tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post4918579300422898377..comments2024-03-28T11:09:46.338-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Dealing with A Mate's DiscouragementAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-28665204715968954262014-03-27T21:38:44.893-07:002014-03-27T21:38:44.893-07:00Well-said, Joe - thanks!
(The deleted replies bot...Well-said, Joe - thanks!<br /><br />(The deleted replies both contained mis-spellings of your name...clearly the keyboard is winning this round...)Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-5513007249246198732014-03-27T21:36:32.104-07:002014-03-27T21:36:32.104-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-85754545945421236142014-03-27T21:34:24.839-07:002014-03-27T21:34:24.839-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-26599705981069575682014-03-27T21:32:53.445-07:002014-03-27T21:32:53.445-07:00Shelli, my comment below (God's adjustments) w...Shelli, my comment below (God's adjustments) was supposed to be a reply to you! Sorry.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-29504531372536489412014-03-27T21:00:58.335-07:002014-03-27T21:00:58.335-07:00Sometimes God adjusts our attitudes with jewelers&...Sometimes God adjusts our attitudes with jewelers' tools, and sometimes He uses a hammer and a rock.<br /><br />Prayers for your health and a speedy recovery, Shelli!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-86934901797843271032014-03-27T20:57:38.757-07:002014-03-27T20:57:38.757-07:00Please excuse the delay in responding - I was ill,...Please excuse the delay in responding - I was ill, and fell behind.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your own experiences - it's so easy to get sidetracked, and to be too close to see the big picture!<br /><br />Blessings to you!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-69316762504219732492014-03-26T06:13:52.305-07:002014-03-26T06:13:52.305-07:00Having grace for my spouse seems closely linked to...Having grace for my spouse seems closely linked to having grace for myself. In both cases, it requires a deliberate decision to step back for a wider angle perspective...and a prayer to see the situation from God's perspective.<br /><br />Thank you, Andrew, for an excellent and thought-provoking post!Joe Potehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128078440003054702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-13748690421414113942014-03-26T05:46:03.585-07:002014-03-26T05:46:03.585-07:00What truth, Andrew! We have such little patience o...What truth, Andrew! We have such little patience on our spouse's healing. And maybe the truth is that we have little patience for outsiders, as well, we just can't reveal our true feelings. But boy, after what I've been through recently with my health, I got a real compassion adjustment ... and I needed that. This has been a slow recovery for me ... one step forward, two steps back. I've got to really step up on my compassion in the future.Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-33745126455535236512014-03-24T13:55:59.810-07:002014-03-24T13:55:59.810-07:00I do, Andrew. If it's a discouragement that I&...I do, Andrew. If it's a discouragement that I've contributed to, then I feel guilt that adds fear to the mix. And fear, like you've said, really muddies the cleansing waters of encouragement. If my husband lashes out at me when he's discouraged, I get sidetracked and often miss what's really going on. But as you've said, both of these situations are created because I'm too close to the hurt. I wholeheartedly agree that stepping back, getting some perspective and support can work wonders in our ability to reach out in encouraging ways. As always, it's a pleasure to visit and read your insights here. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.com