Here’s the post in which I made my Biblical error. Which, for the record, I make a lot of them. Which, for the record, is precisely why I am lifelong student of His word. Which, for the record, if you think I have made one here on this blog, I encourage you to teach me in love as did Jen.
Here are Jen’s comments (that argumentative little brat…HA – Jen, I LOVE YOU and had to have a little fun with you….So sorry…:))
And if you don’t know Jen? Head on over to “Finding Heaven” and read her beautiful words.
“This has given me a lot to think about…God created us to be fearful. But then, He says continually “do not fear.” So I’m wondering if the fear part came with the original sin — for Adam and Eve did not experience fear until after the partaking of fruit. It was when the world was revealed to them that they began to experience fear. Of course, we have that response built into us, and God did create us, and I think the ability to fear does push us toward the One who casts out the fear. And ultimately, what Satan intends for evil, God can redeem for good…(are you seeing the wheels turning — I so processing out loud here!) Way to make me think!”
To which I replied, with a head that hurt from too-much cerebral thought:
Holy cow, girl. Way to make ME think! I think you might be correct – perhaps He didn’t create us to fear and it is the world! I love this explanation…Just might need to use it on F2F Friday…Way to challenge me, friend! Hopping through the ladies and you tonight – house of kids today!
To which she replied, with some good truth:
“In 2 Timothy 1:7, it says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” So, I’m thinking that maybe He didn’t create us to be fearful, but He did give us the ability to feel, process, and then with His help, turn away from fear and instead turn to Him.”
Goodness. I love to learn.
I’m joining in with Michelle at “Lost in the Prairies” for Caffeinated Randomness. Head on over and check these chicas out!
Have a beautiful weekend you lovely women and men (all three of you) of God!
Great, now you’ve both got me thinking. I think I do remember fear happened right after they ate the fruit and heard God in the garden. They hid because they were naked. And then there’s that rad verse in 2 Tim 1:7. Which by the way is the 2nd time in less than 24 hours my eyes have seen that verse.
I was thinking, should we switch “Mama’s Heart” to the “Mommy Mafia”?
Love this series, very thought provoking, causing a stirring.
♥Erin
Mommy Mafia!!!?…hahahaha…oh, thanks…I needed to laugh OUT LOUD! Hehehe!
Just a totally random thought…Have I ever told you how I twisted my mind around chores…those awful cyclical ones? I created prayer hooks…I could hunt the link down but don’t have time, argh… Anyhew….for example,
PRAY SOCKS…each sock I fold is a prayer for that person. My husband has A LOT of socks.
Each load I put in the washer…I remind myself of different Scriptures that say we are WASHED…
DISHES….I use DAWN (His mercies new every morning)…etc. etc. You get it? Fun…and helpful!
Love you…kudos for being so big and embracing humble blogging. You inspire me!
So powerful, Natalie…and Jen. :-) I will be pondering this while I do my 7 (at least) loads of laundry, too. Happy Weekend!
So, my daughter comes in while I’m watching this. Is that you? she asks. No, honey, that’s Natalie. Then she hears, Jen from Finding Heaven. Is she talking about you? she asks. Yes, honey. Then Natalie says Jen…who is an amazing writer. And she says, You are an amazing writer?? I had to just laugh out loud!
Seriously, Natalie, you are great beyond words — just everything about you. I have a sick kiddo today and trying to figure out if we need to go to the doctor. Oh, and my house is a wreck, too, so I’ll be joining you in serving the family…and God.
I agree, fear began AFTER the disobedience and fall from grace. Therefore, fear is not part of God’s perfect plan for us, but one of those “normal” human reactions that we can run to him with and receive his peace and grace. Thanks be to God for that!
I think both of you are some of the deepest thinkers that I’ve ever run across. I can’ think that deep because it causes my brain to hurt. :o) You are both the greatest and I love following you both. Blessings!
I’ll just stand on 2 Timothy 1:7 and call it a done deal.
I’m enjoying reading the comments and seeing the thought process.
I am glad though, Natalie and Jen that you women love each other so much that you’re grace-full and are showing what Christian sisterhood is all about.
all I am saying to all of this is … I love you all! I’m laughing cause I love listening to the wheels turning…and I love mama mafia…really cool!
have a good weekend:)
xo
I appreciate your beautiful, humble heart, Natalie! :) And I love Jen’s comments about her daughter’s comments as she watched your vlog! Cracks me up!
Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Sweet blessings to you!
Cindy :)
I love this back and forth! It does make me think – which is always a good thing!
I hope you are having a great weekend.