"Double Frick!"

[karne_asada]

I don't like being the damsel in distress.  I get annoyed when I read books or watch movies where the princess or would-be heroine watches the fight from afar or tearfully resigns herself to a life in captivity from atop the tower.  I want to help.  I want to be the one to untangle myself from the spider's web in a daring feat of bravery and

Comments

[inspiredfly]

Hey beautiful. I love your mind. And I agree. I want to relax into God's embrace and let Him be my shelter and my refuge and my strength. I count it such an honor to be counted among women as wonderful and strong as you.

[karne_asada]

Wow. That means a TON coming from you. I'm so glad we're in this race together. I promise to let you know if I figure it out if you promise to do the same.

[little_teacup]

*hug* You're not alone...I have a hard time figuring out God's love too. I guess I get it intellectually, but heart-wise...not really. I mean...I think "Why does He? I'm such a mess...what can possibly be so lovable about me?"

The best analogy I can come up with to sort of understand the whole concept is to think of a parent dealing with their baby...I mean, a baby drools, needs help going to the bathroom, can't walk...can't do a whole lot for him/herself, much less for the parent. But the parent loves and cares for the baby anyway.

It's not a perfect analogy, but I find it helps me from time to time. It still doesn't make me *get it* though =P

[karne_asada]

That's interesting. That's the analogy I tend to fall back on as well. Except it's usually with preschoolers instead of babies because I get to work with them every day. I guess I kind of agree with Jen on this one (see below). I guess it's sort of the same way you love your family unconditionally because they're your family, but choosing to love a husband or a wife unconditionally is even more incredible because it's deliberate and purposely sought out. Having never been in a romantic relationship it's that part of God's love that I'm still trying to wrap my brain around. It's so encouraging though to know that I'm not the only one still trying to "get it" :)

[little_teacup]

but choosing to love a husband or a wife unconditionally is even more incredible because it's deliberate and purposely sought out.

I hear you on that one. It still boggles my mind...

[dancing_darling]

I know we've talked about this a little bit. And I think I wanted to say that I get the parent-for-baby sort of love that God has for me, but I have told you before that I don't get God loving me the way a husband would.

I find it really interesting how various circumstances in life and in the group right now have us ALL being introspective about God's love for us. Perhaps this was His point? I don't know. I don't claim to understand God, but I'm really very thankful that He loves us and He brings us wonderful friends to run hard after Him with in life. (Like you, I love you so-very-much and I'm glad I get to run after God with you!)

[karne_asada]

I totally identify with that. At Faithwalkers I was surprised by how many people echoed similar sentiments as well, mostly about finally realizing that God LIKES us too. I'm glad I get to attempt to make sense of this with Godly women like you :)

[safaribeth]

Thanks for being my movie buddy last night. Good stuff!

One of the things I'm looking forward to in Africa is the forced isolation, and not always having something else going on that distracts me from spending time with God.

On another subject, would it be cool if I came with you to Summitview on Sunday?

[karne_asada]

Anytime! Except probably not anytime over the next couple of years unless we schedule it like 4 months in advance and figure out some way to justify what will end up being a $2,000 movie ticket. Also, it would be absolutely cool if you wanted to come with me to Summitview on Sunday. You are always always always welcome any Friday or Sunday you're interested. I'll probably make you sit next to me though...