I have always looked at that as simply meaning strong enough to withstand an attack.
It is more than that.
Believers are strengthened AGAINST attack. Which seems to imply to me that the attack will not be able to hurt us.
Go with me on this...I'll be right back...
Because I sure do a lot of whining & complaining about something that might not even be able to TOUCH me...
Stand by...
This is taking me way back. Once I did a word study on the word crucifixion and found that the original word led to the word "palisade" which means "One of the pales of a fence"
Now check this out, when that word is used as a verb it means:
Thanks for the comments and you are right on,this was an isolated incident,he does love and respect his mother very much,they get along great.
He is hurting and concerned about his parents,but I have talked with him and told him to just love his mother and be a good son,he can continue to pray for Gods will to be done and our family healed,but I've told him not to bug his mom with questions about her and I,that it is in Gods hands and mom and I will try to figure things out.
He is a great kid and he just wants us all back together again as a happy family.
Married 28 yrs Seperated 6 mths Rec D Papers 11/24 W Canceled D Moved Back Home 3/1/08 2 Kids D23 and S16 Trying 2 Put R Back Together
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her.
Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE." When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing.
Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."
Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was mesmerized.
That's the way it is in life. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music. But when we trust in the hands of a Greater Power, our life's work truly can be beautiful.
Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."
Me 48 X's vary S 27 S 18 Back with high school sweety after 30 years..
It is awesome to see you on your game....or should I say on His game! Praise God!
I also saw HHIF and Prayforus looking for my thread. Both of you can get to it through my signature block below....and I agree with AmyC and 4Kids....your sitch is VERY similar to mine....just earlier in the process. I'm sorry Prayforus...I couldn't find your sitch but I would be glad to help either of you (or anybody else here) in any way I can. You can e-mail too if you'd like...by going to my profile.
My W and I have been reconciled since the end of May last year. I don't want to appear to gloat...because God deserves ALL the glory! I will say it is utterly AMAZING! I am not on the boards much these days...once every week or 2...but, I pray for my friends here daily.
I will add both of you to my prayer list.
Praising God Daily, Remaining "FaithfulH" Me: 62 W: 62 D:33 S:30 & 31 Married: 40 Years BD: Sep 2006 Piecing: May 2007 2nd BD: May 2014 Working On It: Today
