tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post6321399861502468409..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: I FEEL FATSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-76600713694741746762015-06-09T10:15:28.651-07:002015-06-09T10:15:28.651-07:00Love this, Sharon, and I identify with EVERY WORD!...Love this, Sharon, and I identify with EVERY WORD! The weight adventure is my story, too. I'm sick about this extra 15-20 pounds that has made my period attire wardrobe obsolete except for a couple of items. Boo. Trying to strike a balance in the eating realm, but I seem to end up with more than one binge day a week and that's just not cutting the fat. So, yes--I'm with you on the depressed opinion. But, how lovingly the Lord speaks to me, too. He's been smacking me with that Zephaniah verse about rejoicing over me with singing. It keeps cropping up here and there and I smile--like it's a secret love letter between me and He. Hold fast to Him. He handles us with love, and overlooks our love handles.<br />Love you!<br />KathyMiss Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535864559101763980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-28134826485999651112015-06-08T08:33:25.126-07:002015-06-08T08:33:25.126-07:00Ah, Sharon, my angel would probably be your roomma...Ah, Sharon, my angel would probably be your roommate and they'd stay up way into the night hours kibitzing about us. Funny, as I read your post, I thought that I think the same thing about myself, especially the weight thing---(I'm so disgusted with myself and hate seeing a matronly woman in the store windows).Yet, I believe the complete opposite for everyone else...as I read your story, I thought, "Oh, Sharon, that's such a lie! Don't believe that!" I wonder why it is that we can believe these things for everyone except ourselves? Perhaps it is due to, as you say, being with ourselves constantly and knowing ourselves as we do. We can't ever get away! Loved, loved, loved this post!Mary Dolan Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739724561596823855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-55260827474187017142015-06-07T17:56:34.204-07:002015-06-07T17:56:34.204-07:00This spoke to me greatly. I've been in a weigh...This spoke to me greatly. I've been in a weight loss struggle for so many years. I don't like how I look and get so tired of being me as well. I often wonder if God is tired of my failed attempts to get it right. I am so thankful for God's loving reminders of His presence and nearness in our lives, and that He cares about every detail. Hugs!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-89636812058611935112015-06-07T14:52:55.590-07:002015-06-07T14:52:55.590-07:00You words ring to with me and so many as you can s...You words ring to with me and so many as you can see. Isn't it wonderful that God has so much more patience with us than we often have with ourselves. Have a wonderful week Sharon. Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-29471715965322444772015-06-06T07:44:14.357-07:002015-06-06T07:44:14.357-07:00I love it when we end up to be neighbors at places...I love it when we end up to be neighbors at places like the Weekend Brew. I picture us west coasters writing and posting at about the same time. Oh, friend, I've "been there done that", the weight loss and the weight gain and the self condemnation. I think if we truly did what Jesus said, ABIDE, (remain, dwell, stay), in His love, we would be more content and at peace and a lot less in condemnation." "His love never fails, never gives up, never runs out on me" are the lyrics to a song we sing in church, and it's so true!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-2008650995173536962015-06-05T20:43:12.876-07:002015-06-05T20:43:12.876-07:00I've said this so many times before but, Sharo...I've said this so many times before but, Sharon, you have a gift! Keep writing and sharing your heart! You are making a difference in the lives of others! Thank you for sharing at Waiting on...Wednesday!<br /><br />Holly @ www.iwillservewhileiwait.blogspot.comHolly @ Coordinator of Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206179918616313325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-18845858119496597942015-06-05T17:17:13.952-07:002015-06-05T17:17:13.952-07:00Ok. Now I really DO think we are sisters separated...Ok. Now I really DO think we are sisters separated by a couple of decades. <br /><br />I lost a lot of weight last year-- but relatively certain that pursuit, although it looked/felt better, wasn't great for my soul. It was so close to becoming an idol. So I stopped. <br /><br />Apparently, I struggle with finding a "happy medium." <br /><br />So I put a good chunk of that weight back on. And now, I am trying it again--only this time, with JESUS as my focus. <br /><br />We are NOT defined by our pant size, number on a scale or what our per-minute mile running time is. <br /><br />We are defined by the One who never Tires of us. AMEN, SHARON, AMEN! <3Sharita Knoblochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499132955069545784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-34181603579162799342015-06-05T07:22:54.126-07:002015-06-05T07:22:54.126-07:00Oh, dear friend!!!! YES, this brought tears to my...Oh, dear friend!!!! YES, this brought tears to my eyes!! Because I, too, feel SO unworthy and can so relate to every, single thing you said. I just kept thinking as I read your post how special and precious you truly are, and if only you could see in yourself what Jesus sees, and what we all see, too! Sharon, you are SO dear to so many hearts! And to HIM! Oh, how He loves you, and even though you see the failures, discrepancies, and imperfections, all He sees is the precious blood that covers all of that, because He looks at you through the eyes of eternal, Divine love that surpasses any other force in the universe! SO many times, you have picked me up, sent an email at just the right moment, reached out to me when I needed it most. You are a treasure, and that is what God sees when He looks at you. May you never forget how very loved you are, my friend. Our world, and the world of blogging, is so much enriched and better because you are here.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-2206947301475533712015-06-05T07:18:32.993-07:002015-06-05T07:18:32.993-07:00Sharon, You spoke the heart of every woman here. Y...Sharon, You spoke the heart of every woman here. You're right. If it's not weight it is something. Some habit or weakness that just won't let go. One that's become comfortable like a favorite blanket. Thank you for pointing us to God's truth. Each loved. Each welcomed. Each a work in progress. Blessings! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-85319963268741847792015-06-05T04:35:43.828-07:002015-06-05T04:35:43.828-07:00Thank you so much Sharon for sharing this with us ...Thank you so much Sharon for sharing this with us at Good Morning Mondays. I feel like this often and I really appreciate the reminder that Jesus never gets tired of me. Thank you I really needed to hear this. Blessings dear friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936255875038423505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-68095695026717950352015-06-05T00:22:21.781-07:002015-06-05T00:22:21.781-07:00Sharon, how important all these words are! To be h...Sharon, how important all these words are! To be honest, I have been battling with this same issue a lot yesterday and today. So many days, I get so tired of myself and so frustrated with my shortcomings and failures... and when I get to this point, it's difficult to get up and lift my eyes up.<br /><br />But what I am learning is to trust His Word more than my feelings. When I am ready to give up on myself, I trust God when He tells me that He loves me with everlasting love and that He is transforming me from glory to glory. Thank you so much for sharing about your battle and giving such encouragement!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911778883424577823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-79181150472339418892015-06-04T23:54:21.899-07:002015-06-04T23:54:21.899-07:00Sharon, i'm your next door neighbor at FF.i ca...Sharon, i'm your next door neighbor at FF.i can identify with the weight issues for sure as well as Jesus' words:)martha68https://www.blogger.com/profile/16210599251566858182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-72264582002515571142015-06-04T17:54:19.098-07:002015-06-04T17:54:19.098-07:00You are fearfully and wonderfully made! The Lord w...You are fearfully and wonderfully made! The Lord will never get tired of you!michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855240895148103436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-20217060478702536082015-06-04T15:28:15.347-07:002015-06-04T15:28:15.347-07:00Sharon, Your post made me laugh and it made me cry...Sharon, Your post made me laugh and it made me cry. <br /><br />First of all, I love your wit! Your light-hearted approach to difficult topics is refreshing and helps ease into the heart of a matter. <br /><br />I am right there with you with feeling like I haven't changed at all, and the same besetting sins continue. That is why Jesus' words to your got me choked up because He speaks those same words to me! He has loved ME with an everlasting love... He will NEVER give up on me, and no one can snatch me from His hands.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your heart and giving mine encouragement. :-)Karen Del Tattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534510202288836694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-10010420196359925522015-06-04T13:20:55.639-07:002015-06-04T13:20:55.639-07:00You are right when you say that if it isn't we...You are right when you say that if it isn't weight it is something else. We mask our deepest needs with the outward things. We must preach to ourselves each day!Kim Cunningham https://www.blogger.com/profile/15228475634696692073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-63458470045932967532015-06-04T13:05:52.410-07:002015-06-04T13:05:52.410-07:00Our Jesus will never get tired of us. His love is ...Our Jesus will never get tired of us. His love is unfailing ... something so uncomprehensible to us. If I get so stinkin' tired of myself, how can He not be? I so understand those feelings. I'm prettyadept at the self-sabotaging myself! But, let's keep turning to His love and strength to defeat our habits! So glad you were my neighbor at #LiveFreeThursday!Lori Schumakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146372328978894133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-52184432659937387172015-06-04T09:45:20.318-07:002015-06-04T09:45:20.318-07:00Sharon, you are so right. We have all felt that wa...Sharon, you are so right. We have all felt that way at one way or another. You are "fearfully and wonderfully made." Thank you for sharing your story. Blessed to be your neighbor at the Creative K linkup. Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-63131998291443648732015-06-03T19:35:22.867-07:002015-06-03T19:35:22.867-07:00Homerune sister… We all have something and we fail...Homerune sister… We all have something and we fail in this flesh… but our Father never does. Wonderful sermon and needed words to hear and hang onto like the love of our Father. <br /><br />Blessings to you and all of yours. I hope they get to read this too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316394114517345882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-44042515334501519542015-06-03T13:10:38.933-07:002015-06-03T13:10:38.933-07:00Oh sweet friend, I was reading your email and gett...Oh sweet friend, I was reading your email and getting ready to respond and decided to hop on over here first to catch up. Some of what's going on lately for me would be a lot of the first part of your post. This sums it up: "Sometimes I just get tired of being me."<br />So obviously I really needed the reminders in the 2nd half of your post. <br />THANK YOU.<br />Just struggling with the blahs lately.<br />Will email you soon.<br />Thanks for reaching out. It really means a lot to me.<br />Much love.<br />xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-41739349139930280952015-06-03T11:52:54.183-07:002015-06-03T11:52:54.183-07:00God chooses you over and over, Sharon. Rest in tha...God chooses you over and over, Sharon. Rest in that. Thanks for sharing part of your story at #ThreeWordWednesday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399372926189206869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-30202671980205512372015-06-03T11:35:15.417-07:002015-06-03T11:35:15.417-07:00Beautiful. That is exactly what your Lord says to ...Beautiful. That is exactly what your Lord says to you. He loves you and he hears you and he is keeping you right by his side. I love this post beyond measure! Cheering you on from the #RaRalinkup on Purposeful Faith.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09725838747170146653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-52296631147267225682015-06-03T11:27:46.931-07:002015-06-03T11:27:46.931-07:00I could hear the words in your head echoing in min...I could hear the words in your head echoing in mine as I read... and too, I knew just how foolish they are... but isn't it wonderful when the Lord speaks and shows us just how much He loves us! What an encouraging post! I was writing somewhat along those lines this week, thinking about the constant battle we fight against our flesh, and its shortcomings, and the Lord taught me a beautiful lesson that I shared on my blog. I think the Lord is doing great things in our midst as He is teaching us how to overcome our flesh by his Word and Spirit. May the Lord continue to bless and encourage you today my friend! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-53686298019695308552015-06-03T10:38:16.958-07:002015-06-03T10:38:16.958-07:00I am so glad you are before me in Holley's blo...I am so glad you are before me in Holley's blog and I was privileged to read your words. I needed to hear and be reminded once again that God doesn't fall out of love with me when I fail. Thanks.moonbean7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11678917317806931128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-90304565009296889462015-06-03T08:47:13.918-07:002015-06-03T08:47:13.918-07:00I am so, so thankful for a God who continues to lo...I am so, so thankful for a God who continues to love and cheer for me, for a God who is always on my best side, even when I have forgotten. And I'm so glad you know this too :) To think He chooses us every second of every day - the one and only Holy God... chooses US. *That* is true love. Emily @ Ember Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681582118701669972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-80887388017165266792015-06-03T07:55:02.145-07:002015-06-03T07:55:02.145-07:00Oh my friend... Sharon, this is such a powerful po...Oh my friend... Sharon, this is such a powerful post - so honest and brave and I think you can see from the comments - so needed, because so many of us battle this same inner dialogue and it helps to know we're not alone, and also - that He is NEVER tired of us! Beautiful!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.com