tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post6155894800130386942..comments2023-09-07T04:43:10.746-04:00Comments on Building His Body: Endure ChasteningAnne Lang Bundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-35562620174185983002009-11-23T22:45:37.588-05:002009-11-23T22:45:37.588-05:00Brad, Jesus said in this world we would have tribu...Brad, Jesus said in this world we would have tribulation/trials. I guess I accept them without spending a long time considering if the Lord's sent or allowed them. (If I find myself challenged by a situation that's within my control, I do examine how I might be causing my own struggles.) I trust that no matter the cause of my situation, God intends to work it for good. I can still accept whatever He allows as a kiss from my Father.<br /><br />I'll be giving some thought to this—how to discern the difference, how it affects my response.Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-11375372430254093392009-11-23T22:45:31.020-05:002009-11-23T22:45:31.020-05:00Denise, I smile to think that His kisses are alway...Denise, I smile to think that His kisses are always gentle, no matter the sting of adversity, because of the power the Lord has.Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-44327781983306908872009-11-23T21:34:42.640-05:002009-11-23T21:34:42.640-05:00Yeah, I was going to say the same thing -- are you...Yeah, I was going to say the same thing -- are you sure that God "sends" trials? This is life, and we are subject to the evils and trials of the world. God has redeemed us, and that is our promise and our hope. Through him, we can endure trials with faith and grow in character. What other choice would we have?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-62555607109474332912009-11-23T08:17:13.292-05:002009-11-23T08:17:13.292-05:00ATTENTION READERS! Natasa makes an important point...ATTENTION READERS! Natasa makes an important point. (And I've made a glaring oversight.)<br /><br />The conflicts and struggles of which Maura spoke are certainly not always chastening, nor are our sufferings. <br /><br />The words of Albert Barnes above say, "And as there is in the life of every child of God something that deserves correction." While God uses ALL struggles to test and make us more pure for Him, they are not necessarily chastening.<br /><br />Stay with me, Natasa. You're keeping me sharp. I'm very grateful that you help me avoid having these words be misconstrued.Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-39489378873354512002009-11-23T04:27:25.325-05:002009-11-23T04:27:25.325-05:00I am blessed by His gentle kisses of love upon my ...I am blessed by His gentle kisses of love upon my life.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-59363714447550387132009-11-23T03:19:41.211-05:002009-11-23T03:19:41.211-05:00I like Maura's quote above. We need to disting...I like Maura's quote above. We need to distinguish chastening from testing. If we go through chastening then our respond must me repentance, if we go through testing our response must be perseverance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com