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Post by Kristi_M on Nov 5, 2012 12:30:10 GMT -5
I have been listening and reading her messages/books much in the past weeks and am really learning a lot about suffering. I've been a person who has never thought it prudent to embrace suffering at all; rather, I've been running from it all my life.
I must say, embracing it, as odd as it sounds, has brought me more peace than I could have ever imagined than "saving my life" ever has.
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Post by jen on Nov 6, 2012 7:57:11 GMT -5
I think Elisabeth Elliot is wonderful writer. It's one of the great frustrations of my life that I lost my copy of "Let Me Be A Woman" when we moved to this house.
I too tend to avoid what pain I can. There still seems to be plenty in spite of my best efforts, though! In the middle of God's will is the best place to be.
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Post by Kristi_M on Nov 6, 2012 8:52:25 GMT -5
I agree with you, Jen. It's difficult to not "wriggle off the altar" when things are tough, but God so desires to do His work in us so that we can be made whole in every way. He is so good. I have been collecting Elisabeth Elliot books. So far I've got "Keep A Quiet Heart" and "These Strange Ashes". As soon as I can afford some more, I think I'd like to get a copy of "Let Me Be A Woman" as well.
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Post by jen on Nov 7, 2012 19:27:33 GMT -5
I loved "Let Me Be A Woman". It was a huge encouragement to me while I was single. I'd like to read it again.
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