tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post6010728096074997192..comments2023-11-24T11:33:39.748-06:00Comments on Patterings: Moving ForwardPatty Wysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01689649950598288481noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-74505385789024935762013-09-18T14:55:21.112-05:002013-09-18T14:55:21.112-05:00Some things are like thorn trees, Shelley. The onl...Some things are like thorn trees, Shelley. The only way to effectively deal with them (beyond simple avoidance, which only works so long anyway) is to go for the roots. Chopping them down just lets them keep cropping up, with a stronger root system. <br /><br />Hebrews talks about the root of bitterness, too. But we know that pulling roots is hard, regardless of how you go about it. <br /><br />But it's worth it. Patty Wysonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689649950598288481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-56847698295275443002013-09-18T14:09:34.052-05:002013-09-18T14:09:34.052-05:00WoW! Just...wow. I, too, often think I need to go ...WoW! Just...wow. I, too, often think I need to go back and confront some issues. I also know that to do so would mean a verbal, and almost physical, onslaught. This, to which I realize the need to forgive, let it go, and move forward. Enemy attack. So yes, taking the axe to the roots is a very good idea. Well said, Friend!Shelley Wilburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207274372065724861noreply@blogger.com