tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668616051364036781.post5298761292796570196..comments2023-12-30T02:06:53.213-06:00Comments on S.O.A.P. for Today: The Message of the SpiderRusty L. Blannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11178047959239085147noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668616051364036781.post-47441358308607417832008-10-14T13:20:00.000-05:002008-10-14T13:20:00.000-05:00Pastor Rusty,I do not like spiders in fact if I se...Pastor Rusty,<BR/>I do not like spiders in fact if I see one I stomp on it. So I guess thats what we need to do if we see tendencies in ourselves of the spider ... stomp on it. (<BR/><BR/>sounds like a title for a future blog post "stomp".....lol)-Blessings, LaurieLAURIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14486313421145067150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668616051364036781.post-50756736179516290042008-10-14T12:19:00.000-05:002008-10-14T12:19:00.000-05:00Thank you so much, Pastor Rusty, for your message ...Thank you so much, Pastor Rusty, for your message has truly blessed me today. Too many times we get caught up in our daily struggles, where we look around and say, "it is hopeless"; or accept our current situations as, "I guess this is how it's supposed to be". But, that pity party won't help anyone! <BR/><BR/>As you have stated, the Lord has given us what we need to succeed. If the path was easy, with no cost, then how could we grow and learn to depend upon the Almighty? If we are in a tough situation that requires us to change, then we should be thankful that we are on the right path! Instead of fearing the "giants", rejoice that the Lord will get us through. <BR/><BR/>Instead of listening to the "doomsayers" spreading their venom, focus on the positive, encouraging Word of God! Encourage one another (and ourselves), instead of breaking each other down. God doesn't make garbage, every one of us is special and all things are possible through Him. Therefore, we should rejoice at the sight of the "giants", for we are on the right path, and seek God’s guidance to get through the situation for His glory, not our own. After all, if God has prepared the little spider for success, how much greater has He equipped His children?Rick Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01255733775043257137noreply@blogger.com