Comments on: dangling carrots

By: gretchen

gretchen — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:52:39 +0000

I think I never tried to go for the carrot thing b/c I grew up never thinking that I could get it. Turns out that goal setting is okay, but His plans must be included. I’m learning that each day. I think you are so far ahead of where you really think you are. We get hard on ourselves. But I see you always being thoughtful and glorifying God. Even through the yuck. And your transparency makes you real. Nobody needs Christian in a box.

By: Gaile Uka

Gaile Uka — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:05:48 +0000

Marla, i love your post. Thank you for wqriting from your heart always. I will like to ask for prayer and the strength to take a hard decision over the next couple of weeks. God bless you.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:55:25 +0000

I’m sorry sweet girl. I don’t know how it will all play out, but I do know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He has a plan!

I’d love a prayer or two. I’m going to have to have surgery and really would like the results to be normal Mostly prayers for peace during the waiting!

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:50:28 +0000

So know how you feel. We have been praying that God would change our situation for a long time and bring us to a place where we can be in service for Him. Now my husband might be losing his job (telling?), I haven’t closed a loan in 2 months and my basement flooded with sewer yesterday. With $20 in the bank it took everything in me to not stop and get frustrated with the timing and the unanswered question of ‘whats next’. BUT…then I realized my babies aren’t standing in that sewage, looking for water to drink. He is so good…and so wise…and His timing IS perfect. Hang in there.

By: Gabe Taviano

Gabe Taviano — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:08:30 +0000

Becca – you get much respect from this house for what you and your family are doing. It’s sometimes irritating watching suburbians try to figure out how to serve their own people, when they don’t need them as much.

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:54:55 +0000

I didn’t see you this week. And that’s just not acceptable. Let’s change that next week.

Miss you, dear friend.

By: meghan @ spicy magnolia

meghan @ spicy magnolia — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:05:03 +0000

Oh, those dangling carrots. It’s such a hard place to be in: waiting. I’m thankful to have read your Twitter status about a proposal coming together…that’s exciting and can’t wait to hear more.

All 3 of us have been sick this week. We’re worn out and praying we get good rest this weekend and feel better. Love to you!!

By: amber

amber — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:30:32 +0000

Oh how I know that blasted carrot all too well. And I’m even allergic to carrots. And yet I keep chasing it. I would be the dumb donkey.

But, my sweet friend, my prayers are all over you and your family. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for you, and I’m rejoicing ahead of time for the day it is all realized.

By: AKat

AKat — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:59:12 +0000

Marla, this reminds me of the lesson we heard in Houston…that “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet…”, and if we had a spotlight into the future, we’d go on without the Lord’s guidance. So, yes, the carrot metaphor works, but maybe it’s us holding that carrot pole in faith. Just like we have to hold tightly on to that lantern – God’s word and precepts – in faith. Day by day, step by step.

You’re a rock star, Marla Taviano.

I’m almost done with a quilt, then I’ll put all those scraps in the mail for you for those boas!

Prayer request? Neil and I are sick. Bleh.

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:38:59 +0000

This is great word picture for a frustrating feeling. I’m sorry to hear so many plans seem foiled, delayed or questionable right now. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the Master Plan up front? I suppose that takes faith out of the equasion, though. It sounds like many other commenters relate to your feelings today. I’m learning (or at least trying to learn) to live in the moment, because truly, our plans are so fragile.

For me, you may pray for my marriage.

Thank you.
Missy