tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post8699515183908836148..comments2023-09-19T09:41:24.474-04:00Comments on His Ways...are not our ways: To Conceal or To Be RealPaula Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-63879714886103762232008-11-03T20:12:00.000-05:002008-11-03T20:12:00.000-05:00Paula,I read your comments over on Lisa's post, an...Paula,<BR/>I read your comments over on Lisa's post, and wanted to leave you a quick note here. I know, and understand the feelings of, "if God is supposed to be enough, then why isn't he? (why doesn't it feel like it?)<BR/>My dear friend, I hurt for you. There are so many ways the enemy tries to tear us down... so many ways to make us feel inferior, unloveable, wrong, bad, etc. He tries to steal our joy and peace, and even our sense of identity in Christ. He definitly tries to keep us from realizing, sensing, knowing in our heads and hearts that our Jesus is enough, more than enough for us, no matter what happens in our lives... no matter if things change, or if things never change.<BR/>I struggle with that so much, in several different areas of my life... but God has proven in some areas that He is enough there, so why wouldn't He be enough in those others? I don't know, but sometimes I can't carry it over to other areas.<BR/>My best friend wrote a post about God being enough, and I thought you might be interested... I have written about it in several of my more recent posts, because it is a theme that keeps coming up in our lives... over and over the past few months.<BR/>here is the link:<BR/>http://cindybeecher.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/is-god-is-more-than-enough-for-you/<BR/><BR/>May God bless you and know that I am praying for you...<BR/>Love,<BR/>HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-26876419400645866412008-11-03T11:29:00.000-05:002008-11-03T11:29:00.000-05:00Paula...I didn't get to the Yes to God posts this ...Paula...<BR/>I didn't get to the Yes to God posts this week, as "life" happened. :) But I came here to let you know that I replied back to your earlier comment on my blog. I hope you'll go over and read it. Thank you for sharing openly your true feelings and struggle to crave God exclusively while wanting to define your circumstances. Girlfriend, I hear you.<BR/><BR/>I might have come over with one intention, but I am leaving with a blessed heart. I loved this post -- not because it was a "feel good" read, but because it was true, honest and real. I loved it because it talked about things that are just real life. You didn't try to tie it up with a neat little bow. You just shared your heart. And it blessed me, literally, to tears. I find your struggle relatable. I hope this comment somehow encourages you to see how God is using even your struggle to glorify Him. That's a hard pill to swallow, I know. You are truly living the spiritual principle of "not my will, but yours, Lord." Does that mean you don't struggle? No. Does it mean you love your cicumstance? No. No expectations of perfection, Paula. Just surrender. Oh, it's painful, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>Keep Him in your sights, sister.<BR/>LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078650219972404293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-20546949014566359252008-11-01T22:24:00.000-04:002008-11-01T22:24:00.000-04:00I was just talking with an old friend about how di...I was just talking with an old friend about how divorced people used to be pretty unwelcome in church. Oh how I hope that has changed. Praying for the joy of an amazing BFF to come your way when you least expect it!<BR/><BR/>Love, LeeLeeBird3https://www.blogger.com/profile/08007034372718549685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-5620536746155434552008-10-31T20:45:00.000-04:002008-10-31T20:45:00.000-04:00Thank you for being real.....God is working in you...Thank you for being real.....God is working in you in a mighty way, I have to agree with the others....Your words speak truth in my heart and I appreciate you stepping forward and releasing it all. It is hard, this road is hard, it is a journey and I so want the pain and heartache to end. Sometimes I feel so incredibly stupid to believe that it will, I feel foolish, I want to get to the realization that GOd is there ready to pick me up....But it is so easy to have a setback and start all over on that rollercoaster. I find myself asking why is this happening GOd? How in the world is this glorifying you, especially whem the outcome looks so bleak and hopeless? But who are we to question God? So I appreciate your post, because it is packed with truth. Truth that I want to avoid, but truth I need to hear. Sometimes, especially now, it is just so hard to grip onto Him. But seeing you and listening to you and seeing that you have been down that road helps me. So thank youjillian4https://www.blogger.com/profile/12806252312954561248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-17591187316595881122008-10-31T19:18:00.000-04:002008-10-31T19:18:00.000-04:00"loneliness may make the loudest noise, but it can..."loneliness may make the loudest noise, but it can't hinder the mighty arms of God from reaching down and picking up a broken soul who's all alone in the middle of a lonely night.<BR/><BR/>Powerful Paula..<BR/>Thank you for sharing your heart on your visit today. I know many who will read your commen will be able to relate to what you shared.I am truly thankful that the Lord can fill that hole in our soul in a way that people or things can't do.<BR/><BR/>Hugz LorieJoyfulsisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288063897551319116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-78280561919240137582008-10-31T14:47:00.000-04:002008-10-31T14:47:00.000-04:00My Dear Sweet Paula,I just want to hug you right n...My Dear Sweet Paula,<BR/><BR/>I just want to hug you right now. I felt every word of your post, we have traveled some similar roads. <BR/><BR/>This is powerful, raw and honest. Your description of how sneaky satan is, and yet we listen and sometimes don't even know it's him. God is restoring and rebuilding your heart, and helping so many others do the same through the words you share here.<BR/><BR/>I'm so greatful that God has crossed our path even if it's in blog land, someday we'll all be feasting together with no more hurt and sorrow together.<BR/><BR/>And by the way if you ever want to have Christmas or any other holiday in Cali, our home is yours.<BR/><BR/>love you much,<BR/>CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550650176617319950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-37739863186633230362008-10-31T09:59:00.000-04:002008-10-31T09:59:00.000-04:00Paula,You have done it again my sister, I feel you...Paula,<BR/>You have done it again my sister, I feel your pain as you are releasing it here, and I can't stop the flow of my tears. There are times while I read I feel the angry, but most of all I feel your pain. You know we all wish we could help, "Like myself~~ I just would like to chat with him maybe shake him up alittle," But we know that will do no good as well. I will continue to pray for the both of you. Love you my friend!!<BR/>Be Blessed'<BR/>SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292404509675099875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-44351691765912325192008-10-30T21:36:00.000-04:002008-10-30T21:36:00.000-04:00Paula, I love visiting your blog. You are so real ...Paula,<BR/> I love visiting your blog. You are so real and such a sponge for Gods' Word and His Work. You are a joy to get to know.<BR/>This post is full of truth and great seed for thought.<BR/>My blessings to you Sweet Lady!!<BR/>PatPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727182861271334198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-7029989441137306802008-10-30T20:11:00.000-04:002008-10-30T20:11:00.000-04:00Wow, Paula. This goes so deep. God is really doing...Wow, Paula. This goes so deep. God is really doing some work in you and through you through this book! I really sat upright while reading the first part of your post. You speak of Satan as a sneaky thing, who deceives us without us even knowing. Right now I'm doing Beth Moore's When Godly People do Ungodly Things Bible study and it is about this very thing. If you haven't done this study, Paula, I recommend it strongly. <BR/>I love your honesty and openness through this entire post, dear friend. I know how your heart has been broken. I just ache at the thought of what you have endured. But my heart dares to feel some joy in this too, for I know that God is creating a Masterpiece through all of this.<BR/>You are such a special lady. <BR/>You are in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/>luv,<BR/>lauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-87003236594845266462008-10-30T19:12:00.000-04:002008-10-30T19:12:00.000-04:00Thank you for the sweet post on my blog.Just keep ...Thank you for the sweet post on my blog.<BR/>Just keep this friend of mine and his family in your prayers. I'm not sure what's going to take place. His wife is such a godly woman and very much wants to be obedient to God and do the right thing. It's a very sad situation.<BR/>I will keep you in my prayers too.<BR/>Nothing is too hard for God and there's nothing he cannot do.<BR/>I did have a very nice get-away with the girls. We all needed it.<BR/>Talk to you soon.<BR/>Love,<BR/>Valerievaleriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506291993756087418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-4216225456482872202008-10-30T18:16:00.000-04:002008-10-30T18:16:00.000-04:00Sweet Paula~I am sorry that you are hurting so rig...Sweet Paula~<BR/>I am sorry that you are hurting so right now. This too shall pass. I have been through many devastating and hurting seasons in my life and I can honestly testify that I am a survivor........and the Lord has restored many fortunes to me.<BR/><BR/>One thing that I have prayed during these very difficult times is that the enemy would have to pay back 100 fold everything that he even tried to steal from us. I also pray that he will have many regrets for ever trying to touch this family. <BR/><BR/>I am going to pray that you will have a season of great joy soon! <BR/>One time I was hurting a great deal in the middle of the night and I remembered that verse "weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." I said to the Lord, "It is 2:30, Lord, we call that morning here!"<BR/><BR/>Your testimony is going to be something, girl!<BR/><BR/>I am praying for you! Thank you for being real!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>CheriCheri Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164308430243574427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-13912774463877605602008-10-30T17:24:00.000-04:002008-10-30T17:24:00.000-04:00Dear Sweet and Precious Paula, God loves you and H...Dear Sweet and Precious Paula, God loves you and He is tapping His foot to a sweet tune that your heart is sending out. Its a tune of healing and restoration! Please know that Him uncovering you is part of His perfect gracefilled story that is personalized just for you! And His great big and bold signature is signed to the end. For you are so open with your journey...which is not easy, and the pain and suffering you are enduring...He won't waste a bit of it! Your obedience is worth eternity my friend. Please know I am praying for you and the loneliness. It is so hard to be here on earth and 'feel' like we are walking this life alone. I am praying He makes you very aware of Himself at all times...and that He will take that loneliness and fill you with more of Himself! Amen!<BR/><BR/>Love to you my friend and prayers up to Him!On Purposehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288128432071679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-41780659396473786372008-10-30T12:04:00.000-04:002008-10-30T12:04:00.000-04:00Paula, this is a beautiful, humble, and honest pos...Paula, this is a beautiful, humble, and honest post. I completely identified with all of the emotions that you covered. And I love this statement: "He has compassion on us anyway. Anyway!" I have said those same words so many times, God knew before the world was created all the mistakes that I would make, but He created me anyway! Amen? ;)<BR/><BR/>Big hugs to you,<BR/>Amy:)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336144938479561819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-57737401545150634122008-10-30T09:56:00.000-04:002008-10-30T09:56:00.000-04:00I have found after several years in the healing mi...I have found after several years in the healing ministry fear and loneliness seem to be the issues I pray about with prayer recipients the most often. I think satan really uses these things to shut down our emotions and get us to listen to him over the Lord.Abba's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767509274414354333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-58550159640731442282008-10-30T08:56:00.000-04:002008-10-30T08:56:00.000-04:00Oh Paula... you have poured yourself out in this p...Oh Paula... you have poured yourself out in this post! He is healing you, He is equipping you. <BR/><BR/>Something you wrote struck a cord with me...<BR/><BR/>"Satan deceived. Satan stole. It wouldn't be fair to put all the blame and responsibility on the evil one."<BR/><BR/>I thought about that statement and how so many people do try and put all the blame on satan. Giving him even more power. Satan doesn't care if we blame him, he doesn't care how much we hate him. All he cares about is getting even with God. And if he can take one's focus away from God, he will do it... and that means taking the blame for all our hardships. We do that... and we turn into ourselves and cooperate with the deceiver.<BR/><BR/>Sweet sister... you are living beyond the choices you made that weren't the best, you are putting yourself in the hands of the Almighty for healing. <BR/><BR/>God bless you!<BR/>Love,<BR/>KristenKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09490282906820870874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-77080845986371612842008-10-30T08:36:00.000-04:002008-10-30T08:36:00.000-04:00Paula,You have put so much in your blog to "c...Paula,<BR/><BR/>You have put so much in your blog to "chew on". <BR/><BR/>That satan is a sneaky one isn't he?? Like you said about your marriage--"I was held captive by my emotions, satan, and pain. I didn't even know it was happening." We as christians have to have a 6th sense of awareness about that satan--he is crouched and waiting to pounce at all times.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your heart in regards to your lonliness. It seems that with all that you have "lost" the gain of insight and fellowship with the Father has grown and that was and is HIS plan. <BR/><BR/>blessings to you & hugs,<BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-58478331175750655252008-10-29T21:58:00.000-04:002008-10-29T21:58:00.000-04:00Paula~As always....your posts are SO jammed packed...Paula~As always....your posts are SO jammed packed full of such wonderful meat, that it takes me DAYS to digest! ;-)<BR/><BR/>God has TRULY blessed you with a special gift.....use it girl.<BR/><BR/>I'm so blessed to see what God is doing not only in my life through this Bible Study, but also....through the lives of those participating. :-)Kim@Seasons of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562441645287044164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-25079189889759259202008-10-29T21:15:00.000-04:002008-10-29T21:15:00.000-04:00Paula,When I read your blog, I can so relate...as ...Paula,<BR/>When I read your blog, I can so relate...as you know from reading mine. The envy swelled within me when reading of the friendship between Lisa and Colleen. I had that with my friend, or so I thought. The pain is awful and I want to just scream, "What is wrong with us that we can't just simply enjoy our friendship and honor God!" Instead, I am left with a hole that it seems only God can fill - certainly His plan. I still pray that the desire will be filled again, though and in the meantime, I choose be be real, honest, and allow God to satisfy my every desire. Thank you for the sweet comment.<BR/>LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343708951811528611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689868815257965373.post-58954764198504960862008-10-29T20:36:00.000-04:002008-10-29T20:36:00.000-04:00You mentioned friendship in your post on my blog.....You mentioned friendship in your post on my blog...kind of sad when our most dear friends seem to be our blog friends. Don't take me wrong, I cherish you all but like you, there is a void for that 1:1 friendship. There is pain in the loss we have expereinced. My "Colleen" lost contact with me withmy divorce also. So for now, I relish in our friendship, thank God for sending my blog friends and support to me and I am sending a big blog hug!!<BR/><BR/>I'll be back to read your post...limited time tonight!<BR/><BR/>In His Graces~PamelaPamela (His maidservant)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15611570804370035595noreply@blogger.com