Comments on: Did Mary have days like this? http://www.conversiondiary.com/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:43:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jennifer F. http://www.conversiondiary.com/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html/comment-page-1#comment-2381 Jennifer F. Wed, 30 May 2007 20:26:00 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html#comment-2381 <i>How does a person REEEALLY let go and give something to God?</i><br/><br/>Jeron - great question. Exactly what I've been trying to figure out. I'll let you know if/when I ever come up with anything. :) How does a person REEEALLY let go and give something to God?

Jeron – great question. Exactly what I’ve been trying to figure out. I’ll let you know if/when I ever come up with anything. :)

]]> By: Jeron http://www.conversiondiary.com/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html/comment-page-1#comment-2379 Jeron Wed, 30 May 2007 17:46:00 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html#comment-2379 This was a really good post. I've been feeling something sorely lacking in my prayer life, which is actual - real- dependence on God instead of me. I *think* I'm praying to God, but in actuality I *think* I'm really just relying on myself & my intellectualizations of spiritual books I've read and going through the "how to" business of solving stuff for myself. Does that make any sense? How does a person REEEALLY let go and give something to God? Where do I leave off w/my impertinent will, and where does God's Will begin in my life? If at all? Here endeth the frustrated rant. This was a really good post. I’ve been feeling something sorely lacking in my prayer life, which is actual – real- dependence on God instead of me. I *think* I’m praying to God, but in actuality I *think* I’m really just relying on myself & my intellectualizations of spiritual books I’ve read and going through the “how to” business of solving stuff for myself. Does that make any sense? How does a person REEEALLY let go and give something to God? Where do I leave off w/my impertinent will, and where does God’s Will begin in my life? If at all? Here endeth the frustrated rant.

]]> By: Ouiz http://www.conversiondiary.com/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html/comment-page-1#comment-2364 Ouiz Mon, 28 May 2007 16:27:00 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html#comment-2364 OK, on a day like today (who am I kidding? With weeks like I've had recently) I got a GREAT laugh out of Sarah's comment on, <br/><br/>"Jesus, take the (*&$#^ wheel"<br/><br/>I'm sorry, but the way I'm feeling right now, that is so hysterically funny.<br/><br/>God bless you, Sarah! I'm right there with you on that one!<br/><br/>[on a more positive note, I *did* just call my best friend to pray with me, so I'm expecting the grace to come pouring down any second...] OK, on a day like today (who am I kidding? With weeks like I’ve had recently) I got a GREAT laugh out of Sarah’s comment on,

“Jesus, take the (*&$#^ wheel”

I’m sorry, but the way I’m feeling right now, that is so hysterically funny.

God bless you, Sarah! I’m right there with you on that one!

[on a more positive note, I *did* just call my best friend to pray with me, so I'm expecting the grace to come pouring down any second...]

]]> By: Jen http://www.conversiondiary.com/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html/comment-page-1#comment-2363 Jen Sun, 27 May 2007 23:19:00 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html#comment-2363 I just found your site and want to let you know you are not alone in your struggle. I, too, tend to turn inwards to solve situations (and usually end up doing it in an uncharitable way) instead of turning to God. I don't know why, it's almost like asking for help is too much work...does that make any sense? It sounds horrible when I type it out. Anyway, I will be offering up sacrifices for you to help you along your way..Great site! I just found your site and want to let you know you are not alone in your struggle. I, too, tend to turn inwards to solve situations (and usually end up doing it in an uncharitable way) instead of turning to God. I don’t know why, it’s almost like asking for help is too much work…does that make any sense? It sounds horrible when I type it out. Anyway, I will be offering up sacrifices for you to help you along your way..Great site!

]]> By: :o) http://www.conversiondiary.com/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html/comment-page-1#comment-2362 :o) Sun, 27 May 2007 14:52:00 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html#comment-2362 When I'm wound up I try to listen to Our Lady's Musical Rosary by Donna Cori Gibson which always has a calming effect. St.Dymphna always helps, too. When I’m wound up I try to listen to Our Lady’s Musical Rosary by Donna Cori Gibson which always has a calming effect. St.Dymphna always helps, too.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.conversiondiary.com/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html/comment-page-1#comment-2360 Sarah Sun, 27 May 2007 00:58:00 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2007/05/did-mary-have-days-like-this.html#comment-2360 I'd like to add that I'm no saint, Jennifer, and that I do not always (by any means) remember to stop and pray. When I read what you wrote, I was nodding along - because I'm the same way. REMEMBERING to stop and pray...yeah, why's that so hard? Sometimes, all I can do is just sing that song "Jesus, take the (*&$#^ wheel" (oh wait, I think I added a word...) And maybe it would help to have the frustrated conversation directed right at the guy at the top (Jesus). I will sometimes just say, "Listen, God/Jesus (depending on if I'm in a Father or a Son kind of mood), this is too much. Work with me here." Something about talking like that to him/them gives me a dose of humor (like who am I to cop an attitude with GOD?!?) that lets me see the road again, or at least less red.<br/><br/>Anyway, glad you enjoyed the article and kudos for your wonderful post. I really enjoy what I read here, and so relate with the things you write about! I’d like to add that I’m no saint, Jennifer, and that I do not always (by any means) remember to stop and pray. When I read what you wrote, I was nodding along – because I’m the same way. REMEMBERING to stop and pray…yeah, why’s that so hard? Sometimes, all I can do is just sing that song “Jesus, take the (*&$#^ wheel” (oh wait, I think I added a word…) And maybe it would help to have the frustrated conversation directed right at the guy at the top (Jesus). I will sometimes just say, “Listen, God/Jesus (depending on if I’m in a Father or a Son kind of mood), this is too much. Work with me here.” Something about talking like that to him/them gives me a dose of humor (like who am I to cop an attitude with GOD?!?) that lets me see the road again, or at least less red.

Anyway, glad you enjoyed the article and kudos for your wonderful post. I really enjoy what I read here, and so relate with the things you write about!

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