tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post1409454745500422727..comments2024-03-28T07:21:02.762-04:00Comments on Julie Gillies - Helping You Know God, Know Scripture, and Know How to Pray: Like Wrestling An AlligatorJulie Gillieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-88005681636101302632024-03-19T21:35:47.852-04:002024-03-19T21:35:47.852-04:00I was an alligator handler. I loved it!
I never wr...I was an alligator handler. I loved it!<br />I never wrestled one though <br />I have had my ups and downs <br />I have lots of gators I wrestle with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-11554984193182572162024-03-17T02:33:19.851-04:002024-03-17T02:33:19.851-04:00I have handled alligators as a job when I was youn...I have handled alligators as a job when I was younger. It can be crazy scary <br />Also fun at times though. Doubt ......that's a BIG word!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-60990332399730277712012-07-14T18:52:40.954-04:002012-07-14T18:52:40.954-04:00I, like you, have spent time waiting to reach that...I, like you, have spent time waiting to reach that "got it all together" place, thinking that I had to be more perfect before God could use me. I'm so glad that He is showing me more and more that He can use me right where I am...and keep growing me in the process. He's the ultimate gator wrestler! :) <br /><br />Thank you for your honesty and always prompting us to More. <br /><br />Happy celebrating!Rachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-40651146480741334062012-07-10T22:11:22.735-04:002012-07-10T22:11:22.735-04:00Good Evenin'from Maine sister Julie! This enco...Good Evenin'from Maine sister Julie! This encouraged me as God has directly spoke these same words to me also! And if He used "perfect people", He wouldn't use any people... ;) Keep speaking and writing sister! ~ Blessings, AmyAmyAlveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236923018612126039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-15186170521711368382012-07-10T14:46:15.058-04:002012-07-10T14:46:15.058-04:00Oh gosh Julie! That gator of doubt has taken a f...Oh gosh Julie! That gator of doubt has taken a few bits out of me too. But I have to tell you I love that scripture that His grace is made perfect in weakness. Have a wonderful time with your family wedding! xoxoxoBarbara Koobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08244541927313585736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-29303430285391003352012-07-10T11:06:36.096-04:002012-07-10T11:06:36.096-04:00Well, I for one, can certainly appreciate that... ...Well, I for one, can certainly appreciate that... And, I think we women are wired to try to get all our ducks in order before we dive into (fill in the blank) project! Those in-between times when we are waiting on God, and when the circumstances don't make sense (as you so beautifully illustrated) also are famous producers of doubt - look no further than the Israelites. Oh yes, how I can relate!! Thanks for the post! I hope you have a beautiful weekend of celebration! May the Lord bless your family!Jeannette Duwehttp://www.theironingboard.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-81775198260425902592012-07-10T09:44:54.700-04:002012-07-10T09:44:54.700-04:00Amen Sister! I really like this post Julie! Bles...Amen Sister! I really like this post Julie! Bless you and enjoy your family and this special occasion. <br /><br />Love, HesterHester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-33222399994778569092012-07-09T22:20:36.806-04:002012-07-09T22:20:36.806-04:00Well, I have never wrestled a real gator either, b...Well, I have never wrestled a real gator either, but I have for SURE wrestled the doubt gator!<br /><br />I was just telling my husband about a dream I recently had. I am going to be speaking at my church in August, and I dreamed that my pastor came up to me and told me he had changed his mind about it...that he had found out I wasn't who he thought I was. Hmmmmm...inner doubts showing up in my dreams? <br /><br />SO thankful He uses imperfect gals like us. I think someone needs to make a purse or a suitcase or maybe even a pair of boots out of that bothersome gator! ;)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534550649815409116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-29989407815773137102012-07-09T19:03:04.546-04:002012-07-09T19:03:04.546-04:00Oh yes, Julie, I've wrestled with doubt in mor...Oh yes, Julie, I've wrestled with doubt in more ways than one -- even something as basic as doubting my faith. And just this weekend, I've felt like one imperfect mess. Thanks for this encouragement! (And good luck with the wedding!!)Cheryl Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700429665500763372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-9310281219747216882012-07-09T15:21:56.523-04:002012-07-09T15:21:56.523-04:00This makes me think of Jacob who wrestled with the...This makes me think of Jacob who wrestled with the angel to receive God's blessing. Jacob got the blessing, but was left imperfect with a limp. Jacob was blessed and used by God, but his limp always reminded him he was just a man.Leslie Basil Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915550459326995303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-46406849650883360462012-07-09T09:09:46.245-04:002012-07-09T09:09:46.245-04:00Julie, Oh I know where you are coming from. I stil...Julie, Oh I know where you are coming from. I still wrestle the alligator of fear, but know that my God will supply all my needs...sometimes I just forget. thanks for this reminder.Clellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983086894765157930noreply@blogger.com