tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post682588210537584614..comments2024-02-10T01:38:44.715-08:00Comments on Life Lessons: Stick To ItAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-25935847282653051302011-07-20T07:33:29.366-07:002011-07-20T07:33:29.366-07:00Marja - Thanks so much for stopping by! Setting ou...Marja - Thanks so much for stopping by! Setting our minds on the right things IS critical. After all, our thoughts become our actions. Your joy is apparent in your writing and a direct reflection of our Savior! Keep shining, my friend!<br /><br />So cool to see pictures of the replica of the ark! I didn't realize it was right in front of your house! Seeing a rainbow with the ark in such close proximity must have been really special. I can just imagine Noah and his family all those years ago, worshiping God for the promise that accompanied the very first rainbow! Have an excellent week and God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-14325429629203539802011-07-20T07:26:33.844-07:002011-07-20T07:26:33.844-07:00Cherie - Great to see you! Not only am I enjoying ...Cherie - Great to see you! Not only am I enjoying your book, I've actually recommended it to several of my friends. It's wonderful to see how the Lord is using you and your ministry. <br /><br />When I become discouraged, I've found most often that it's because I'm relying on my own strength and my own plan. When I realize that God is infinitely bigger than any issue I'm facing and that He is able, the focus shifts from me to Him. Abiding in Him IS key! Have a fantastic week, filled with His blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-73356951234378897612011-07-19T14:00:31.392-07:002011-07-19T14:00:31.392-07:00Good post again Maria. It is super easy to get dis...Good post again Maria. It is super easy to get discouraged, as a matter of fact, I feel like it happens every day. But I choose to put my mind at higher things, so I can be a positive example in an often negative world. Joy is contagious :)<br />By the way, the real size ark (you probably heard about it on the news) is right here in front of my house, on the river. I see it every day! Today we even had a rainbow!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-44932433636915155672011-07-19T07:06:42.913-07:002011-07-19T07:06:42.913-07:00So glad to hear from you Maria! AND I am so glad y...So glad to hear from you Maria! AND I am so glad you are enjoying Be Still! It is such a joy to have women like you (after God's own heart) encouraging me!!!!<br />Blessings and hugs!<br />Cherie<br /><br />AND oh my did I need this post!!!! I keep reminding myself that I may get "down" but I'm NOT out! It is in HIS strength alone that I stay the course. I must abide in Him, so that He can abide in me!!!<br />Love to you!Cherie Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560483336790854099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-70000000569813056482011-07-18T18:44:32.541-07:002011-07-18T18:44:32.541-07:00Susan - Love the thought that Noah "stayed th...Susan - Love the thought that Noah "stayed the course and reaped the blessing!" Your next statement is a bit more daunting - I'm thankful that we're only responsible for the day God gives us! Breaking it down, makes it so much more manageable! Have a wonderful week my friend. God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-77645007848522708532011-07-18T18:31:40.081-07:002011-07-18T18:31:40.081-07:00Hi Maria -
Noah's been on my mind lately. He ...Hi Maria -<br /><br />Noah's been on my mind lately. He stayed the course and reaped the blessing. <br /><br />I wonder if we, as writers, would persevere if we knew it would take 100 years to accomplish what God called us to do.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttp://susanjreinhardt.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-13837360015989416022011-07-18T16:21:32.486-07:002011-07-18T16:21:32.486-07:00Connie - So glad you stopped by! If my focus isn&#...Connie - So glad you stopped by! If my focus isn't on the Lord, it's so easy to get discouraged. But remembering who He is, and all He's done, is able to change the discouragement into encouragement! Have a truly blessed week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-34228995854461859262011-07-18T16:06:46.626-07:002011-07-18T16:06:46.626-07:00Jessica - Thanks for stopping by! I love it when a...Jessica - Thanks for stopping by! I love it when a theme is repeated on several blogs - I don't need to wonder if God is trying to get my attention in a certain area! Thanks for the sweet words of encouragement. Have a fantastic week and I look forward to stopping by your site. God bless! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-45745851728197835162011-07-18T15:59:19.878-07:002011-07-18T15:59:19.878-07:00Ralene - I love your resolve! Praying that you'...Ralene - I love your resolve! Praying that you'll overcome that discouragement with the truth of God's Word, and believe Him for the GOOD plan He's got for you! Have a wonderful week full of God's blessings! I'll be sure to stop by your blog this week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-7708319713466596362011-07-18T15:50:17.517-07:002011-07-18T15:50:17.517-07:00KC - So good to see you! Sounds like you've gi...KC - So good to see you! Sounds like you've given this topic lots of thought. It's wonderful that you came to the conclusion that since God knows best, you're going to trust Him with the process! Have a super blessed week, my friend! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-50230607549407178782011-07-18T12:53:23.989-07:002011-07-18T12:53:23.989-07:00It is easy to get discouraged about life sometimes...It is easy to get discouraged about life sometimes. Thank you for this encouraging post, Maria. A much needed reminder!Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-57664097760468840652011-07-18T12:12:52.823-07:002011-07-18T12:12:52.823-07:00This seems to be a theme running on several blogs ...This seems to be a theme running on several blogs I've read today. God is obviously reminding us to hold on and keep laboring...it is not in vain!<br /><br />Excellent words, Maria, and very timely. :)Jessica R. Patchhttp://www.jessicarpatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-6013634990113590712011-07-18T11:02:30.362-07:002011-07-18T11:02:30.362-07:00Ironic, but I posted on something similar (though ...Ironic, but I posted on something similar (though not as deep) on my website this morning. The past weeks I've been living in that discouragement. This week--no more. With God on my side, I can do anything and I am stepping out!Ralenehttp://www.raleneburke.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-56774327184990848072011-07-18T10:29:26.878-07:002011-07-18T10:29:26.878-07:00I do find myself easily discouraged when things ge...I do find myself easily discouraged when things get challenging, it spikes my anxiety and i take out my frustration on myself. I struggle alot with this, but i realize that i need to remember that God knows the best thing for me and my life, and i have to continue to trust that process. I have to remember that challenges are a part of life that encourages growth....besides, what quality of life would i live if i remain stagnant! Thanks for this post and the prayer at the end!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13170652181615060057noreply@blogger.com