tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post941018862594905629..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: MY MIRROR IMAGESharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-50591144568150886472013-07-07T20:17:03.769-07:002013-07-07T20:17:03.769-07:00Were we separated at birth? But you got the writin...Were we separated at birth? But you got the writing skills? I'm going to read this post more than once...yes I could see my sin in my own mirror too. Thank you for your honesty, it made my look at myself a bit more clearly too...as much as I have wanted a "lifestyle lift" too...I'd rather see myself refined to reflect Christ more. And that is more than skin deep.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-47050616878080249382013-07-05T16:37:08.872-07:002013-07-05T16:37:08.872-07:00Excellent post, Sharon. I have been seeing the sam...Excellent post, Sharon. I have been seeing the same ugly side of myself lately and I am truly sick of it. Praying for God do some weeding and pruning so I can grow again.Pam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-83271153172577959812013-07-03T12:09:24.086-07:002013-07-03T12:09:24.086-07:00I love blogs where the author is transparent,and y...I love blogs where the author is transparent,and you are.. Great post! Thoughtful, inspiring, and honest.. :)<br />(Visiting from Winsome Wednesday blog hop. renslilyblog.blogspot.com)Renhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667894862776507328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-71692968966792536342013-07-02T21:23:45.766-07:002013-07-02T21:23:45.766-07:00OK! While I'm reading, I'm making notes of...OK! While I'm reading, I'm making notes of the things I like here: "God's refining work doesn't destroy me~it only makes me purer." I like that thought. I guess I'm afraid of winding up in shambles as He has His will in my life instead of me having my will. Yikes~talk about admissions. Look what you started. Dare I read any further?<br />Oh, the heart is deceitful above all else. I am so glad only God can see what lies within my heart. And I'm so stubborn about submitting to that pruning process. Maybe that's why it takes so long in me!<br />I guess I can only look in that mirror with the Lord's comforting arm around me~or I might wilt, give up, or just die on the spot. <br />Thank you for telling me all that it is worth. And giving me the beautiful image of pure white snow. Maybe I can really reflect Him to others.<br />Terrific post, Sharon. Deep and thoughtful as always.<br />Blessings,<br />JanisJanis Van Keurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291628430833626275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-8526621703701262472013-07-02T15:24:14.629-07:002013-07-02T15:24:14.629-07:00Somedays I just wanna cover up all those mirrors!
...Somedays I just wanna cover up all those mirrors!<br />The Lord has been leading me into a time of inner reflection too...He is showing me the branches of my life that need some pruning in order for there to be more fruit. Just like my rose of Sharon tree...after eight years of glorious blooming...it has stopped because it has grown too big.<br />The mirror shows a person caught between yesterday and tomorrow...I am not who I was, and not who I am to be...yet.<br />But I am to be patient because God is not finished with me yet ;)<br /><br />~Blessings and love, LisaNever Forsakenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537083795724752514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-33689326289353041682013-07-01T20:59:35.584-07:002013-07-01T20:59:35.584-07:00Sounds like it's been a pruning season for you...Sounds like it's been a pruning season for you. That is so exciting! I know that God will lead you along the right ways so you can be more and more a leader for him. <br /><br />Hang in there! We've all felt the same way...it gets better :)<br /><br />Peace in Christ,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-42985085188266753012013-07-01T18:49:34.519-07:002013-07-01T18:49:34.519-07:00My refinement? Oh mercy, in what area of my life i...My refinement? Oh mercy, in what area of my life is he not taking a long look and driving me to my knees therein? This has been a hard shaping season; the results aren't in yet, but I'm choosing to believe that the difficult work of these last few months is leading me to a stronger obedience and a faithful heart. Prayers for God's strength, visioning, and joy to be yours this night, sister.elaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-62207568745971038832013-07-01T17:56:00.936-07:002013-07-01T17:56:00.936-07:00mirror mirror on the wall
Sharon's blog has sa...mirror mirror on the wall<br />Sharon's blog has said it all<br />here we stand as we view our face<br />grateful that the truth is covered with grace.<br /><br />i loved this Sharon... speaks to every one of us! http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-47172280794019688712013-07-01T17:55:54.397-07:002013-07-01T17:55:54.397-07:00It is always a good idea to do an inventory of our...It is always a good idea to do an inventory of ourselves...to "look in the mirror" as you put it! For me, I find that if I don't do an inventory on a regular basis, those sinful behaviors and attitudes that I hate rise up and rear their ugly heads! I am so thankful that God will wash me clean every time! Thanks for your transparency, Sharon! <br /><br />Blessings, JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-52833500781932710622013-07-01T16:40:28.299-07:002013-07-01T16:40:28.299-07:00Standing RIGHT THERE staring at the mirror with yo...Standing RIGHT THERE staring at the mirror with you! I honestly think it helps to know that others face the same struggles. The simple fact is that we're not perfect and holy. On this earth, only one fully God/fully man ever was. The fact that you see those things, things that others might mark as insignificant, isn't a bad thing. It's a good one. It's an excellent one, in fact.<br /><br />I'm studying Proverbs right now with my peeps in Bible study. One of the things that God keeps drumming into me the more I study is the fact that the first mark of wisdom is the desire to be corrected. You are a wise bird, Sharon. You are unwilling to except in you that which doesn't glorify Him. Rejoice.<br /><br />And then move over, I'm trying to get a better look at myself and those green eyes of envy that I'm trying to correct. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-12374206407940601672013-07-01T16:08:10.512-07:002013-07-01T16:08:10.512-07:00You said in this post sweet sis, what I am feeling...You said in this post sweet sis, what I am feeling. thanks for sharing your heart, love you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-84395266610231813482013-07-01T15:42:30.997-07:002013-07-01T15:42:30.997-07:00Just when we think we've graduated a bit, God ...Just when we think we've graduated a bit, God shows us there is much more learning to do. The pruning and cleaning never feels good. Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-72348669563864775072013-07-01T14:05:19.399-07:002013-07-01T14:05:19.399-07:00Very though provoking post Sharon! God has been r...Very though provoking post Sharon! God has been refining me and doing a lot of inner healing this year in my life....and God is so gentle and loving in His pruning. Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089685282700680525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-10940308304228812912013-07-01T14:05:08.156-07:002013-07-01T14:05:08.156-07:00Yes, we all need to take that extra look in the mi...Yes, we all need to take that extra look in the mirror at times. Refining, restoration, renewal will get us closer to His image. Thank you for sharing at "Tell me a Story."a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-68689966353186772782013-07-01T14:03:41.802-07:002013-07-01T14:03:41.802-07:00Oh, how I relate to much of this. Scripture has t...Oh, how I relate to much of this. Scripture has taken on new meaning, judgement has seemed nearer and well I don't think I will say more now, maybe a blog for another time. Thank you for sharing so eloquently and openly, you always write so well.<br /><br />God BlessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205365191840035777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-74249725360899779802013-07-01T14:00:23.300-07:002013-07-01T14:00:23.300-07:00I always appreciate your honesty, Sharon, as you s...I always appreciate your honesty, Sharon, as you share what's going on in your walk with the Lord. So often I'm right there with you so I know exactly where you're coming from.<br />And I'm sure everyone who follows your blog will keep up with it, Google Reader or not. I know I am.<br />Blessings~Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-25833245235746281402013-07-01T12:49:39.648-07:002013-07-01T12:49:39.648-07:00"...but the Lord has been rather unrelenting ..."...but the Lord has been rather unrelenting in the rod and staff department."<br /><br />This totally made me laugh - but in an empathetic "oh how I get it" kind of way!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-12247722423864643102013-07-01T12:43:21.599-07:002013-07-01T12:43:21.599-07:00Hi Sharon - Hey - you and me both! Refining - and...Hi Sharon - Hey - you and me both! Refining - and what about that bit where He's "removing your props" - in my case it is LITERALLY! I've been dilly-dallying about getting into the basement this past week and starting the GREAT PURGE of PROPS and COSTUMES and many familiar things that have been a part of my "career" these past ten years. A new page - new chapter - new volume, I think. Can't go forward dragging the baggage from backward. And - that list of snaky black things hits home. Yes - they come slithering through my thoughts - and perhaps picnic in my heart - but the Lord has been rather unrelenting in the rod and staff department. So grateful that He has! Not that it's been pleasant - but goodness and beauty is the fruit and what I will choose to meditate upon in the midst of all this furniture re-arranging. Hmmmmm . . . I wrote a post about that the first month I was blogging - two years ago. May be time for a re-post . . .<br />Journeying together - separated only by miles,<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com