tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post3664477715386975500..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: I AM A TURTLESharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-56240651284392478372012-08-05T14:44:54.050-07:002012-08-05T14:44:54.050-07:00Sharon, see my comment on your post at the end of ...Sharon, see my comment on your post at the end of June. That sort of answers this question. But there are two Scriptures here that you have quoted that are important to me now. Isaiah 30:15 served me like a Rock when I went through that huge trial in 1985. The NIV says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation; in quietness and trust is your strength." And the Lord has brought it back to me again now as I go through this trial, this unknown, this change in my youngest's life and thus mine. I will be strong in Him and capable of handling whatever He allows into my life if I am quiet--"Be still and know that I am God." <br />Then Isaiah 46:3-4 comforted me as I read it here today. He will carry me along. Like a trampled upon victim, I am draped out across his open arms--and He carries me.<br /> <br />These Scriptures are treasures He has given you. And, you still have us who miss you very much. But you must be about Your Father's business--spending time with Him. He will draw you out of your shell at the proper time. And even turtles come out for food and water--at least our desert tortoise does :)<br /><br />If you have a chance, order the Bible Study by James MacDonald--"Always True"-God's Promises when Life is Hard. Dig in--there's a lot of Scripture treasures to be found there. And if your internet is working, you can download the weekly video for $5 from Lifeway Curriculum.<br />And I echo Peggy's sentiments!<br />Love,<br />JanisJanis Van Keurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291628430833626275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-68399034719630293602012-08-03T21:14:47.762-07:002012-08-03T21:14:47.762-07:00So timely and so true. I've done a little bit...So timely and so true. I've done a little bit of "turtling" myself over the past two weeks. I call it "disappearing", but it's basically the same thing - and it's not good for me! Thank you for this post - it was absolutely what I needed to hear tonight :)<br /><br />God bless!<br />PaulaA Peculiar Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754215933325247678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-67161894019704409322012-08-03T07:44:48.700-07:002012-08-03T07:44:48.700-07:00Hi my nountaintop friend!
Been checking in on you...Hi my nountaintop friend!<br /><br />Been checking in on you in a "lurking" manner and noticed that you're not regularly posting as before - due, I suspect, to your lack of hook-up. So far removed.<br /><br />I haven't been posting, either - not quite so regularly - because I'm TOO hooked-up - connected - in the middle of a whole lot of busy and wishing I had the hours alone in a beautiful house in the mountains without any deadlines looming or busy beckoning. Reading, writing, and being creative in DIY whatnots for the simple love of it - and not because I HAVE to.<br /><br />Yet, I know your pain to a point. Being a former Navy wife and living so many years so far removed from familiar - then - after two years being far removed from familiar again - and again.<br /><br />I clung to God - Who never left me and was my ever familiar friend and comfort in foreign territories. He makes all things familiar again - and again - and again.<br /><br />I pray you enjoy your forced hiatus. Something greater than a turtle's head will come out of this shell - and you will bask in newness of joy and purpose as never before. <br /><br />AND - you best be blogging about it all, sister!<br /><br />Love you!<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-66713498787337008682012-08-01T17:54:15.426-07:002012-08-01T17:54:15.426-07:00Awwww Sharon... and here I thought you were a F.R....Awwww Sharon... and here I thought you were a F.R.O.G. not a turtle! You are deeply missed, on my heart so much and definitely in my prayers. I have been so moved as you share your heart in this move and many times I have wanted to write but as you are finding out, it is not always easy without internet available at your touch, nor when your heart is heavy.<br /><br />Once again, this is such a beautifully written word of God speaking to you and through you. I'd love to be able to climb your mountain just to give you a hug but I know that the Mountain Mover has gone before you, with you and will continue to help you with all your mixed emotions and waiting. What a beautiful finish, with knowing that a turtle did win this race.<br /><br />I've had many quiet moments alone... they seemed like endless moments waiting to hear,<br />"God, are you there, it's me Margaret?" (remember this book?)... well, today I'm out of my hibernation as you venture out of your shell and share... I just had to come and tell you:<br />I miss you! I love you! and I know God does too or first and ever so much more. I love how you found the answers to your personal questions in your Isaiah reading. You are not a castaway alone on a mountain... a Jonah, Jacob, Job or Jeremiah (but I'm sure that they all have had something to say to your circumstances)... you are Sharon... daughter of the King, treasured writer and friend, sister in Christ, strong in the Lord and the power of His might and you will rise up on eagles' wings and face this mountain recluse as a rich time in God's Presence, closer to Him... the heights of your CLIMB, "with hind's feet to walk upon those high places," (Habakkuk 3:19)those rocky places, those lonely places, those beautiful views, those quiet times, those difficult places between a rock and a hard place, to lead you on a journey filled with purpose and delight in His heart, your heart and your dear husband. Hold on! Keep the faith!Keep climbing and journaling your faith filled moments with such honesty and a new sense of who you are and who He is... together you will make it! Sorry the road looks so rough right now and the fog seems so thick. Maybe it's just the silver lined clouds showing you His glory!<br /><br />You are a treasure and He has called you by name! Beloved Shari... trust Him!<br /><br />Love always, thinking of you sending you a hug and many prayers,<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-20258655311352350812012-08-01T10:57:21.822-07:002012-08-01T10:57:21.822-07:00TRUST ME. (o: I will continue to pray for you...y...TRUST ME. (o: I will continue to pray for you...you are not alone.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-64057645558131204682012-07-30T18:45:18.587-07:002012-07-30T18:45:18.587-07:00Debbie Fix-It just wanted to jump in a car and hea...Debbie Fix-It just wanted to jump in a car and head to the mountains in the beginning of this. (Note that I didn't say "fly on those wings of eagles". As I read it, the sadness in my heart (and there is sadness) lifted some as I could see the beautiful things He is still showing you, even when you think you are turtled away in the shell. <br /><br />I was very convicted and then scripturally comforted by the part about His purpose. <br /><br />You were on my heart a lot today. I didn't even know you had given us an update until tonight.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-31106863755133267802012-07-30T16:15:47.340-07:002012-07-30T16:15:47.340-07:00You may be a tempporary 'turtle', but you ...You may be a tempporary 'turtle', but you are a turtle with a gift of words! I just so relate to your writing, it always strikes a chord with me. I pray that the purposes of this time and this place will be so special that you will look back on the turtle days and laugh out loud! :)http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-33570313544470612502012-07-30T11:28:54.741-07:002012-07-30T11:28:54.741-07:00Great post...can so relate...been there and in som...Great post...can so relate...been there and in some areas still there and the truth is will probably be there again. You have voiced this season well. <br />BlessingsJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-87092689598777390412012-07-30T10:19:12.616-07:002012-07-30T10:19:12.616-07:00The question that stood out most to me was do you ...The question that stood out most to me was do you love God more than God's purpose for you. Now that's real food for thought.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-64043952367327757082012-07-30T10:16:18.237-07:002012-07-30T10:16:18.237-07:00Hi Sharon,
I echo the last sentence from Angel, t...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />I echo the last sentence from Angel, thank you.<br /><br />Your post says a lot, much of which, as usual I can relate to.<br /><br />I find myself continuously questioning the Lord's timing at the moment, I repent and then do it all over again.<br /><br />I think, well I know, that He is saying to me, amongst other things, Trust and Obey.<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers have been with you and will continue to be.<br /><br />Take Care, God Bless - Hugs NitaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205365191840035777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-1413740046520684912012-07-30T08:28:03.685-07:002012-07-30T08:28:03.685-07:00Oh Sharon, it seems you and I have much in common....Oh Sharon, it seems you and I have much in common. Meet your fellow "turtle". :) <br /><br />Five years ago, my husband and I moved to unfamiliar territory and I found myself, like you, uprooted from friends and the comfort of my surroundings. Even though I knew in my head that God had a reason and a plan, my heart was confused and I did a lot of whining. But in this season, I have learned that God is faithful. Needless to say, this post hit a nerve and this verse in particular jumped out at me: <br /><br />"I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness – secret riches. I will do this so YOU MAY KNOW that I am the LORD…the one who calls you by name." (Isaiah 45:3)<br /><br />Thank you for this post. Thank you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable enough to write it. God bless you as you seek Him in the quiet places.Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803298045157119462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-78071062998115287882012-07-30T03:45:25.482-07:002012-07-30T03:45:25.482-07:00Love and prayers sweet friend.Love and prayers sweet friend.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com