You've endeared yourself to me even more with this post. Hard to believe that's possible. But it's true.
If we lived the way we are loved in Him, so much would change. We'd stop settling for cheap fillers and become addicted to abiding in Him. In Your Grace, Lord, give us just a taste to remind us how worth it all you are!
Amy
· 2 months ago
Sure you can relate to this acrostic for BUSY.....Being Under Satan's Yoke..........uggghhh!! I find myself there so often, but I know that God has something a lot better in mind.......Matt 11:29-30 "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." His way is so much better!!!
Jenny
· 2 months ago
I loved this post. It's the story of my life. My hubby just told me yesterday I need to sit down, breathe in and figure out how to do the things I want to get done in an organized, less erratic matter.... This is my challenge, I need to slowwwww down.... Thanks so much for the post. Funny that you'd write that and it's something I'm struggling with. Gotta love that God of ours...:)
Jen Deitz
· 2 months ago
Angie, I read the post and I totally relate to it! There are days and weeks when I feel like all I'm doing is rushing to the next meeting, work shift, etc.
Jesslyn42
· 2 months ago
AWESOME post! I can relate in many ways. I have been feeling very overwhelmed, stressed, too busy to get everything that needs to be done...DONE. All the while, not giving my very best to those that mean the most or deserve the most of me...the top being God. I guess you could say that I've been "slacking" in that area recently and I don't want to. Thank you for the gentle reminder to NOT be in such a rush-rush kind of mode.
Love ya
Lynn Worley
· 2 months ago
It's kind of funny...I'd been babysitting grand kids for years when my daughter was finally able to quit her job and stay home with the kids. Wow! What am I going to do with all this free time?! HA! Feel more swamped than ever! (As is seen by the fact that I'm signing in at 11:30 my time and still have sites to go to and things to do....). So yup...can relate! The Lord is with you right now, lifting you up, giving you strength! Always praying! Isaiah 40:27-31 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God? Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Prayer Bears My email address
Lauren Kelly
· 2 months ago
This was wonderful Ange, and so can relate!!!!!
Kris
· 2 months ago
Angie, I remember the day your little girl died. I heard it on the radio and cried. My heart just hurt for your family and what you were going through. I didn't even know who Selah was other then a song I liked that they sung. Step forward a couple years and I came upon your web site here through someone elses and have been following it. I am in awe of the true Christian person you are and how you represent our Lord. I have many times wished I could have the faith and courage to be like you. Now I read Candace's letter this morning and WOW she says it so well. You and Todd are such a beautiful witness for God. I pray Satan stays away from your front door so you continue to serve as he asks. I also pray that someday I can be such a committed Christian. God Bless you both.
sandra_millsap
· 2 months ago
Angie, how funny that I read your (in)courage post and couldn't help but think about how we are so on the same page! I don't have half the obligations you do, but I am in total sync with Pete's statement. The first song on "Sandra's Survival Kit" is my lifesaver! I just started blogging a couple of months ago, but you would be surprised to know how often I've touched on the need to "be still." You asked for feedback on how to find that balance - in your "spare" time hop over to my blog ( http://musingsfrommpgoah.blogspot.com/ ) and just quickly read these posts - Fri. Oct 16, Thurs. Sept. 3, Tues Aug. 4, and Fri. July 31. They are not very long, and I think you might be able to relate to my thoughts on ways to slow down. Sometimes, you have to do what you have to do. Even if it means letting some things go. You and your family come first, and while you want to help, feel the desire to help...many times God just wants you to "rest a while." I speak from experience! I am your elder...you must honor me and do as I say! ha ha You are such a special young woman. I so admire and appreciate your incredible heart for others! Blessings! Sandra (Sarah C's Mom)
busymommyc
· 2 months ago
Loved the article - it is so true. I feel that I tell my kids to hurry all the time.
And if you figure out how to keep your granite clean please let me know!
heididh33
· 2 months ago
Great post over there! And did you know there are full Blogher ads for the Samsung cards?! I'm never gonna win! ;-)
Portia
· 2 months ago
I have finally gotten around to reading this. It is Thursday;does that say anything about my life. I am so convicted. Hurry - hmmm! That has to be the word that finds itself rushing out of my mouth more than any other word. Oh that I would STOP and realize that there just has to be a bigger picture that I am failing to see because I am in a hurry. You have truly invaded my heart and my thoughts today. Thank you for making a difference.
lizkath1
· 2 months ago
Oh man. I used to have a job that had me running (often literally) all day, ever day. I had 100 hour work weeks and I was never, never more than a step or two away from my cell phone. The world might end if I missed a call. Much that of that pressure I put on myself. But it was a family business, and my family was also convinced the world would end if I missed a call. I was always at work, even when I wasn't. I look back and wonder what everyone was thinking giving 23 year old kid that kind of responsibility. But I did it.
And then I didn't. I went to graduate school, and immediately I remembered what it was like to wake up in the morning without a sick feeling in my stomach over all the things I just had to do that day, and the next, and the next. Today I went inside the pharmacy and left my phone in the car. On purpose. It's been over 3 years, and I still feel a thrill of freedom when I do that. Slowing down has saved my sanity, and quite possibly my health.
Even as the technology that enables our hurry tendencies, it also allows us to spread the kingdom of God. (I got a thank you note from a woman in Michigan whom I've never met, to whom I sent a copy of Crazy Love, using Amazon, enabled by your blog . . .) But God can't possibly intend for us to be plugged in all the time. It's too much. We need to breathe, and to be with him.
Thanks for the reminder. It was a lovely post.
Lynn Worley
· 2 months ago
Praying! John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Prayer Bears My email address
Just wanted to let you know I left you an award at my blog.
Lynn Worley
· 2 months ago
Am here praying for your family! John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Prayer Bears My email address
Laura
· 2 months ago
a few years ago I read a book called "Mitten Strings for God" by Katrina Kenison....it is my FAVORITE book about mothering and it's central focus is being able to say when enough is enough for ourselves and our children. I highly recommend it...I have kept it near to reread when I feel I need to be reminded to breathe deep, slow down and truly enjoy my life with my family. It's wonderful!
mamacastleberry
· 2 months ago
Angie, What an encouragement you are to me. I read all the way back through your posts and feel as if I know you, as though you're a dear friend. You have been a true comfort to me. My husband has been battling cancer that has metastasized to various organs and I know that every day, every moment is a gift from my Heavenly Father. I understand that peace that passes understanding. It's not always present because at times, I'm not trusting my Saviour as I should be but He never leaves me. Anyway, please know that you are thought of often and are prayed for daily. Thank you for being such a strength to me. May our precious Heavenly Father richly bless you! :)
karengott
· 2 months ago
Angie,
I have been a reader of yours for many months. I have cried for you, prayed for you, been encouraged by you and even grew a love for you that only Christ could had formed. Little did I know we would lose our own baby girl, Rebekah, two weeks ago. Wonderful pregnancy, anticipation of her arrival on October 21, devastated when we learned we lost her to cord strangulation on October 13. Such a peace that only God could give surrounded us as we received the news, endured the c-section (my fifth!) and welcomed our friends and family. But Satan is no gentleman and I have felt attacked as my world tries to adjust to this new normal. I felt compelled to reread your blog from the beginning and was ministered to the depth of my soul. To know that you also experienced the range of emotions I have....but that you rested in the One Who is on His Throne gives me such hope. Thank you for sharing your journey. Karen
Olivia Jennings Reynolds
· 2 months ago
loved the Selah concert in Gaffney on Friday! It was awesome. Got to meet your hubs and the others; even had our picture made with all of them. Just wish you could've been there as well ... it would have been even better.
facebook-503648234
· 2 months ago
Angie!! I was at the Selah concert in Omaha a few weeks ago (which was AMAZING!) and saw you and your girls in the crowd! Would have loved to have met you! I told Todd to be sure to tell you HI! Did he?? ;)
I think of you and pray for you often. You have truly been a blessing to me ....
Much love! Kris
facebook-503648234
· 2 months ago
Angie!! I was at the Selah concert in Omaha a few weeks ago (which was AMAZING!) and saw you and your girls in the crowd! Would have loved to have met you! I told Todd to be sure to tell you HI! Did he?? ;)
I think of you and pray for you often. You have truly been a blessing to me ....
Much love! Kris
Lynn Worley
· 2 months ago
Praying for you right now! Romans 5:1-4 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: Prayer Bears My email address
Lynn Worley
· 2 months ago
Know that I'm here praying! Romans 5:6-9 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Prayer Bears My email address
All Comments
If we lived the way we are loved in Him, so much would change. We'd stop settling for cheap fillers and become addicted to abiding in Him. In Your Grace, Lord, give us just a taste to remind us how worth it all you are!
This is my challenge, I need to slowwwww down....
Thanks so much for the post. Funny that you'd write that and it's something I'm struggling with. Gotta love that God of ours...:)
Love ya
The Lord is with you right now, lifting you up, giving you strength! Always praying!
Isaiah 40:27-31 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God? Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Prayer Bears
My email address
I remember the day your little girl died. I heard it on the radio and cried. My heart just hurt for your family and what you were going through. I didn't even know who Selah was other then a song I liked that they sung. Step forward a couple years and I came upon your web site here through someone elses and have been following it. I am in awe of the true Christian person you are and how you represent our Lord. I have many times wished I could have the faith and courage to be like you. Now I read Candace's letter this morning and WOW she says it so well. You and Todd are such a beautiful witness for God. I pray Satan stays away from your front door so you continue to serve as he asks. I also pray that someday I can be such a committed Christian. God Bless you both.
You are such a special young woman. I so admire and appreciate your incredible heart for others! Blessings! Sandra (Sarah C's Mom)
And if you figure out how to keep your granite clean please let me know!
And did you know there are full Blogher ads for the Samsung cards?! I'm never gonna win! ;-)
And then I didn't. I went to graduate school, and immediately I remembered what it was like to wake up in the morning without a sick feeling in my stomach over all the things I just had to do that day, and the next, and the next. Today I went inside the pharmacy and left my phone in the car. On purpose. It's been over 3 years, and I still feel a thrill of freedom when I do that. Slowing down has saved my sanity, and quite possibly my health.
Even as the technology that enables our hurry tendencies, it also allows us to spread the kingdom of God. (I got a thank you note from a woman in Michigan whom I've never met, to whom I sent a copy of Crazy Love, using Amazon, enabled by your blog . . .) But God can't possibly intend for us to be plugged in all the time. It's too much. We need to breathe, and to be with him.
Thanks for the reminder. It was a lovely post.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Prayer Bears
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John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Prayer Bears
My email address
What an encouragement you are to me. I read all the way back through your posts and feel as if I know you, as though you're a dear friend. You have been a true comfort to me. My husband has been battling cancer that has metastasized to various organs and I know that every day, every moment is a gift from my Heavenly Father. I understand that peace that passes understanding. It's not always present because at times, I'm not trusting my Saviour as I should be but He never leaves me. Anyway, please know that you are thought of often and are prayed for daily. Thank you for being such a strength to me. May our precious Heavenly Father richly bless you! :)
I have been a reader of yours for many months. I have cried for you, prayed for you, been encouraged by you and even grew a love for you that only Christ could had formed. Little did I know we would lose our own baby girl, Rebekah, two weeks ago. Wonderful pregnancy, anticipation of her arrival on October 21, devastated when we learned we lost her to cord strangulation on October 13. Such a peace that only God could give surrounded us as we received the news, endured the c-section (my fifth!) and welcomed our friends and family. But Satan is no gentleman and I have felt attacked as my world tries to adjust to this new normal. I felt compelled to reread your blog from the beginning and was ministered to the depth of my soul. To know that you also experienced the range of emotions I have....but that you rested in the One Who is on His Throne gives me such hope. Thank you for sharing your journey. Karen
I think of you and pray for you often.
You have truly been a blessing to me ....
Much love!
Kris
I think of you and pray for you often.
You have truly been a blessing to me ....
Much love!
Kris
Romans 5:1-4 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Prayer Bears
My email address
Romans 5:6-9 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
Prayer Bears
My email address