tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post6821232156149890085..comments2024-01-18T05:48:08.324-06:00Comments on Simply Beth: I Want GodSimply Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-853643597285532272016-01-17T09:14:35.192-06:002016-01-17T09:14:35.192-06:00Beth, my husband is a UMC pastor and therefore we ...Beth, my husband is a UMC pastor and therefore we move--a lot! In each place God has called me to a unique place where I "fit"--as a store clerk for a non-profit, a Christian writing instructor and group leader, a substitute teacher in a Christian school, a nursing home gift shop manager, etc. All of that to say that often there isn't just "one thing" God gifts us to do. Sometimes He gifts us for whatever the current need is. Your writing is excellent--well organized, heartfelt, honest, and humble. I encourage you to keep sharing your heart and praying for God's guidance. We never know where He may lead.Pam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-62841836224511104802016-01-03T15:40:23.758-06:002016-01-03T15:40:23.758-06:00Hi Beth! Welcome back to your writing space! Don&#...Hi Beth! Welcome back to your writing space! Don't worry about the frequency of your blogging, write when you 'want'. <br />Dreams are so interesting, aren't they? I never know if I get the interpretation right, but if your conclusion is wanting God, and not walking away, that's pretty awesome. May God lead you to just the right places in this new year, and reveal to you what He wants from you!<br />Blessings in 2016,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-14009767502861303272016-01-03T08:07:58.290-06:002016-01-03T08:07:58.290-06:00It's such a blessing to do life in this online...It's such a blessing to do life in this online world with you, Linda. You just bless me so. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-58893915682064814272016-01-03T08:07:14.453-06:002016-01-03T08:07:14.453-06:00Bev, your comment was a needed reminder of how it&...Bev, your comment was a needed reminder of how it's not about me and how good I am at something but about showing up and serving where God has called me to be. Thank you for that. Much love and hugs, BethSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-75850213372295235132016-01-03T08:06:13.407-06:002016-01-03T08:06:13.407-06:00I adore you, friend. Your comments always bring su...I adore you, friend. Your comments always bring such needed encouragement. And your prayers are so very much appreciated. I think I will need to check out that book and I will be by tomorrow to read about your word for 2016. Much love. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-30330372260727431482016-01-02T05:35:42.887-06:002016-01-02T05:35:42.887-06:00Dearest Barbie, I know things have been hard and I...Dearest Barbie, I know things have been hard and I pray for you often. Your love for God and for others is always so evident. You are an encourager beyond the words you write on your blog. I love you much. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-87003720013443753772016-01-02T05:32:23.604-06:002016-01-02T05:32:23.604-06:00A good words, Joanne, and I love that verse. Bless...A good words, Joanne, and I love that verse. Blessings to you, friend. Thanks for stopping by and for the encouragement. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-89109050043608275682016-01-02T05:30:08.710-06:002016-01-02T05:30:08.710-06:00Joan, I am excited to see what God has in store fo...Joan, I am excited to see what God has in store for you in 2016. Hope to find myself on your lovely blog again reading your always inspirational words of encouragement. Praying for us both as we seek Him with our whole heart. Much love. xoxoBethhttp://withlove-simplybeth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-49943232703879496602016-01-01T14:35:32.919-06:002016-01-01T14:35:32.919-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Mary Dolan Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739724561596823855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-47917198860902873172016-01-01T14:35:24.115-06:002016-01-01T14:35:24.115-06:00Beth, thank you so much for sharing from your hear...Beth, thank you so much for sharing from your heart today. I've taken a break from blogging for the holiday break, since I had the week off, but I ended up taking a complete break from writing. It is now Friday and I promised my readers a list on Monday and I'm scrambling. I think, as you said, the more you stay away, the more you fear going back to it. Why is that? We love what we do, right? We love writing, we consider it a gift from the Lord, yet we think too much about it and don't want to do it unless it can be perfect. I read the comments of so many of my online blogging friends here and I thought, "hey they feel the same way I do. We are all a bunch of regular imperfect ladies!" And just reading these comments, your blog and others helps my apathetic self get off my apathetic butt and get in there to write. I pray for you and for all of us who struggle with this imperfect writing thing that more than anything, we would simply follow Jesus. Blessings to you in 2016.Mary Dolan Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739724561596823855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-46653767517537877362016-01-01T10:25:44.987-06:002016-01-01T10:25:44.987-06:00Wow. That's just what He says He wants. Us t...Wow. That's just what He says He wants. Us to want Him. With every bit of our being. He'll take it from there.<br /><br />He's got you where He wants you. And He will not let you go.<br /><br />I'm so blessed to be here with you today, Beth. I can't wait to see where He takes you in these upcoming months ...<br /><br />Hugs, girl!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-60696605144472780172016-01-01T06:40:41.128-06:002016-01-01T06:40:41.128-06:00Beth,
Maybe there is not just one thing that you a...Beth,<br />Maybe there is not just one thing that you are good at doing. I am not the best writer out there, but enjoy writing and feel called to do so. God has also let me to help with Redeemer Christian Foundation. Doing so, has brought to light more of my weaknesses than my strengths. I've had to surround myself with people who compliment me. The only thing I find I really want to be good at is abiding in Him. It's only when I abide in Him (and believe me, I fail at that a lot) that there is anything left to pour out into others. Praying for you sweet sister...so good to be reading your words again!!<br />Love always,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-49605086499855229502015-12-31T11:44:19.779-06:002015-12-31T11:44:19.779-06:00Beth, your words are always so well-spoken, so wis...Beth, your words are always so well-spoken, so wise. It makes me sad to think that fear interferes with your expression of them. But, alas, I know the ways of fear well. And it can be a paralyzing influence. Whether you decide to write in this place again or more often, I pray that fear won't be the determining factor.<br /><br />I read a wonderful book called "Shattered Dreams" by Larry Crabb. In it he talked a lot about losing our dreams, about pain that shakes us to our core, about being whittled down in our spirits to nothing. But then, he talked about that experience being a gift. My first reaction was, "WHAT???" But as I read why he said that was a gift, I began to feel something deep in my soul. He said that *losing* all these things, and being in a state of deep despair, gets us in touch with our deepest want - the wanting of God Himself. I just wrote a recap of my word for 2015 - healing. And one of the things I learned this past year was that suffering (lack of healing) gets you in touch with what you truly believe. And I discovered that at the core of my heart, I do indeed want God.<br /><br />I pray for you in this season in your life. I pray for relief from angst, for release from fear. But more than anything, I pray that you will see how God is *carving deeper* and using your feelings to get you in touch with the truly wonderful place of wanting Him - above all else, more than all else, even more than what He can do for us. Trust me, He'll meet you there.<br /><br />Luke 10:27, NIV: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind..."<br /><br />This is the essence of life.<br /><br />Happy New Year, dearest friend. Love you.<br /><br />GOD BLESS!<br /><br />(P.S. I'm writing about my new word next week. Drop by if you get a chance...)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-63776585515077605232015-12-31T10:01:49.377-06:002015-12-31T10:01:49.377-06:00Beth, I so needed this today. I've written her...Beth, I so needed this today. I've written here and there on my blog, but not with the passion and desire I once had. I too drew back in fear -- fear of where my life was leading me. I was ready to hit 2016 head on with a fresh word, and then we've hit another hard obstacle. Not only do I want God, I so desperately need Him. Thank you for sharing my friend. I am blessed.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-58846817995488921462015-12-31T09:10:17.602-06:002015-12-31T09:10:17.602-06:00Beth, I so enjoyed "I Want God" when I r...Beth, I so enjoyed "I Want God" when I read it. Lisa Whittle gives us much to think on. My word for 2016 is "See" because I want to "Taste & see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!" (Psalm 34:8) May you & yours have a blessed 2016! Joanne Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737190992108764966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-35510826203758089312015-12-31T08:55:58.032-06:002015-12-31T08:55:58.032-06:00I haven't written in over a year. Well, I'...I haven't written in over a year. Well, I've added a line or two to my blog link up, but that's been about it. It has been as if my enthusiasm for it has disappeared. However, as 2015 comes to a close, I've been thinking a lot about that - the whys and such, and I've made some discoveries. I stopped writing out of fear. Yes...after my year of "courage" fear descended on me "big time". So, this year, I'm not going to choose a one word, however, I am going to make some changes. Hopefully, you'll see those in my blog in the coming days. I want God, too. I want to be excited about God...I want to be excited about writing about God! So, I'm laying this desire of "want" at His feet and am looking forward to what He does!<br /><br />Blessings & Happy New Year, Beth! JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.com