tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297631190403710992.post2137389537032902719..comments2024-03-27T14:34:57.325-04:00Comments on Through a Glass, Darkly: The Straight JacketM.K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297631190403710992.post-22039570215229004082012-01-14T15:38:48.420-05:002012-01-14T15:38:48.420-05:00Oh, my Dear M.K., I well know the feelings that yo...Oh, my Dear M.K., I well know the feelings that you had. At those times it becomes clear how weak we are, that we can't get ourselves into the peace of God's presence. But He knows our frame, and gets us through the trial without us completely losing our sanity -- at least that is my hope!<br /> But you probably got a few gray hairs that night.GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297631190403710992.post-76393490171836661092012-01-10T23:39:05.973-05:002012-01-10T23:39:05.973-05:00When Simeon said to Mary at Christ's baptism, ...When Simeon said to Mary at Christ's baptism, "A sword will pierce your own soul also," those were very apt words. The closer we bond with and pour ourselves out parenting these children, the more it anguishes us when they are in peril. <br />The patriarchs often opened their prayers with, "Oh God who brought us out of the house of bondage, through the sea on dry land, etc.." Often, when I am fearful, I recite my own personal Psalm, chronicling many of the trials that God has brought me through, and this calms me and brings me the assurance of His capability to deal with my present looming fears.<br /> I pray that your pain will soon subside, and that you can add God's deliverance in this instance to your own personal Psalm soon. (But knitting is a mighty fine way to soothe oneself, too!) :) Beth AnnBeth Ann Zellernoreply@blogger.com