tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post4114092561568960183..comments2023-06-16T04:47:26.301-05:00Comments on Laura Rath ~ Journey in Faith: With the Faith of a ChildLaura Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-78931776868831233702016-03-22T17:45:03.128-05:002016-03-22T17:45:03.128-05:00"Let the little children come to me and do no..."Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these!" Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-4399045497481679922016-03-22T14:52:08.570-05:002016-03-22T14:52:08.570-05:00I know I too often let embarrassment and pride get...I know I too often let embarrassment and pride get in my way of expressing my faith as a child. Thanks for the reminder that it's okay to let go and be like kids at VBS again. :) I remember how fun those days were drinking kool-aid and eating sugar cookies. Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-59116405408412257472016-03-22T13:09:01.363-05:002016-03-22T13:09:01.363-05:00so true - far too inhibited at almost 64 - it'...so true - far too inhibited at almost 64 - it's time (almost) to begin wearing purple and worshipping without worrying ! thanks, laura - next to you at rara this beautiful morning in CA.sue donaldsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198874580697830445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-60139762019577421452016-03-21T06:51:01.220-05:002016-03-21T06:51:01.220-05:00You got it!You got it!Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-79413496270060370442016-03-21T01:27:31.879-05:002016-03-21T01:27:31.879-05:00Nice - good reflections. . . next time we dance wi...Nice - good reflections. . . next time we dance with the kids!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598827254981373614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-91774974769139916292016-03-20T21:46:03.776-05:002016-03-20T21:46:03.776-05:00You bring up a good point here! I've had the s...You bring up a good point here! I've had the same thought about my writing as praise and worship to God. While I feel God leading me to write, I can certainly get self-conscious about what others might think, or compare myself to other writers. It can be paralyzing. But, if God is leading, then I have to not give in to doubt and worry about being judged. Thanks so much for your comment!Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-50612080715706314922016-03-20T21:40:27.682-05:002016-03-20T21:40:27.682-05:00I agree with you Carly. It's hard to get past ...I agree with you Carly. It's hard to get past because we know how judgmental our world is. I think focusing on God is key. It's also making me think about how I act...do others feel self-conscious because of me? I certainly don't want that, so it's a good self-check.<br />Blessings to you!Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-29149001916748004612016-03-20T21:36:46.983-05:002016-03-20T21:36:46.983-05:00Thank you Karen. I know what you mean about feelin...Thank you Karen. I know what you mean about feeling more self-conscious around other adults than young children. We can be so hard on ourselves and each other. God bless!Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-31646940460449847932016-03-20T17:00:55.123-05:002016-03-20T17:00:55.123-05:00I don't remember when I first started being co...I don't remember when I first started being conscientious - but I know I was young and it felt out of self-preservation. I don't know how to untangle it, and pray that God can free me because I admire people who can dance and praise. I wondered at one time, if maybe, I dance and praise like that but with my writing:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-68583821751233394132016-03-20T15:15:32.239-05:002016-03-20T15:15:32.239-05:00I love how children are so free and spontaneous in...I love how children are so free and spontaneous in expressing their feelings and their worship. It's sad that we lose that as we get older and that we worry about what others think. I'm not sure how we get over that. I suppose the more we focus on God the less we will worry about other people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-42865297001778135942016-03-20T10:27:25.731-05:002016-03-20T10:27:25.731-05:00Thank you for sharing this thought-provoking post....Thank you for sharing this thought-provoking post.<br /><br />It really caused me to pause and think about my own behavior around "adults". When I would teach little ones in Sunday School I was most comfortable when it was just me and the kids. As soon as another adult was part of the mix, I suddenly found myself much more self-conscious and lacking confidence in myself. I don't know if it is because adults are judgmental, but then again, certainly teenagers can fit that category.<br /><br />Your post is causing me to do some soul-searching about this very thing. Thanks so much for sharing such an edifying post!Karen Del Tattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534510202288836694noreply@blogger.com