tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post4156389750446324600..comments2023-09-28T10:57:04.386-04:00Comments on Tracie Miles: Optimist Challenge Day 6Tracie Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17191555760519183027noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-84468768430731343072011-09-30T23:54:46.767-04:002011-09-30T23:54:46.767-04:00Its hard to understand why God allows pain in our ...Its hard to understand why God allows pain in our lives, but then I see the sin in my life and the wonderful grace God offers me. God can use our pain for good and he can redeem anything. Thank you awesome Father!one-step-at-a-timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297612551894765665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-4873250267833972812011-09-30T11:26:36.006-04:002011-09-30T11:26:36.006-04:00I do believe the pains from past come out at times...I do believe the pains from past come out at times.<br />I have finally stopped trying to hide them from God.I knew that He knew everything about me, but I was Still holding on to things instead of laying them on His feet. Once the Lord helped me to do that I was able to Start the healing process. Thank you.Jewelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-51191412397500875842011-09-29T23:40:39.631-04:002011-09-29T23:40:39.631-04:00Powerful!Powerful!Debbie Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-71229274535721232282011-09-29T11:23:42.611-04:002011-09-29T11:23:42.611-04:00Thank you, always a blessing to know that we can b...Thank you, always a blessing to know that we can be redeemed!Mary S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04943158317163973174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-29728023312694401392011-09-29T10:20:38.135-04:002011-09-29T10:20:38.135-04:00Thank you, Tracie! We serve an awesome God! Thanks...Thank you, Tracie! We serve an awesome God! Thanks for this reminder that God loves us "in spite of" and not just because of. The Devil will try to use our past mistakes against us, if we allow it. We have to accept God's forgiveness and forgive ourselves. I am convinced that my past can be used to make my future better. Thank you again! Be blessed!Lynn Bowmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-68953569734246489972011-09-29T09:52:37.704-04:002011-09-29T09:52:37.704-04:00I am so thankful to be forgiven for my past sins. ...I am so thankful to be forgiven for my past sins. Satan does like to remind me of them from time to time, but I know I'm forgiven and I choose not to dwell on it and move on. The past is the past and we cannot change it but we do have control of what we do today. I choose to be joyful!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Janet<br />gatorgirl66@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-52506403565872742432011-09-29T07:51:25.267-04:002011-09-29T07:51:25.267-04:00Yes. I agree with the other commentors. Letting ...Yes. I agree with the other commentors. Letting go of painful memories is hard. Even when we accept God's forgiveness for our part in past mistakes, the memories can still cause us (me) to approach life with a pessimistic attitude. I am glad your Optimist Challenge has helped me to uncover just how negative my daily thoughts have become. I pray for the strength and tenacity to change my daily thought and habits to those of an OPTIMIST. God bless you.Janinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-23643075685063144392011-09-29T07:37:24.181-04:002011-09-29T07:37:24.181-04:00There was a time when I begged God through my tear...There was a time when I begged God through my tears to remove the painful memories over which I cried night after night. He did allow the vivid reality to fade from my recollections, but before I could emotionally move away from the nightmare (which occurred because of my foolish choices), I had to embrace the truths of God's love, mercy, forgiveness, and grace. That is where the freedom was found.Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-61879663870749889022011-09-29T01:59:11.654-04:002011-09-29T01:59:11.654-04:00Thank God for using you to post these useful thoug...Thank God for using you to post these useful thoughts. I truly love it. It certainly will change many lives. I already start feeling the spirit telling me whenever i think/say negative things. Recently, I had some people here to fix new cabinets for my kitchen and my bro, passed many negative comments as he compared his country's standards (migrated) with my country (asian) and it made me realised that we are so stingy with positive words and I even feel so sorry that these people have to listen to it..Laura Limnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-44586063157945812252011-09-28T13:58:30.751-04:002011-09-28T13:58:30.751-04:00Tracie, this was a very painful message. I needed ...Tracie, this was a very painful message. I needed to hear it, but wow it was a strong one. I have been self-condemning myself for so long and it has been stealing all my joy. I needed to hear that He can use my past to glorify Him and that there is a purpose for my pain. Thank you! Praise God!LaTaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-50061136680132882612011-09-28T13:14:46.360-04:002011-09-28T13:14:46.360-04:00Thank you for the reminder that God loves us no ma...Thank you for the reminder that God loves us no matter what.cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703076687124741984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-68529497547420201922011-09-28T12:51:21.779-04:002011-09-28T12:51:21.779-04:00I look forward to reading these optimist challenge...I look forward to reading these optimist challenges everyday. I know God has a plan for me. I just have to be patient until He reveals it. Thank you Tracie.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />LauraLaurahttp://www.laurarath.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-40611360404780327392011-09-28T10:09:05.617-04:002011-09-28T10:09:05.617-04:00Tracie, thank you for your willingness to say &quo...Tracie, thank you for your willingness to say "Yes" to God. This "10 day Optimist Challenge" is a huge blessing to me. God is using you in profound ways! Blessings! =)Raspberrymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01886660476191498681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-16546001595370414682011-09-28T09:58:33.173-04:002011-09-28T09:58:33.173-04:00When God is trying to tell ou something, He really...When God is trying to tell ou something, He really does everything to get your attention. He's been telling me for awhile now to remember How much He loves me. I still hvn't fully grasped it, but I feel it and believe it alot more than i have in the past. "There is a purpose for my pain." I love that. Thank you. <br />-RubiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-81112404252283685532009-02-18T17:44:00.000-05:002009-02-18T17:44:00.000-05:00Heavenly father I 've been seeking you with all my...Heavenly father I 've been seeking you with all my heart, forgive my sins and help me to forgive myself from my past sins, built my character and strengthen my faith lead me into a life of joy, peace and hope. In Jesus' name. Amen.<BR/>Thanks you Tracie. God bless you!<BR/>Love.<BR/>Carmen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-80432951841207271692009-02-17T10:05:00.000-05:002009-02-17T10:05:00.000-05:00I do believe God has a plan for me. I might not kn...I do believe God has a plan for me. I might not know exactly what it is at this moment in my life, but I know one day I will. I feel it getting closer every day.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447064478989575240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-78088486945074735152009-02-16T11:39:00.000-05:002009-02-16T11:39:00.000-05:00God does not want us to dwell on the past. He is w...God does not want us to dwell on the past. He is willing and able to help us break down our strongholds. I give Him thanks, honor and praise!<BR/><BR/>Karen C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-81671963494308778452009-02-16T10:22:00.000-05:002009-02-16T10:22:00.000-05:00My worrisome character holds me back many times. ...My worrisome character holds me back many times. As I cling to my loving God,joy and peace surround me. Daily, as I turn things over to God that I am worried about and pray to Him to seek His guidance, I can feel His presence. My passion and desire to serve Him becomes stronger. His loving arms are always there for me and His eyes never leave me. What an awesome God we serve!<BR/><BR/>Choosing to be joyful today!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy!<BR/>Lori - Mesa, AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-75959523445625295652009-02-16T09:23:00.000-05:002009-02-16T09:23:00.000-05:00I give my WHOLE heart over to him. I think we wan...I give my WHOLE heart over to him. I think we want to hide the bad...because we don't want Him to know about it...BUT He already knows ALL! Use my Whole Self to draw closer to You.Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451216528990795230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-19618194807096070912009-02-16T08:37:00.000-05:002009-02-16T08:37:00.000-05:00Could this be it? Could this be the cause of my un...Could this be it? Could this be the cause of my unhappiness with myself? Could this be the reason I feel so empty inside and a lack of joy in my heart? A sin from 18 years ago still causing such grief? I did ask for forgiveness and I know that sin has been washed away. Self condemnation...satan has been using that on me for 18 years.<BR/>Tracie, please remember me in prayer when you read this. <BR/>I have got to take a different approach with my life and now I pray He will show me how to do this. I have to allow God to fill my heart with the compassion and grace that He promises.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06536994991268726132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-69506476000591949132009-02-16T08:22:00.000-05:002009-02-16T08:22:00.000-05:00Tracie I am so thankful for God's forgiveness. Go...Tracie I am so thankful for God's forgiveness. God can use every detail of our life for His honour and glory. God can use my fears. He can use my insecurities. He can use the year I walked a road of depression. He uses everything if we allow Him the opportunity.<BR/><BR/>Lord, use my experiences for Your glory. Thank You for Your unconditional love.<BR/><BR/>In Him, for Him and because of Him,<BR/>JoyJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010498759199040612noreply@blogger.com