tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post7148732913430501445..comments2023-09-30T07:34:48.440-05:00Comments on They Call Me the Oracle!: PassionDiane Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600455886027626547noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-3200401688828365432009-04-29T03:06:00.000-05:002009-04-29T03:06:00.000-05:00I hope you do not mind... I have recently been lea...I hope you do not mind... I have recently been learning a lot about passion in my personal life... I am especially saddened by the lack of passion in the church, by the way. i have learned in my own life that the verse in Colossians is true, that "whatever I do I must do as unto the Lord and not to man..." that means washing floors in my home or elsewhere, taking care of my kids, planting flowers, using talents and gifts, etc... There are so many possiblities. but whatever it is, we must remember that without God at the head of any activity, job, purpose, it is just an activity, job, purpose void of the full-FILLING. I have also been a person that knew alot about a lot of different things but never really specialized in any one thing... it caused a lot of turmoil and insecurity actually, but... the Lord showed me something new about myself that i did not know. last year, I was put on the "back burner" as far as another talent I have. I felt useless and discouraged, and I asked the Lord over and over, "what am I missing? why won't you use me anyomore?" The waiting time has proven to be quite a fruitful time. at that time I came across a craft site where the girl was passionate about each activity she did. She drew me into one of them, she did a papercut skyline that I loved. i went in search of more information and found other works and artists who amazed me. I gave it a try, found it to be enjoyable, challenging, and it allowed me to explode my heart's desires out on paper. That is where I am now... The Lord faithfully showed me that there is more to me than I even know... He knows because He created me. But He wanted me to show interest, me to put forth effort, me to practice, me to encourage others along the way, me to be... faithful. Faithfulness and Passion, I think, go hand in hand. I fail at both often, but am relieved that God is both for us, and that He and how He is never changes. <br /><br />so... I would like to officially invite you to come and celebrate God's faithfulness to me... <br /><br />I am hosting a giveaway in honor of my One Year Anniversary Of Papercutting!!! Please Come Over to my blog for more information on how to win a free 4 x 6 inch papercut…<br /><br />Have a great day!!!<br /><br />looking forward to seeing what else the Lord has in store for me, Celita <br />http://daysease.blogspot.com/<br /><br />by the way, i love how you could explain so clearly what passions others in your life have. shows observation, care, and passion for relationship.dayseasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968487732883050716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-57166576640277072222009-04-23T22:38:00.000-05:002009-04-23T22:38:00.000-05:00hehe... you are correct I do love that also I go b...hehe... you are correct I do love that also I go back and forth. God and His Word is an intense obsession, one that is fulfilling but also exhausting ( I mean that in a good way I think you get that part) Dr. Seuss is my break from that.. cotton candy for the brain hehehe. Maybe I could merge the two? that would make for an interesting story eh?Rebeccahttp://punkerdoos-rebecca.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-88055985467576193112009-04-23T22:11:00.000-05:002009-04-23T22:11:00.000-05:00Good heavens, girlfriend, I can't wait to see what...Good heavens, girlfriend, I can't wait to see what you do! Your passions lie all over the place ... but, while you say Dr. Suess, I say that it is bringing people to God's Word.<br /><br />Have fun!Diane Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600455886027626547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-58892053351622400082009-04-23T22:09:00.000-05:002009-04-23T22:09:00.000-05:00Gonna sound silly but I am passionate about Dr. Se...Gonna sound silly but I am passionate about Dr. Seuss... always have been. I love the way a Seuss book makes you smile even when your older, the sing songy way it rhymes, the nonsensical words, the colors. I have written a few and they have been sitting as pages because I have been waiting patiently for an illustrator to come along... this week I finally gave up and have started to attempt illustrating my first book and I am loooooving the experience. this is just one passion there are a million others.. sometimes too many... but I love your passion for writing it always touches me in some way!! xoxoxoRebeccahttp://punkerdoos-rebecca.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-19832844485519941162009-04-23T21:41:00.000-05:002009-04-23T21:41:00.000-05:00Your kids are going to love that! Good for you.Your kids are going to love that! Good for you.Diane Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600455886027626547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-57106741626128944352009-04-23T21:39:00.000-05:002009-04-23T21:39:00.000-05:00I have finally started pursuing my 'passion' of wr...I have finally started pursuing my 'passion' of writing. I got kind of a late start because I thought a stable/paying job was more important. On the plus side, my experiences have led me to encourage my kids to pursue their passions, no matter how silly they may seem.Dianna Schnabelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-1786865199058004272009-04-23T19:29:00.000-05:002009-04-23T19:29:00.000-05:00Cayla, you HAVE to let me know when you get to tow...Cayla, you HAVE to let me know when you get to town ...Diane Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600455886027626547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-37274071520994378732009-04-23T17:56:00.000-05:002009-04-23T17:56:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness. You have no idea how much I needed...Oh my goodness. You have no idea how much I needed to read/hear this kind of thing. So timely at the end of my college career... Thank you for such seasoned words and wisdom!! You are wonderful!<br />I am passionate about spending time with and valuing people! INCLUDING YOU! :)Caylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11683614064785890443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-80674945570804453322009-04-23T14:54:00.000-05:002009-04-23T14:54:00.000-05:00Passion or addiction? (hehe)Passion or addiction? (hehe)Diane Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600455886027626547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32247061.post-65997953069021440902009-04-23T14:50:00.000-05:002009-04-23T14:50:00.000-05:00I love this post - so many passions so little time...I love this post - so many passions so little time. EXACTLY!! And, you don't have to be making money with your passion, either. RIGHT-O! (like my passion for chocolate...) *grins*Amy Purintunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496202542911983628noreply@blogger.com