tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post7368451934424161232..comments2023-12-28T01:17:33.953-08:00Comments on bits and pieces....: The big red check...http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-82682357347121330822011-09-25T13:21:17.531-07:002011-09-25T13:21:17.531-07:00I have always heard the old tales about a "wo...I have always heard the old tales about a "woman's intuition" but I like the way you put it so much better. Whenever I am asked to write down advice for new mothers, I always advise them to "trust their instincts", even though I don't really like how that sounds. It makes us sound primal rather than created beings. In the future, I will advise them to "check their spirit" to see if anything feels off. I know I haven't always checked mine, with regret. Thank you for a much better suited terminology.Stephanie (Aspiring Writer)http://www.vyingtobevirtuous.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-18778210054765970822011-09-25T03:10:35.637-07:002011-09-25T03:10:35.637-07:00My Spiritual Director is forever telling me to ...My Spiritual Director is forever telling me to 'trust my instincts' - you are so right, Sonja. Love the image of the big red check!<br />AndieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-10703050394544372572011-09-25T03:07:47.820-07:002011-09-25T03:07:47.820-07:00Oh Sonja,
The hope of HEAVEN is what makes me hap...Oh Sonja,<br /><br />The hope of HEAVEN is what makes me happy to know that though we may never see each other in this life, GOD will bring us together and we will have eternal bliss....thank you for visiting me dearest, AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-4501303333177140832011-09-24T17:18:12.396-07:002011-09-24T17:18:12.396-07:00Yes, I often feel that check in my spirit. I like...Yes, I often feel that check in my spirit. I liken it to the hairs on a cat's back that stand on end. Holy whiskers!! Something just isn't "feeling" right. I agree that God gives women intuition as part of their makeup. But He also gives us the Holy Spirit - who, if we listen, will guide us into wisdom and discernment. <br /><br />I have also had times when I've ignored that *check* - can we bypass those stories??<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-45239682088058865602011-09-24T07:34:53.788-07:002011-09-24T07:34:53.788-07:00Definitely something to heed! I've always regr...Definitely something to heed! I've always regretted it when I didn't! There is a particular political candidate that I pretty much said to hubby that there was something about him...something I could not put my finger on...that bothered me. I have this feeling that there's something there that's going to surface. I guess we'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-75963668604186190072011-09-24T02:27:07.242-07:002011-09-24T02:27:07.242-07:00I get that "check" unction in my spirit ...I get that "check" unction in my spirit as well. Loved the post Sonja. Blessings to you dear one.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-4667025383599359472011-09-23T10:22:23.426-07:002011-09-23T10:22:23.426-07:00I have had that red flag several times. Once a few...I have had that red flag several times. Once a few years ago the pastor of the church we were attending kicked a handicapped man (Tom) out of the service for being disruptive. Tom was just excited because he was just water baptized. When the usher walked Tom past us, I had a definite 'check' and a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. On the way home that day, my son Aaron who was a teenager at the time said "When the usher walked Tom past us, my stomach did flip flops." Aaron didn't know why at the time, but then we both realized the Holy Spirit was grieved by this. Since then, I always pay strict attention to these checks in my spirit.Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-8595222012112766052011-09-23T00:59:33.149-07:002011-09-23T00:59:33.149-07:00Hi Sonja,
Excellent post!! The "Red Check&qu...Hi Sonja,<br /><br />Excellent post!! The "Red Check" AKA"Red Flag" I have felt the Holy Spirit raise that flag many times, and I rely upon it for discernment. Now, the thing is do I heed that warning, that re-direction of the Holy Spirit each time? Unfortunately NO :o( but I'm a work in progress. <br /><br />Thank you for this thought provoking post,<br />God bless and hugs,<br />MicheleWalk In Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771576315871776572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-31963199136186868502011-09-22T18:21:10.328-07:002011-09-22T18:21:10.328-07:00Oh I have learned to heed those checks! It really...Oh I have learned to heed those checks! It really does frustrate my kids at times...they say, "now mom!"...time tells <br /><br />It has saved me so many times when I have heeded His checks, and I have also paid the cost when I have not...He is still faithful to continue to give me checks even if I missed earlier onesJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-46101635725804814262011-09-22T16:25:02.982-07:002011-09-22T16:25:02.982-07:00You are right on Sis with this message! Thanks for...You are right on Sis with this message! Thanks for sharing! Love you!LisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-19492387316366069582011-09-22T14:46:37.598-07:002011-09-22T14:46:37.598-07:00I will just step out on a limb here and admit I...I will just step out on a limb here and admit I've had red check marks on every hand lately. So I guess I have a lot of praying and reading God's word to see me through! I am paying attention that is for sure!<br /><br />Debra @ And It Came To PassAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-17925278262137063892011-09-22T10:44:28.384-07:002011-09-22T10:44:28.384-07:00Oh I have had those times. It's just like you ...Oh I have had those times. It's just like you said, something in your spirit that senses something not quite right. I have learned to pay attention when I have that check in my spirit, and move with caution (or not proceed at all)Maryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147215921425305908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-9565317197237074212011-09-22T09:15:04.632-07:002011-09-22T09:15:04.632-07:00Yes I do and I have learned to run when I feel it....Yes I do and I have learned to run when I feel it. It is so funny as I have trained the kids to listen to that check and I will hear them talking about this or that situation. I think it is part of the Holy Spirit that Jesus promised another comforter because listening to him has saved me so much heartbreak. <br />You are always so thoughtful.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-77548976499024479362011-09-22T07:08:25.457-07:002011-09-22T07:08:25.457-07:00Yes, I DO know exactly of what you speak. Sometime...Yes, I DO know exactly of what you speak. Sometimes I share it with my husband. Sometimes, I keep it to myself. <br /><br />I have a big old red check mark happening around me RIGHT NOW, in fact.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-5100474219369410722011-09-22T06:47:34.170-07:002011-09-22T06:47:34.170-07:00I believe that is the holy spirit cautioning us. W...I believe that is the holy spirit cautioning us. We definately need to pay attention to things and use caution at times. <br />Blessings and hugs~GwendolynKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847305862839809298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-74760971298979650722011-09-22T03:16:53.568-07:002011-09-22T03:16:53.568-07:00You're definitely right on this. I do
believe ...You're definitely right on this. I do<br />believe it is God given. I always follow<br />a "check" when I feel it and am always<br />thankful I did. Thanks for this good<br />reminder.<br />Hugs & Blessings~Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-44679212144850978832011-09-22T03:04:35.096-07:002011-09-22T03:04:35.096-07:00I believe you are so right, Sonja.....it is there,...I believe you are so right, Sonja.....it is there, built into us, GOD-GIVEN!!!!!! Oh how I have felt those BIG RED CHECKS in my heart!!!! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-68297399766504176332011-09-21T23:10:20.907-07:002011-09-21T23:10:20.907-07:00Sonja,
Another excellent reminder. Yes, I have fe...Sonja,<br />Another excellent reminder. Yes, I have felt that "check" and it was always to my benefit when I heeded it.<br /><br />Blessings to you - MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-38771202096242173052011-09-21T21:32:23.225-07:002011-09-21T21:32:23.225-07:00Hi, Sonja! I felt such coviction as I read your p...Hi, Sonja! I felt such coviction as I read your passionate words! Too often, I focus on the size of my need, rather than the size of my God. But, oh, how he is exceedingly able when I truly surrender all to him! <br /><br />Thank you for reminding me! <br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355324478827826300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-63796842024492613322011-09-21T20:35:30.714-07:002011-09-21T20:35:30.714-07:00I've had times when I felt that big check in m...I've had times when I felt that big check in my Spirit about something or someone. When I ignored it, it always ended up being a mistake on my part. When I listened, it was right on. And I knew it.<br /><br />Good advice Sonja!<br /><br />Love you sis,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.com