tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18332510.post114066921920326726..comments2023-09-16T03:29:33.079-06:00Comments on Random Daron: ChangingDaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11477256636585323325noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18332510.post-1140755703005639242006-02-23T22:35:00.000-06:002006-02-23T22:35:00.000-06:00Daron, I love you more than life itself. I know...Daron,<BR/> I love you more than life itself. I know it seems like a frantic, exaggerated, fleeting kind of thing to say, but I mean every word. I know you are going through this transition, and I want to be your support. There are feelings I want to impress upon you, maybe to make things clearer, like you are safe, you are loved, and you are wonderful all around. But, to say these things is not enough to get you to feel them. You have this tendency to play down the things I say... lol! But, really, I want to be someone you can be open with; you don't need to hide when you are with me. I don't know if I am doing it right, but I want to be what you need. Because, I need you. The great thing about our friendship is that we complement each other: I've been where you are, and you can do what I can't. So, let me know how I can make it better for you. And, if I screw up, please forgive me!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>BrittanyBrittany Bartholomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517714092575591478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18332510.post-1140670806101963482006-02-22T23:00:00.000-06:002006-02-22T23:00:00.000-06:00Yay! I love the uncontrolled thought gush that ha...Yay! I love the uncontrolled thought gush that happens so often to us Webb-brains. The coolest thing is that God's hand is big enough to hold us while we're squirming to find something that's familiar. I'm reminded of Sara Groves' song "Paint Pictures of Egypt". Go check out all the lyrics. But it talks about not fitting where we used to be anymore. We've learned new things and been shaped by them in a way that doesn't allow us the luxury to stay where we are. The beauty of grace and the provision of the Holy Spirit is that we're completely safe and even sung over as we make these transitions. Jesus talks about the Holys Spirit being the Comforter in John 14, but He goes on in John 16 to point out His other purposes: to show the world sin, righteousness, and judgment. You were dead on in saying that man's heart is dark, and the Holy Spirit is our only means by which to understand Truth (or Light, in other passages). And we all know that Truth ISN'T always attractive, but more importantly, IT'S LIBERATING. <BR/>Also, Light is powerful. By the laws of the physical realm, darkness can never overcome light. Think about a dark room, even one candle will dispel much darkness, but the darkness will NEVER be able to mute the effect of the light. I'm learning throught some difficult times myself that the growing love for God and one's self in a life is a journey. There is joy and pain, but the grace hemming it all in is the beauty and the only glory we've ever had. That's the part that lets me sleep at night. <BR/>I love you, and I'm so proud of you. Sorry I wrote a book on your blog!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026156184998325280noreply@blogger.com