tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post5144460389702634904..comments2023-10-16T05:17:19.322-07:00Comments on Mary @ Woman to Woman...: Not The Word I WantedMary Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05826652758652110254noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-14701726546192905252013-03-23T22:54:02.699-07:002013-03-23T22:54:02.699-07:00Oh yes Deby, He is awesome!! The very thought of ...Oh yes Deby, He is awesome!! The very thought of making satan joyful because of doubting our Abba makes me feel sick. Thanks so much for sharing... this will stay with me.<br />I always appreciate your visits and your comments...<br />Blessings and love ~ Mary Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-80647219460942567082013-03-23T19:24:50.390-07:002013-03-23T19:24:50.390-07:00In Bible study this past week, we discussed how sa...In Bible study this past week, we discussed how satan has only one tool - doubt. And when we choose to take it up and run with it - he is full of joy. As we run, we add to it because we are doubting our Abba. In this state of doubt, we also distance ourselves from the faith and security in Him. I love how His family ties it all together through His Word. Isn't He awesome!!!!debyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05331079631351713976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-60054980380164549072013-01-16T08:30:35.138-08:002013-01-16T08:30:35.138-08:00Kathie, thanks for inviting me to link up! I look...Kathie, thanks for inviting me to link up! I look forward to getting to know you!<br />Blessings to you ~ Mary <br /><br />{Blog address correction: http://courtshipconnection.com/blog/ }Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-25840259642568477422013-01-16T07:59:01.562-08:002013-01-16T07:59:01.562-08:00Oh, I loved this! I can relate, and was encouraged...Oh, I loved this! I can relate, and was encouraged by it so much. I would love for you to post this at my link up party, so my readers can be encouraged as well! http://courtshipconnection.com/?p=3360Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091930421658273296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-32905672266516056562013-01-15T20:56:32.810-08:002013-01-15T20:56:32.810-08:00Judith, thanks so much! I really appreciate it! ...Judith, thanks so much! I really appreciate it! And thanks for hosting the link ups... they're great!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-40559870358829375812013-01-15T19:46:26.418-08:002013-01-15T19:46:26.418-08:00Just thought I'd let you know that you have be...Just thought I'd let you know that you have been featured over at WholeHearted Home today!!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303626433109140676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-73809110645648531022013-01-11T02:42:33.993-08:002013-01-11T02:42:33.993-08:00Sheena, isn't it amazing how loud a voice we a...Sheena, isn't it amazing how loud a voice we allow fear to have?! I'm thankful that God<br />quashed your fears and enlarged your ability to trust Him. I loved your post this week on 'diving in'... it was such a great analogy to overcoming fear and trusting Him. Thanks so much for coming by and leaving a comment!<br />Blessings to you ~ Mary Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-18202072856527746222013-01-11T02:26:54.087-08:002013-01-11T02:26:54.087-08:00Judith, Yes, He IS faithful! I'm SO thankful ...Judith, Yes, He IS faithful! I'm SO thankful that He's patient with us when we allow those fears to have a voice... He is worthy of ALL trust! <br />I'm glad you came by and left a comment. I really appreciate WholeHearted Home! (loved last weeks choc.chip cake!) Thanks so much for hosting the link-up!<br />Blessings to you ~ Mary<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-59552810043161645282013-01-10T21:38:33.045-08:002013-01-10T21:38:33.045-08:00Wow! This could have easily been my word in 2012. ...Wow! This could have easily been my word in 2012. I struggled with a lot of fears that I felt were valid, until God showed me that my fears were unfounded if I truly trusted in Him. I pray God's Word will work through you to help you overcome your fears this year.Sheena @ An Imperfect Lifehttp://sheensteve.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-58894507292462376512013-01-10T20:35:47.721-08:002013-01-10T20:35:47.721-08:00This is a fabulous post on the One Word theme for ...This is a fabulous post on the One Word theme for this year. I loved what you shared. Even though, fear is not my word for this year, I could definitely identify with what you shared and find myself challenged to seek to rely more on God. He is faithful.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing over at WholeHearted Home this week.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303626433109140676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-58557845853881526882013-01-10T17:14:37.767-08:002013-01-10T17:14:37.767-08:00Carol, it seems we share the same friends! I look...Carol, it seems we share the same friends! I look forward to seeing where God takes you with your Trust-Walk this year. (I pray that we both ditch the old friends!) Thanks so much for coming by and leaving a comment!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-26895138965102083542013-01-10T16:11:27.681-08:002013-01-10T16:11:27.681-08:00Fear and I are old friends!! Really thought 'f...Fear and I are old friends!! Really thought 'fearless' was to be my word but He had other ideas. Apparently I need to TRUST first! <br /><br />CarolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603044212493389591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-64423318892212128612013-01-10T11:34:00.775-08:002013-01-10T11:34:00.775-08:00Tamara, thank you for sharing this... a relationsh...Tamara, thank you for sharing this... a relationship of trust and praise will vanquish fear... any fear, for He is our provision. It makes me want to shout Hallelujah and it makes me want to fall on my face with a gratitude too great for words.<br />I'm glad you came by today!<br />Blessing to you ~ Mary Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-8346626942844049062013-01-10T10:35:46.904-08:002013-01-10T10:35:46.904-08:00I've found the fear gets almost completely sil...I've found the fear gets almost completely silent when we concentrate on Trust and learn to rest in His Peace; If we learn to PRAISE Him in ANY circumstance (homeless?? yes even that)then fear, worry or anything else like that really has no place. He is our Provision no matter what may come<br /><br />Tamara<br />http://hisperfectpromises.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017672863627750757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-88457517946927359352013-01-10T07:05:36.134-08:002013-01-10T07:05:36.134-08:00Lori, thanks for telling me about the 'fear no...Lori, thanks for telling me about the 'fear not' poster. That's something I could really use... I'm going to search the net and find one today! I need all the visual reminders I can find!<br />I'm glad you came by today!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-3293088354727893762013-01-10T05:29:26.615-08:002013-01-10T05:29:26.615-08:00What a great word! Last year I purchased a poster...What a great word! Last year I purchased a poster with all the scripture verses of "fear not" in the Bible. It hangs on my wall to remind me of all those areas you highlighted.Lori @ EncourageYourSpouse.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065028872928723038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-35950678111888971732013-01-09T16:11:35.724-08:002013-01-09T16:11:35.724-08:00Nita, thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. I...Nita, thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. I love these lines:<br />"Yet Worry often would pretend<br />That she’s my only faithful friend."<br /><br />Quietness..."She doesn’t clamor to be heard,<br />But points me to the living Word."<br /><br />I'll be bookmarking this!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-50283837109920612352013-01-09T15:56:39.434-08:002013-01-09T15:56:39.434-08:00Lori, I'm so thankful that God never gives up ...Lori, I'm so thankful that God never gives up on us and continues to grow us. I'm glad you shared this scripture... Lassoing those runaway, full-of-fear thoughts and subjecting them to the truth of God's word is a potent remedy to that monster...fear.<br />Thank you for coming by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!<br />Blessings to you ~ Mary Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-20320564514886558422013-01-09T15:43:03.060-08:002013-01-09T15:43:03.060-08:00Mia, you rightly term 'fear' as a monster....Mia, you rightly term 'fear' as a monster. It can tear us apart and tear us away from believing the Conqueror of all lies. We have to be so awake to the Spirit and His word!<br />I'm so glad you made it by today.<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-91186992059521828412013-01-09T15:31:31.833-08:002013-01-09T15:31:31.833-08:00Fear has been a besetting sin in my life, but God ...Fear has been a besetting sin in my life, but God is gracious and is growing me so much. One scripture that has helped me is the command to "take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ." I find when I do this, I'm forced to discard many of my potentially fearful thoughts because they just don't hold up under the scrutiny of Scripture.<br /><br />I'm visiting today from Hungry for God and glad I did :)Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-70706901785876704792013-01-09T15:28:53.170-08:002013-01-09T15:28:53.170-08:00I think we moms tend to struggle with a boatload o...I think we moms tend to struggle with a boatload of fears. We're so afraid we're going to 'ruin' our children if we mess up. The thing is, we all mess up... We need to have the faith to believe that God's promises for our children are true and 'fear' is a liar. <br />Blessings and fearlessness to you ~ Mary Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-82557058491490477572013-01-09T15:04:55.629-08:002013-01-09T15:04:55.629-08:00Dear Mary
I always admire someone who tackles fear...Dear Mary<br />I always admire someone who tackles fear head- on by not being fearful of telling others of that monster's presence. I have found that it is half the battle won.<br />Nice meeting you at WIP.<br />Blessings<br />MiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765891733244054084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-34390360897199544012013-01-09T14:50:41.181-08:002013-01-09T14:50:41.181-08:00Donna, you're so right...it is a word of power...Donna, you're so right...it is a word of power! The One who conquered death is surely faithful to empower us to crush our fears...through relationship with Him. Thanks for coming by, commenting, and following!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-23186112822055987502013-01-09T14:42:31.844-08:002013-01-09T14:42:31.844-08:00Michell, I love it! When we remember how He has s...Michell, I love it! When we remember how He has so faithfully met our every need, it helps to crush the fear that relentlessly tries to steal our peace. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to share and follow! I look forward to visiting!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-8210084862597375132013-01-09T14:22:31.859-08:002013-01-09T14:22:31.859-08:00I use the word "quietness" to describe t...I use the word "quietness" to describe the fearlessness you talk about. My struggles in this regard are recorded in this poem: http://www.prayerclub.net/poets/nita-brainard/the-christians-life-and-work/737-worry-and-quietness.htmlNitalinbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423892472449164798noreply@blogger.com