Comments on: Uncovering the Beauty – Titus 2:4 Training

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:36:32 +0000

Very difficult yet necessary questions for us to ask ourselves. Questions that require more than an off-the-cuff response! Actually, these are questions we must ask ourselves daily because it is a daily walk, a daily picking up our cross and following Him on the difficult path.
Thanks for your post!
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By: TeriLynneU

TeriLynneU — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:43:05 +0000

I love this passage in Titus. Have studied and taught it probably more than any other passage in the past six years. And, yet, each time I open it, I feel that battle between flesh & spirit begin to rage. To submit myself – entirely, deeply, willfully – always brings to the surface that selfish part of me that wants "my way." And yet, when I take that first tiny step toward obedience I am overwhelmed by the vastness of desire God places in me for more of Him and a deeper love of my husband. Great thoughts, my friend, thank you.
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By: Larie

Larie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:35:12 +0000

Step away from the fear Sarah Mae. You've already begun, keep going. Yes, I will be convicted, I'm sure, however, dying to myself will be no harder than I make it. Therefore, I must choose to make it easy.

When I first began writing for the public, my pseudonym was "Slowly Dying 2 Self." I only changed it because it was sending the wrong message to other bloggers but anyway, just because I do not "call" myself that publicly anymore, doesn't mean that I've died. I'm still dying, very slowly. So please, study and share, be the sober-minded woman who will train me so that I may be "Dead to Self."

smooches,
Larie
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By: Kristine McGuire

Kristine McGuire — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:39:56 +0000

A very interesting and thoughtful word study from Titus. It's very easy to want to overlook the hard words and teachings that come from studying scripture. Yet from the pain of growth comes spiritual maturity. Thank you for giving me something to think about…because your right…knowledge requires a decision.
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By: Friend Chick

Friend Chick — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:31:25 +0000

I am in the midst of the Beth Moore study on Daniel, and the whole purpose of the study is to become a Daniel in the middle of Babylon, which surrounds us. I think so often we allow the fear to overwhelm us because in the short-term it "feels" better, but then we miss out in the long-term blessings. .-= Friend Chick´s last blog post ... Studying Your Bible Effectively =-.

By: Rachel R.

Rachel R. — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:07:25 +0000

As a young mom who feels decidedly INsane, I find the idea of the word train as "making sane" to be very insightful. So the older women in my life should be helping to "make me sane" in this job of wife, mother, and homemaker – that is an encouraging thought!

By: Mariah

Mariah — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:33:38 +0000

Always love these passages. The Lord has always blessed me with amazing Godly women that were decades ahead of me. I regret not always acknowleging them when I was younger. Now, I cherish those women and have told them as well. Young years bring a un-trainable spirit at times. Now as a woman, I take my role differently. I am being trained and training as well. It is a joy to be both, isn't it?!

You are so right. Once you have the Veil lifted, the accountability is incredible. But it is a path not to fear, but embrace. So I say, bring it on baby!
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By: Desiring Virtue

Desiring Virtue — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:06:33 +0000

Hmmmm…. train… desire to be transformed… desire to be broken…. desire to be corrected…. desire to love the Savior.
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By: Kelli

Kelli — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:26:31 +0000

WOW! With my anniversary coming up, this really hits home. In fact, it was just last night that amongst friends my husband asked for prayer for our marriage. It was a general request, one that included prayer for us to make one another and our love top priority like we did when we were first married. Life has gotten in the way of that. And life has gotten in the way of me being the wife that God has designed me to be. I repeatedly ask for wisdom in being a godly spouse, but have I really, truly been open to being trainable? I think not. Though I was praying for change, my heart really wasn't in going THROUGH change. I often say, to become the person God has ordained you to be it takes some painful realizations and change…kind of like open heart surgery. It hurts to change. It takes, like you mentioned, dying to yourself and bearing your cross. And even though it hurts to stay the same some times, people (myself included) tend to think it will hurt less if they just keep to the status quo instead. This post comes in the form of mighty strong conviction for me, because as I try to do it all and know it all, I've neglected allowing my Savior to work in and through me. What an eye opener and I pray too, the God would CREATE and maintain in me a teachable heart.
Thanks, SarahMae!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:37:44 +0000

This morning at prayer meeting, my Love and I gave an unexpected lesson on husbands, wives, and their God given responsibilities. After reading and explaining Titus 2, Proverbs 31, and Ephesians 5 (in a couple different languages—so difficult!), the Pastor's wife had enough (village Gypsy culture in Eastern Europe doesn't fit those passages).

So she interrupted and said to me, "Carrie, let me ask you a question……. Do you like beans? Because I have a big pot of bean soup in the other room if you'd like some."

I couldn't help it; I laughed right out loud. I guess she was ready for an end to the toe stepping. LOL!