they can't get anywhere.
Amstaff mom, I talked to Eddo today, he is going to spk at the Ranch, not sure yet what the date will be, but I will let you know!
Blog Patrol,
Uh Oh, I better be on my toes since the Blog Patrol visited my site!!
Maria,
Now I am going to have to get that book. Right now I am reading four books and now you and Bonnie have peaked my interest in another one!!
Bonnie,
Thanks about the template design, my son did it for me as a surprise. I met him for lunch and I had on a brown shirt with a pink design on the center front and he got the idea from that! Pretty creative of him, I would say!!
Joe,
Oh yea, they are made to be slain but we don't always recognize them.
Dana,
Happy New Year! It is wonderful how the Lord reveals to us what is in our hearts, so that we may grow. He loves us so much that He wants nothing to come between Him and His children. Thank you for the reminder that I must constantly examine myself for those hidden giants that can keep me from experiencing the fullness of God.
Thanks for asking me (on my blog). Yes, that is nice of your son, actually GREAT. Colors? How about deep purple, goldish-type and blue. But if those are bad, he may use his creative discretion. In addition, how about a design that would include a picture of me as my photo, sort of like the one you have (but different of course). You can show him the picture that I sent you, and he can do a cartoon (can he?). In fact, in the card I sent you there is a cartoon already, I think on page 46 (just kidding, page 3, The top corner - don't use my daughter by mistake). He could use that face by scanning it. Maybe a cartoon that also incorporates my main life roles: wife, mother, doctor, friend (in Christ). Now that is a lot to ask. What may I do for him? Oh, I'm so excited!
Oh, and thanks so much for joining us the 5th through the 7th. I'll be praying for you.
I emailed the name to Eddo, who can pass it on to you. ;o)
Happy New Year Dana...Thanks for a great post. Blessings
Hi LLL
I have been around for awhile ,but I'm back
You are so sweet and God just wants to make you even sweeter
Hebrews 12:27
And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
THe thinks that are shaken in your life can not go to heaven. So God shakes things up . I know He has does that alot in my life.
I don't like it but I love Him
Thank You Great post
I love your new look! Sorry I haven’t been around much lately. I’m out stalking my own monsters. Thank you for the prayers.
Wow, I LOVE the look of your blog! It is so pretty! I just put a new template on my knitting/craft blog that I started last week (had some help doing it though since I didn't really know what to do lol).
Keep killing the giants mate! PTL... He is able!!! Good work and great encouragement Dana.
Good to see you again, Dana - and thanks for stopping by Flitzy. Your post is a huge task - practicing forbearance and forgiveness...a task for the courageous.
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