tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post1342524068860104386..comments2023-11-24T20:17:45.366-05:00Comments on READY TO BE OFFERED: Remaining AnonymousRebekah Nealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-28167617352102231222015-07-01T13:21:51.633-04:002015-07-01T13:21:51.633-04:00Thank you for that encouragement, Jenny; I am so b...Thank you for that encouragement, Jenny; I am so blessed to be featured. :-)Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-77993413799739011842015-07-01T13:20:34.962-04:002015-07-01T13:20:34.962-04:00You're welcome, Aimee; the Lord bless you! :-)...You're welcome, Aimee; the Lord bless you! :-)Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-81046742889609544602015-06-30T23:02:38.824-04:002015-06-30T23:02:38.824-04:00Your posts always have such a poetic feel. I enjo...Your posts always have such a poetic feel. I enjoy them so much! Thanks for linking up at Women With Intention Wednesdays! I'll be featuring you tomorrow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786234443113617469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-49870213551358531192015-06-30T12:30:33.947-04:002015-06-30T12:30:33.947-04:00The first thing that jumped out at me is this line...The first thing that jumped out at me is this line, "Sometimes stitches keep your heart quieter." I have such an image of that in my mind - I wish I could take that image and paint it precisely. The image is stitches on the heart, healing. I am generally a quiet person, but even more quiet in the midst of healing. <br />Thanks for your great post.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924916579274465625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-79109889447383559492015-06-29T20:57:10.721-04:002015-06-29T20:57:10.721-04:00You're welcome, Naomi; God bless you, also!You're welcome, Naomi; God bless you, also! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-21575090925461972892015-06-29T01:08:51.499-04:002015-06-29T01:08:51.499-04:00Rebekah....This really stood out to me: "Beca...Rebekah....This really stood out to me: "Because the man, the woman who seeks His kingdom first will not be caught up in worrying about their image." How true! Where we put our focus is where will put our full attention. WHy wouldn't we put our focus on our Savior all the time? Thank you for this reminder and for sharing at WJIM's Monday's Musings. Blessings. Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646454855389988421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-70295117979151051932015-06-27T13:04:00.620-04:002015-06-27T13:04:00.620-04:00You're welcome, Cynthia! I'm glad that you...You're welcome, Cynthia! I'm glad that you stopped by; God bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-16384787642751257132015-06-26T21:32:38.650-04:002015-06-26T21:32:38.650-04:00Nikki, I am so encouraged that you want to share t...Nikki, I am so encouraged that you want to share this post! It was actually a post that I wrote awhile ago and shared again this week on the link-ups that I participate in, because I've been taking a short break from writing while I work on another project. I re-published it; you should be able to go to the home page now and share it from there. :-) God bless you, Nikki; I'm grateful that this post was encouraging. :-)Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-404477427429604452015-06-26T11:11:17.939-04:002015-06-26T11:11:17.939-04:00Rebekah, I am trying to link your article in a pos...Rebekah, I am trying to link your article in a post that I am writing, I can find your post from Women With Intention Wednesday, but when I copy and paste the link the article doesn't show up. When I go to "Home" on your blog the latest article is written on June 25th, how can this be? I want people to see your article, but the link doesn't work for me, perhaps you still have the category as a draft? Will still link to you but I will check back later to see if it works. Thanks again for the post, stepping up to do what I think I am being led to do. xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064084924219498676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-28812292595007488022015-06-26T09:10:00.446-04:002015-06-26T09:10:00.446-04:00Hello. I'm visiting from Fellowship Fridays, #...Hello. I'm visiting from Fellowship Fridays, #22, 23. <br /><br />I embrace the things that cut to the quick of my heart. I long to hear the Truth of The Word rather than tickling messages. I love to be encouraged by such words written as this post. Thank you for the edification you shared here today. Cynthia Renee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11064649746379054206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-75724092392388594562015-06-25T20:54:18.103-04:002015-06-25T20:54:18.103-04:00Yes, Lori, that is exactly it--letting go of the &...Yes, Lori, that is exactly it--letting go of the "me" that is detached from my identity in Him--the selfish, self-seeking, self-loving "me," to embrace all that He has called me to be in Him and through His power and grace. Your words brought to my mind a stanza of a hymn written by George Matheson--<br /><br />"O Cross that liftest up my head<br />I dare not ask to fly from thee;<br />I lay in dust life’s glory dead,<br />And from the ground there blossoms red<br />Life that shall endless be."<br /><br />Truly, for us as followers of Christ, what was gain to us we count as lost for the all surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus our Lord . . . <br /><br />The Lord bless you, Lori :-). Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-10682033696650684802015-06-25T20:47:42.712-04:002015-06-25T20:47:42.712-04:00Nikki, I'm so glad that this post was an encou...Nikki, I'm so glad that this post was an encouragement . . . may our God give you the grace to do whatever it is He is calling you to; you are in my prayers . . . have a very blessed week. <br /> Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-49785481944644189972015-06-25T20:45:27.588-04:002015-06-25T20:45:27.588-04:00You're welcome, Abi; that verse is so humbling...You're welcome, Abi; that verse is so humbling, and yet so freeing at the same time; the Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-27496035084270544552015-06-25T20:44:27.065-04:002015-06-25T20:44:27.065-04:00You're welcome, Nicole; God bless you!You're welcome, Nicole; God bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-10193921753292466542015-06-25T16:21:13.796-04:002015-06-25T16:21:13.796-04:00Hi Rebekah,
Beautifully written. It is such a fin...Hi Rebekah,<br /><br />Beautifully written. It is such a fine walk to stay the course God wants for us, isn't it? He calls us wonderful and uniquely created for the gifts He has given us, so anonymity is not what He calls us to. However, when we become too concerned with the things of this world and the measuring up against other women, I truly believe He brings us through seasons of pulling back, quieting ourselves, and living in a more anonymous way so that we can re-align ourselves with who we are in Him. This post actually reminded me of my writing life. For years I have written for areas where not much attention was put on my name and definitely not a picture of myself nor any of this social media platform building! So, for the longest time I battled myself. I wanted to remain anonymous but share the love and hope found in Jesus. I wanted to encourage others ... but anonymously. God wrangled with me and wouldn't let me be at peace. He kept impressing upon me that in order to share Him, I must step out and be me to the world in whatever way that looked. So, in essence, it was that battle. Walking His path, keeping my eyes firmly on Him, stepping out of my anonymity, and worrying less about the approval of man. <br />So glad I found you on Hope in Every Season!<br />Blessings and smiles,<br />LoriLori Schumakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146372328978894133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-59240804945302952772015-06-25T13:28:04.411-04:002015-06-25T13:28:04.411-04:00Laura it is definitely Jesus working in and throug...Laura it is definitely Jesus working in and through us that enables us to speak and to share the love of Christ. When our lives are "hid with Christ in God", He will work through us to His glory (and then the "me" will not be in the way to cloud others' view of Him). <br /><br />I'm glad that you stopped by, Laura; the Lord bless you :-). Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-70862663792503946822015-06-25T13:24:27.313-04:002015-06-25T13:24:27.313-04:00Thank you, Tia; your words are so encouraging. The...Thank you, Tia; your words are so encouraging. The world, the devil, and our own hearts try to complete with the things that really matter--the things of Him that are enduring and eternal. Everything else "sparkles" for a moment, but true, lasting beauty comes from the joy of a life hid with Christ--the joy of Him, Himself. <br /><br />Blessings to you, also; have a wonderful week :-). Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-73129055808341671712015-06-25T13:12:40.455-04:002015-06-25T13:12:40.455-04:00Mari-Anna, what you said is so true--He truly does...Mari-Anna, what you said is so true--He truly does make something beautiful out of our lives when our life is surrendered to Him. <br /><br />Blessings to you, also; I'm glad that you stopped by. :-)Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-38507823583960064692015-06-25T13:10:31.585-04:002015-06-25T13:10:31.585-04:00Thanks for visiting, Andrew; God bless you! Thanks for visiting, Andrew; God bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-53149872573109465162015-06-24T16:16:44.411-04:002015-06-24T16:16:44.411-04:00I feel as if I am teetering on the edge of this. I...I feel as if I am teetering on the edge of this. I think God wants me to do something and I have resisted, for years, now it is rearing it's head again, screaming at me. I would be more comfortable remaining still and quiet. But as I speak up I will not be me anymore, I will be part of an anonymous group of anonymous others, letting God speak through me. For me it will be painful to do, but I need to let God's light shine. Thanks for the nudge. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064084924219498676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-11312594159491698422015-06-24T10:20:10.926-04:002015-06-24T10:20:10.926-04:00Thank you for the encouragement, Rebekah. "I ...Thank you for the encouragement, Rebekah. "I must decrease that He may increase." May we be willing to consider all loss which does not point to Christ. (Your neighbor today at Women With Intention.)Abi Craighttp://www.joyinmykitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-91041554877882149762015-06-24T08:25:25.839-04:002015-06-24T08:25:25.839-04:00These are beautiful words, thank you. What I love ...These are beautiful words, thank you. What I love (aside from the point about our identity in Christ) is how perfectly you portrayed your situation in the mall. I have been there. I have thought those thoughts and looked the way you described. Found you on #MomsMorningCoffee today, Thank you for sharing!Nicolehttp://notimefordiy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-67346373095258627412015-06-24T08:22:33.419-04:002015-06-24T08:22:33.419-04:00I'm willing to bet that every woman (and man!)...I'm willing to bet that every woman (and man!) has wished to remain anonymous at some point in her life. But God, He wants to know us...each and every one of us. By stepping out and speaking up, we can reflect the love of God. We should do so, though, with a humble and gentle attitude. Laurahttp://www.godwardwithlaura.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-74552262700920873502015-06-24T08:00:18.501-04:002015-06-24T08:00:18.501-04:00Hi Rebekah!!!
Stopping by from Women with Intenti...Hi Rebekah!!!<br /><br />Stopping by from Women with Intention :) What a beautiful post! Wow...I agree with another comment that stated this should be re-read everyday. It's a great reminder to set our minds on things above and not on things of this earth as you stated so well. I have been meditating on this very passage of scripture (Colossians 3:2) the past couple of days and this post helped me to visually think it through as you mentioned the things we tend to care about versus the things we should be caring about...Christ shining more brightly in our bodies! Well done Rebekah!!!<br /><br />Blessings!<br />~Tia @SuitstoSpitUp<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-25795114661405489362015-06-24T07:58:37.179-04:002015-06-24T07:58:37.179-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com