tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12450413.post2700931215631528903..comments2008-01-01T09:20:17.702-08:00Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04352941308245909435noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12450413.post-12425914462445711432008-01-01T09:20:00.000-08:002008-01-01T09:20:00.000-08:00Hi Diane,<BR/>So nice to hear from you! I know I've been out of blogger world for a while. I plan to keep up better with my blogger friends!<BR/><BR/>I love that we can relate with one another's posts so wonderfully...it is a blessing. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes when I struggle, it feels as if I'm the only one stressing over things that I cannot control or change, so it is very reassuring to know that I am not alone with my fears. <BR/><BR/>You said the challenge so precisely: choosing what is mine to worry and what is not...<BR/><BR/>That's the frustrating part. Sometimes when I'm not walking as closely with the Lord as I should be, that challenge becomes more and more difficult. What should be a simple thing turns into anxiety and struggle. <BR/><BR/>I know what I have to do. Now I need to follow through and do it. Then the Spirit will speak to me in a way that I can understand. I'd love to say this is always an overnight process, but as you know, it isn't. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for spending time with me.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04352941308245909435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12450413.post-61950771876653850682007-11-10T15:27:00.000-08:002007-11-10T15:27:00.000-08:00Glad I stopped in. Both blog and comments were very helpful to me today. Thanks girls!C. H. Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14705844985645635308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12450413.post-39376578464852149932007-10-09T07:32:00.000-07:002007-10-09T07:32:00.000-07:00Hi, Diane!<BR/><BR/>Always nice to hear from you and glad my "rambling" helps! You know I write about things that I need reminders of as well! <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad that I'm not alone in trying to turn over my "issues" to God. You are so right...it is so hard to do!<BR/><BR/>The hardest thing is trying not to be too hard on ourselves about having fear in the first place. But it is a big part of faith to move past it and enjoy life and do God's will for our lives.<BR/><BR/>I'll be able to see you real soon!<BR/><BR/>Take care!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04352941308245909435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12450413.post-16379962128177700242007-10-09T07:15:00.000-07:002007-10-09T07:15:00.000-07:00Well, Lisa, my journey is always more joyful when I happen upon your blog....and you've posted! Hey! How are you doing? <BR/><BR/>Yes, turning things over to God....including our fears...is essential. However, lest you think I'm good at this..I must admit, while I turn them over...I take them back! What's up with that!!!!! <BR/><BR/>I am always trying to micro-manage the very circumstances that I profess to surrender. Guess I'm not quite there yet. <BR/><BR/>My mantra last week over one matter...was simple: I have no control over this. Another one that runs through my mind......it is what it is. These help to remind me that I am not in control over every detail that comes my way. It sounds simple...but it is incredibly hard to do. <BR/><BR/>Reading your post, reading God's Word and plenty of self-talk....helps though! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your pearls of wisdom this morning....I will be remembering them throughout the day as I try to navigate through a very busy week of choosing what is mine to worry about and what is not!!!! <BR/><BR/>DianeDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859925247520578754noreply@blogger.com