tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040223448706025231.post1727454928546581278..comments2023-10-25T02:25:13.021-07:00Comments on Quilting Ranny's Ramblings: Reaping The BlessingsQuiltingrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885973879588867172noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040223448706025231.post-28022412053565871312011-04-30T08:37:04.604-07:002011-04-30T08:37:04.604-07:00Why does this concept seem so hard to us I wonder?...Why does this concept seem so hard to us I wonder? The way I see it, its not even us doing the work. We are indwelled by the Holy Spirit so He may work through us. If we never let Him work through us...have we really invited Him in or do we just have a bunch of head knowledge about Christ and God? The Bible tells us that if we are saved there WILL be fruits. <br /><br />All my "works" since I have been saved have not been something I've sat down and thought about. Its been a right now decision that I have no idea where it came from. Once I was having a nice lunch with my husband while two tables over a woman sobbed to her friend over some heart break. I looked at my husband and said we need to buy their lunch. We did so quietly and slipped out. He did ask me why and I told him I didn't know.... We never knew who she was or what the situation was but I felt I had been used by God -- sure wouldn't have done that on my own as tight as we live. <br /><br />Other times its been coats and school clothes...because I had just enough after taking care of my children and there was a need with some other children I knew. I didn't plan or WANT to do it....I felt like I was supposed to and just did it. (And what a feeling of PEACE it brings.)<br /><br />Now that I've been a Christian awhile and have more resources I do look for more opportunities..its all growth. But you are right..it starts with giving of your abundance or time or just being graceful with your "no thank you". <br /><br />Great post!autumnesfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519475352289814754noreply@blogger.com