Comments on: Allow God to Handle Your Battles {Column for the Atlanta Journal Constitution}

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:33:10 +0000

In reply to GE. Praise God for His perfect timing!! God bless you!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:32:39 +0000

In reply to Marie Morgan. Amen, Marie! It's soooo hard to see them hurting, or heading for trouble, and feel like our hands are tied, isn't it? It's so much easier when they are little and we can just tell them what to do! I am grateful that this post encouraged you, sister. Just keep putting those knees on the floor and praying. God is faithful and will honor your example and prayers!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:30:39 +0000

In reply to Martha Orlando. Thank you, Martha... Thank God that they know Jesus and their identity is on Him. I didn't grown up with that sweet assurance. What a difference it makes! God bless you!

By: Martha Orlando

Martha Orlando — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 21:48:49 +0000

Such a powerful lesson, Patricia. Our best hope of victory does come from submitting to God and allowing Him to fight our battles.
I really feel for your girls, too, as I remember those often sad and confusing teen years. May God give them peace and comfort.
Blessings!

By: Marie Morgan

Marie Morgan — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 06:14:13 +0000

Oh how much I needed to hear this. And my 13 year old struggles too. I know, I, first need to be the example so that my light shines and she will see how Mommy allows God to take control of the situation. In the end it is truly not our battle but God’s.

By: GE

GE — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:59:07 +0000

Thank you for reminding us of this great truth of strength. I needed to hear it today while working with many contractors. He is still God! Amen.

By: Crystal Twaddell

Crystal Twaddell — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:51:07 +0000

Patricia, this is powerful! I think many of us have to learn this lesson the hard way, after striving to fight ourselves. This truth has been an invaluable lesson for me, particularly in my marriage. It takes great intention to fight our human tendencies and turn things over to God, but He will not rest until it is complete. I’d love for you to share our heart and message on Fresh Market Friday Link-Up…such a perfect fit! Crystal~

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:18:16 +0000

In reply to bluecottonmemory.

Amen!!! I’m still learning… hoping by the time they’re married and have their own children, I will have been a good example of “letting go and letting God”. God bless you. So glad you stopped by !

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:16:43 +0000

In reply to d. So glad you stopped by! Thank you for commenting and encouraging me today. Blessings!!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:15:24 +0000

In reply to ~ linda. We are all works in progress, Linda! I have to constantly "sit on my hands", cause my fleshly tendency is to "do something about it now". But, like you, I thank God that He is teaching me to release things to His (much more capable) hands. Blessings and thanks for stopping by!!