tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938384930900615101.post7508452009645935237..comments2023-11-03T00:55:05.577-07:00Comments on My Journey : The value of the Hidden LifeTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15692160455833039396noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938384930900615101.post-23492780110726085052011-03-16T17:25:06.552-07:002011-03-16T17:25:06.552-07:00Michelle -Think you're so right about mom'...Michelle -Think you're so right about mom's being hidden. I adore your purposeful attitude in mothering.<br /><br />David - As I read your response I'm reminded of Jesus' words in Matthew 5:3, I'm especially partial to the way they read in The Message paraphrase: "You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.". Thanks for always being such a source of encouragement. <br /><br />John - I'm totally convinced that you're a treasure; only I'm not so sure about the buried part! I am frequently encouraged, convicted, and touched by the words you write.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15692160455833039396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938384930900615101.post-75146221689269504612011-03-16T00:46:51.818-07:002011-03-16T00:46:51.818-07:00Hi Tracy,
I've been hidden for 70 years--that...Hi Tracy,<br /><br />I've been hidden for 70 years--that means I've been hidden so long I qualify as a buried treasure.<br /><br />When I write I often feel as though I'm typing on air. <br /><br />But then I'm beginning to realize how often my own soul has been fed by the writings of people long dead. Recently I've been reading some letters written in the year 1453. <br /><br />Maybe, if the world hangs around for another 500 years, some kid prowling an attic will find one of my books or diaries, and think how a Christian life worked out for a guy in the distant past--me.<br /><br />On one level I think that, on a more realistic level, I think that is sour grapes--that my life and work will mean no more in the distant future than it does to my contemporaries.<br /><br />Of course, there's not a thing wrong with being a certain guy buried in Arlington National Cemetery where honor guards stand sentry at his tomb--which carries the inscription, Known But To God.<br /><br />Nothing else counts.<br /><br />JohnJohn Cowarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105166273383950695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938384930900615101.post-23536773853180913372011-03-15T18:26:32.877-07:002011-03-15T18:26:32.877-07:00Of course, but for me it started to rain after 3-a...Of course, but for me it started to rain after 3-and-half years.<br />I to have had trials, but I am waiting for on a job offer tomorrow. But I am bit like Elijah, I don't mind being hidden, and as long as I am in contact with God, it goes pretty good. I guess that I needed to come to a point where I didn't have anything of myself left to offer, and that is where it began to happen. I wan't talented enough, gifted enough, smart enough, or left with any good ideas.<br /><br />Really, no one was reading my blog, but I posted regularly for years. They didn't want me at church, and I got asked to leave another one.<br /><br />I guess I have finally come to the place where church is not what I participate in, but what I allow God to do with me. It actually very cool.<br /><br />Hang in there my friend.David-FireAndGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540931140500045826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938384930900615101.post-10717844284078461232011-03-15T18:20:14.012-07:002011-03-15T18:20:14.012-07:00I feel hidden sometimes. But for this season of li...I feel hidden sometimes. But for this season of life I believe I'm supposed to be hidden. I believe my "ministry" is currently my service to my family...and what mom has never felt hidden?!<br /><br />Every diaper changed, laundry load swapped, boo boo kissed, misbehavior guided...may it all be done to the glory of God!<br /><br />I also believe sometimes being hidden is God's way of keeping us humble.<br /><br />I pray you get some rest and contentment in hiding until you are out there again! Fuel up on His Word!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102164992606199675noreply@blogger.com