tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post6540207472265321106..comments2023-06-01T05:10:52.423-07:00Comments on Scout: VulnerableJoy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-66001518290030353842012-02-18T08:06:21.880-08:002012-02-18T08:06:21.880-08:00Amy, you did a beautiful job in relaying how scrip...Amy, you did a beautiful job in relaying how scripture is THE key to fighting off negativity. I am so thankful we serve a God who loves us and believes differently about us. I am sure if you didn't have your Blissful Blooms blog, Station 8 store, four beautiful little girls to raise, homeschooling responsibilities, an amazing man to love and care for, and silly friends like me to contend with than you just might have it all together. Hmmmm....actually, no....no you wouldn't...what am I saying? :-). We do the best in what the Lord has handed us and leave the rest to God. You, my friend, are the true thing...and as you know, I love you!Alisha Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14202406368744294605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-51497784737531962922012-02-17T12:57:14.455-08:002012-02-17T12:57:14.455-08:00Wow Amy, I really needed to read this. I have been...Wow Amy, I really needed to read this. I have been in a "funk" lately too. Complaining about everything. Putting myself down. It's a good thing I started reading "Captivating." It really opened my eyes to see that God longs for a relationship with us-- even though we mess up daily, are mean to our loved ones, and on and on... He still wants to be in a relationship with us! What an awesome GOD! I've never even met you nor have I spoken to you in person, but I know in my heart what an awesome, creative person you are. I'm so thankful that our paths crossed :)jahorn12820http://www.blogger.com/profile/01160216179000491684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-38707526957859457432012-02-17T07:48:24.978-08:002012-02-17T07:48:24.978-08:00Thank you so much for this post! I've been re...Thank you so much for this post! I've been really, really struggling with this for months now and this is what I needed. As moms, I think we are hardest on ourselves than anyone else! I'm glad that you're out of your funk and I'll think of this when I have these thoughts myself. <br><br>Kristen<br><br>I love the new look on your blog! Gorgeous!Sophia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05833503613569613946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-25175372822467625502012-02-16T16:06:52.102-08:002012-02-16T16:06:52.102-08:00Oh Amy, I was truly hurting while reading what you...Oh Amy, I was truly hurting while reading what you were saying to yourself. I wanted to reach through the computer and give you a huge hug!!!! Sometimes it is so hard to tell the devil to leave and turn to God's comforting arms, but you did it and I'm all smiles :)!!!<br>I have scripture verses all over my computer at work. It truly is the only way I can get through the day some days!!Lisa ~ The SweetTalk Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08707126780233330821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-26665760290870526662012-02-16T12:00:39.817-08:002012-02-16T12:00:39.817-08:00those verses are so so so good. it's such a t...those verses are so so so good. it's such a tangible way to redirect our thoughts to things above. and if it makes you feel any better... i struggle with so many of the very same things!!!carissa at lowercase lettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00601211338190358077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-8685285865624573492012-02-16T11:44:54.554-08:002012-02-16T11:44:54.554-08:00me too. It is easiest to be mean to the ones who a...me too. It is easiest to be mean to the ones who are closest to you or to be mean to yourself. I have a big problem with being mean to myself even out loud in front of people. I recently realized what I was doing. I have a tendency to really tear myself up when something doesn't go right.I also realized it is the enemy who wants us to believe those thoughts. Thank you for opening up it is just what I needed as I too am going through this. Your such a delight...and p.s I love your banner!!! Hugs and prayers and good thoughts your way, MicaMicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12779203947312938655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-11406600022540673542012-02-16T10:30:24.589-08:002012-02-16T10:30:24.589-08:00So blessed that you shared your heart with us Amy....So blessed that you shared your heart with us Amy. That was a good word! It seems that most of us fall into a funk around this time of year, weird, but so true, Jan. & Feb. seem to be the hardest months for me to stay happy and positive, maybe it's the weather and lack of sun, who knows, but I do know that Jesus is our JOY, our source of strength. I lean on that, "The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength". The enemy hates this and will never stop trying to get into our heads and lie to us, glad you recognized this and went to the Word of God...freedom! :)<br><br>Blessings over you and your family.Knitting Maniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07751227475793526295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-4366589134957874462012-02-16T10:12:51.359-08:002012-02-16T10:12:51.359-08:00Beautiful, Amy!Beautiful, Amy!Martha A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02426112535240400393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-45369076185978035172012-02-16T09:44:08.300-08:002012-02-16T09:44:08.300-08:00Amy, you have hit at the heart of every woman. Th...Amy, you have hit at the heart of every woman. This is BEAUTIFULLY written and valuable. Thanks for saying out loud what we're all thinking on the inside.Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00725285169695165386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-46547206627569580772012-02-16T09:12:30.618-08:002012-02-16T09:12:30.618-08:00Hey you. I have been reading Philippians this week...Hey you. I have been reading Philippians this week also for Bible Study. I LOVE that verse, actually all of chapter four. I think as women we have so many roles to fulfill (followers of Christ,wife, mom, friend, teacher, house keeper...) and we want to do them all perfectly. It is hard to feel like we don't measure up, but focusing on the things described in 4:8 is a clear way to combat that feeling. In my eyes you measure up. Sometimes one of the things about blogging that I have found is that reading other people's blogs can make you feel bad about yourself, because naturally you think, "wow, she is better at ________ than I am." So I have to remind myself that the posts I read are often only the best side of one person. We all fail. We all have things about ourselves we would like to change, and we are not likely to share them on a blog post. Don't let yourself fall into the trap of comparing yourself to someone else, or the version of themselves they show on their blog. Focus on what is true. Even I have sometimes read your blog and thought, "Amy is probably a better homeschool teacher than me," but I just have to let that feeling go and know that it's not fair to compare yourself to someone else, and it is not good to beat yourself up if you are not all you would like to be in every area of your life. We are not perfect. God is perfect. Rejoice in him. Big X. Big O.Kim G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13335215348885151127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-69950772355542375872012-02-16T07:45:54.725-08:002012-02-16T07:45:54.725-08:00this is so brave of you to write. i think we all h...this is so brave of you to write. i think we all have these thoughts. BUT i am here to say...don't you DARE believe them, or i'll have to smack you silly!! :)<br>you are a beautiful, blessing of a person. you radiate joy and life. <br>that's why i love you :)<br>have a sweet day.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17444874559602612752noreply@blogger.com