Comments on: It Was Never About the Hair

By: Lyla Lindquist

Lyla Lindquist — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:11:12 +0000

Jennifer, I think Cheerios in combination with a fervent prayer availeth much. Fruit snacks never hurt either.

Julie, I need a haircut.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:36:32 +0000

Again…Thanks.

Isn’t it amazing how no matter what -we always seem to think things (including ourselves) make us who we are? Instead of God?

I like Jennifer analogy of the barber chair -too. When I am at peace and focusing on Him…I pray that he gives me a trim when and where I need it the most.

By: Jennifer@ More Than Just Adam's Rib

Jennifer@ More Than Just Adam's Rib — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:31:26 +0000

“Delilah did not take Samson’s strength…He gave it away.” Convicting–to think that I give away God’s strength when I choose to rely on something within me or something eternal that’s not God. My silliest? Trusting in Cheerios to start my morning instead of a prayer heavenward. It just doesn’t work.

By: Lyla Lindquist

Lyla Lindquist — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:36:27 +0000

Nancy, “Jesus came to find me.” That is making me sit here and just smile, feeling pretty amazed. He came to find me. Does that not just fill you up?

And Jennifer, I’d not looked at Him giving me the haircut. But I wonder about that. He trims away our manmade strength, leaving us to find “true strength” in Him alone. Thanks for that.

Sure wish sometimes I could get the comments before I post. There’s always another perspective I wish I’d had earlier . . .

By: Jennifer @ GDWJ

Jennifer @ GDWJ — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:21:29 +0000

I answer yes, too.

He has a way of re-prioritizing Trust for me. … Right there in His Barber’s chair, I find true strength in my puny weakness.

A great, great post, Lyla. Thank you. I like your new look, too.

By: Nancy Kourmoulis

Nancy Kourmoulis — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:50:32 +0000

Lyla – Just wish I would quit volunteering to contribute to the mess. That I would choose to handle things in a better manner. That is where the forgiveness and strength of the Lord come in – because I obviously can’t do it on my own. Another reason I am so grateful Jesus came to find me, mess that I am! Thanks again for your encouraging words.

By: Lyla Lindquist

Lyla Lindquist — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:58:11 +0000

Nancy, I think it was Eleanor Roosevelt who said “no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” I believe the same applies to you and me — when we get pushed to the limit and lose it, even then we chose it. We are all volunteers in the messes we make of things.

But I’m with you, I want to also volunteer to seek and find that forgiveness and strength.

By: Lyla Lindquist

Lyla Lindquist — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:54:21 +0000

I’ve long thought David was manic, after reading some of the psalms. He swings from one extreme to the other in a matter of just a few words. But mostly I think he was just like a lot of us, only more honest.

Interesting perspective, anyway.

By: Nancy Kourmoulis

Nancy Kourmoulis — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:54:12 +0000

“It was about how little he loved God, how little he trusted God, and how little he obeyed God….He gave it away.”

These words hit home. I’m not even sure how to put into words how close. When the kids are pushing all my buttons and I loose my cool – I give away my strength. I become weak, showing little love, little trust, and no obedience. It has been a button pushing week and I am left weak because of it.

Now to fall into the presence of the one who “provided the means for one who stumbled to be restored and reaffirm his vow”. To seek and find forgiveness and strength for the journey.

Thank you friend.

By: Dad

Dad — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:59:21 +0000

You’ll love this. Dr. (of psychology) Alana Riss Fine has the real answer to explain Samson’s behavior. Maybe he suffered from Asperger’s disorder. She goes on to note that King Saul may have been bi-polar, Joseph was probably a narcissist.

Thousands of years later and we are still looking for someone or something to blame our sins and shortcomings on. I thought the “everyone’s a victim” syndrome was relatively new but not according to Dr. Fine. I think I like your perspective better and it is manifestly more biblical. God in His infinite wisdom left us with the freedom to sin, and we do. Then we must deal with and face the consequences of the sin, both in the physical earthly realm and more importantly, spiritually. As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift” (KJV). Christ is there to cover it with His shed blood. That is much more permanent (read eternal) than a diagnosis from a psychologist.

Dad

PS I like the format change. Much easier for these old eyes to read.