tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357887044808530531.post8894995296037256458..comments2021-06-10T10:53:43.205-07:00Comments on Wet Feet: Learning From Joseph in Genesis 37-50Pastor David Holthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12060541415806214314noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357887044808530531.post-86199022252501880882009-03-20T21:27:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:27:00.000-07:00David,It is so good to be able to read your teachi...David,<BR/><BR/>It is so good to be able to read your teachings and be both challenged and encouraged! <BR/><BR/>The life of Joseph is humbling and comforting to me. In this microwave world, I find myself thinking that God has forgotten me or maybe doesn't care when the answer that I want doesn't pop up within a day or two! <BR/><BR/>It is humbling to think that God is more a slow roaster, which usually produces soft, flavorful meals. It is comforting to know that while I may want this or that, God knows what I need and He supplies that. To me, that is part of the love of our father.<BR/><BR/>><>,<BR/><BR/>CherieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698299419229113748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357887044808530531.post-66136995785983507102009-03-08T01:42:00.000-08:002009-03-08T01:42:00.000-08:00David, Blessings! Thank you for enlightening all o...David, <BR/><BR/>Blessings! Thank you for enlightening all of us!<BR/><BR/>I noticed that #3-6 for Joseph would have been instrumental in being able to also do #1 & 2. I find that that is true for me. #6 has been especially true for me. I have learned to forgive others by the Grace that God provides us, by doing this we can erase the bitterness. I have had some painful experiences in my life that I had never shared with any one until recently. Now, having prayed through the hurt, and having forgiven those who hurt me has given me the freedom to speak about those events. Forgiveness does not erase what they did, nor does it make it right--it allows us to reconnect with God. The key is to release it to God. So often, we take it back. My memories of the events still exist, but the pain is gone.<BR/><BR/>Also, I have learned to seek forgiveness when possible. It has helped me grow closer with others.<BR/><BR/>In Christ,<BR/><BR/>JennieJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09141026285747170526noreply@blogger.com