I love this Don Thank u. Yes it hits home. My mom would always tell me it just like ur Dad no goodso u here that all ur young life an older life it has installed in my brain
After much reflection, I realize I can’t settle on just one label. I wear many hats. I'm a mother, but my children are grown and my role has changed, yet I’m still a mother. I'm a retired hairstylist, but I can still perform as one, so I can identify as a stylist. This is a couple examples of who I am. Labels often confuse, demanding we fit specific categories when we have many titles that define us. The one constant in my life is that I am a Christ follower, I am a faithful friend, and I am a survivor. Those roles never change. My scripture is Philippians 4:13— God says, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
Thank you, Donny, for a thought-provoking walk/talk.
Donny, I’ve asked myself these questions so many times through the years for many reasons. Some of these reflections were better than others, but in the end, God showed many lessons learned that are blessings of knowing my identity is in Christ. Thanks for sharing.
I think we are all many things. I am a daughter, sister, mother, friend, teacher. But, most of all, a disciple and follower of Jesus. I want people to see Jesus before they see all the other parts of me.u
Donny, the timing of this prayer walk was perfect for me this week as I have been reflecting lately on this concept, "I'm a..." For years I would say I'm a mom, wife, a teacher...now I say I'm a retired teacher, the label I have given myself, like you said we all are more than the labels we've given ourselves or from others. So much to reflect on from the walk today, which has helped me look within myself...listen to guidance from above. This is my recent poem inspired by Isaiah 64:8, this verse has impacted my life greatly during some challenging times in my life...reminding me to call upon the divine for guidance.
Molded by Love
You are the potter; I am the clay
My prayer is for guidance as I walk each day
Guide me along my path, at your pace
Trust the process for life isn’t a race
When I fall like collapsing clay, crumble like sand
Allow me to be shaped by your gentle hands
Carry me while the scars of my past fade away
As I surrender to your divine plan and pray
I give my heart and soul to your care
You are my steadfast anchor, always there
Nourish my spirit with wisdom to grow
Let the light of love from within me show
Divine wisdom from above as my guide
Let divine love, hope, and peace in me abide
Fill my soul with your endless grace
With you I am enough within my earthly space
You are the potter; I am the clay
Molded by your love as I pray
Appreciate the prayer walk..divine timing in my life. Blessings!
Always appreciate your questions for us to ponder. I see the answer to your question like a litany... long time prayer tradition where we cite the many names and roles of Jesus. Jesus my savior, Jesus my redeemed, Jesus my shepherd, Jesus my light, Jesus my way, Jesus my truth ...
Much to ponder on this walk… I think for so many we identify ourselves as a wife and mom because those are what most feel are the important. Like so many I identify myself with my job, I am a teacher… I had never really thought about the points you talked about. I guess many go on the assumption that people just know you are a Christian or not. I am going to work on being more conscious about how I answer this question.
Thank you for this 'Prayer Walk Donny. A week ago I told some one that I am dry and empty, then on Thursday I listened to a message on my on line school by a prophetic person and he said there are some here who think they are drybut your not as you have rivers of living water flowing through you you also have the Spirit of God in you so you are not empty. I hadn't told anyone in that group about how I was feeling. So now I need to start saying I have the Spirit of God in me and therefore Rivers of Living water flowing through me.
Thank you again for another wonderful podcast. You keep us thinking about different things as well as praying about them. God is so good in answering our prayers. Already looking forward to the next podcast.
BTW I'm a servant of the Lord, also made in his image and striving to do his will.
I’m a server, not a servant. I feel like a servant is someone in bondage. A server has many tasks. I serve those I love by praying, filling their baskets with bread and guiding to the Father who cares for them better than I can. A few years ago way before my knowledge of you and Graham too, I was told I must give a church I was attending when my heart was encouraging me to give where no one would see. I don’t look for reward I just love the joy it gives me. The results mean so much to me. I was told years ago His light shines through me. What more can I ask for. I’m by nature a shy person and it took showing dogs to correct that shortcoming. When I with people I don’t always talk about me but you know that side of me. If I do it’s because my husband doesn’t talk much. I guess I try to make up for that, lol. If it’s someone I haven’t seen for some time I want to tell them how God has blessed me. I do remember your story. I like to tell stories and I am an artist as well. I love and have a difficult time hating someone.
Thank you for your diligence in blessing us so much.
I loved your prayer at the beginning
I am believer, follower, teacher, mother, grandmother, wife child of God.
Thank you again for a great lunch. It is memorable🙏❤️
Thank you!
Ima
Well the Ima I go to and truly hold at a soul level is
I am a child of God
Chosen
Not forsaken
I am who He says I am.
And in that I have many roles. Wife, mom, Nanna, sister, daughter, gardener, encourager, and the list goes on.
Thank you for sharing. Thank you for your prayer walks.
His richest blessings be upon you. Hope the bus is coming along.
Harper says Hi! She is growing so fast. She told me last week she really wants to learn to read so she can read the Bible. 🩷🙏🏼
Well done! Thank you.
I love this Don Thank u. Yes it hits home. My mom would always tell me it just like ur Dad no goodso u here that all ur young life an older life it has installed in my brain
After much reflection, I realize I can’t settle on just one label. I wear many hats. I'm a mother, but my children are grown and my role has changed, yet I’m still a mother. I'm a retired hairstylist, but I can still perform as one, so I can identify as a stylist. This is a couple examples of who I am. Labels often confuse, demanding we fit specific categories when we have many titles that define us. The one constant in my life is that I am a Christ follower, I am a faithful friend, and I am a survivor. Those roles never change. My scripture is Philippians 4:13— God says, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
Thank you, Donny, for a thought-provoking walk/talk.
Donny, I’ve asked myself these questions so many times through the years for many reasons. Some of these reflections were better than others, but in the end, God showed many lessons learned that are blessings of knowing my identity is in Christ. Thanks for sharing.
I think we are all many things. I am a daughter, sister, mother, friend, teacher. But, most of all, a disciple and follower of Jesus. I want people to see Jesus before they see all the other parts of me.u
Donny, the timing of this prayer walk was perfect for me this week as I have been reflecting lately on this concept, "I'm a..." For years I would say I'm a mom, wife, a teacher...now I say I'm a retired teacher, the label I have given myself, like you said we all are more than the labels we've given ourselves or from others. So much to reflect on from the walk today, which has helped me look within myself...listen to guidance from above. This is my recent poem inspired by Isaiah 64:8, this verse has impacted my life greatly during some challenging times in my life...reminding me to call upon the divine for guidance.
Molded by Love
You are the potter; I am the clay
My prayer is for guidance as I walk each day
Guide me along my path, at your pace
Trust the process for life isn’t a race
When I fall like collapsing clay, crumble like sand
Allow me to be shaped by your gentle hands
Carry me while the scars of my past fade away
As I surrender to your divine plan and pray
I give my heart and soul to your care
You are my steadfast anchor, always there
Nourish my spirit with wisdom to grow
Let the light of love from within me show
Divine wisdom from above as my guide
Let divine love, hope, and peace in me abide
Fill my soul with your endless grace
With you I am enough within my earthly space
You are the potter; I am the clay
Molded by your love as I pray
Appreciate the prayer walk..divine timing in my life. Blessings!
thank you for sharing
Always appreciate your questions for us to ponder. I see the answer to your question like a litany... long time prayer tradition where we cite the many names and roles of Jesus. Jesus my savior, Jesus my redeemed, Jesus my shepherd, Jesus my light, Jesus my way, Jesus my truth ...
Much to ponder on this walk… I think for so many we identify ourselves as a wife and mom because those are what most feel are the important. Like so many I identify myself with my job, I am a teacher… I had never really thought about the points you talked about. I guess many go on the assumption that people just know you are a Christian or not. I am going to work on being more conscious about how I answer this question.
Thank you for this 'Prayer Walk Donny. A week ago I told some one that I am dry and empty, then on Thursday I listened to a message on my on line school by a prophetic person and he said there are some here who think they are drybut your not as you have rivers of living water flowing through you you also have the Spirit of God in you so you are not empty. I hadn't told anyone in that group about how I was feeling. So now I need to start saying I have the Spirit of God in me and therefore Rivers of Living water flowing through me.
Thank you again for another wonderful podcast. You keep us thinking about different things as well as praying about them. God is so good in answering our prayers. Already looking forward to the next podcast.
BTW I'm a servant of the Lord, also made in his image and striving to do his will.
I’m a server, not a servant. I feel like a servant is someone in bondage. A server has many tasks. I serve those I love by praying, filling their baskets with bread and guiding to the Father who cares for them better than I can. A few years ago way before my knowledge of you and Graham too, I was told I must give a church I was attending when my heart was encouraging me to give where no one would see. I don’t look for reward I just love the joy it gives me. The results mean so much to me. I was told years ago His light shines through me. What more can I ask for. I’m by nature a shy person and it took showing dogs to correct that shortcoming. When I with people I don’t always talk about me but you know that side of me. If I do it’s because my husband doesn’t talk much. I guess I try to make up for that, lol. If it’s someone I haven’t seen for some time I want to tell them how God has blessed me. I do remember your story. I like to tell stories and I am an artist as well. I love and have a difficult time hating someone.
Thank you for your diligence in blessing us so much.