tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post8981523996635047547..comments2023-08-22T08:16:33.319-05:00Comments on Sit With Me Awhile: Just some thoughtsSharon Brumfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04662853880018410132noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-8167975092838872152009-01-30T00:20:00.000-06:002009-01-30T00:20:00.000-06:00Oh my girl...did this hit the nail on the head.......Oh my girl...did this hit the nail on the head....that is what I was thinking...what was wrong with that "spiritual person" that did not counsel him and be an eye to eye person for him....that was 2 years before all &^%$ broke loose. He could have been healing all that time....<BR/>I do not have an acountabillity partner...I do want one....seems girls at my church do not want to open up...<BR/>Bless you ...SunnySusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259716388959886990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-23899808097518489422009-01-29T22:50:00.000-06:002009-01-29T22:50:00.000-06:00This is so true...for some of us who have been bur...This is so true...for some of us who have been burned in "accountability" it is very difficult to open up again, but so vital.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428773334848494136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-22089583336017393262009-01-29T16:19:00.000-06:002009-01-29T16:19:00.000-06:00Fabulous post, Sharon. You've got your issues, I ...Fabulous post, Sharon. You've got your issues, I got mine. Thank God for the hem of his garment that allows us our grip of redemption. Honestly, I'm getting too old to worry so much about what others think about my past and/or present. What matters to me is what God thinks; he is the true measure of all things. <BR/><BR/>Love this. <BR/><BR/>peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-10429869075931370572009-01-29T13:36:00.000-06:002009-01-29T13:36:00.000-06:00Such wisdom in this post. So much I could say. I...Such wisdom in this post. So much I could say. I have a dear friend whose husband cheated on her through on line chat rooms etc...she found out, they went through counseling...ten years later he was arrested for his conversation in a chat room with an undercover cop posing as a teen. That was a few months ago. She STILL stayed with him. And they too discovered that he never had anyone eye to eye to hold him accountable as the reason for his slip back into old habits. Now he goes to a support group of men who all struggle with the Internet and women. It is so important, but not so easy to find a Christian who willl support and not judge, yet be gently firm and hold you accountable asking the hard questions and not abandoning you with time. This is something someone I love is finding out about in his area of difficulty recently too...Great post! With God all things are possible but we must seek His wisdom to do it!luvmy4sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261302721883036680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-34497982411658940142009-01-29T11:58:00.000-06:002009-01-29T11:58:00.000-06:00Oh, friend, what a beautiful heart you have. Livi...Oh, friend, what a beautiful heart you have. Living wide open and looking for the Lord in all cases...I love that about you, Sharon!<BR/><BR/>I have an eye to eye friend and I am one. But even so, intentionality about it is important!<BR/><BR/>Love and prayers for you,<BR/>HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-87735347284188569602009-01-29T11:54:00.000-06:002009-01-29T11:54:00.000-06:00We never know who's lives we will touch when we co...We never know who's lives we will touch when we come to the honesty of our own lives........ God is a healing God and our testimony frees others to also be struggling. When others have an air of perfection we draw back because we cannot get there.. It is in the Grace that we live, and not something that we have attained. I have my issues and does everyone....... I have tried to hide a lot in my life many years ago, but the Lord is drawing me out........ <BR/><BR/>I will pray about the smoking and I will rejoice with you that you are walking in freedom from it today..Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492336975389718296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-43492611395168872052009-01-29T11:39:00.000-06:002009-01-29T11:39:00.000-06:00Sharon,What a wonderful post. I too struggle with ...Sharon,<BR/><BR/>What a wonderful post. I too struggle with the demon smoking. I hate it. I have tried dozens of times to quit and each time something happens, it rears (in your words) its ugly head. The most recent time it did this was when Aunt May died. And there I go again...<BR/><BR/>I don't have an eye to eye person, as I've had too many problems in churches and no longer attend. I need someone to keep me accountable. Any volunteers? *hint* For I know that smoking is something that defiles the temple. <BR/><BR/>Just thought I'd let you know that you aren't the only one who has this problem. We all fall short of the glory of God.<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful day.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-3425054715572430722009-01-29T11:24:00.000-06:002009-01-29T11:24:00.000-06:00I don't know anything about this Ted guy but what ...I don't know anything about this Ted guy but what you say is so true. We all need someone to hold us up.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716289404611227445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-17987413474997682572009-01-29T11:00:00.000-06:002009-01-29T11:00:00.000-06:00I've had the privilege of praying with several lad...I've had the privilege of praying with several ladies over temptations, thoughts and sins that they were SO afraid to share. It was SO AMAZING to watch God work. Give Him the glory...we all know that we're not perfect but we do try and fit in the little Christian box.pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741559479032449072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-19883230124808019842009-01-29T09:22:00.000-06:002009-01-29T09:22:00.000-06:00AMEN! I love this post. It is so hard to speak o...AMEN! I love this post. It is so hard to speak our sin outloud, but the Word tells us that our tempations are not uncommon to man. Everyone has the same stuff going on, just in different forms. Problem is, there seems to be a few sins that are huge NO NOs and judgement is rained down if the people involved are not spiritually mature. A lot of damage can be done that way. I admire your honesty. It encourages others to be transparent as well. How was the interview overall- I imagine this could be a really hot topic- were they able to explain why homosexuality was a problem for them, or were they condemned for not embracing it? Churches have a long way to go in helping our fallen leaders...Halfmoon Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050121358001735700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-54120164894713658072009-01-29T08:54:00.000-06:002009-01-29T08:54:00.000-06:00Dear Sharon,I so admire you for the woman of God t...Dear Sharon,<BR/>I so admire you for the woman of God that you truly are. I can honestly say that I love you in Christ. You have touched my heart. I don't have the problem that you have, but I do have issues. I agree with you wholeheartedly. You make me feel somehow a closeness to you. God will surely bless you for your open heart and honestly. <BR/><BR/>I thank God for leading me to your blog.....God is so good.<BR/><BR/>Love in Christ.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102057104221890998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-47254208587170127572009-01-29T08:42:00.000-06:002009-01-29T08:42:00.000-06:00Amen, you are so right my friend.Amen, you are so right my friend.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-59876125481436763882009-01-29T08:39:00.000-06:002009-01-29T08:39:00.000-06:00James 5:16 has been the Lord's healing touch upon ...James 5:16 has been the Lord's healing touch upon my heart many a times.<BR/><BR/>Blessings dear friend, <BR/>Deannanomorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624439443140671207noreply@blogger.com