StrawberryFields Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Life's lessons come to me most often when? When Tragedy strikes In the middle of the night to predawn While hearing or bearing of testimonies. Through Prayers and Fasting. While alone in the shower When I least expect it. What are your idea's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Great question Berry. Probably when God has something planned and things are carried out in my life for them to come to the surface. It requires a self examination, being thoughtful and now prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryFields Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Good points Doc. :) I also think it has to a lot to do with being ready to receive the particular lesson... There have been so many times I have tried to teach my kids something only to have them learn it at a different time. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Agreed Berry :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewood Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Life is what happens to you when you are busy making plans...I love your signature, because thats sure the way I feel about it. I think we learn in all those situations but in times of tragedy and crisis we learn the most, at least I do. You might call it a crash course in life. In those situations I learn:about past mistakeswhat our resources are: spiritual and temporalhow to pray how to lovehow to grieveour dependence on God.how family members react and what they needwhen to be tough or softto have confidence in myselfI receive personal revelation (answers to prayers) when I least expect it. The most dramatic revelation I've had was when I came home for lunch and blessed the food. Right there over a ham sandwich I was given the most amazing experience of my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 That is a John Lennon quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryFields Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Life is what happens to you when you are busy making plans...I love your signature, because thats sure the way I feel about it. I think we learn in all those situations but in times of tragedy and crisis we learn the most, at least I do. You might call it a crash course in life. In those situations I learn:about past mistakeswhat our resources are: spiritual and temporalhow to pray how to lovehow to grieveour dependence on God.how family members react and what they needwhen to be tough or softto have confidence in myselfI receive personal revelation (answers to prayers) when I least expect it. The most dramatic revelation I've had was when I came home for lunch and blessed the food. Right there over a ham sandwich I was given the most amazing experience of my life!Very well said. I thought someone might comment on the alone in the shower I added to the list above. The shower is a spot where I let go...sometimes cry, and where I receive many answers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewood Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Sorry you cry in the shower. I usually notice my growth in the shower and that makes me want to cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryFields Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Sorry you cry in the shower. I usually notice my growth in the shower and that makes me want to cry. It is kind of symbolic for me to cry in the shower...my tears wash down my face with the water to the drain and then are gone. It's also less of a mess with makeup etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 If events that bring us closer to G-d are blessings - then we must consider that anything that brings us to our knees in seeking G-d are the greatest blessings. I think most people have blessings and curses mixed up. The Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewood Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 If events that bring us closer to G-d are blessings - then we must consider that anything that brings us to our knees in seeking G-d are the greatest blessings. I think most people have blessings and curses mixed up.The TravelerSo true, Traveler! Thats real spiritual maturity when we can truly be thankful for sorrow and pain. I can be thankful in hindsight, I'm improving on current trials, not good about the future trials, and a total failure at being thankful for the pain my children have to face. Line upon line..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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