tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839049437868148460.post8325096620237439160..comments2023-10-23T09:03:30.893-04:00Comments on Three Men and Their Ladies: anticipation and fear.The lady of the house...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05223968600143797153noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839049437868148460.post-85158861383535892092012-07-02T15:37:37.346-04:002012-07-02T15:37:37.346-04:00Hi Janelle! I found your blog through Aimee Weaver...Hi Janelle! I found your blog through Aimee Weaver's. We have a mutual friend, Salena Zook, not sure if you know her. But I just had to comment on this post. Seems like so many of us moms struggle with fear, especially of the unknown, and thoughts of the "what ifs" in relation to our kids and spouses... God has been doing a huge work in my heart starting at the beginning of this year. I am still on a journey to find freedom from fear, but so much of its power over me has been broken. There is so much I could say, but it all boils down to this for me: If what I am fearing/reacting to/having anxiety over is not a reality, but rather a possibility, I shut it out of my mind. Not through my strength, but through the power of Jesus. I felt like God gave me a picture one time of hearing a knock on my door, opening it and finding a man standing outside. The man says "I'm going to come into your house, eat dinner with you, and then kill you." We have the choice to let him in or slam the door. The man represents fear. It was the first time I realized how deadly fear can actually be. One other mini revelation for me was that walking in the knowledge of Christ's love and walking in fear can't go hand in hand. Perfect love casts out fear, so it's one or the other, and I have to choose to know that he loves me, despite what may or may not happen. Sorry for the longest comment in the world, your post just resonated so much with me and I had to share!! Congratulations on your new little one. :)jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008950139979130698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839049437868148460.post-86857637725968392112012-06-12T13:00:47.264-04:002012-06-12T13:00:47.264-04:00PS - having walked this particular grief.... I wan...PS - having walked this particular grief.... I want you to know that your words are NOT empty, but they are very compassionate and you show great perspective!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839049437868148460.post-83274002723467183882012-06-12T12:56:41.929-04:002012-06-12T12:56:41.929-04:00Oh friend,
I believe it is nearly impossible to mu...Oh friend,<br />I believe it is nearly impossible to muster the strength, grace & peace for those situations, until they cross your path. God will provide, if need be!<br /><br />I remember while we awaited the birth of Logan and we were unsure of EVERYTHING. I did not know how I would go on if he were to die. And although it was filled with DARK days after his passed, God somehow carried me through and JOY was restored. <br /><br />If needed, God will provide you with all you need!<br />In the meantime, try to rest in him & his scriptures and pray!<br /><br />Also, know I am praying for baby & you!<br />You have a friend walking alongside of you, whether good or bad, happy or sad!<br />TOGETHER!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839049437868148460.post-5494163026693547802012-06-12T07:16:23.597-04:002012-06-12T07:16:23.597-04:00this was so good Janelle. i heard about someone wh...this was so good Janelle. i heard about someone who just lost a baby on Sunday(could be the same soul, i don't know) and my mind and heart have been heavy with fear since then...and, then this. i literally was awake in the night last night thinking about this post...thankful for it and the truths and promises you pointed out. blessings to you, and so excited for your soon-coming news!!!<br />♥Rachelhttp://foreveranoatneygirl-n2hisown.xanga.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839049437868148460.post-56211156265716753862012-06-11T22:14:06.559-04:002012-06-11T22:14:06.559-04:00Faith, that's all. None of us is worthy enoug...Faith, that's all. None of us is worthy enough to be the lucky one above others. FAITH, and trust in the grand design. There is no other answer, period.CountryMidwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249462136639173018noreply@blogger.com