tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post5711828684066468685..comments2023-03-31T08:42:45.122-05:00Comments on Using 100 Words When 10 Would Suffice....: Using Faith to Conquer Anxious ThinkingDanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07729198392505371070noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-65990477793753013432010-03-10T07:46:52.560-06:002010-03-10T07:46:52.560-06:00Hi Dana,
Thank you so much for your lovely comme...Hi Dana, <br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog - it made my day :) I've been very quiet of late but I promise to get back to the grindstone asap. <br /><br />I know what you mean about wanting honest opinions - I think it is so important and that is the beauty of a blog is people's anonymity should they need it. I for one am dying to tell my story or get it published but I worry about the people I would hurt along the way and this has been the best outlet for me. <br /><br />I am a firm believer is 'if its meant to be, it will be.' seriously, life is too short to stress about every possible thing that might happen. In the words of Baz Luhrman's (sp??) Sunscreen, "Don't worry about the future, or know that worrying is about as effective as trying to solve an Algebra equasion by chewin bubble gum. The real troubles in life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, the kind that blind-sides you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday." Life is great and worrying generally serves us little to no purpose, however that does not mean we cannot be held accountable for our actions. A happy balance needs to be found between planning and a little motion of throwing caution to the wind. Although, I think it also comes with being a mother. I know my mother worries incesently - I worry about when I become a mother - where will I find the time to add in all that worrying ;-) <br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful day <br /><br />http://darkmemories-happy-go-lucky.blogspot.comHappy-go-Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13935729997994453966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-7745259760447582452010-03-05T16:49:27.852-06:002010-03-05T16:49:27.852-06:00Hi Dana,
I just read your post and can totally ap...Hi Dana,<br /><br />I just read your post and can totally appreciate where you are coming from. I can only say that everyone's journey is different, so the only solid foundation we can stand on when dealing with negative/scary/anxious thoughts is the Word of God. It applies to all of us and to every situation.<br /> <br /><br />I used to be afraid of EVERYTHING. Even as a young married, I had to sleep with lights on because I was afraid of the dark. But God delivered me from those fears. That doesn't mean that the enemy doesn't try to come back with some of the same old tricks, but I feel much more equipped now to handle the fiery darts when they're thrown at me. <br /><br />I'm praying for you sister. If you weren't growing, this post wouldn't exist. :O)<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comments on my blog post. I'm SO glad we're friends too. <br /><br />(((Hugs)))<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-68602154138245732492010-03-05T10:31:14.390-06:002010-03-05T10:31:14.390-06:00I want to read this with complete understanding so...I want to read this with complete understanding so will come back later today once I get some errands taken care of. <br /><br />Hugs my friend!<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-78494250261623212672010-03-05T09:40:00.641-06:002010-03-05T09:40:00.641-06:00I can totally identify with this struggle. I lear...I can totally identify with this struggle. I learned a huge lesson at this time last year about what it means to truly cast my cares on Him, let Him be in control, and pray <i>Your will be done</i> and truly mean it. I was pregnant, on bed rest in the hospital, scared out of my mind because we didn't know at the time if our daughter would survive the pregnancy and then if she did what her outcome would be. I could write a whole post (well, actually I guess I did at the time) on what that was like. It was a conscious, difficult decision to say OK, Lord! Up to You! but I did, knowing very well that I may have to give my daughter to Him physically as well as spiritually. It was terrifying, freeing, necessary and ultimately very peaceful because I realized that I need to give up the illusion of control. I'm happy to report that my daughter is almost one and is doing very well. I am applying (well, trying very hard to) this principal of "letting go and letting God" to other areas of my life. It isn't always easy, but it is working wonders in my life and heart and relationship with Him.<br /><br />Looking forward to reading more on this topic. ;)Gucci Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098520618133302969noreply@blogger.com