tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post4673100933770547173..comments2024-03-29T02:30:39.118-07:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: I ALMOST MISSED CHURCH...ON PURPOSESharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-88883034872986196502014-04-07T08:56:34.840-07:002014-04-07T08:56:34.840-07:00Obedience!??? oh yeah ... I've had trouble wit...Obedience!??? oh yeah ... I've had trouble with "that" and "this" blah and not wanting to be with people ... even at church ... and the dreaded "stay away" syndrome yet longing to be in God's Presence ... with like people longing for more of God and less of us, yet I struggle at times to "GO" when I know I should, when I know I should obey, when I know I am called, and I appreciate your candor and conversations with God, your open honesty and vulnerability ... and how often lately I have shirked away from circumstances and situations, just to linger alone with God ... <br /><br />Beautiful flowers ... beautiful words of our daily struggle or SONday battle of getting up and going, hoping the sermon will speak to us and waiting for God's touch, God's voice, and not wanting "anyone" to ask us "how we are?" when we are not in a place that we want to share or even answer ... I love when I sense and you write "God smiled" because I'm sure He winked and His grin was as reassuring as your sweet spirit ... smiling ... in the midst of it all. Yep, been here, done this ... sadly, I think we all do and have ... YET God loving restores us and as you wrote "holds you ..." and has a "tight hold on your heart" ... He loves you!<br />and so do I ... wishing I could sit with you on that mountaintop, gazing at the valley and longing to be through as "YET I dare to hope" rings loudly and clearly even back in this post ... God is weaving your story with His and delivering a message sermon through you (even if the one at church was not), you were able to draw from the malaise and John 17 ... and "oh yeah, He never lets go ... "<br /><br />"Oh no, You never let go<br />Through the calm and through the storm<br />Oh no, You never let go<br />In every high and every low<br />Oh no, You never let go<br />Lord, You never let go of me<br /><br />And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on<br />A glorious light beyond all compare<br />And there will be an end to these troubles<br />But until that day comes<br />We'll live to know You here on the earth<br /><br />Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on<br />And there will be an end to these troubles<br />But until that day comes<br />Still I will praise You, still I will praise You"<br /><br />Singing this song of Matt Redman's and I let go today ... <br /><br />Love you and we never really miss church, for we are the church and He is always with us ... its the fellowship of others we miss-sometimes on purpose- for a season; YET God sees the heart wherever we are and knows the many excuses and reasoning ... still we must praise Him and thank Him and set aside that time to BE at one with Him and others (even when we don't wanna obey or like it)...<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-32914911025849725172014-04-02T16:01:02.767-07:002014-04-02T16:01:02.767-07:00Thanks for sharing. I like how you felt God's ...Thanks for sharing. I like how you felt God's smile, almost a "I knew you'd come around". Those mornings when getting up isn't easy are difficult. I hope you are restored in soul soon. You must live way further south than I do. No spring flowers yet in northern Indiana! I enjoyed seeing the beauty.<br />Blessings,<br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432488738487119228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-17109850274628258452014-03-31T23:38:24.099-07:002014-03-31T23:38:24.099-07:00Sharon, you are are blessed because you obeyed God...Sharon, you are are blessed because you obeyed God--says so in that Scripture you quoted Luke 11:28. And I agree with Ceil--the heavens were cheering, Sharon because you made the right choice. It may not have looked like a pretty, cheerful choice but God loved it just the same. He saw your willing heart whatever it took for Him and you to get you there. <br />Your honest story is an encouragement to me for those Sunday mornings when I feel like pouting over something that did not go right, and I just want to stay in bed!<br />Love and hugs to you, my dear friend.<br />JanisJanis Van Keurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291628430833626275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-68264878186478355882014-03-31T17:50:03.597-07:002014-03-31T17:50:03.597-07:00LOL - I could SO relate. It doesn't happen oft...LOL - I could SO relate. It doesn't happen often, but I've definitely "been there, done that." I've always been blessed I made it though, as you were as well. Thanks for a fun reminder of past happenings and reminder of what to do in the future. Especially on those rainy weird weather days we seem to be having a lot of here in Pierce County Washington :) Kaye Swainhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/4361428/pierce-county-spring-weather-needs-to-make-up-its-mindnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-45879592749963956952014-03-30T17:19:09.269-07:002014-03-30T17:19:09.269-07:00Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly. I&#...Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly. I've been in that place before, using every excuse I could find to not get up and go. Obedience can be so messy at times, yet so rewarding for our spiritual man. So thankful you went!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-65447999396686901642014-03-30T03:22:00.781-07:002014-03-30T03:22:00.781-07:00Well now I feel guilty for sending my whiny hiney ...Well now I feel guilty for sending my whiny hiney email to you. <br /><br />I relate in 4,728 ways to this one, Sharon. I even taught a lesson which included the verse "forsake not the assembling of yourselves together..." and know in my heart and head that EVEN MORE as we see the Day approaching, we need the assembling. I know it, yet this morning I am going to my Mother's to do my shift and frankly GLAD for the excuse not to go to church. I'm proud of you for obeying even when you are in the valley. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-69478295654567393502014-03-29T12:50:04.975-07:002014-03-29T12:50:04.975-07:00The way you write is so engaging. It has always be...The way you write is so engaging. It has always been such a blessing to go to church even when I don't feel like it. You are right, it isn't the message but just simply doing what God wants us to do. I loved that your alarm went off in church and you were THERE!! I laughed!! Then, after reading to the bottom of the post I realized that I almost scalded the milk-based sauce for my mac &b cheese for church tomorrow!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082187789450193644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-43116008294180758892014-03-29T02:36:49.469-07:002014-03-29T02:36:49.469-07:00Was this ME talking; it sounded exactly like me! H...Was this ME talking; it sounded exactly like me! Haha! :) Oh; applause to you Sharon for sharing what (I am sure) many of us go through but are too ashamed to admit! I have learned (sometimes the hard way) that when I "insist" on disobeying His will I am the big loser. He always wins anyway at the end, so why go against him? It is better to obey him and win with him at the end by gladly obeying him and by loving him. In return God will give us the best which he has in store for us! ♥ <br /><br />Blessings for a joyful weekend!<br />DeniseDenisehttp://refinemelord.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-49263749266502948822014-03-28T22:20:51.473-07:002014-03-28T22:20:51.473-07:00I can so relate to you and it is a battle everyday...I can so relate to you and it is a battle everyday. But with God, there is no impossible.<br />A post that reaches to the heart and teaches and encourages:)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981880209018615300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-12434262345536791692014-03-28T20:50:20.684-07:002014-03-28T20:50:20.684-07:00Hi Sharon. Great post. Every day it is a battle, d...Hi Sharon. Great post. Every day it is a battle, do I do as the Lord says, or not... I have been away for awhile, but getting back into blogging. It is good to stop by and read your post. God bless, KenKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778220319438098870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-80652189480224434652014-03-28T05:31:40.461-07:002014-03-28T05:31:40.461-07:00First of all, your story here almost sounds haunti...First of all, your story here almost sounds hauntingly familiar! Oh, yeah! Think I've been there, done that! :) I LOVE how you turn a simple situation into a wonderful story and lesson! Guess that's why I also wanted to direct you over to my blog post..(http://christintheclouds.blogspot.com/2014/03/im-liebster-nominee.html?showComment=1396008633953#c4515686456881058467) and to inform you that you've also been nominated for a "Liebster Award". I couldn't find you on any Facebook page or email. So, I'm just going to post my 11 questions to you here. If you would like to find out more about how it works, my email is apop12341@hotmail.com.<br />If you choose to play along, here are the questions I would like you to answer and post on your own blog:<br /><br />1. Describe yourself in three words. 2. Who is your favorite author and why? 3. What was the last thing you read, watched, and listened too? 4. What is your favorite comfort food? 5. If you were a zoo animal, what would you be? 6. What accomplishment are you most proud of? 7. What is your favorite season, and why? 8. Who is your favorite Bible character and why? 9. What inspires you? 10. What is something you like to do to relax? 11. Which do you prefer visit...beach or mountains?<br /><br />Thanks for being such an encouraging blogger! <br />Blessings, Ann @ Christ in the Cloudscairncottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205290020671696920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-10956378542143013052014-03-27T16:25:19.453-07:002014-03-27T16:25:19.453-07:00I truly agree with much of what you shared. Howev...I truly agree with much of what you shared. However, the main reason I will go to church ... whether mine or visiting others... is to be there on time for worship. Worshiping is all that counts for me. Then my heart is filled with joyfulness and strength in Him. Dealing with our world, the sinfulness, the "hatefulness" ... is a heartbreaker. BUT He will always pour His joy and encouragement and blessings...and that can keep me moving. Thanks.caryjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488368153291827383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-91094365698782343832014-03-26T16:49:21.947-07:002014-03-26T16:49:21.947-07:00Don't ever quit writing....Don't ever quit writing....Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-46269021240226641842014-03-26T09:30:46.440-07:002014-03-26T09:30:46.440-07:00Vulnerable and real. Love the Scripture. We are he...Vulnerable and real. Love the Scripture. We are held...fast in His arms. To the Lord, all praise, honor, and glory!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746562789525781336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-54124430427542090972014-03-26T09:01:16.223-07:002014-03-26T09:01:16.223-07:00I've so been there. I've convinced myself...I've so been there. I've convinced myself that I can't go when DH is at work because it's too hard to get 7 kids out the door and checked in to Sunday School by myself. :/grtlyblesdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386260509307925901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-47146578575320568332014-03-26T04:53:22.493-07:002014-03-26T04:53:22.493-07:00First...love the view from the parking lot and Sha...First...love the view from the parking lot and Sharon...wow. Wow! Wow! and Wow! You're honest sharing hits right on. I did the same dance with forgiving the people who hurt me...it's all a choice...our choice to be free. Love love love your realness. Hugs from my heart to yours. Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-36302093149459439882014-03-26T04:16:43.594-07:002014-03-26T04:16:43.594-07:00Thanks for sharing! Love REALNESS and HONESTY! I&#...Thanks for sharing! Love REALNESS and HONESTY! I've been there too and as I always tell the ladies in my Bible Study class. When we walked in that door, even if it was the last 5 minutes of class, we defeated Satan! Thanks again! Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-75633148095002750602014-03-25T19:48:05.105-07:002014-03-25T19:48:05.105-07:00Sharon, I almost had the same kind of Sunday this ...Sharon, I almost had the same kind of Sunday this past Sunday. It took much effort to get my butt out the door. And now that I've gone back and read some of the comments, I'm totally agreeing with what Ceil shared. (Love that girl!) And love you for so honestly sharing your heart with us. Praying for you and sending hugs your way. (((hugs)))Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-60418864231092563972014-03-25T19:05:07.878-07:002014-03-25T19:05:07.878-07:00There have been Sundays over the years that I felt...There have been Sundays over the years that I felt very much like you did last Sunday. But, being the pastor's wife, it would really not be good if I just didn't show up. Truthfully, I am always glad afterward that I went, but, boy, what a battle to get there! Praying for peace and joy to flood your heart, Sharon.Pam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-25538190054220283112014-03-25T16:19:39.696-07:002014-03-25T16:19:39.696-07:00Sometimes we have to obey even if we're bleedi...Sometimes we have to obey even if we're bleeding.<br />Obedience is willful.<br />Sharon..what a timely word for me as I recently took a chance and.made a choice.for God by being obedient. Yes, sometimes obedience hurts. Laughing with you over your alarm ring in service. So glad I stopped by.seespeakhearmama.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474930545685485489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-43188915114509079892014-03-25T16:01:22.060-07:002014-03-25T16:01:22.060-07:00Everyone commenting here has agreed they have been...Everyone commenting here has agreed they have been there, done that, and I have to join in and say I have as well. We don't go out to church anymore due to the autism issue but I well remember days when I could've gone and didn't want to. My husband would go on without me and I would stay home and sulk thinking God could heal my son but wouldn't. Those days are gone and I am closer to the Lord than I ever have imagined. But, I would tell anyone who is able to attend church to go. You will always be blessed and the victory over whatever tried to keep you from going is so sweet!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-43897241300728466712014-03-25T14:36:45.994-07:002014-03-25T14:36:45.994-07:00I learned that sometimes obedience isn't prett...I learned that sometimes obedience isn't pretty. It isn't natural. Sometimes it doesn't feel good.<br /><br />I learned that sometimes obedience is a war zone, a battleground, a contentious battle between our feelings and our faith. You got that right on obedient. The enemy of our soul loves it when we are disobedient on anything. He cannot keep us from going to heaven but he sure can keep us from being joyful here on this side. Good post. <br />Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-19812958637193152742014-03-25T11:26:48.135-07:002014-03-25T11:26:48.135-07:00I do understand and several years ago, we watched ...I do understand and several years ago, we watched early morning church on the TV instead of going. Actually we had just left a church due to pressure from the Pastor to teach something we did not believe in. Then our friends came to live in our town and I went with her to visit churches she might be interested in. She found one, but God told me "not here for you." (Just a forbidding feeling.) The church I now attend has a short service and fellowship afterwards and I still have time to pick up milk or what we need and get home. Robert is not able at this stage of life to be in crowds so I give him permission to stay home, and he gives me permission to go to the church I want and to go alone. Honestly, next Sunday our Pastor is taking a short vacation, and when I heard who will be the guest speaker, I made a decision. There is a new church in town, and this will be a good time for me to visit. Wow this comment is so long I think I will make a story from it and post it to my other Joyful Noise Blog. Thank you for sharing your honest heart with us here at "Tell Me a Story."a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-50182207307289591092014-03-25T10:01:38.925-07:002014-03-25T10:01:38.925-07:00Hi Sharon! Don't kid yourself, heaven was chee...Hi Sharon! Don't kid yourself, heaven was cheering. Jesus knows all of our feelings, and how they can keep us from him. You didn't let that happen, even though it was like peeling your hands off that pillow. (I am not a morning person either. It takes FOREVER for me to get going.)<br /><br />I think prayer and praise when we don't 'feel' like it is the greatest praise. You did good my friend. Very good.<br />Blessings...I am still holding you in my heart when I pray.<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-74213742394896215202014-03-25T06:15:56.777-07:002014-03-25T06:15:56.777-07:00Oh, man - just left you a real personal bit here a...Oh, man - just left you a real personal bit here and google crashed it with an error screen when I published it. BLAH!<br /><br />I think I want to email you on this topic, though - later today.<br /><br />Your assignment, though - presently - is to LINK-UP with my All Things Bright and Beautiful - and then, think on such things.<br />http://www.thewritersreverie.com/2014/03/all-things-bright-beautiful-link-up-1.html<br /><br />Wish I was there for hugs and tea . . .<br />Love ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com