Comments for Rob's Musings http://athanasius16.wordpress.com Me and My Journey Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:35:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Taking Stock by Melinda http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/taking-stock/#comment-200 Melinda Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:41:03 +0000 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/?p=68#comment-200 I think I've been right where you're at a hundred times or more over the last 15 years. I seem to frequent that spot - knowing I need to get back into the relationship side of my relationship with God, but never sure how I got away from it or how to get back to it. In my last trip away, I got myself so stressed out that I was past the functioning level and "my life had become unmanageable." And that's when God pulled me aside for a weekend retreat (and let me assure you that the events getting me to that particular retreat were miraculous and contrived - it was clearly God forcing the issue). I think that weekend was the first time it ever hit home that maybe God wanted to spend time with me. Not that it was my duty or responsibility to spend time with him. Not that I needed help, therefore I sought God. Not that I was being a spiritually undisciplined child and needed to get back on track. Just that HE wanted to spend time with ME and give me some relief. The verses that kept coming up in all my Bible studies were - Come away and rest a while (Mk 6:31); take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matt 11:29-30); and come to the waters you who are thirsty (Isaiah 55) - all of these are paraphrased of course. It's worth reading the real deals, because - wow, how beautiful! I'm not sure I have a moral to this story because I don't think anyone except God himself can make something like "God wants to spend time with you" sound believable at all. People have told me that for years, and I always thought it was a bunch of crap. God did his part, now it was my turn to do my part - it was my duty, my responsibility. But now I'm seeing a different side of God, the side that takes seriously the responsibility for finding his lost sheep, no matter how many times they wander off. And I'm the worst at this because I'm a capable person! Seems like the more capable you are, the more you feel it's your job to manage the world - or at least your own world. Anyway, that particular road trip taught me that God really wants to help me through this life. And also it was a reminder of how sweet, sweet, sweet it is to be in the presence of God. Something about sitting down with a Bible and praying makes you feel so refreshed and renewed. Sometimes I think He lets me wander off at times to remind me of how sweet it is to know his presence for the first time. I think I’ve been right where you’re at a hundred times or more over the last 15 years. I seem to frequent that spot - knowing I need to get back into the relationship side of my relationship with God, but never sure how I got away from it or how to get back to it. In my last trip away, I got myself so stressed out that I was past the functioning level and “my life had become unmanageable.” And that’s when God pulled me aside for a weekend retreat (and let me assure you that the events getting me to that particular retreat were miraculous and contrived - it was clearly God forcing the issue).

I think that weekend was the first time it ever hit home that maybe God wanted to spend time with me. Not that it was my duty or responsibility to spend time with him. Not that I needed help, therefore I sought God. Not that I was being a spiritually undisciplined child and needed to get back on track. Just that HE wanted to spend time with ME and give me some relief. The verses that kept coming up in all my Bible studies were - Come away and rest a while (Mk 6:31); take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matt 11:29-30); and come to the waters you who are thirsty (Isaiah 55) - all of these are paraphrased of course. It’s worth reading the real deals, because - wow, how beautiful!

I’m not sure I have a moral to this story because I don’t think anyone except God himself can make something like “God wants to spend time with you” sound believable at all. People have told me that for years, and I always thought it was a bunch of crap. God did his part, now it was my turn to do my part - it was my duty, my responsibility. But now I’m seeing a different side of God, the side that takes seriously the responsibility for finding his lost sheep, no matter how many times they wander off. And I’m the worst at this because I’m a capable person! Seems like the more capable you are, the more you feel it’s your job to manage the world - or at least your own world.

Anyway, that particular road trip taught me that God really wants to help me through this life. And also it was a reminder of how sweet, sweet, sweet it is to be in the presence of God. Something about sitting down with a Bible and praying makes you feel so refreshed and renewed. Sometimes I think He lets me wander off at times to remind me of how sweet it is to know his presence for the first time.

]]> Comment on Our Family Vacation in Florida: pt. 4 by littlecornerofmyworld16 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/our-family-vacation-in-florida-pt-4/#comment-170 littlecornerofmyworld16 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:34:49 +0000 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-170 Gee....look who still hasn't blogged.... Gee….look who still hasn’t blogged….

]]> Comment on About by Joe http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/about/#comment-165 Joe Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:31:18 +0000 #comment-165 I miss you Rob. I miss you Rob.

]]> Comment on Our Family Vacation Adventure in Florida: pt. 1 by chris http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2008/03/30/our-family-vacation-adventure-in-florida-pt-1/#comment-164 chris Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:23:43 +0000 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/?p=61#comment-164 things *I* would have killed you over-- --joke-telling during the frantic "we need to be on the road already" packing phase --20-some-odd minutes of "Witacoochie" jokes, though i would've laughed at the first one ;) --not getting the picture on the first pass --trusting mapquest --wanting to stop at "places of interest" while on a 15+ hour drive marcia is a SAINT! oh...and you can always check with your resident florida expert before embarking on such a journey in the future...i'm here to serve things *I* would have killed you over–

–joke-telling during the frantic “we need to be on the road already” packing phase

–20-some-odd minutes of “Witacoochie” jokes, though i would’ve laughed at the first one ;)

–not getting the picture on the first pass

–trusting mapquest

–wanting to stop at “places of interest” while on a 15+ hour drive

marcia is a SAINT! oh…and you can always check with your resident florida expert before embarking on such a journey in the future…i’m here to serve

]]> Comment on Our Family Vacation in Florida: pt. 4 by BurnDark http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/our-family-vacation-in-florida-pt-4/#comment-163 BurnDark Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:25:38 +0000 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-163 The above poster (your mom I gather?) is right. The only thing I would add to clarify is that when it comes up to ask who you want to text it to put in your own email address (or any email address really) rather than a phone number. The above poster (your mom I gather?) is right. The only thing I would add to clarify is that when it comes up to ask who you want to text it to put in your own email address (or any email address really) rather than a phone number.

]]> Comment on Our Family Vacation in Florida: pt. 4 by Mom R http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/our-family-vacation-in-florida-pt-4/#comment-159 Mom R Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:36:49 +0000 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-159 I know how to sent pictures from your cell phone to wherever. When you have the picture on your screen you should have an "options" selection. Something like that. From there you can elect to do a new text and whom to send it to. When you press send the picture will be sent along with the message. I know how to sent pictures from your cell phone to wherever. When you have the picture on your screen you should have an “options” selection. Something like that. From there you can elect to do a new text and whom to send it to. When you press send the picture will be sent along with the message.

]]> Comment on Our Family Vacation Adventure in Florida: pt. 3 by Mom R http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/our-family-vacation-adventure-in-florida-pt-3/#comment-141 Mom R Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:36:10 +0000 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/our-family-vacation-adventure-in-florida-pt-3/#comment-141 What a treat. Thank you! What a treat. Thank you!

]]> Comment on Our Family Vacation Adventure in Florida: pt. 2 by Mom R http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2008/03/30/our-family-vacation-adventure-in-florida-pt-2/#comment-139 Mom R Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:27:07 +0000 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/?p=62#comment-139 Looked up Clearwater Beach and as you told me, rave reviews from visitors. Looked up your Royal Whatever motel/hotel and there are a number of messages from previous guests describing reservation problems. Strongly advise you all recheck your reservations w/ the front desk BEFORE checking out. Ran into the Quirin's at Border's last night. Jan and I remembered it was 1 year ago you all were out here for a visit. They are doing well and said to say hi to you and the family. P.S. I'm really really glad to hear the weather in Florida is sooooo good for your visit. Remember the weather here last year? Well this year, it is typical gorgeous California weather. I still think your stay wasn't long enough, though you may argue that point. Love to you all - Mom R. Looked up Clearwater Beach and as you told me, rave reviews from visitors. Looked up your Royal Whatever motel/hotel and there are a number of messages from previous guests describing reservation problems. Strongly advise you all recheck your reservations w/ the front desk BEFORE checking out.

Ran into the Quirin’s at Border’s last night. Jan and I remembered it was 1 year ago you all were out here for a visit. They are doing well and said to say hi to you and the family.

P.S. I’m really really glad to hear the weather in Florida is sooooo good for your visit. Remember the weather here last year? Well this year, it is typical gorgeous California weather. I still think your stay wasn’t long enough, though you may argue that point.

Love to you all - Mom R.

]]> Comment on Human Weapon - A Review by Lauren http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/human-weapon-a-review/#comment-134 Lauren Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:40:21 +0000 http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/human-weapon-a-review/#comment-134 I definitely need to get into shape. My self-defense class is showing me just how weak I am physically. I definitely need to get into shape. My self-defense class is showing me just how weak I am physically.

]]> Comment on About by bibomedia http://athanasius16.wordpress.com/about/#comment-133 bibomedia Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:25:40 +0000 #comment-133 :) :)

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