tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642069017304523494.post2360027105801666301..comments2023-07-20T07:20:21.112-04:00Comments on These Grace Filled Days: When Another Christian Hurts YouDoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03179813434836257858noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642069017304523494.post-67361170893547419352012-05-22T07:41:41.153-04:002012-05-22T07:41:41.153-04:00Thanks Pam for sharing your experience and such wo...Thanks Pam for sharing your experience and such words of wisdom!Doriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179813434836257858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642069017304523494.post-26464117577497937232012-05-22T07:41:02.124-04:002012-05-22T07:41:02.124-04:00Thanks Aurie! So sorry you have experienced this ...Thanks Aurie! So sorry you have experienced this as well.Doriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179813434836257858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642069017304523494.post-79452181560042913652012-05-21T07:32:41.161-04:002012-05-21T07:32:41.161-04:00You are talking of a part time ministry and your h...You are talking of a part time ministry and your husband has put his blessing on it. You both have prayed and you aren't running away from family. I think you are right that something more fitting will come along soon. Your heart is so ready to do God's work and it is beautiful. God loves such willing devoted hearts.<br /><br />I went through this a few times. I excitedly went into full time midwifery with a partner and after several years of sheer wonder in seeing God work He called me back home. She didn't understand it and I wondered how such a good thing could be wrong for me and not her. The fellowship, money, praise, and testimonies--not to mention getting out with my godly partner once a week and for births--was so awesome. And we had just began working in the area I longed for; with the amish. We had 4 children at the time.<br /><br />But God wanted me to be a wife and helpmate instead. I don't regret that call; though there is truthfully not always the fellowship, money, praise and testimony (or outings) that I loved! My partner has a very large family, yet continued full time and I often hear of the births she is doing. Yet I don't envy her exciting ministry. I still get the honor of delivering about 3 babies a year and it is just right for me. I have had the pleasure of having no regrets in being here with my family watching them grow so fast it blows my mind.<br /><br />Years back I also put out a newsletter to encourage sisters in the Lord for a few years, and one older woman cautioned me in love to lay it aside until my children are grown. She said even if I do it as they nap, my thoughts are still drawn away from them to what I will write next, etc. Internet can do this to my thoughts also. I was smitten with her advice at first, but did end up letting go of the monthly newsletter. I also find that I need to fast internet at times. <br /><br />It's about prayer and balance, and I know God will lead you to the right thing and timing just as He led me. It may be a humble beginning, but by following God's lead you will have peace and joy. Thanks for sharing Dorie.Pam...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10841982988173436843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642069017304523494.post-47389441267571024812012-05-20T22:15:10.099-04:002012-05-20T22:15:10.099-04:00Oh sweet friend - sending you hugs of comfort. Sad...Oh sweet friend - sending you hugs of comfort. Sadly, I have been in a similar spot. Praying for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698211507956334881noreply@blogger.com