tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055321330502028378.post2633691528389324488..comments2023-06-01T08:06:58.155-07:00Comments on Trying to find my way...: Author and perfecter...Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771327060199302523noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055321330502028378.post-51907593430618322962008-04-09T17:40:00.000-07:002008-04-09T17:40:00.000-07:00Vaka,It is as you say, at least within our reality...Vaka,<BR/><BR/>It is as you say, at least within our reality and imperfect state, we pretty much need the messes and difficulties to help steer us to God... I guess it goes back to the original sin and the curse that followed in Genesis. And as you say there is beauty in that even through the crud of life we can become perfected by Christ. <BR/><BR/>I think it's also important to note that it may simply be ok for us as believers to find discontentment to an extent. <BR/><BR/>When I experience a broken relationship it tells me again that life is far from the way it will one day be...and I think of heaven.<BR/><BR/>I think there's a misnomer within the church that tells us we need to be thrilled with life just as it is...but the bible says the world waits in eager anticipation for the next chapter...the great restoration. Pascal called it a "divine discontent." <BR/><BR/>And I could go on and on about Hebrews 11... Anyway, i'm getting ahead of myself....thank you for your thoughtful input, which is always appreciated and always adding to the discussion!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771327060199302523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055321330502028378.post-30784988836904401592008-04-09T16:05:00.000-07:002008-04-09T16:05:00.000-07:00a small bit to add to your already great blog..a w...a small bit to add to your already great blog..<BR/><BR/>a while back, my wife was complaining about her bug bitten legs and sun burns and i told her that imperfection was just a misunderstanding.. maybe its the fact that life isnt easy and that the puzzle is messy which makes life so perfect.. we misunderstand the truth that the messes of life are necessary to build character and reveal impurity which results in a restoration to perfection.. the way god meant for us to be..v.taimanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916552520837330869noreply@blogger.com