define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true); define('DISALLOW_FILE_MODS', true); Comments on: My Mouth Hangs Open https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:53:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Bob Walton https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12640 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:23:40 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12640 Coram Deo – Latin, meaning “before the face of God”.

When David was escaping from Jerusalem from the usurpation of his son Absalom, Shimei verbally abused David without warrant. One of David’s mighty men asked if he could slay Shimei for his disrespect. David’s humble response was, “perhaps God told Shimei to speak to me this way; leave him alone” (paraphrased). David did return triumphant in the end, and Absalom was the one eventually judged. Shimei was rightfully punished in the end, and later put to death for foolishly disobeying the restrictions of his punishment (if I recall correctly).

Moral – Even when we are right, in some folks eyes, we are wrong, no matter what. Some of our best intentions are frequently not good enough, and will never please. If the matter is truly individual taste, no big deal.

Bottom line, as long as you are acting on the foundation of the word, and doing all in your heart as directed by the Holy Spirit, you have become a law unto yourself, Rom 2:14 & Gal 5:22-23.

I believe all life ought to be lived under the principals of the word; therefore, when criticized (justly or unjustly), smile and thank the individual for bringing it to your attention, then bring it before God. If the crit is just then act accordingly, if unjust, just move on (as long as you’re right with God it doesn’t matter).

If the unjust criticism is from someone close, that’s another issue altogether. In those instances I’d recommend a book by Ken Sande called, “The Peacemaker”.

I hope this helps.

]]> By: Thumper https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12639 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:13:56 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12639 If people I know offer unsolicited advice, I bite my tongue. If a random stranger posts a comment about something I’ve written, I typically have something snarky to say (“Well now that’s why I make the big bucks and you just wander around online offering advice..”)

This “fellow artist” surely understands that art is subjective and if he wanted a different color choice, then he can paint his own damn version…?

I don’t get people sometimes. :dunno:

]]> By: June https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12638 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:40:51 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12638 I don’t think you need me to say this, but you’re doing just fine and dandy…don’t change a thing…that is unless your spirit calls you to! :beret:

PS: I just noticed some new emoticons. Fun. Did some get removed or are these just extras?

June’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

]]> By: Ladybug Crossing https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12637 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:52:08 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12637 He is a total moron! He knows not what he says!
Should we track him down and beat ‘im up for you??
xo
LBC

Ladybug Crossing’s last blog post..My Desk

]]> By: ANappyGirl https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12636 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:15:00 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12636 Girl,
Folks are a TRIP, and sometimes a…voyage! The stuff folks will say to you can make your head spin, and your heart beat faster.

Sometimes folks say stuff, just to knock you off your square. That’s the only purpose. Sick, but true.

Shake the dust off, and keep being…Leanne, “The Intricate Artist”.

ANappyGirl’s last blog post..We?re Snowed In!

]]> By: This Eclectic Life https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12635 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:12:15 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12635 Sheesh. That ones leaves me speechless, and trust me, few things do. I think my mouth would be hanging open, too. Unfortunately, when we put stuff out on the web, any fool can come in and tell us what to do. I had one tell me how I should have told a Scheherazade story, but he totally missed the point of what I was saying. All I could do was say, “thank you for your input.” If I had tried to say more, I would have torn him to shreds. Life’s too short to bother with that frustration. Breathe in, breathe out, move on.

This Eclectic Life’s last blog post..Dora is Rumbling

]]> By: Lisa's Chaos https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12624 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:13:38 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12624 I think they should have kept their mouth shut. I really don’t where people get off thinking they can give unasked for advice! Rubs me wrong!

I think it is lovely just they way it is!

Lisa’s Chaos’s last blog post..Fun Monday – My song

]]> By: InterstellarLass https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12625 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:52:35 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12625 I think I’ll email Stephen King and tell him how he could improve his writing. Or John Grisham (well, he could use some pointers).

The audacity! Hang in there babe. Maybe they will place an order.

InterstellarLass’s last blog post..Reconnecting

]]> By: taba https://intricateart.com/my-mouth-hangs-open/comment-page-1/#comment-12626 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:33:50 +0000 http://intricateart.com/blog/my-mouth-hangs-open/#comment-12626 wow that is pretty lame. :grouphug:

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