Comments on: The Plan

By: S of 52 Faces

S of 52 Faces — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:55:34 +0000

Just as I was seeking to renew faith in my life here comes this post.

Thank you for reminding us – I personally do believe in a life of purpose.

By: lauren

lauren — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:11:35 +0000

I found two really great quotes about God’s plan when I was reading a few days ago. I thought they fit this post perfectly and they really spoke to me.

“The real issue in life is not the search for God’s will; it is the search for God.The issue in faith is not knowing what God is doing, rather knowing that God knows what he is doing. The issue of faith is seekign God’s presence, not God’s plan for my life, because there is no plan outside of my knowing him.” – Mike Y”oconelli

“For I know the plans I have for you,” Declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

By: Marisa and Creative Thursday

Marisa and Creative Thursday — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:12:30 +0000

This is how I’ve made peace with life ~ and looking back it always makes sense to me, and it always feels like if I give in and go with the flow of it, life actually may have my best interest at heart.

By: Swirly

Swirly — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:27:25 +0000

There have been times in my life when that was all I had – faith that the reason I was losing something or not getting something or going through something difficult was because something greater lay beyond where I was at that moment of struggle. I have learned to believe in it, even when it doesn’t make sense.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:03:44 +0000

I am sitting here at my computer feeling immensely mixed up, foolish, and like I’ve been living in a vacuum. I hadn’t checked your blog in some time and just learned of Alison’s death and of your pregnancy. I am so sorry and so happy in one giant bundle. My heart to you and your family.

By: azura

azura — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:00:11 +0000

Some fodder for me to think about. Thanks for this.

By: iHanna

iHanna — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:56:21 +0000

It sounds like you’re reading “the work” by Byron Katie? I haven’t read any of her books but I listned to her on Ophera’s radio and this is what she was talking about, on one level. check it out and take care Penelope!

By: riye

riye — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:37:26 +0000

Personally I think that its okay to feel upset if you can’t control everything but you shouldn’t let it stop you. I feel the same way about being insecure–be angry or sad about it if you need to be just don’t let it stop you. Keep going. One day it might just fly off like that annoying flyer on your windshield.

About your might-be house, I know how you feel. I got outbid on every apartment I tried to buy and it really got me down. One of my co-workers told me that sometimes when you wonder why the whole universe seems to be against you–maybe its not. Maybe its doing you a favor by letting you know that something isn’t right. Good luck!!

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:02:48 +0000

I have *needed* to read something like this for a good two weeks, now. Thank you, thank you. xoxo.

By: keisha guzik

keisha guzik — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:21:58 +0000

I don’t know what to say. I haven’t visited IF or your blog in a very long time, mainly because of my new role of motherhood which I stepped into last year… CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes on the little bean inside you… enjoy every moment of pregnancy – I look back on it fondly, but I wish I’d taken the time to savor it more.

And about Alison… I am so deeply sorry. The loss of a loved one, especially one so young, is something so unfair that it can shake the strongest of spirits… your post was thoughtful and inspiring and I wish you all the best.