tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post9098799476632707751..comments2023-09-28T10:51:06.218-04:00Comments on ANNIE B. JONES: looking outside.Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01899277351488775904noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-31049118486949427422011-12-16T00:07:45.002-05:002011-12-16T00:07:45.002-05:00You're speaking into something that occurred t...You're speaking into something that occurred to me today while I was reading someone else - The only things that we will hold at the end of the mess of our lives are the things we have given for others. I live in an almost-constant state of stress, but the things I hear back about aren't the stressors - it is the way others have been encouraged by something I have said or done - that I didn't even mean to do, half the time!<br /><br />It's not all making total sense yet, but this post is speaking into it. I'm going to be thinking on this some more...Kelly Sauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138861838948184728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-86968902265469579832011-12-08T23:34:28.932-05:002011-12-08T23:34:28.932-05:00I love your blog. I don't comment here enough,...I love your blog. I don't comment here enough, but I so enjoy reading your insights and honest words. Thank you for sharing your heart! Loved this post. I know exactly what you mean. I participated in an adopt-a-family program this year to shop for a family who wouldn't have presents for Christmas... and it was such a blessing to *me* to get to go pick out things they needed and things that would be fun for them to have. :) May the peace of God guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus, my dear. <3Kristin @ KK & A CAMERAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713275955859907042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-81221772046269025912011-12-08T01:52:07.081-05:002011-12-08T01:52:07.081-05:00I too am experiencing troubles with my church. I c...I too am experiencing troubles with my church. I cannot help but feel that these periods are meant to strengthen us, the body of Christ, to refocus our hearts on being authentic and real. It makes all of the "I'm fine" answers turn more into "well this is what's going on", because I think that's what a church is meant to be -- real problems from real people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301054111278709537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-63764595777608453222011-12-07T23:23:16.817-05:002011-12-07T23:23:16.817-05:00i needed this post.
thank you for your authentici...i needed this post. <br />thank you for your authenticity. i too have been "stopped up" in my soul. i'm trying to praise, to fix my eyes on him instead of me, me, me.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240575765252692365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-10177000886904378442011-12-07T18:35:55.706-05:002011-12-07T18:35:55.706-05:00I haven't been online lately, but I decided to...I haven't been online lately, but I decided to sign in today and I'm certainly glad I did. <br /><br />I'm happy to read this, Annie. Not happy that you are enduring this time, but happy that you are able to see beyond yourself. So many people don't.<br /><br />This past year has been difficult for our family and I could echo so many of the feelings and emotions you shared. Medical issues with the girls and leaving our home church, family dysfunction and painful relationship changes have left me with a sour taste in my mouth, for 2012. <br /><br />Especially after leaving our church, we were so hurt. I let the pain dig in deep and take root and it festered each and every day. I let in the darkness, the pain and the frustration of years of hurt. I felt so wounded and small. I felt forgotten and sad. Yes, darkness took root.<br /><br />But, the best possible thing that could happen to us was being in the childrens wing of the hospital, with Frankie, in November. Yes. It was.<br /><br />Seeing the wounded and diseased children and the pain, hurt and distress that their families must endure, put things in perspective. My child is healthy and fine now. we were in and out, but these children have a lifetime of pain and hospitals, waiting for them. My heart wept for them.<br /><br />Suddenly, my pain dissolved by 95%. No longer did all of the "wrongs" matter to me. <br /><br />Praise the Lord that He gives us moments where we are able to step outside our own issues and observe others. For almost always it is much worse.<br /><br />That being said, I will be praying for your family and your heart. These seasons are hard and can last for awhile, but the Lord is there and He has a purpose.<br /><br />My love, Annie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-26899688399254758342011-12-07T16:49:48.792-05:002011-12-07T16:49:48.792-05:00So glad your outing filled you with peace, and pra...So glad your outing filled you with peace, and praying it will last. Always praying for you and Jordan! We love you both!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672039779676153481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-73880841241203085132011-12-07T14:24:53.955-05:002011-12-07T14:24:53.955-05:00This is a lovely post! I'm a new reader (comin...This is a lovely post! I'm a new reader (coming by way of Pinterest from a cute outfit...). A lovely reminder to focus outward during this holiday season.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838450504482022392noreply@blogger.com