tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post6148435706100298426..comments2024-03-07T06:57:27.711-05:00Comments on Jewelz Sightings: Sabotaging Relationships with ExpectationsJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13553121852669901186noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-78673442778170551042009-01-23T11:31:00.000-05:002009-01-23T11:31:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing your heart so openely. I kn...Thank you for sharing your heart so openely. I know that as I have grown in the Lord and now begun to counsil young girls I have learned and try to share with them that we all want to be chosen and treasured. We think that means from a husband, but really that cherished feeling we are longing for comes from Our Savior. He chose me, He treasures me, He cherishs me. The more I grasp that, the more His love can move through me to others who need to experience that Love.Hollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878478429139356952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-80385618400223733882009-01-22T20:24:00.000-05:002009-01-22T20:24:00.000-05:00Well, again, you've done it. I believe every bit o...Well, again, you've done it. I believe every bit of this truth. I've lived a parallel life in my marriage. Oh, how I've hurt Derek. I too have found I cannot have expectations and feel loved. When I do, I lose the free gift of love. <BR/><BR/>And you are so right on, God is our RESCUER and HE has been their all along. This movie spoke to me too deeply about the love of God.<BR/><BR/>We've talked about this truth and movie together. How freeing and refreshing to read this on your blog.<BR/><BR/>I believe, Lord, help me with my unbelief. Take the lies out to sea and rescue me with waves of Your amazing love. Ocean size love, wash over me. More of you. Less expectation from others. Less lies. <BR/><BR/>Bring on the waves, Jesus. Wash over us. Fill our hearts with truth!!<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'm getting excited because you continue to land with words of my heart. Passion for God's love. Finding ourselves in Him. Living in that secret place. His arms.<BR/><BR/>Love you,<BR/>TiffanyTea with Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014131105695691106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-36559710370846985452009-01-22T17:28:00.000-05:002009-01-22T17:28:00.000-05:00"I don't know but whatever it is, he's not doing i..."I don't know but whatever it is, he's not doing it." That's an honest answer that rang all kinds of bells for me. I spent many years looking to a husband to undo the hurt done in my life. He passed away suddenly two years ago, but through the mighty grace of God, I saw my error before then and had made my amends to him. I am certain you speak a great truth when you say, "We endanger people when we look to them to meet our needs." Thanks for sharing your story.The Dementia Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03899196818100584847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-27594597252885070832009-01-22T15:07:00.000-05:002009-01-22T15:07:00.000-05:00Oh wow Julie, this is a really incredible post and...Oh wow Julie, this is a really incredible post and you know me...I'm not just saying that! You don't even know how I needed to read that at this very moment. <BR/><BR/>We endanger people when we look to them to meet our needs.<BR/><BR/>WOW!!!<BR/>love ya,<BR/>LeliaLelia Chealeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-30085992571369200472009-01-22T13:47:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:47:00.000-05:00What a beautiful post. I really needed this today....What a beautiful post. I really needed this today. God bless you for your openness. I am in a situtation right now where running to God is the only option. I realize how much I need him alone in the storms of life. He has been my constant friend and guide. I am so glad I dropped by here. I am blessed every time. Blessings to you.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877163920433999418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-26738003987392001062009-01-22T10:23:00.000-05:002009-01-22T10:23:00.000-05:00This is truly a beautiful post and so well worded ...This is truly a beautiful post and so well worded that you get right to the heart of the matter! I especially loved "<I>Others were meant to display the love of God to us, not give it to us. God gives us love."</I> Thank you for the reminder that even though people may disappoint and fail us, God <B>never</B> will.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-38577767156806328002009-01-21T00:26:00.000-05:002009-01-21T00:26:00.000-05:00Your wisdom is so simple and amazing. xoYour wisdom is so simple and amazing. xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-20147510939645647982009-01-20T17:48:00.000-05:002009-01-20T17:48:00.000-05:00Hello, my sweet friend! I love this post, and can ...Hello, my sweet friend! I love this post, and can so relate. When I look back, I am amazed at how God has so lovingly and patiently taught me what a healthy relationship is. I never knew. I have never watched the Guardian, but am familiar with it. Sounds like a powerful scene.<BR/><BR/>I am so grateful for His healing touch. You remind me of this, friend.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-5041786762530575802009-01-20T15:31:00.000-05:002009-01-20T15:31:00.000-05:00I think we endanger ourselves when we look to othe...I think we endanger ourselves when we look to others to meet our needs.<BR/>Why do you think so many women end up in abusive relationships, unable to break the cycle of violence against themselves and their children.<BR/>Because they're looking at it all wrong. They're looking at their man to be their savior. Maybe not this man, but the next.<BR/>Wrong answer. Big mistake.<BR/>Your words say it loud and clear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-20187513144008376162009-01-20T10:24:00.000-05:002009-01-20T10:24:00.000-05:00Beautiful!!Every word you have written in this pos...Beautiful!!<BR/><BR/>Every word you have written in this post is TRUTH.<BR/><BR/>May the Lord continue to pour out His AMAZING love into your life, and bless you ABUNDANTLY!<BR/><BR/>I love you, my sister in Christ!<BR/><BR/>AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-87341373323201506332009-01-20T09:58:00.000-05:002009-01-20T09:58:00.000-05:00What a pleasure to find your blog and what a wonde...What a pleasure to find your blog and what a wonderful post. Great wisdom you shared. Thanks!About Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07459135904808824136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-39819464701606492162009-01-20T08:35:00.000-05:002009-01-20T08:35:00.000-05:00This is a wonderful post, so well written, I felt ...This is a wonderful post, so well written, I felt your heart as you wrote this as well. Only God can fill my heart with what I need, no person, no objects. I will ponder this for the day.<BR/>Be Blessed my sister<BR/>Love,<BR/>SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292404509675099875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-90554226090102209542009-01-19T23:23:00.000-05:002009-01-19T23:23:00.000-05:00Julie, once again, so eloquently expressed, and SO...Julie, once again, so eloquently expressed, and SO TRUE!<BR/><BR/>I have almost ruined my marriage and other friendships when I have looked to others to fulfill the God-sized hole in my heart. <BR/><BR/>Thank you, dear friend.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-28689760161566815822009-01-19T20:45:00.000-05:002009-01-19T20:45:00.000-05:00Very interesting topic! I really appreciate the de...Very interesting topic! I really appreciate the depth of your sharing. We've all got a story to tell, haven't we! Someone once said to me that they were so sorry that they didn't meet my expectations. All these years I have never understood that ---- and I still honestly don't know what that means and what expectations this person imagined that I had that were not met. Somehow I think that the real truth will never be told. We each have our own deep thoughts and imaginations.<BR/><BR/>Over the years I have learned to have great expectations of my Heavenly Father - He keeps His promises; He loves perfectly; He meets all my needs!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for the honest way you have expressed everything. God bless you. He is definitely using you to minister to others in a powerful way!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-54556095358929275862009-01-19T20:30:00.000-05:002009-01-19T20:30:00.000-05:00You are speaking my language. I have spent the pas...You are speaking my language. I have spent the past week in the wallow of insecurity brought on by circumstances. My "self talk" was so much louder than God's voice or my husbands. I began seeing the Light today after finally "hearing"<BR/>that my purpose isn't defined by my circumstances but by the Blood of my Savoir and His eternal purposes. I have been following your blog now for a few months. May God bless you as you fufill your God purpose!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815785519558353138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-49849426725162171012009-01-19T19:30:00.000-05:002009-01-19T19:30:00.000-05:00Such truth here, Julie! If only we could see ourse...Such truth here, Julie! If only we could see ourselves as He does, then we wouldn't be so quick to seek other's approval. It takes diligence, though, and faith, to change our thinking and perceptions about ourselves.<BR/><BR/>Great post.Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-28362557396080311802009-01-19T18:39:00.000-05:002009-01-19T18:39:00.000-05:00What a beautiful illustration of love replacing de...What a beautiful illustration of love replacing desperate need. This gives me much to think about. Thank you for your openness and for humility in sharing this part of your heart. Love you....Lana Vaughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848847651405582481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-65312333514140130802009-01-19T18:35:00.000-05:002009-01-19T18:35:00.000-05:00This is powerfully transparent and bless your hear...This is powerfully transparent and bless your heart for sharing. You said it all when you said, <BR/><BR/>" No one but God loves in the way we need. He IS Love. There is no person on this earth who can give my heart what it needs. Only God can silence the lies I have believed with His truth. Until I embrace that, I will grab hold of everyone around me to “save me” from my own insecurities."LisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.com