tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post8061687816749532325..comments2024-03-26T00:28:34.885-07:00Comments on Just following Jesus in my real life...: When he’s just not there for you…elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-16404678738148809742012-02-11T06:15:21.925-08:002012-02-11T06:15:21.925-08:00What a gift that pastor gave you. I wish I had som...What a gift that pastor gave you. I wish I had someone say that to me in a youngest years of marriage; it would have saved my husband quite a bit of confusion. I have finally learned that Jesus is my only savior and that I cannot expect my husband to do what only He can do for me. Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728920369928437728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-46779495781525800322012-02-08T09:36:39.394-08:002012-02-08T09:36:39.394-08:00This is such good solid advice! I'm glad that...This is such good solid advice! I'm glad that you heeded your pastor's words. I am hoping you'll link up with my new meme Painting Prose this week...I'd love to continue reading your workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-63331963564375336882012-02-02T06:20:04.660-08:002012-02-02T06:20:04.660-08:00Solid truth in your words, Elizabeth. I also testi...Solid truth in your words, Elizabeth. I also testify that holding tightly to GOD, trusting Him Alone to meet my needs, is the anchor that held when GOD called my beloved home.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055245047864169568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-15686227490352003202012-02-01T20:48:04.658-08:002012-02-01T20:48:04.658-08:00What a wonderful post, Elizabeth...it's such a...What a wonderful post, Elizabeth...it's such a good reminder.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974419983321226169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-53395783436979292942012-02-01T20:21:30.569-08:002012-02-01T20:21:30.569-08:00Elizabeth, this is incredible teaching here. It re...Elizabeth, this is incredible teaching here. It reminds me, actually, of Elisabeth Elliot... you could write a book I think. I ache for that 20-year-old girl, for the loneliness, and I understand. If I didn't have my writing and painting, I'd feel desperately lonely too. I find God in my words and my art. I love how you found him too. Thank you, for praying for me. You have become such an inspiration to me... Bless you friend. Please stay in touch. e.Mommy Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989213786947802537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-36899876002296835662012-02-01T18:36:37.385-08:002012-02-01T18:36:37.385-08:00A message I needed to hear....thank you!A message I needed to hear....thank you!Kerri https://www.blogger.com/profile/17496347059080416489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-60559152833298381222012-02-01T18:01:14.825-08:002012-02-01T18:01:14.825-08:00Powerful message - a lesson each and every one of ...Powerful message - a lesson each and every one of us needs to learn and remember. No other person, no matter how much we love them or they love us, can "complete" us. Our sense of worth and fulfillment has to come from our relationship with Jesus. Thank you for such a beautiful post!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697826850954602904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-89412485264381182562012-02-01T17:54:21.022-08:002012-02-01T17:54:21.022-08:00neighbors @Anns...oh to learn that lesson young......neighbors @Anns...oh to learn that lesson young...and to live not looking for someone else to be what Jesus never intended another to be...to keep Jesus the cake and our relationship with our husband the icing...icing is so, so sweet...and icing taste better with cake...the 2 together is complete joy...<br />Blessings to you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-61457303416678095992012-02-01T15:26:57.022-08:002012-02-01T15:26:57.022-08:00whoa ! what a lesson .. m going to pass this post ...whoa ! what a lesson .. m going to pass this post to few other friends too.. thank you !Pratibhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060001943746107173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-80713110298071071672012-02-01T14:04:00.582-08:002012-02-01T14:04:00.582-08:00oh yes! Love this message. I've needed this ...oh yes! Love this message. I've needed this lesson myself through my marriage.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260565778393696918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-45929454344929201332012-02-01T13:45:47.527-08:002012-02-01T13:45:47.527-08:00Beautiful, Elizabeth. Thank you for this importan...Beautiful, Elizabeth. Thank you for this important reminder, beautifully told.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-79405319909503028952012-02-01T13:34:40.187-08:002012-02-01T13:34:40.187-08:00Good word...and a powerful reminder! I learned th...Good word...and a powerful reminder! I learned this one early, and every now and then, I need a refresher course.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743890053517355404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-54468534953875568112012-02-01T13:07:40.960-08:002012-02-01T13:07:40.960-08:00My husband left on a 9 month cruise a week after o...My husband left on a 9 month cruise a week after our marriage and moving me to FL from IL. My husban left for a year long cruise 10 days after my son was born. This was 4 weeks after moving to VA Beach from Naples Italy. I learned this lesson young. It was the best thing I ever learned in my marriage. Great write. Thanks for sharing.happygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16554653800961247808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-53250480954414900912012-02-01T12:47:08.352-08:002012-02-01T12:47:08.352-08:00I think a lot of us need to hear that very thing t...I think a lot of us need to hear that very thing today. No human or animal can fill that emptiness inside you like God can. You learned a valuable lesson early!!!Oklahomaredheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10763763044738645091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-83308825200174676662012-02-01T12:12:23.782-08:002012-02-01T12:12:23.782-08:00I too have learned this the hard way. Our husbands...I too have learned this the hard way. Our husbands can not and should not be our all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-15809511427475527642012-02-01T11:36:55.381-08:002012-02-01T11:36:55.381-08:00What a great post...God is what we need. I too le...What a great post...God is what we need. I too learned that many years ago in a different way when God brought a car accident to change our lives forever. God became my strength, my love, my all. Thanks again for an awesome post.darnlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470984171404179023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-32137665239396591812012-02-01T11:34:22.115-08:002012-02-01T11:34:22.115-08:00I am delighted that you linked this story with the...I am delighted that you linked this story with the "I Do" writing project. <br /><br />Your words here remind me of a friend of mine from my church. She's 89 years old, never married. I've asked her before if she ever experienced loneliness. She said she didn't much, because she was "never really alone." I think about that often, when I've gone through seasons of loneliness.<br /><br />I think it was a sweet gift that the Lord gave you that special friend, too. Someone else who would understand ...<br /><br />- JenniferJennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934656581948719407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-44012105228234048002012-02-01T11:19:50.552-08:002012-02-01T11:19:50.552-08:00This is so true, but so hard to see when we are do...This is so true, but so hard to see when we are doing it. I'm glad that you were awakened by that pastor. That says a lot about you. Thanks for the great reminder to ... "Just Follow Jesus!"Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-60912641383883082522012-02-01T11:08:41.524-08:002012-02-01T11:08:41.524-08:00That was a needed reminder today. Here. In a house...That was a needed reminder today. Here. In a house with four kids and a minivan in the garage, piano lessons in an hour and PLENTY to do...<br />:)<br />He meets us where and when we need Him most.I think it's one of those seasons for me right now.<br />Hugs and thanks, my friend!<br />~aprilApril Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17742772422750681492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-38497970906139211312012-02-01T09:27:00.266-08:002012-02-01T09:27:00.266-08:00What a wonderful story: what a wise pastor! Thank ...What a wonderful story: what a wise pastor! Thank you so much for sharing this important part of your journey.Brandee Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960175760263515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-52887062312449068592012-02-01T09:15:17.161-08:002012-02-01T09:15:17.161-08:00Thank You Elizabeth... For even us older, been mar...Thank You Elizabeth... For even us older, been married 25 + yrs wives need a reminder now and then:)Ruffles and Relicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168627588824255627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-69828900765166770152012-02-01T08:44:46.374-08:002012-02-01T08:44:46.374-08:00Elizabeth, you gave me warming chills with this po...Elizabeth, you gave me warming chills with this post. I too have strengthened my walk, journey and comittment to God over the years but more so in the last 4 and each day this bond grows. I still have my human down falls but now I see them as tools in my HOLY SHED to use as reminders on how I too can improve upon and share with others the downfalls are just roads we take to get to a much better destination. Hugs and love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-5949102706966289342012-02-01T08:20:32.105-08:002012-02-01T08:20:32.105-08:00Wisdom that applies to all stages of life!Wisdom that applies to all stages of life!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-62999983930670299002012-02-01T08:20:09.215-08:002012-02-01T08:20:09.215-08:00Elizabeth, the sooner the young married girls lear...Elizabeth, the sooner the young married girls learn this the better. It took years for me to realize this, and oh the pressure & responsibility we are placing on the husband. Fear even played into the picture, because I was thinking "what would I do if something happened to him". Marriage truly came alive in a healthy way, when I stopped looking to the "husband" and started looking unto "HIM" the true Bridegroom. Thanks for sharing your heart.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832351275957994130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-59941709227941686692012-02-01T08:07:15.526-08:002012-02-01T08:07:15.526-08:00Wow, that is such a timely message. I am in a sea...Wow, that is such a timely message. I am in a season of playing the role that your pastor played; no modelcoddeling (sp) or enabling. It doesn't always make me popular immediately, but it does empower people to be all that God has designed them to be. Calling the "gold" out...and it obviously called the gold out of you. Blessings!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520787563575509631noreply@blogger.com