Comments on: Others May You Cannot

By: Patrice Brier

Patrice Brier — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:35:10 +0000

I’ve been struggling in the pass month with trusting God in an area of my life.
This morning in my prayer time I was studying on what faith is, and one of the scriptures I can across was the one that says, “We walk by faith”. after studying that out, I realized that God would help me one step at a time to trust him in that area of my life. That at each step I needed to trust him for the next step. So when i read this portion of the poem: “a helpless dependence upon Him, that He may have the privilege of supplying my needs day by day out of an unseen treasury.”
I cried for 5 minutes uncontrollably. It was such a sweet confirmation from God that it was overwhelming. And I knew that this trial I am in is about a helpless, total dependancy on Him.
Thank you

By: Alex Tran

Alex Tran — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:46:15 +0000

Yes, finally Pastor Branker wisdom available to the public! I look forward to reading some more.

I remember you saying in one of your classes that “others may, but you cannot.” That phrase has stuck with me ever since and has been passed on to multiple people. And also John 17:4. I lost track of how many people I shared that with. That was a really good nugget to the staff.

This post reminds me of something I got early on in my walk that has served as a good, periodic reminder.

Dying to Self

By: David Branker

David Branker — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:47:29 +0000

Jenny, Thanks for your comments.
I guess the parts that resonate most would be the first and the last two paragraphs. There’s nothing more fulfilling than knowing you belong to God in your entirety and His love for you exceeds any love you can give Him in return. I especially like the last line – probably thought about that one the most.

By: Jenny Huang

Jenny Huang — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:05:35 +0000

What a powerful poem! Thank you for sharing in its fullest form. I can see how this poem has shaped who you are and how you lead others. I’d be curious to learn which parts of the poem resonate more with you than others. Look forward to many future posts, Pastor David!

By: Luz

Luz — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:59:17 +0000

What about one “woman’s” voice? Just kidding!
This is wonderful and I thank God for giving you the courage to speak, because He has given you much to say. Thank you, my friend, great poem.

By: Neale Jennings

Neale Jennings — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:30:59 +0000

Awesome poem!!!!! This blog will encourage others to follow Christ “at His Word” and you are the vehicle he will use. AWESOME!!!!!!