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Are You a F.A.T. Disciple?


It's "In Other Words Tuesday" and I'm linking up with Karen at In Love W.I.T.H. Jesus.

Karen chose the quote for us to write about this week:

I love acronyms as they help me to remember.  And I can use all the help I can get ...

But F.A.T. disciples?

It makes sense though.

Faithful

I believe I am faithful.  In fact, I think I'm pretty loyal.  For the past 15 years or so, I've grown in my walk of faith.  The more I study God's Word, the more I'm amazed by His love.  Why would He send His Son to die for me when I don't deserve it?

But He did and I'm so grateful for His grace and mercy.

And in response ...I'm faithful.

Available

I want to be available.  I often pray that God would open the eyes of my heart to see what He has for me this day.  You see, I find that some of the interruptions in my day are actually Divine appointments.  But if I'm not available, I'd  miss them.  I have to admit I've probably missed many of His appointments but my desire is to be available.

Teachable

I've always wanted to be a life long learner.  I remember my pastor talking about this and how important it is. None of us has arrived and there's always something new to learn.  In my walk of faith, I've got a life time to learn. I'm so thankful that God hasn't given up on me as some things take me a long time to learn.

I'm finding that TRUST is something that I learn all too slowly.  And it often takes trials and testing for me to have to depend on the Lord.  But through it all, I believe I am learning.  He is sovereign and in control of ALL things.

So I guess I must admit that I want to be a F.A.T. disciple.  I never thought I'd want to be a FAT anything but this I can strive for.

I also find that I do best teaching others things that I struggle with too.  I need to be accountable and that's a very good thing.

How about you?  Do you want to be a F.A.T. disciple?

Blessings and love,

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  1. I am a f.a.t. disciple and I pray to
    just keep getting fatter!! Good word.
    Lots to think about.
    Love,
    Sandy

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  2. Trust, trust, trust. I get all kinds of practice on that one too. Why is it so hard? Maybe being FAT will help.

    I'm there with you, Debbie, learning to trust day by day.

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  3. If trusting God were easy He wouldn't remind of us so often in His word. He knows we struggle daily with it - that is why we must daily LUKE 9:23-25 and Romans 12:1-2

    F.A.T. and getting F.A.T.T.E.R. by the day!

    Love you

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  4. I love how this is one incident where we want to be FAT and strive to get FATTER by the day. That shows a tremendous love for the Lord wanting to be more and more faithful, available, and teachable for Him. Praise the Lord! That is one spare tire I want to carry around with me. A person should only have so many chins on their face but we can never have too much of Christ.

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  5. I just loved this! Getting FAT and praising Jesus about it! The available thing was a struggle, but I'm learning and growing!!
    Great post!
    Carrie

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  6. I started to write on this, too. I'm so glad to read yours. I love it! Yup, I'm fat! The spiritual fat is pushing its way out on the physical! But praying to be fatter! Great post, Debbie!

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  7. Debbie; what a great post! :) I can't tell you how many times I have fought that word(!) however I now have a new respect for it. :)

    I can certainly relate to "I also find that I do best teaching others things that I struggle with too.  I need to be accountable and that's a very good thing." True foe me too; I have learned many times to practice what I teach!

    F.A.T. ....my new favorite word...:)

    Denise

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  8. Yep...I want to be F.A.T. with a healthy heart! Great acronym Debbie!

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  9. The only reason I'd ever want to be FAT is for Jesus. Cool acronym.

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  10. Fat is beautiful, right? I love this analogy .. very practical!

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  11. well after losing 48 lbs this year .. fat is hard to accept LOL, but yes, F.A.T. I'd like that.. I'm motivated by your post Debbie! thankyou!

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  12. Dear Debbie
    As the days turn into weeks, months, and years... I think it is fair to say that BY GOD'S GRACE I am a f.a.t. disciple. But as Sandy said in her comment, I also want to be getting fatter as I journey on!

    Thanks for this very good post.

    Love
    Lidj

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  13. I enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I hope you will join us next week on my blog :).

    Have a blessed Labor Day weekend!

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  14. Finally a good definition for FAT - in fact, something to strive for. Really liked it.

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  15. You have given me a new perspective on a disagreeable word! It would be a great joy to be told I was F.A.T. in your sense of the word. Love the post! :)
    Pam at www.2encourage.blogspot.com

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