tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post9133128606865846648..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: BETRAYEDSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-7266047146262883372011-05-13T19:56:20.404-07:002011-05-13T19:56:20.404-07:00Thank you for your kind comments!
My original res...Thank you for your kind comments!<br /><br />My original responses were wiped out (thanks, Blogger...)<br /><br />However, I so appreciated all of you dropping in and leaving me such heartfelt remarks. <br /><br />Praising the Lord who knows our heartaches, and who comforts our pain. What an awesome High Priest He is!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-43773351858277763732011-05-11T17:54:16.605-07:002011-05-11T17:54:16.605-07:00Nita - Callum, and your entire family, will be in ...Nita - Callum, and your entire family, will be in my prayers. The pain is terrible, but watching it happen to a child is worse, I think. Because we often feel so helpless. God is the champion of the brokenhearted - and I know that He is working in this painful situation.<br /><br />Sonja - Yes, I hate the *mean girl* part of me that I've displayed. But grateful for God's forgiveness. 70 x 7 = God's math...may I never forget that.<br /><br />Debbie - Such a good point. I never thought about Paul being both - but you're so right. A perfect example. Persecution is awful - and only God can provide the comfort we need. Only He can motivate us to the heart of forgiveness.<br /><br />Betty - I agree. Middle school is a battlefield. It is for boys, too. My sons had some terrible experiences then, too. But, we're all capable of unkind words and acts. Praying that God will exhibit His kindness and acceptance through me.<br /><br />Joan - Yes, Jesus is such an example of humility. You're right, He knew about Judas. And I have to think that in spite of it all, He loved Him. Jesus knew - by experience - what it was like to love your enemies.<br /><br />Sandy - We have been taught by perfect example how to forgive. Giving that acceptance has to be the Spirit's work, doesn't it? (Trust me - dork was me. Maybe I'm just a late bloomer!!)<br /><br />Peggy - Thank you so much for your comments. I suppose the hurts we have borne in our own hearts, should make us more careful not to hurt others. Bullying is a huge problem - and what bigger bully is there besides our enemy? He's the one who tempts us to be mean, after all. The problem is a human heart problem - the solution lies in the heart, too.<br /><br />Lidj - Oh, thank you for your kind comments. I totally agree, this person was not a true friend. And our "friendship" did not last beyond the next year. Though I never enjoyed the pain, I suppose that it did shape me. And God has used the pain in my life to show me His comfort, and He has enabled me to be more empathetic to others. Isn't that what it's all about?<br /><br />Sandie - Yes, when we're young, sometimes we just don't have the foresight to know what we're doing. It's sad how those early experiences, though sometimes unintentional, still leave scars. These scars can only be healed by the scarred hands of our Savior.<br /><br />Jennie - Oh yes, forgiveness happens, but we still remember. How awesome that God gives us that blank slate. "What sin??" He says!! We deserve none of this - and yet, He lavishly gives it to us. His love is certainly worlds above my own.<br /><br />Sandra - I like your perspective on how opposition can affirm that we're on the right path, if you will. I was reminded of the opposition that Nehemiah faced while re-building the wall of Jerusalem. It was like God's stamp of approval on the work, wasn't it?! <br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-11466113047603434392011-05-10T15:06:28.677-07:002011-05-10T15:06:28.677-07:00Hi Sharon -
Thank you for sharing this story from...Hi Sharon -<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this story from your life.<br />It was encouraging to know that you firmly believe in love and forgiveness.<br /><br />Yes, we must love and forgive our enemies. It can be a process but when we have sincere hearts to do so, our Lord will gladly help us to conquer ungodly strongholds. <br /><br />Also, our enemies are to be thanked because their opposition provides affirmation that Satan is displeased with us. That is a good thing because when Satan is displeased with our holy choices, our Father GOD glows with pleasure! Praise His holy name!!!lioneaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-29942862931509354662011-05-10T05:37:53.972-07:002011-05-10T05:37:53.972-07:00I think about this a lot -
"If I was Him, I...I think about this a lot - <br /><br />"If I was Him, I'd wonder –<br /><br />'Seriously, Father – are these the people I came to die for? They're terrible. They're mean and petty and small-minded. They hurt each other. They have a deep capacity for cruelty, and such an ingrained heart of selfishness.'"<br /><br />Then I remember that's me. *I'm* terrible, petty, small-minded, hurtful, etc. <br /><br />I think what's amazing about experiences like this is that even if/when we're able to forgive as we should, we still remember. We can't forget. Jesus takes that one step further - he wipes our slate clean. He removes our transgressions from us. <br /><br />I love it!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387693157648013613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-89069567464511782342011-05-09T19:05:59.191-07:002011-05-09T19:05:59.191-07:00I think of this song by Taylor Swift - Why do you ...I think of this song by Taylor Swift - Why do you have to be so mean - talks about bullying in high school. I think we all have had some situations like that - we didn't understand.<br /><br />SandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-64537029047185605262011-05-09T18:43:37.605-07:002011-05-09T18:43:37.605-07:00Sharon, the way you share you past just touches my...Sharon, the way you share you past just touches my heart. What happened to you is so painful. And just like that, your "friend" says she was simply having a bad mood. If you ask me, no real friend would do that to anyone. And of course, we understand that we all have sinned in similar ways, so not one of us is in a position to judge her for what she did. But, nevertheless, I can say without judgment in my heart that I just don't think she was a real friend.<br /><br />One thing I really appreciate from your post is how easily your heart forgave her. You were the one healed, and the one who showed the meaning of true friendship.<br /><br />When emotional wounding such as what happened to you happens, trust is broken, and it takes a long time to rebuild trust.<br /><br />I know that your painful experience has helped greatly to shape what you have become today. So, you gain much in the end by extending forgiveness.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your heart so beautifully, Sharon.<br /><br />Love<br />LidjCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-35118027215987923332011-05-09T11:46:47.193-07:002011-05-09T11:46:47.193-07:00oooh Sharon...I'm speechless and yes, I had th...oooh Sharon...I'm speechless and yes, I had the kleenex for tears because this is such a sad tale. It pains me that this rejection and friend's betrayal hung with you through your adult life. Impactful and far too powerful. The heart wounded is so fragile.<br /><br />I thought it was more a contemporary problem of our poor children and youth today but you're taking us back and showing us that it's existed for quite some time... all the way to Jesus. Now that really makes this tearful. Yet your lessons shared and words of wisdom from God's Word hold the key. I wondered often how we can help the underdog and the ones being bullied. This is/was one of my biggest struggles and concerns as a primary teacher, even stopping fights and getting the punch instead. Yet my heart ached often... and I wondered how to stop persecutors.<br /><br />Yep, PRAY for those who persecute you... I'm surprised that so many in the above comments could identify. I'm thankful to say I don't.<br />I also hope I am not guilty of hurting either.<br />Jesus' precious example truly humbles me and like Joan, I'm not sure that I could/would be able to do that. I dealt with a spirit of rejection also but now I'm not sure why 'cuz it was not from friends (maybe some boyfriends).<br /><br />God's grace is enough...sufficient but hearts that wound other's hearts is a big concern and how we must STOP it is important. To know the lasting impact makes it even more crucial. I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I pray God's loving healing touch over those 7th grade woes and ask that Father helps anyone in a situation like this and send in the Rescue! I'm glad that you were able to forgive said friend and betrayal. How close you can empathize with Jesus. I like how you wrote "Seriously Father...<br />petty, cruel, mean..." which opened my eyes to think on this from God's perspective and be more mystified on how He would love us inspite of all this... He is so Awesome!<br /><br />Thanks Sharon!<br /><br />Many blessings, love and peace,<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-5712828303027459722011-05-09T10:39:12.930-07:002011-05-09T10:39:12.930-07:00As Sonja said, I have been both girls too.
I am so...As Sonja said, I have been both girls too.<br />I am so glad we have Jesus as our example<br />and that He taught us how to forgive.<br />I can't believe you were ever a dork,<br />Sharon. :0)Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-16945839687020222122011-05-09T09:34:41.645-07:002011-05-09T09:34:41.645-07:00Sharon - this post is a great reminder to follow J...Sharon - this post is a great reminder to follow Jesus example to love our enemies and pray for them. I was also bullied some in school and it hurts.<br /><br />I often think of how Jesus, knowing Judas was going to betray Him, still chose him as one of the disciples. Even on the night He was betrayed, he still washed Judas' feet. Wow, could I do that? Sure causes me to think.Joan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939897829160498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-42806448211215581972011-05-09T08:26:52.035-07:002011-05-09T08:26:52.035-07:00So thankful for God's grace and Jesus' sho...So thankful for God's grace and Jesus' showing us how to live in the example he gave us to truly love our enemies and those who persecute us. It is a hard lesson to learn though when we are going through it. You are right, Sharon, it does hurt to get teased or treated like this; I feel to this day for anyone in middle school, I think those are the hardest years in school!<br /><br />hope you had a nice Mother's Day!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-6523528959479496662011-05-09T06:16:24.566-07:002011-05-09T06:16:24.566-07:00Amen to this one, Sharon. God gave your the gift o...Amen to this one, Sharon. God gave your the gift of introspection to share with us today.<br /><br />It's a God Thing that my SS lesson was in part about our reaction to those who persecute us. It was from a Pauline text. I think that he, more than any in the Bible, knew that he had been both persecuted and persecutor.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-56036068574547813422011-05-09T06:11:56.111-07:002011-05-09T06:11:56.111-07:00I've been both girls. Like you, I thank God fo...I've been both girls. Like you, I thank God for saving and forgiving me. May I never forget the 70 x 7...http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-35771205427982346872011-05-09T04:12:09.991-07:002011-05-09T04:12:09.991-07:00OH Sharon,
This post is so apt for so many reason...OH Sharon,<br /><br />This post is so apt for so many reasons today. Yes it does bring tears to my eyes. I agree with you, people who are hurting, hurt others and we are all guilty. Now that is hard enough to deal with as an adult, but for a child it is very hard, for a mother or grandmother watch the child suffer, it is very hard. Please pray for my grandson Callum, because something like you describe is happening to him at this moment in time. Please pray for my daughter Amanda as she tries to cope with it and for me too, need lots of wisdom. Thank you Sharon, for once again sharing from the heart. <br /><br />Hugs - Nita.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205365191840035777noreply@blogger.com