tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post2478107036865532123..comments2023-07-06T06:42:41.708-04:00Comments on truth in weakness: Letting Go of the Need to Make Sense of the Paintruth in weaknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-19094711727931262212012-12-07T22:12:01.170-05:002012-12-07T22:12:01.170-05:00what an honor, misty!
thank you so very much, my f...what an honor, misty!<br />thank you so very much, my friend.<br />may God get all kinds of glory through your words & mine.truth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-54396987977383080412012-12-01T08:53:21.793-05:002012-12-01T08:53:21.793-05:00Oh yes, analytical....I hear you....I nominated yo...Oh yes, analytical....I hear you....I nominated you for an award dear friend....(((hugs))) <br /><br />http://www.simplyhelpinghim.com/2012/12/01/award/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164088470590960872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-34876761862188954432012-11-30T13:00:58.364-05:002012-11-30T13:00:58.364-05:00i tend to be very relationally analytical, which c...i tend to be very relationally analytical, which can be a good thing. or a bad thing . . . the lure to put understanding on a throne where only God belongs can be so strong, at times. but i praise God that He remains *greater* than my feeble heart!<br /><br />thanks for your encouraging comment, & blessings to you as well, friend!truth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-39471793268633490492012-11-30T07:51:27.852-05:002012-11-30T07:51:27.852-05:00Oh how very true! Our hearts are so very deceitful...Oh how very true! Our hearts are so very deceitful and we can't trust anything they "say", yet they yearn to understand everything possible! Thank you for sharing and linking up at Simply Helping Him last week! Blessings! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164088470590960872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-61098000750373173182012-11-27T20:10:13.775-05:002012-11-27T20:10:13.775-05:00oh what encouragement to know that yours was a sou...oh what encouragement to know that yours was a soul that the Lord loved on through this, friend. you've been heavy on my heart & mind the past several days, knowing the ache you're feeling in making wise choices. really wish my season of life didn't keep me so far away from givin' you a big hug more often. sure do love & miss you, girl.truth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-84065596122913562122012-11-26T12:40:10.807-05:002012-11-26T12:40:10.807-05:00I SO SO SO needed this today, sweet friend. Thank...I SO SO SO needed this today, sweet friend. Thank you for the gentle reminder. Swallowing hard right now.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078543392410879361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-90657291982761532582012-11-21T12:01:13.423-05:002012-11-21T12:01:13.423-05:00thanks so much for your encouragement & transp...thanks so much for your encouragement & transparency, brooke. your sentiments about the "why" remind me much of a piece i recently read by billy graham's grandson (tullian tchividjian) that i "amen-ed" my way through as i read it:<br /><br />http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2012/09/12/freed-from-the-prison-of-why/<br /><br />so i'll definitely look forward to reading your post about the why as well. thanks so much for sharing, & i hope you stop by again sometime.<br /><br />blessings to you this thanksgiving season,<br />tanyatruth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-56157504393654744402012-11-21T11:54:48.424-05:002012-11-21T11:54:48.424-05:00that's exactly it, lori. well said.
thanks so...that's exactly it, lori. well said.<br /><br />thanks so much for taking the time to extend that encouragement through your comment. i look forward to continuing to journey with you.<br /><br />all for His glory indeed,<br />tanyatruth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-46469586888616502792012-11-21T10:49:28.252-05:002012-11-21T10:49:28.252-05:00Great post! I don't always know why God allows...Great post! I don't always know why God allows particular trials in my life, but rest in the knowledge of what He's doing in my life despite whatever trials I am facing. I wrote a post about this, and the promises in it continue to comfort me and give me peace as I go through various trials. http://brookeespinoza.blogspot.com/2012/01/why-is-god-allowing-this.html God bless you richly! Your blog is a blessing!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898862786600560901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-72006945173876304102012-11-20T15:29:57.045-05:002012-11-20T15:29:57.045-05:00Lots of thoughts to chew on here... I just keep c...Lots of thoughts to chew on here... I just keep coming back to what my hubby and I often reflect on - It's all about God. It's always been all about Him and it always will be. It's not about us. Thanks for the food for thought.Lori @ encourage your spousehttp://www.encourageyourspouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-66368416461042359522012-11-19T14:32:03.337-05:002012-11-19T14:32:03.337-05:00what a delight to have you walk through my front d...what a delight to have you walk through my front door, lori. thanks so much for your encouraging comment. "the faith to say 'yes' without hesitation" -- oh yes, may it be true of me. may it be true.<br /><br />blessings to you & yours this thanks-filled season,<br />tanyatruth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-80637730732909247342012-11-19T14:18:07.592-05:002012-11-19T14:18:07.592-05:00the Lord has used your words countless times to mi...the Lord has used your words countless times to minister to my soul, beth. so what a privilege for Him to use mine to love on you as well.<br /><br />thankful for you & your messy marriage ministry,<br />tanyatruth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-23797272019687213702012-11-19T07:02:46.106-05:002012-11-19T07:02:46.106-05:00Well said indeed. I'm reading about Abraham, w...Well said indeed. I'm reading about Abraham, who, when God said "Go," went. No questions. Just obedience. Is it no wonder that his faith was credited to him as righteousness? Oh, may I have the faith to say "yes," without hesitation! I"m visiting from Be Not Weary today, and glad I did.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-10135241727529687662012-11-18T21:51:33.363-05:002012-11-18T21:51:33.363-05:00I get this. I always want to understand what God i...I get this. I always want to understand what God is doing before I commit to something. But I also feel God calling me to put aside my human wisdom and trust Him, even when it doesn't make sense. Thanks for this reminder. I needed it, friend!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-62170769275096464752012-11-18T21:12:27.196-05:002012-11-18T21:12:27.196-05:00i'm right there in the struggle with you, frie...i'm right there in the struggle with you, friend. and you're so right about our hearts being scared to face what they need to be healed. reminds me of something i have highlighted in a (phenomenal!!) book called bold love:<br /><br />"her greatest terror was embracing a hunger that would likely never be satisfied this side of heaven, and her heart was steeled against the agony of a yearning she could neither deny nor embrace.<br />many people refuse to acknowledge their desire for reconciliation with someone who hurt them, because of a terror of hope. hope is a radically dangerous passion . . ."truth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-58805424046192901902012-11-18T19:02:34.978-05:002012-11-18T19:02:34.978-05:00I have been thinking a lot about the: "lean n...I have been thinking a lot about the: "lean not on your own understanding". It is hard though. Sometimes our heart wants to heal but is scared to face what it needs to to be healed. God focused is the only way but my impatience gets in the way to, I want healing now and of course it is in God's time not mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-76183941271867817932012-11-18T13:36:49.079-05:002012-11-18T13:36:49.079-05:00i'm grateful to hear that the Lord loved on yo...i'm grateful to hear that the Lord loved on you through this piece, & so delighted to have you walk through my blog doors.<br /><br />hope to have you visit again sometime!<br /><br />blessings,<br />tanyatruth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-12475585974429147402012-11-18T11:27:09.215-05:002012-11-18T11:27:09.215-05:00very encouraging post...very encouraging post...Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-36834300402437565472012-11-14T16:23:18.917-05:002012-11-14T16:23:18.917-05:00i remember you, vee! you wrote a sweet comment of ...i remember you, vee! you wrote a sweet comment of encouragement when i had the opp to write a guest post on their blog this fall, so what an honor to have you here!<br /><br />and i hear ya on the "surprises" in our hearts. just a few days ago i was talking to a good friend about that very thing. such humbling reminders of our need for His constant (& abundant!) grace.<br /><br />i'm so delighted to have you join us for the journey here, vee.<br /><br />blessings to you & yours,<br />tanyatruth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-31402168962789006362012-11-14T14:24:02.179-05:002012-11-14T14:24:02.179-05:00Awesome post. I liked the quote about the heart &...Awesome post. I liked the quote about the heart "hides" from itself, so the owner doesn't even know it! Sometimes you can think you're this 'type' of person and then a situation flares up a trait you had no clue you possed deep down in your heart! I found you through a comment on The Deckers Blog! Really enjoyed this post...look forward to reading more of your writings! :)Lady Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361163891343663262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-43354841621900548642012-11-14T13:32:53.667-05:002012-11-14T13:32:53.667-05:00thanks for that encouragement, friend. i love havi...thanks for that encouragement, friend. i love having you share in the journey -- all for His glory.truth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-60541284507452447802012-11-14T13:29:42.764-05:002012-11-14T13:29:42.764-05:00oh kel, i'm right there with you, girl. my fle...oh kel, i'm right there with you, girl. my flesh relentlessly pulls my analytical eyes toward the walls (& the matt. 7 specks) in life. when instead, i just need to turn my eyes upon Jesus, & let the things of earth (& all its mysteries) grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory & grace.<br /><br />thanks so much for the gift of your vulnerability here,<br />tanyatruth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-43403413526195423902012-11-14T13:19:21.512-05:002012-11-14T13:19:21.512-05:00hi there, mia,
i'm so delighted to have you v...hi there, mia,<br /><br />i'm so delighted to have you visit, & find encouragement here. <br /><br />and i'm challenged by your take on the verse about the boundary lines. i've often applied that to things that have gone well (through my finite eyes), but you're exactly right. our inheratance from Him is pleasant because of Who He is! i just did a quick search on the verse & found this wonderful gem of a commentary:<br /><br />"He regarded it as a desirable heritage that he lived where the true God was known; where he enjoyed his favor and friendship."<br /><br />yes! HE is indeed what makes our inheritance abundantly pleasant. <br /><br />thank you so much for sharing that insight, & i truly hope to see you around here some more.<br /><br />blessings,<br />tanyatruth in weaknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990150036200778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-53374487906181347742012-11-13T21:08:24.083-05:002012-11-13T21:08:24.083-05:00Beautiful and inspiring as always. I love how God...Beautiful and inspiring as always. I love how God is tearing down your walls and teaching you so much.Ryan and Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5549551131609471601.post-61705272471667090402012-11-12T19:30:17.934-05:002012-11-12T19:30:17.934-05:00Tanya- This post was so full of practical truths! ...Tanya- This post was so full of practical truths! I have been struggling with unforgiveness and letting go. I am going to print this one out to read again and contemplate and ask God to transform my attitude about "figuring out" my heart...thank you-KelKel Rohlfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103229343668393867noreply@blogger.com