Comments on: This Is Where the Similarities Between Me and God End

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:06:36 +0000

I DMed you on Twitter about this. Let me know if you didn’t get it. Thanks,
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By: Jordan (MamaBlogga)

Jordan (MamaBlogga) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:13:25 +0000

I was preparing a lesson on charity and forbearance today and I was reminded that Hayden is in the “Why? Why? Why?” phase—and so often, we ask God the same question over and over again, and aren’t willing to listen or don’t want to hear the answer—and still he is patient with us and shows his love for us.
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By: Amy (from Gracobaby)

Amy (from Gracobaby) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:19:17 +0000

Interesting perspective. I’ve thought about the fact that it’s turnaround for me since I used to whine and not listen and all that good stuff when I was little, but you’re right. . . I do it now too. Hmmm.
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By: zenvis

zenvis — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:16:59 +0000

I’m a dad and man that was so true and funny. Well written. Thank you.

By: oh amanda

oh amanda — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:00:23 +0000

Isn’t this so true?! I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately b/c we are basically in THE MOST rebellious time thus far. It’s beyond frustrating. And I am continually reminded that I’m exactly the same way…but also that God loves me even MORE than I love my kids. And when they “hurt” me, it’s exactly how I hurt God every dad-gum day.

(I posted about this…and am only linking it here b/c I know you love me and I know you know that I wouldn’t pimp myself on your blog. But even if I did you wouldn’t care…http://ohamanda.com/2009/07/20/my-first-parenting-scar )

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By: Vanderbilt Wife

Vanderbilt Wife — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:05:59 +0000

I definitely identify with this… my little one is still a bitty baby, and on nights when she whines relentlessly I start to go nuts. One night like this I was laying in my bed, trying to drown her out, and realized that God must feel a little like that about me. “What are you whining about? You have every good thing! I have taken care of all your needs! Shove it, already!” LOL. Well, maybe not in that language.
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By: mandi

mandi — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:34:24 +0000

You said all of that so perfectly!! It’s so true, isn’t it?! “May I be as patient with my kids as he continues to be with me.” … that sermon worthy!!

Thanks for the gentle reminder:)
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By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:09:31 +0000

“May I be as patient with my kids as he continues to be with me.”

Amen. Amen. Amen.

I wonder when God will give up on me, after all, I would. But He never does…

Really enjoy your blog…

By: Malia

Malia — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:59:36 +0000

Oh, I totally get this. Several years ago, I was going through an intense period of questioning God (not His existence but asking Him “Why?” over and over again regarding a very difficult situation). One day after going over and over it again with God and asking “Why?” over and over again, my daughter (then about 3 years old) started in on her usual round of questioning. She was asking “Why?” questions incessantly and at one point, I just couldn’t answer her anymore and I said, “Because I said so!” And it was as if the voice of God had spoken directly to me in that moment. That was God’s answer to my “Why?” questions as well. So I said, “OK. I get it. Thank you.”

And His answer did help me. It helped me see that He was in control of the situation. That he had answers and reasons beyond my comprehension. That I needed to trust and obey.

Parenting definitely puts our relationship with our Father into perspective! Your post is beautiful Jill, thank you for sharing your insights.
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By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:16:15 +0000

Must be some sort of “parenting phase of the moon” that is hitting a lot of us right now. I, too, need to feel these parental frustrations and turn them into God moments, then LEARN from them and change. Thanks for writing, Jill.
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