tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post2230203660665217435..comments2024-03-28T20:57:55.651-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 237 - No SurrenderAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-3995116236395682142016-11-30T04:29:03.735-08:002016-11-30T04:29:03.735-08:00TWISTED SISTER?TWISTED SISTER?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134491640460300081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-29753444346157094912016-11-29T15:06:42.419-08:002016-11-29T15:06:42.419-08:00Stubborn obedience to God is both surrender and no...Stubborn obedience to God is both surrender and no surrender. You must have some semblance of surrender to God because you plan on the hope of heaven, but your fight to live may be a reflection of stubborn obedience rather than no surrender. Just maybe. <br />I'm always glad to come visit you from FMF. I hope you are finding grace and strength sufficient for the day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759727586303488513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41750209996864434502016-11-26T22:12:54.338-08:002016-11-26T22:12:54.338-08:00Kimberly, you're absolutely right. I do have t...Kimberly, you're absolutely right. I do have to accept God's plan, and it's only on reflection that I've realized that this can be taken as equivalent to a surrender to His will. But I've always been rather a slow study!<br /><br />I truly appreciate your being here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-80728586864230066982016-11-26T22:10:44.997-08:002016-11-26T22:10:44.997-08:00Jan, you're exactly right. After writing this ...Jan, you're exactly right. After writing this post, I realized that 'obedience to orders', which I gladly accept in this situation, is really synonymous with the concept of 'surrender'...but UGH, that s-word!<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-70182813552625392652016-11-26T22:08:53.465-08:002016-11-26T22:08:53.465-08:00Joy, it's so good to see you! Thank you so muc...Joy, it's so good to see you! Thank you so much for this lovely, grace-filled comment. I truly appreciate it.<br /><br />Honestly, there really aren't days that I want to hide away from it all. I was bred to fight; I WANT to keep fighting. There's a kind of detached interest in this - how much can I take? The answer thus far is...more.<br /><br />I truly appreciate the prayers; you are and have been in mine as well.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41167635997253148652016-11-26T15:22:23.127-08:002016-11-26T15:22:23.127-08:00Red, thank you so much! I'm in a somewhat simi...Red, thank you so much! I'm in a somewhat similar position - I accept the dire circumstances of life and health, and try to do the duty I see I have been given. But in the end I work the way men who were subordinate to me were allowed to work - on my own hook. Cut the orders, and let the chaps at the sharp end get on with the job.<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-66423803508487519162016-11-26T15:20:06.847-08:002016-11-26T15:20:06.847-08:00Norma, you've got an excellent point; there...Norma, you've got an excellent point; there's a dichotomy I didn't see when I wrote this. To wit, my interpretation of what I'm doing is 'acceptance of duty'; I am here for a reason, and will carry out the task the Almighty has given me unto death.<br /><br />That could be interpreted as 'surrender to God's will'; I just have a few huge problems with the s-word, and that undoubtedly colours my thinking.<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here, and for your comment, my friend!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-4863724754820027212016-11-26T11:15:27.821-08:002016-11-26T11:15:27.821-08:00I agree with +Janet Ann Collins.
On the other han...I agree with +Janet Ann Collins.<br /><br />On the other hand, you've heard the expression, "You want to hear God laugh? Tell him your plans." You do not have to "just quit". You do however, have to accept what God has planned for you.<br /><br />Just my 2 cents. Thanks for sharing of yourself Andrew.<br /><br />Find me here: <a href="https://awifesreflections.wordpress.com/2016/11/26/five-minute-friday-surrender" rel="nofollow">A Wife's Reflections</a>achildofthekinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431322348633034092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-29546947873443804642016-11-26T10:26:59.616-08:002016-11-26T10:26:59.616-08:00Surrender doesn't mean quitting or giving up. ...Surrender doesn't mean quitting or giving up. It means giving the authority to someone else. In the military you always surrendered your wishes to those of your commanding officer, and now your commanding officer is Jesus.Janet Ann Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-34890168771578349702016-11-26T08:33:21.311-08:002016-11-26T08:33:21.311-08:00Andrew, it's been a while since I visited, but...Andrew, it's been a while since I visited, but I am overcome with awe as I see how amazingly strong you are on the inside, in mind and spirit if not in body. Courage wears many faces, not all easily recognisable by the world. And I think God is smiling big time at you because He made your character tough and resilient and expects no less from you in this battle you are in. Maybe one person's "surrender" is another's stoical "getting on with it", a surrender to the God-given courage instilled within. You are fighting hard and fighting long, but oh my what strength you are exhibiting to a watching world! I know there must be days where you feel like crawling into a corner and be done with it. Yet something (Someone??) is keeping you motivated and steely in your will to survive. God bless you, friend. You remain in my thoughts and prayers, even if I rarely stop by. Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-84344845914136325852016-11-26T00:08:59.597-08:002016-11-26T00:08:59.597-08:00This is refreshingly open and honest! I try to sur...This is refreshingly open and honest! I try to surrender my will, but then fight for control at times. Family relationships are my special "never surrender" moments. My entire family is like that.<br />(I'm back-reading this week's FMF, for inspiration, tbh)Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870283055927616591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-43771760213730281792016-11-25T23:52:44.375-08:002016-11-25T23:52:44.375-08:00Pardon me for seeing it differently. I think what ...Pardon me for seeing it differently. I think what you are talking about is two different types of surrender. In my way of thinking, surrender to God is a victorious act that requires great strength, great courage, and great trust. It's saying I'm all in. We're doing this thing called life together, and I'm doing it for You because I have great respect and love for You. It's not giving up, it's giving to, although by giving to you are giving up self-centered thinking. That sounds a little preachy and I don't mean it as such. I could go on and on about this and list a few disagreements, but maybe that is insulting. I believe we show surrender every time we say, God, what would you have me to do? How can I help so and so. It's saying, not my will but Thine be done. And that's a good thing.<br />And, true, there is no surrender in the other 'way' of surrender.<br />Provocative post, Andrew. It made me think. Bless you.Meridian Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415904614368419453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-68303384872676839342016-11-25T22:31:26.328-08:002016-11-25T22:31:26.328-08:00Paula, you gave me a BIG smile...thank you for thi...Paula, you gave me a BIG smile...thank you for this!<br /><br />And thank you for the hugs. Hard day, and I need them.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-89487435972491451322016-11-25T22:30:47.667-08:002016-11-25T22:30:47.667-08:00Mary, I think you may be right; I see what I'm...Mary, I think you may be right; I see what I'm doing as duty and obedience, and perhaps in the end this is also surrender'...though the word sticks in my throat!<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here!<br /><br />Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-47674985405796513472016-11-25T22:28:51.083-08:002016-11-25T22:28:51.083-08:00Leigh, thank you! I never heard that expression, b...Leigh, thank you! I never heard that expression, but I will put it up on the refrigerator.<br /><br />God bless!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-72630945312904466012016-11-25T22:27:28.873-08:002016-11-25T22:27:28.873-08:00Emma, thank you so much. This means a lot to me.Emma, thank you so much. This means a lot to me.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-74069466088885157962016-11-25T22:11:32.360-08:002016-11-25T22:11:32.360-08:00Rachel, thank you for this. Your words, coming fro...Rachel, thank you for this. Your words, coming from your unique perspective, are a blessing to me.<br /><br />You are in my daily prayers as well. I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-6383982929598194432016-11-25T22:10:23.785-08:002016-11-25T22:10:23.785-08:00Love that, Tammy, thanks!
We did have a good Than...Love that, Tammy, thanks!<br /><br />We did have a good Thanksgiving, and hope you did too.<br /><br />Love back!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41180602260325762072016-11-25T22:08:19.953-08:002016-11-25T22:08:19.953-08:00Tara, thanks so much! it was an OK day, and while ...Tara, thanks so much! it was an OK day, and while it's relative...it was still worthwhile.<br /><br />Loved your post this week!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-43480631187272762062016-11-25T21:12:12.754-08:002016-11-25T21:12:12.754-08:00Perfect music for this! I understand your not want...Perfect music for this! I understand your not wanting to surrender. And until you do want to you don't have to! Hugs are sent your way today.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-61651594381119095032016-11-25T16:02:09.335-08:002016-11-25T16:02:09.335-08:00Andrew, maybe your lack of surrender is really a s...Andrew, maybe your lack of surrender is really a surrender! Maybe that's exactly what God is asking you to do, not give up!! Muse on that my friend! I am "#37 on FMF.Mary Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528465484642169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-85971982071885528942016-11-25T05:52:05.722-08:002016-11-25T05:52:05.722-08:00It reminds me of something I heard awhile ago- &qu...It reminds me of something I heard awhile ago- "The horse that gives you the hardest time is the one you'll get the most out of." Blessings to you! Stopping by from FMF.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339809047230206010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-55110689392064773362016-11-24T22:38:58.760-08:002016-11-24T22:38:58.760-08:00Your pen is mighty, and your will contagious. I ne...Your pen is mighty, and your will contagious. I need to learn from your tenacity and perseverance again this week! Thank you for never giving up :)The Very Cranky Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030888915545863480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-9557857375279322022016-11-24T21:52:45.660-08:002016-11-24T21:52:45.660-08:00There is a time to surrender, but there is certain...There is a time to surrender, but there is certainly a time to fight too. And fighting for life and for more days and to keep persevering is a fight that is good and worth it. I've only been reading your blog for a short time, but I can see that you are fighting to persevere in the midst of very challenging circumstances. <br /><br />I am praying for you and for your wife tonight. May God bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />Grace and peace,<br />RachelRachel Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040828112970215049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-27295360442362877652016-11-24T20:35:19.968-08:002016-11-24T20:35:19.968-08:00Andrew you forgot one. "You've got to fig...Andrew you forgot one. "You've got to fight for your right to Par-ty!!!!"<br />Here's your video!<br />https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ2hJezvd2I<br />Rest well,warrior.<br />And Happy Thanksgiving to you, Barbara, and the pups!<br />Love,<br />Tammy <br />Tammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.com