tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post7611164890858207701..comments2024-03-29T02:30:39.118-07:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: LIFE IS A BOWL OF SPAGHETTISharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-24021279414473446242012-01-13T06:22:57.813-08:002012-01-13T06:22:57.813-08:00Maybe times in my life I have said to myself, gee ...Maybe times in my life I have said to myself, gee I am so glad that I am not in God's shoes. What a hard yet awesome job. And 'ou are not alone - my whole life is spaghetti like - I've been trying to figure it out for a long time. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-84722969162652318542012-01-13T04:16:32.914-08:002012-01-13T04:16:32.914-08:00I have not mastered the spaghetti thing either. So...I have not mastered the spaghetti thing either. So much so that if I go to an Italian restaurant, I try to find dishes with another kind of pasta so that I don't end up embarrasing myself. :) I want the easy way.<br /><br />So much so is life. I want it to be easy, but "stuff happens". But thankfully, we serve a God who is always with us, through the good times and bad.<br /><br />Great post, Sharon.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JoanJoan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939897829160498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-44495118056486114282012-01-12T05:10:27.892-08:002012-01-12T05:10:27.892-08:00Great illustration...and life is just messy. I fee...Great illustration...and life is just messy. I feel that Satan is the one who lies to us that it should be different so we become disappointed when something doesn't happen the way we planned,yet God knows what is need to form us into His image.<br /><br />I am reading "The Allure of Hope" by Jan Meyer and what you have written here is what is is writing on also...the desire for Eden that was placed in each of us, so we long for heaven.Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-20597044583149764282012-01-11T22:13:20.553-08:002012-01-11T22:13:20.553-08:00Ah, spaghetti! I eat mine with a knife and fork.....Ah, spaghetti! I eat mine with a knife and fork...you know, I cut it up! Great analogy. Even though life can be messy, the sauce makes it all worth while! I'm sure God has the perfect pasta meal awaiting us in heaven -- no mess, no difficulty getting it down, nothing but great flavor and a wonderful dinner table Companion!Joan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-1282988050368988242012-01-11T18:00:30.693-08:002012-01-11T18:00:30.693-08:00AMEN and thanks Sharon!
Now I understand why my ...AMEN and thanks Sharon! <br /><br />Now I understand why my life is a MESS! THis one was meant for me. Both the bowl of cherries with the PITS and the bowl of spaghetti with the sauce or meatballs (like the song goes)"...and then my poor meatball rolled out of the door, it rolled off the table, and onto the floor and then my poor meatball rolled out of the door! It rolled in a garden and under a bush and then my poor meatball was nothing but mush... so if you eat spaghetti, all covered with cheese, hold on to your meatball and don't ever sneeze." Yep, Cowgirl of God, this<br />one comes right to my level of analogy- it's great!<br /><br />Perhaps the bowl of cherries with the pits may have spoken more spiritual truths in my current mood and life.<br /><br />However, noodle winding is like my mazes... and the sauce...like my continual messes of the past! Now the spiritual connection of how God looks at us, knows and has done something(the miracle of eternal life)after all He IS in control and perfect.<br /><br />This is the part I needed and ministered to me:<br /><i>"...I'm also going to let God teach me.Teach me how to let go of the past – the things that I can't change.Teach me how to live in the present – and be satisfied with His daily bread.Teach me how to hope for the future – when all things will be made right again. And I will pray for the peace to accept that my longing is proof that there is another day coming – a wonderful forever..." </i> I too will leave it to the Master Architect with the blueprint, or the Master Chef, with all the ingredients for the perfect recipe... Though I'm not that great about making everything perfect, you got me at the disclaimer and trying to be in control. I can't even do that with my own life much less all the other stuff you cited, and I tried as well. Not too concerned about being an aficionado but I don't want to miss out on the grand feast day. So I've given up and resigned to twirling my noodles on my fork, slurping them into my mouth, and hoping I don't drip anymore sauce, I'll soak my bread in that... and try to figure out how God helps me or teaches me through the mess of spaghetti... to master my part and let go of trying to control that which slips through my fork or fingers. I will hold on to the longing rather than any perfection or trying to rope others in to His plan, partner... I'll take to the campfire and old rustic post and pray that I follow Him closer!<br /><br />Many blessings and much love,<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-26583887059550499562012-01-11T14:47:50.102-08:002012-01-11T14:47:50.102-08:00I love you, and your outlook on life.I love you, and your outlook on life.Denisehttp://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-26313819560746980532012-01-11T14:41:50.242-08:002012-01-11T14:41:50.242-08:00Sharon, You have such a wonderful way with words. ...Sharon, You have such a wonderful way with words. Turning an everyday meal into a creative and meaningful devotion! I learn so much from you. Thank you! Be blessed. Love, KerrieKerriehttp://thebeautyofsufficientgrace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-69224672387527380682012-01-11T10:26:54.213-08:002012-01-11T10:26:54.213-08:00Now I happen to love spaghetti but I never can eat...Now I happen to love spaghetti but I never can eat it without spilling some of the sauce on my clothes. And now that I think about it. It's a good analogy for life. Much of life is nice but there is also the messy parts that I would just well assume avoid. <br /><br />Nice new look Sharon.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-37095839712973098152012-01-11T04:17:12.676-08:002012-01-11T04:17:12.676-08:00I'm a very efficient spaghetti eater. I'm ...I'm a very efficient spaghetti eater. I'm the twist it on the spoon kind of gal. At least, I am when someone is watching me. If I'm alone, I'm the wind it up and snarf it in kind. <br /><br />I'm the same about my life, I'm sorry to say. I can often seem on the outside to be the master of the spaghetti. When I'm alone or with the family, everyone can tell that that nest of noodles is the master of me.<br /><br />I don't know what to make of that analogy. It actually just popped into my head as I read this. <br /><br />I'm still out of town, but I will be pondering this to learn something from it.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.com