tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post3640104251494259094..comments2023-06-16T04:47:26.301-05:00Comments on Laura Rath ~ Journey in Faith: When You’re Not As Okay As You Say You AreLaura Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-17403247932322140022018-11-16T08:07:16.473-06:002018-11-16T08:07:16.473-06:00Amen! I feel like for some time now "I'm ...Amen! I feel like for some time now "I'm OK," and "I'm so busy," have been the only two acceptable responses when asked how we're doing. But there is freedom and help when we tell the whole story! Thanks for this encouragement to let the mask down a little more! Blessings!Lizhttp://www.lizgiertz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-43419676317843780202018-11-15T10:52:35.830-06:002018-11-15T10:52:35.830-06:00Sharing this with my daughter who is going through...Sharing this with my daughter who is going through some really hard things. Menopause, 15 year old strong willed son, trouble at school, etc. Good stuff, Laura. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-15011912609934951462018-11-14T06:08:28.460-06:002018-11-14T06:08:28.460-06:00This was such a good post - much wisdom. I am alwa...This was such a good post - much wisdom. I am always amazed at how time spent with God lightens the load. Joanne Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737190992108764966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-63165888880090499152018-11-13T13:48:12.403-06:002018-11-13T13:48:12.403-06:00I'm right there with you--I don't usually ...I'm right there with you--I don't usually admit when I'm not doing well. Thanks for your honest words and the encouragement I needed to be real and rely on God's strength.Laura E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14697607364672439046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-5735392822615652762018-11-13T10:41:50.736-06:002018-11-13T10:41:50.736-06:00How true - "what breaks us does not break God...How true - "what breaks us does not break God"! I think we all have been there. Beautifully honest post.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-57736487756881872912018-11-13T10:09:11.787-06:002018-11-13T10:09:11.787-06:00I can relate. Thanks for your transparency. laur...I can relate. Thanks for your transparency. laurensparks.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12030650952928382270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-54870310961255632122018-11-13T09:58:07.841-06:002018-11-13T09:58:07.841-06:00Laura, I wrote about this very same thing last wee...Laura, I wrote about this very same thing last week! You are absolutely correct: What breaks us doesn't break God. Love it!Kristen Osbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602457187456466147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-20289309112382132522018-11-13T09:27:29.453-06:002018-11-13T09:27:29.453-06:00I finally reached a breaking point last weekend. M...I finally reached a breaking point last weekend. My body said enough. It felt good to let go of all expectations and take a break. I wish I could stay in that rest longer though. Lisa noteshttps://www.lisanotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-65760129654336470042018-11-13T08:39:08.708-06:002018-11-13T08:39:08.708-06:00I love this! Like Tammy above that single line &qu...I love this! Like Tammy above that single line "What breaks us does not break God." AMEN!Rebecca Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182947922572434128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-83242505307545731082018-11-13T07:56:26.847-06:002018-11-13T07:56:26.847-06:00"What breaks us does not break God. He’s bigg... "What breaks us does not break God. He’s bigger than the weight we’re carrying and the masks we’re trying to wear." Such powerful words! Peace and grace, Tammy P.S. Keeping you in my prayers.Tammy Kenningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300487210783108005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-80463570658620750652018-11-13T07:27:24.398-06:002018-11-13T07:27:24.398-06:00Thank you, Laura. It's so easy AND comfortable...Thank you, Laura. It's so easy AND comfortable to just say, I'm okay or fine. But when it isn't true, we aren't walking in truth as 1 John encourages disciples to walk. Love this, "What breaks us does not break God. He’s bigger than the weight we’re carrying and the masks we’re trying to wear." Amen! Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-51857659038794313862018-11-13T00:03:22.104-06:002018-11-13T00:03:22.104-06:00Yes, yes, yes. I’m guilty of pushing and smiling u...Yes, yes, yes. I’m guilty of pushing and smiling until I break. Then I end up sick and a mess. Love this post, friend��Lori Schumakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146372328978894133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-42864781580553408412018-11-12T20:48:20.687-06:002018-11-12T20:48:20.687-06:00This is so beautiful Laura. I definitely know this...This is so beautiful Laura. I definitely know this feeling, and the moment we admit to ourselves that we are not ok, is the moment we begin healing.Brittanyhttps://ordinarilyextraordinarymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-36801486703669129222018-11-12T07:18:43.988-06:002018-11-12T07:18:43.988-06:00Thanks for you honesty, Laura. I agree. Sometimes ...Thanks for you honesty, Laura. I agree. Sometimes we have to reach that point of being without resources before we turn to our Heavenly Resource.Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-18386791755347573772018-11-11T03:14:27.582-06:002018-11-11T03:14:27.582-06:00Ooooh, you are writing about me!Ooooh, you are writing about me!Arithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580084913655106441noreply@blogger.com