Comments on: Are we thankful losers? http://exemplifyonline.com/editor/are-we-thankful-losers/ Exemplify Online: Women Living Lives That Glorify Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:50:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Melinda http://exemplifyonline.com/editor/are-we-thankful-losers/#comment-2552 Melinda Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:49:36 +0000 http://exemplifyonline.com/editor/?p=2473#comment-2552 Thank you for stopping by and sharing, Vanessa! You know, that was one of the things that came to my mind as I was writing this post, as well. I used to be "successful" in the business world - back in the late 90s and Y2K - in, guess what...the IT world. Then God ripped the carpet out from under me. In one week's time, I had major surgery, got laid off, and my marriage dissolved. Talk about a ton of bricks crashing down around me... But looking back, I wouldn't trade that experience for the world. Because it humbled me. It helped me to see others who are going through the same situations, and it made me realize that worldly success means nothing. By whatever means He needs to - He will eventually get our attention! Many times, that means taking away what we *think* is most important to us - so that we can truly see that He is. Thank you for stopping by and sharing, Vanessa! You know, that was one of the things that came to my mind as I was writing this post, as well. I used to be “successful” in the business world – back in the late 90s and Y2K – in, guess what…the IT world. Then God ripped the carpet out from under me. In one week’s time, I had major surgery, got laid off, and my marriage dissolved. Talk about a ton of bricks crashing down around me… But looking back, I wouldn’t trade that experience for the world. Because it humbled me. It helped me to see others who are going through the same situations, and it made me realize that worldly success means nothing. By whatever means He needs to – He will eventually get our attention! Many times, that means taking away what we *think* is most important to us – so that we can truly see that He is.

]]> By: vanessa renee http://exemplifyonline.com/editor/are-we-thankful-losers/#comment-2551 vanessa renee Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:06:29 +0000 http://exemplifyonline.com/editor/?p=2473#comment-2551 it's very, very, very difficult to find a distinct voice blogging about thanksgiving - but this was definitely a unique twist on thankfulness. there are many things i've lost for which i've never expressed thanks, but am grateful for nonetheless. The one that first comes to mind is the loss of my need to be a wordly success. Climbing the corporate ladder was once the primary goal in my life. Thankfully, it is gone and has been replaced by living a life pleasing to my Lord and Savior. Thank you for giving me a reason to remember. it’s very, very, very difficult to find a distinct voice blogging about thanksgiving – but this was definitely a unique twist on thankfulness. there are many things i’ve lost for which i’ve never expressed thanks, but am grateful for nonetheless. The one that first comes to mind is the loss of my need to be a wordly success. Climbing the corporate ladder was once the primary goal in my life. Thankfully, it is gone and has been replaced by living a life pleasing to my Lord and Savior.

Thank you for giving me a reason to remember.

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