tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post6492594702259484390..comments2024-03-29T02:30:39.118-07:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: GET OVER YOURSELFSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-5079031095944435982013-07-28T13:33:22.957-07:002013-07-28T13:33:22.957-07:00I think many people today are "legends in the...I think many people today are "legends in their own mind" as this is evident in music, T.V. programming and often I feel many Christians just want to act sweet and smile and they never get involved in issues that tend to dirty ones hands.<br />I liked your honesty and these words to put together today. Thanks for taking tie to share with us.Annesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-40638545748250324092013-07-26T18:48:33.625-07:002013-07-26T18:48:33.625-07:00Sharon,
Thank you so much for this insightful pos...Sharon,<br /><br />Thank you so much for this insightful post. I know I am so guilty of thinking those same thoughts. I have to remind myself daily that's it's not all about me.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />DebbyDebby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-37036751566795866462013-07-26T15:35:43.159-07:002013-07-26T15:35:43.159-07:00Hi, Sharon!
Your post reminds me of Brandon Heath&...Hi, Sharon!<br />Your post reminds me of Brandon Heath's song "Give Me Your Eyes." I've been thinking of you since you visited me and praying that you're doing okay. So sorry some lost their homes.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-22932709280489759152013-07-26T10:30:27.729-07:002013-07-26T10:30:27.729-07:00Glad your home was spared.
This post will hit hom...Glad your home was spared.<br /><br />This post will hit home with MANY of us so you're not alone in thinking you're all that. :-( Thanks for sharing this hard lesson though; I need to hear it too. Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-64887479544905415512013-07-25T17:10:31.792-07:002013-07-25T17:10:31.792-07:00Powerful post chock full of God's truth and te...Powerful post chock full of God's truth and teaching, also his tender care. I'm so grateful for who you are, Sharon. Your faith and struggles teach me as well. We aren't making these steps alone; we take them together. Marching onward in grace, sister, one faithful step at a time. Even when we don't feel it . . . especially then.<br /><br />Love and peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-88562542644020681022013-07-25T09:53:31.195-07:002013-07-25T09:53:31.195-07:00Praise God you are safe! May we decrease so that H...Praise God you are safe! May we decrease so that He increases.<br />Thanks so much for visiting and commenting on Saved by Grace!<br />Your blog is a blessing and I am now following it, and I invite you to follow Saved by Grace also:<br />http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/<br />Love in Him,<br />Laurie Collett<br />Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-53241093688107603282013-07-24T20:30:06.224-07:002013-07-24T20:30:06.224-07:00Great encouragement to be aware of those facing st...Great encouragement to be aware of those facing storms around us!<br /><br />Thanks so much for linking up with Woman to Woman's Word Filled Wednesday! I hope you'll join us again next week. God bless!<br /><br />JeniferJenifer Metzgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347866547000559113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-74839835845190163752013-07-24T11:53:51.918-07:002013-07-24T11:53:51.918-07:00Great testimony!Great testimony!Furry Bottomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126096393524594755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-88059993692466182662013-07-23T22:19:08.078-07:002013-07-23T22:19:08.078-07:00Wonderful thought provoking post- love the pic! Tr...Wonderful thought provoking post- love the pic! Trying to "get over myself" by serving others, making time for others and in helping others with the practical parts, food, encouragement and time.<br />Love you!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033740281938902622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-51861183602163958552013-07-23T06:32:09.920-07:002013-07-23T06:32:09.920-07:00So true! It is good to remember that we are only ...So true! It is good to remember that we are only part of the picture. There is a bigger one that we may not ever see, but can trust God that it is there and real. I have been guilty of focusing inward way too often. I think the "pity-party" thing is part of being a flawed human - not a good part, but a part of us anyway. But, I am so thankful that God is continually forgiving, teaching, guiding and loving us as we come to understand that it's not all about us.<br /><br />Blessings, Sharon!! In Him, JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-42859841873635405692013-07-23T05:54:39.815-07:002013-07-23T05:54:39.815-07:00Stuff happening behind the scenes....a great remin...Stuff happening behind the scenes....a great reminder to me to trust when I don't understand and want to complain. <br />Grateful you and hubs are safe. Love your honest open heart Sharon....wishing you a beautiful day out there. Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-53760256977433989382013-07-22T22:30:19.692-07:002013-07-22T22:30:19.692-07:00Thank you for sharing at "Tell Me a Story.&qu...Thank you for sharing at "Tell Me a Story." Yes, we do zero on so often on ourselves - - me me me, and our feeling that we could have done better. Those doubts are not from God and when we realize that God thinks us as capable, willing to serve others as if we are serving him. Be encouraged in your caregiving, although you may 'feel' you are not appreciated at times, know that God sees your love shown. It is so great that your home was preserved. I know your town will go through their towels, sheets and other things to help those who lost their homes.a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-14588781790769305292013-07-22T20:46:59.448-07:002013-07-22T20:46:59.448-07:00I am so thankful your home was spared! I find tha...I am so thankful your home was spared! I find that I often can get caught up in myself, my emotions, my circumstances, etc. I find when I purpose to help others and reach out even when I don't feel like it, it puts my focus back onto Jesus and onto others. Blessings!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-72913610262791578472013-07-22T18:10:48.126-07:002013-07-22T18:10:48.126-07:00Glad to hear you are back in your home safe and so...Glad to hear you are back in your home safe and sound.<br />Wonderful post, one I can really relate to (unfortunately), it's not all about me!Maryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147215921425305908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-79679681784853095632013-07-22T17:30:49.427-07:002013-07-22T17:30:49.427-07:00Oh my goodness, Sharon. This is a post that reson...Oh my goodness, Sharon. This is a post that resonates, vibrates, and has me shaken to the core as aha moments came to life. Max Lucado has a book titled, " it's not all about me"..... I think I need to read it again. I read recently that people who have low self esteem are self centered! I had not thought of myself as self centered but I do struggle with low self esteem. So much to ponder here Sharon. A packed post. You are a great writer! Love your picture too....and I love your cowboy hat too, my hubby has worn one for 30 years!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089685282700680525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-35667470829768008392013-07-22T14:28:35.939-07:002013-07-22T14:28:35.939-07:00Yes, you are very pretty, Sharon. Nice to finally ...Yes, you are very pretty, Sharon. Nice to finally see a photo of you. Hard to see with the big cowgirl hat! :o)<br />This is a wonderful post and, as always, I come away challenged and having something meaty to chew on for the week.<br />Sooo thankful your home was not burned down and I prayed for those who lost theirs. So sad.<br />Hugs~Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-11995623252644324782013-07-22T13:45:03.904-07:002013-07-22T13:45:03.904-07:00Yes, that is me - and thank you!!Yes, that is me - and thank you!!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-46000527358158628752013-07-22T12:38:21.896-07:002013-07-22T12:38:21.896-07:00I found out that NOTHING is ALL about us - not eve...I found out that NOTHING is ALL about us - not even a little bit is about us sometimes. But if that is you in the photo - I can't understand your low self esteem. You are beautiful! I would love to look like you. I know that is off the track - but it is what came to my mind. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-53644248465544381012013-07-22T11:13:02.843-07:002013-07-22T11:13:02.843-07:00As always with your writings, Sharon, you have sma...As always with your writings, Sharon, you have smacked me square in the face! I totally could have written this myself - if I wasn't so wallowing in all the "self" expressed here. Feeling so disjointed and struggling with my direction and confidence. Fighting the "nay-sayer" voices. At such a time, I really just need to drop everything - every empty activity and effort - and hunker down in my quiet place chair - listen . . . read . . . wait. <br /><br />Currently reading Willie Robertson's Duck Commander book - on the tail of his father, Phil's book. Willie's will have much for me specifically, I think - as Phil's dealt with the overall simplicity of faith and authenticity. Needing a few good fire-fighters in my mind just now - to douse the doubt.<br /><br />So glad you guys are safe and your home secure from the flames. I'll look forward to your story next week!<br /><br />Joy!<br />Kathy <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-45427452142333421732013-07-22T10:35:42.116-07:002013-07-22T10:35:42.116-07:00Oh my Sharon I must say ouch, ouch, and ouch again...Oh my Sharon I must say ouch, ouch, and ouch again. We are so much a like. I'm often guilty of the "me"itis.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-8286941357791457012013-07-22T09:44:38.708-07:002013-07-22T09:44:38.708-07:00Sharon, So grateful that God saved your home and i...Sharon, So grateful that God saved your home and is controlling the fires. I'm sorry for those that lost their homes. May God use you to bless them in some way.<br /><br />But did we have to go through Job again??? Between my post and yours, I'm really under conviction here about how much I focus on my trials, to not trust God, to wiggle and whine all the way through. Taking my eyes off of my self and seeing others need is the cure for so much that ails me.<br /><br />Thank you, Sharon.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JanisJanis Van Keurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291628430833626275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-37891171835965373742013-07-22T09:16:10.790-07:002013-07-22T09:16:10.790-07:00First, so thankful for the report on your home, an...First, so thankful for the report on your home, and so sorry for those who lost their homes. It must be so awful to see it all disappear.<br /><br />Second, I'm just saying it one more time... I'm so glad you write!<br />Not only do I always get challenged, here, so many times I feel you are writing my own heart. Thanks Sharon, this is so special.http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-16810591780654629292013-07-22T07:53:13.979-07:002013-07-22T07:53:13.979-07:00What a wonderful post, Sharon! I have admitted to...What a wonderful post, Sharon! I have admitted too often (in the form of whiney hiney emails) the area where I most need to get over myself. This post is a timely reminder to me. <br /><br />I'm so happy about the fire where YOUR home is concerned, but I am praying with you for the ones who didn't have their home and treasures spared. I have also prayed and am praying that God will use this fire in a mighty way in the eyes of the watchers. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-5217162179920744772013-07-22T07:20:10.948-07:002013-07-22T07:20:10.948-07:00I'm all over #1. My mother taught me (vocally...I'm all over #1. My mother taught me (vocally and by example) that if I put forth the effort to shelter someone else, my problems seem much smaller. I love Lesson #2. I have never thought of it like this before. God doesn't waste our trials -- not for us or others. Thank you, Sharon, for opening my eyes and heart to this truth.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-30012921980522895622013-07-22T06:35:30.892-07:002013-07-22T06:35:30.892-07:00Excellent post and very challenging to keep our he...Excellent post and very challenging to keep our hearts and minds focused on the Lord and His work in our lives and His purpose in loving others. I'm so glad you are safe and am praying right now for those 7 families.<br /><br />Coming over from Hear it on Sunday link-up.Kate @ Teaching What Is Goodhttp://teachingwhatisgood.comnoreply@blogger.com