SE05 The Next Right Thing[SE05] DAY 02 - Do This Before Every Hard Decision

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보배합2024-02-01 23:22
My word of the day is 'ask'.
Have you seen dust floating in the air in a pitch dark room? I doubt so. But once the slightest hint of light penetrates the dark, that's when our bare eyes recognizes tiny particles floating in the air that have been hiding themselves in the dark even when they do cleary exist.
I've been felt like lying in that pitch dark room where it is filled with so many other things that are hidden in the dark. I know something exist in the room with me, but it felt like my eyes were blocked. This feeling of not being able to recognize, perceive, or name them made me even more hesitant, anxious, and worn out all the time.
I'm still walking through that season of darkness, but I thank God for shining His sincere light every once in awhile and asking me what Emily is asking in this text. "Are you being led by love or being pushed by fear?" That's when I get to see the true motive of my choices that I'm about to make. Even though this process takes a long time and painful, it gracefully touches my eyes to perceive floating dust as sparkling jewerly.
Have you seen dust floating in the air in a pitch dark room? I doubt so. But once the slightest hint of light penetrates the dark, that's when our bare eyes recognizes tiny particles floating in the air that have been hiding themselves in the dark even when they do cleary exist.
I've been felt like lying in that pitch dark room where it is filled with so many other things that are hidden in the dark. I know something exist in the room with me, but it felt like my eyes were blocked. This feeling of not being able to recognize, perceive, or name them made me even more hesitant, anxious, and worn out all the time.
I'm still walking through that season of darkness, but I thank God for shining His sincere light every once in awhile and asking me what Emily is asking in this text. "Are you being led by love or being pushed by fear?" That's when I get to see the true motive of my choices that I'm about to make. Even though this process takes a long time and painful, it gracefully touches my eyes to perceive floating dust as sparkling jewerly.

김지윤2024-02-02 12:15
My word of the day is fear.
looking back I find myself lingering and hesitating to go forward because of fear so many times.
I prefer to stay in my comfort zone rather than to challange my self and go all the way to the end.
If something's coming up irritating me I use to stop and protecting and isolating me.
fear of making mistakes or showing my unstability to public so that I would feel bad or confused made me stop and stay behind.
But the last year 2023 I challenged my self to join in a stephan internship which is a training course to serve church and it changed me a lot. It was truely a crossing over time for me. through the course I stayed the course and found out that If I carry out in trusting God , even if it seem hard and not stable at the time, There is a place God had prepared , something really good and wonderful. And even if it turned out not so good there is something to be learned . I could walk a little further trusting God and find joy it it.
Todays' author's question , "Am I being led by love or pushed by fear?
I should always ask my self to make a decision. I had a really good experience last year but when I come across every new trial and have to make a decisionI'll alway remember today' s question. I want to lead my life with love always.
looking back I find myself lingering and hesitating to go forward because of fear so many times.
I prefer to stay in my comfort zone rather than to challange my self and go all the way to the end.
If something's coming up irritating me I use to stop and protecting and isolating me.
fear of making mistakes or showing my unstability to public so that I would feel bad or confused made me stop and stay behind.
But the last year 2023 I challenged my self to join in a stephan internship which is a training course to serve church and it changed me a lot. It was truely a crossing over time for me. through the course I stayed the course and found out that If I carry out in trusting God , even if it seem hard and not stable at the time, There is a place God had prepared , something really good and wonderful. And even if it turned out not so good there is something to be learned . I could walk a little further trusting God and find joy it it.
Todays' author's question , "Am I being led by love or pushed by fear?
I should always ask my self to make a decision. I had a really good experience last year but when I come across every new trial and have to make a decisionI'll alway remember today' s question. I want to lead my life with love always.

보배합2024-02-04 20:24
Dear Gen, thank you for sharing your thoughts. As your one of followers, I knew you were a part of internship at the church. It is great to know that you were challenged in the training course and had the opportunity to be changed! I pray that learning to walk down the unknown path while holding the Creator's hands to be an act of love for all. :) Sweet dreams, and see you tomorrow!

손단비(Andrea)2024-02-02 13:00
My word of the day is ‘fear’. According to the theory of emotional therapy, there are four kinds of ‘main emotions’ and fear is one of them. Therefore the feeling of fear is very critical for human and it leads our thoughts and behavior whether we are aware or not.
When I think about my family, I’m often afraid of facing unexpected hardships : fear of unexpected things in our lives. I think it is connected the human instinct of control. I also have a fear of being misunderstood by other people about me.
Only way to overcome the fear is focusing on God who is love itself. Love always casts out fear. So when I reside in God’s love, I can live based on not fear but love.
When I think about my family, I’m often afraid of facing unexpected hardships : fear of unexpected things in our lives. I think it is connected the human instinct of control. I also have a fear of being misunderstood by other people about me.
Only way to overcome the fear is focusing on God who is love itself. Love always casts out fear. So when I reside in God’s love, I can live based on not fear but love.

보배합2024-02-04 20:30
Dear Andrea, thank you so much for choosing to share your thoughts. Truly inspiring!
I, also, become very hesitant and afraid when facing unexpected situation. That is why I am obsessed with scheduling and planning.
Hmm. This habit of making plans ahead has become meaningless after having kids--and that's one of main reasons why I feel so out of control. Now, my first son is going into an elementary school, which is a totally new era compare to his kindergarten schedule, and it makes me nervous. Pray God would encourage me so that I would choose to be led by His love, not pushed by fear when I make certain decisions about my children.
I, also, become very hesitant and afraid when facing unexpected situation. That is why I am obsessed with scheduling and planning.
Hmm. This habit of making plans ahead has become meaningless after having kids--and that's one of main reasons why I feel so out of control. Now, my first son is going into an elementary school, which is a totally new era compare to his kindergarten schedule, and it makes me nervous. Pray God would encourage me so that I would choose to be led by His love, not pushed by fear when I make certain decisions about my children.

&Now2024-02-02 19:44
*My word of the day is ‘love’.
I read this question over and over again. “Am I being led by love or pushed by fear?”
Before giving birth to a baby, I lay on the operating table for the first time and prayed for my life. It wasn’t life-threatening, but I was scared because it was my first time giving birth. Even at the crossroads of important choices, I prayed that the baby would be safer than me. It was the first time I prayed for a life that was more precious than me. I was scared and suspicious, but without realizing it, my prayers naturally broke out. Protect the baby, not me! It was the first time I chose love for a baby.
When I woke up from anesthesia, I remembered Jesus. I just lay here and prayed comfortably, and here was the real love that brought me death and life at the same time! That’s when I first experienced love that transcended fear with my body and mind.
I read this question over and over again. “Am I being led by love or pushed by fear?”
Before giving birth to a baby, I lay on the operating table for the first time and prayed for my life. It wasn’t life-threatening, but I was scared because it was my first time giving birth. Even at the crossroads of important choices, I prayed that the baby would be safer than me. It was the first time I prayed for a life that was more precious than me. I was scared and suspicious, but without realizing it, my prayers naturally broke out. Protect the baby, not me! It was the first time I chose love for a baby.
When I woke up from anesthesia, I remembered Jesus. I just lay here and prayed comfortably, and here was the real love that brought me death and life at the same time! That’s when I first experienced love that transcended fear with my body and mind.

보배합2024-02-04 20:39
Dear &Now, thank you for sharing your thoughts here with us! Reading your sincere journal makes me think of the day when I gave birth to my first one too! Becoming a mother is so wonderful and miraculous journey that it changes our body, mind, and soul completely forever. It's my joy to find you as a sister in faith! :) Sweet dreams and see you tomorrow.

Brielle2024-02-12 15:20
My pick-phrase from podcast: keep company
Wow. While listening to the podcast, I had a feeling of joy and profound relief in my heart. Recently, I made a hard choice to move to a province for a year with my children and in this process I had both doubt and flutter but I did not had a chance to fully take-in this whole fuss. This pdocast presented me with a BIG question I needed: Am I being led by love or pushed by fear? After a moment of time, I admitted I made this decision led by love! I know it well that God will be with my daughters in their time of learning the beauty of His creation of nature and let them build better, stronger relationship with Him. I wanted this year to be a chance for me and my daughters to experience God's presence that we are given the grace to keep company in His protection and love.
How grateful are we that we can enjoy this one full year of nature, extra-education program and family time!
Before every hard decision, this question really works!
Wow. While listening to the podcast, I had a feeling of joy and profound relief in my heart. Recently, I made a hard choice to move to a province for a year with my children and in this process I had both doubt and flutter but I did not had a chance to fully take-in this whole fuss. This pdocast presented me with a BIG question I needed: Am I being led by love or pushed by fear? After a moment of time, I admitted I made this decision led by love! I know it well that God will be with my daughters in their time of learning the beauty of His creation of nature and let them build better, stronger relationship with Him. I wanted this year to be a chance for me and my daughters to experience God's presence that we are given the grace to keep company in His protection and love.
How grateful are we that we can enjoy this one full year of nature, extra-education program and family time!
Before every hard decision, this question really works!
Hey, there. Welcome to the second day of Giving Table SE 5 :)
We are listening to Emily P. Freeman's Episdoe 2 from <The Next Right Thing> podcast.
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