http://andysears.com/2006/07/23/mourn-with-those-who-mourn/ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:44:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://andysears.com/2006/07/23/mourn-with-those-who-mourn/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Gaslin Mon, 24 Jul 2006 02:29:28 +0000 http://compassionquest.com/?p=46#comment-61 Thanks, Andy, for the vivid, moving description of this incident. I'm sad to report that I missed most of it because I was standing back, pouting, feeling hot and put-upon because there was "nothing for us to do there". I'm ashamed of my attitude at the time, but I'm also thrilled that God has helped me see what so often has happened in my life: If there's nothing specific for me to do here, I must move on, especially if I am personally uncomfortable. Did you notice how often "I" was used in that last sentence? Once again, I missed out on God's blessing because I had my own agenda. How grateful I am that He has shown me this in myself and will help me be more "in the present" with Him, waiting on Him to see Him work. Our students are so privileged to be a part of this trip so early in their lives. God must surely have exciting plans for them! Thanks, Andy, for the vivid, moving description of this incident. I’m sad to report that I missed most of it because I was standing back, pouting, feeling hot and put-upon because there was “nothing for us to do there”. I’m ashamed of my attitude at the time, but I’m also thrilled that God has helped me see what so often has happened in my life: If there’s nothing specific for me to do here, I must move on, especially if I am personally uncomfortable. Did you notice how often “I” was used in that last sentence? Once again, I missed out on God’s blessing because I had my own agenda. How grateful I am that He has shown me this in myself and will help me be more “in the present” with Him, waiting on Him to see Him work. Our students are so privileged to be a part of this trip so early in their lives. God must surely have exciting plans for them!

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