tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post6367407699282779463..comments2024-03-07T06:57:27.711-05:00Comments on Jewelz Sightings: Laying Down the ShouldsJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13553121852669901186noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-24176087947064139032009-05-18T18:04:00.000-04:002009-05-18T18:04:00.000-04:00This is awesome!! Almost exactly the same thing t...This is awesome!! Almost exactly the same thing that God showed me 15 years ago. The law/shoulds are abolished by the cross, and is now written on our hearts by the hand of the Living God!<br /><br />For true freedom in Christ,<br />Cyndi<br /><A HREF="http://warrenfamilylife.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">God Nuggets Blog</A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440082272111233082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-47318855316350385732009-04-07T13:05:00.000-04:002009-04-07T13:05:00.000-04:00Thank you, Julie. I deal with the shoulds a lot. ...Thank you, Julie. I deal with the shoulds a lot. This is a very good post to think on. KellyMiss Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219700435273352618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-23110673421834675712009-04-06T23:17:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:17:00.000-04:00This is so timely for me...I still think I need to...This is so timely for me...I still think I need to do it all, and then I am plagued with guilt because I cannot. I needed to hear this today. Thank you.Elizabeth Channelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694334658055229350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-48007349828294496922009-04-05T21:29:00.000-04:002009-04-05T21:29:00.000-04:00What a relief, what a release, to read this post, ...What a relief, what a release, to read this post, Julie. I know how that feels, to be imprisoned by the ought tos... but how true it is, Jesus did not come to imprison us but to set us free. How Satan loves to steal our joy by strapping us down with that long list..<BR/><BR/>Now we know better. Let's enjoy our freedom!Crown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-35851370997300356872009-04-05T16:19:00.000-04:002009-04-05T16:19:00.000-04:00Just checkin in on you dear sister.Hope all is wel...Just checkin in on you dear sister.<BR/><BR/>Hope all is well...I know you need a bit of a break from writing from time to time. I know I did. I felt my heart/mind needed to breathe.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you.Aunt Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806347928893192298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-43103190119920166112009-04-03T21:04:00.000-04:002009-04-03T21:04:00.000-04:00Julie, I have enjoyed my visit to your blog. Than...Julie, I have enjoyed my visit to your blog. Thank you for your testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ. I noticed you're from Ellijay. I'm originally from Gainesville, but live in Alabama now. (Actually, my husband pastored a church in Jasper many years ago.) It's always nice to find another person from Georgia, especially a sister-in-Christ. May God abundantly bless you for your ministry and love for Him.<BR/><BR/>AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355324478827826300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-72442817577241171952009-04-02T16:27:00.000-04:002009-04-02T16:27:00.000-04:00Hi Julie,Thanks for sharing that with us! Great p...Hi Julie,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing that with us! Great post!! Amen & amen!<BR/><BR/>Hey. If you get the opportunity, would you mind praying for the prayer requests that are<BR/>on our main page?<BR/><BR/>May the Lord bless you and your family!! <BR/><BR/>Mark, Lynn, Brooke & Carley Seay<BR/> www.LighthousePrayerLine.org<BR/><BR/>ps - please consider "following" our blog -or- atleast grab one of our free, linking, blue buttons. (see top sidebar at www.LighthousePrayerLine.org). <BR/><BR/>•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Visit Us Soon!.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•Lighthouse Prayer Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967875533234296119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-910715041854682612009-04-01T15:19:00.000-04:002009-04-01T15:19:00.000-04:00So true, eh?! I wonder why we always fall back int...So true, eh?! I wonder why we always fall back into thinking that way? God is so much more than Who we sometimes seem to think He is!Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-29004346824502069182009-04-01T12:52:00.000-04:002009-04-01T12:52:00.000-04:00Wandered over from Meredith's post. Thanks for you...Wandered over from Meredith's post. Thanks for your sharing that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-8268988731571645572009-03-30T11:33:00.000-04:002009-03-30T11:33:00.000-04:00Great Post my friend! Reaching in and touching my...Great Post my friend! Reaching in and touching my heart! Just gotta Lay down those Shoulds.<BR/>A very thought provoking post, Amen!<BR/>Have a beautiful & blessed day :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292404509675099875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-62730055364850711582009-03-30T11:13:00.000-04:002009-03-30T11:13:00.000-04:00Lay down those shoulds, dear one. He just wants to...Lay down those shoulds, dear one. He just wants to hold you for a while. I'm still praying for your tender heart.<BR/><BR/>luv you,<BR/>lauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-91235315073667408792009-03-30T00:01:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:01:00.000-04:00Julie, I loved seeing you at my blog! I pray for y...Julie, <BR/>I loved seeing you at my blog! I pray for you my friend. I always hoped that while I was living in your neck of the woods I would be able to slip down and visit you. Even though we've never met I'm saddened that I'm so far away now. I love your heart and am so thankful that I can go with you through your journey through your blog. I'm definitely knee deep in the "shoulds" now that I'm back home and your post has been encouraging to me. Your gift of writing is a true blessing!Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210123754343766047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-57195078772224475692009-03-29T23:04:00.000-04:002009-03-29T23:04:00.000-04:00Beautiful. Take your time Julie and write when God...Beautiful. <BR/>Take your time Julie and write when God leads you to. Savor every memory of your Dad that invades your thoughts and heart. <BR/>I'm hurting for you.<BR/>Love,<BR/>LeliaLelia Chealeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-12054355531858600602009-03-29T22:21:00.000-04:002009-03-29T22:21:00.000-04:00oh...how I nodded my head throughout reading this...oh...how I nodded my head throughout reading this....your heart is so beautiful and tender.Mrs.Naz@BecomingMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425021902893463197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-83362991160487982542009-03-29T00:26:00.000-04:002009-03-29T00:26:00.000-04:00Julie, I too have been performance driven...It is ...Julie, I too have been performance driven...It is hard to find the balance. I am afraid that, being "prone to wander" if I am too @ rest I will... wander (and I know how much it hurts). <BR/><BR/>There is the delicate balance between "working out your salvation w/ fear and trembling" and "it is Him who works in you to will and act according to His good purpose" <BR/><BR/>I have seen too many "just trusting the Lord" while their families fall apart due to what to me looks like "apathy"...<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your post. It is a reminder to crucify guilt, and rest in His love, but be aware of the frailty of our flesh nature.<BR/><BR/>The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.<BR/><BR/>Pressing on together.Kathy Schwankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575973280157910643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-39920424828941607202009-03-28T15:06:00.000-04:002009-03-28T15:06:00.000-04:00This one was hard for me to read. In a good way. ...This one was hard for me to read. In a good way. You bless, even through your grief, Julie. <BR/><BR/>Thinking of you. xxxoooGretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-20992604148491790372009-03-28T12:52:00.000-04:002009-03-28T12:52:00.000-04:00After I gave a MOPS talk two weeks ago, I sat thro...After I gave a MOPS talk two weeks ago, I sat through the small group discussion time with moms. It was interesting and encouraging to know my talk motivated great conversation. Thank you, God.<BR/><BR/>A mentor mom, in her late 60s or early 70s, lovingly corrected a younger mome who was feeling guilty. This young mom kept saying she should_________(fill in the blank). This older mentor smiled and in a sweet but firm voice said,<BR/><BR/>"Don't should on yourself." <BR/><BR/>Wow, what a catchy phrase! I hope to continue to say and remember...<BR/><BR/>Should is the worst S word, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Love you,<BR/>TiffanyTea with Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014131105695691106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-81998111688847488892009-03-28T12:30:00.000-04:002009-03-28T12:30:00.000-04:00What TRUTH you have written! Earlier this week I w...What TRUTH you have written! Earlier this week I wrote about how I used to be "chained to performance" and how I feel such freedom now. <BR/><BR/>It's so awesome to walk FREELY in Christ, not having to "DO" anything to experience His LOVE!<BR/><BR/>Julie, you are right where the Lord wants you.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you everyday!<BR/>AmyAmyhttp://dancingdreamer.christianblogsites.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-56125228007281796992009-03-27T22:32:00.000-04:002009-03-27T22:32:00.000-04:00Beautifully put, Julie. I am learning continually ...Beautifully put, Julie. I am learning continually to lay down my "shoulds". They can be so easy to pick back up. <BR/><BR/>I love your conversations with the Lord. They are tender and so beautiful. Thank you for sharing them. <BR/><BR/>Indeed, you are the first person I had ever heard talk about "being" instead of "doing", and that has had such a big impact on my life. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Love and prayers,<BR/>KKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534550649815409116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-85596874270375604132009-03-27T22:13:00.000-04:002009-03-27T22:13:00.000-04:00Your words speak to many of us Julie. Your transpa...Your words speak to many of us Julie. Your transparency and truth is always a blessing. I think we've all been there with the "shoulds".<BR/><BR/>Thank you for having the heart for GOD that you do. Remain steadfast in Him and may all your time with Him find you refresed and blessed always.LisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-86161375033056241032009-03-27T18:32:00.000-04:002009-03-27T18:32:00.000-04:00I've had guilt over the "shoulds", too. "The shoul...I've had guilt over the "shoulds", too. <I>"The shoulds are laid to rest."</I> I love that thought! You have touched my heart with your words today...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-26105652769120012232009-03-27T17:31:00.000-04:002009-03-27T17:31:00.000-04:00Hey Julie,I love a quote by Bob Sorge. He says tha...Hey Julie,<BR/>I love a quote by Bob Sorge. He says that the love isn't disappointed IN us when we miss time with Him, He is disappointed FOR us.<BR/><BR/>Oh, how He loves you and me! So beautiful the way He loves us through. <BR/><BR/>"The shoulds" have been a trap for me at times. They have a haunting voice that I really don't like at all. It sounds so accusing to me! Praise the Lord for His wonderful and bountiful grace! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!!!<BR/>CheriCheri Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164308430243574427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-42603236962882871612009-03-27T16:04:00.000-04:002009-03-27T16:04:00.000-04:00Julie---I wish I'd read this weeks ago....of cours...Julie---I wish I'd read this weeks ago....of course that means you would have endured your pain way before that. <BR/><BR/>I think we're twins....you have captured the feelings I have struggled with and battled against my own self...beaten myself up about all the things I SHOULD be doing...and yet, my mind/heart won't let me. I have been in a foggy bog. Like a couple of days last week when it was so foggy I couldn't see much ahead of me while driving. "Slow going". That's how it's been. But you know what? I got there. Through HIS love-grace and mercy. <BR/><BR/>I love the words you shared today. THEY spoke what my heart couldn't even understand about my own self.<BR/><BR/>I love you dearly! Miss you too!Aunt Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806347928893192298noreply@blogger.com