tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post6994201249553904983..comments2024-01-18T05:48:08.324-06:00Comments on Simply Beth: Three Word Wednesday: I Take JoySimply Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-7322506655668477592014-03-25T07:06:54.881-05:002014-03-25T07:06:54.881-05:00I just love your site and how you share your heart...I just love your site and how you share your heart on here. So glad you visited my blog so I could follow you back. Can't wait to join in your link up. Kim @ Pouring Down Like RainAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095272703996765890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-78221901512816503212014-03-24T20:17:08.293-05:002014-03-24T20:17:08.293-05:00I echo you Maryleigh, so easy to encourage others,...I echo you Maryleigh, so easy to encourage others, but harder still to be my own PR- kind of person. I'm much more relational. I love that you shared your heart, here Beth. You're definitely loved:).Julie on an adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712118729376967523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-15365642069806522662014-03-20T22:06:39.402-05:002014-03-20T22:06:39.402-05:00Thank you, Lyli. You brought a big smile to my fac...Thank you, Lyli. You brought a big smile to my face. :) I'm grateful for your friendship.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-88474286221082621332014-03-20T22:05:44.673-05:002014-03-20T22:05:44.673-05:00I've got the song, I've got joy, joy, joy ...I've got the song, I've got joy, joy, joy down in my heart song playing in my head today! He is enough!! Praying for you too, Shannon. Much love, Beth.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-88033759971048386702014-03-20T22:03:31.741-05:002014-03-20T22:03:31.741-05:00Joanne, I'm always so grateful for your encour...Joanne, I'm always so grateful for your encouragement. Yes...he must become greater and I must become less. That verse has very much been on my mind lately. God is so good and His presence has been so felt these past couple weeks. He truly does use those tough days (or weeks) to draw us closer to Him. Love you and so grateful for you.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-17853816710098922622014-03-20T13:50:59.654-05:002014-03-20T13:50:59.654-05:00I think sometimes we feel like we fail when we fol...I think sometimes we feel like we fail when we follow the call but are not sure if we're doing it "right" (there's a post to be written there). I write first because I believe it's something He's given me to do. I visit and wish I could do it more right now - and reach via commenting and connecting - because I am a relationship kind of person. I want to connect. Twitter, Pinerest, etc - I am not a PR-kind of person. I can cheerlead you, my boys, my husband, friend and community - but I cannot cheerlead myself:)<br /><br />We're not called to meet goals - we're called to love the best we can right now - through hugs, or words, or service - and we're lucky - for us writing is hugging, is serving, is loving!! Keep on Beth!bluecottonmemoryhttp://bluecottonmemory.wordpress.com/2014/03/20/the-center-of-the-brotherhood/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-52678871973975429642014-03-20T13:27:26.076-05:002014-03-20T13:27:26.076-05:00I feel ya, Beth. Pretty sure I can't add to wh...I feel ya, Beth. Pretty sure I can't add to what the other 24 people have written so far, so I'll just add that I love you and grace is key. Grace grace grace. And if you can't find any to give yourself, let me know and I'll give you some more. Love and Hugs, Sweet Friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04973610403689488582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-3282079069977591912014-03-20T09:32:36.488-05:002014-03-20T09:32:36.488-05:00Thank you so much, Debbie. {Hugs}Thank you so much, Debbie. {Hugs}Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-64020385152131099702014-03-20T06:17:13.724-05:002014-03-20T06:17:13.724-05:00Yes, that is the question we need to ask. Who are ...Yes, that is the question we need to ask. Who are we trying to please? And when I answered that question honestly I knew something needed to change. Everything you have said has encouraged me and I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share. I appreciate YOU.<br />xoxoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-29743925152363282212014-03-20T06:12:24.619-05:002014-03-20T06:12:24.619-05:00Thank you so much, Rebekah. I love the words to th...Thank you so much, Rebekah. I love the words to that song. And you share something that has been on my heart...and that is trying to write more about what God is revealing to me through His Word as I read through the Bible. Thank you for all your encouragement. Love you.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-63500683347042776102014-03-20T06:09:37.992-05:002014-03-20T06:09:37.992-05:00I love everything you shared here, Linda. I have t...I love everything you shared here, Linda. I have thought of writers like you who are not on social media and it reminds me that we can do this thing without all that other stuff. And yes, it can lead to burnout. I enjoy the different social media outlets but I know I need to stick to what I enjoy and not allow myself to feel more is required. Thank you so much for all your encouragement. I just love you.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-17463828803198635382014-03-20T06:07:07.239-05:002014-03-20T06:07:07.239-05:00We do that don't we? Overdue things to the poi...We do that don't we? Overdue things to the point of where it is no longer as enjoyable as it once was. I believe we set out with good intentions. I pray for us both, Barbie. And always grateful that we are on this journey together. You have encouraged me greatly. Love you.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-87096431419457823702014-03-20T06:04:26.946-05:002014-03-20T06:04:26.946-05:00Ann Voskamp's book and counting His graces is ...Ann Voskamp's book and counting His graces is having such an amazing impact on me. It truly does bring JOY. Thank you for your kind words, Denise. I'm so grateful for you.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-31894919910559078732014-03-19T16:44:01.162-05:002014-03-19T16:44:01.162-05:00I think the key is what you wrote toward the end o...I think the key is what you wrote toward the end of this post...Give yourself grace. I think that when we try to be structured in our writing (deadlines, subjects, # of followers, the routine) we can easily lose the joy we once felt when we first set out to share the incredible message that God had shown us. I get that way. In fact, I'm that way now. When I try to force out a post, I don't enjoy it at all. But when I am inspired...Ah, then! That is when I love it. So, I think giving ourselves grace is important. We need to write because we love to write and are inspired to write...not because we have to write. Thanks for the reminder to simply give thanks to God for the gift of writing and then give ourselves the gift of grace.<br /><br />Blessings, JoanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080969278417913958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-29315788272752237222014-03-19T12:31:54.501-05:002014-03-19T12:31:54.501-05:00Your words are beautiful. I have been struggling l...Your words are beautiful. I have been struggling lately with social media myself...needing to share more to connect more and to be more. It can be exhausting. I needed to hear this today, becuse you helped remind me that I do it because people need me. Just like people need you, I need you. Your words may only speak to one person when you write them, but you continue to write them because that is what God inteneded for that day. It may seem small on your end but it is huge on the other end. It may not be easy, but just keep sharing from your heart <3<br />Thank you for your words, your encouragment and your thoughts. You are a blessing Beth!!<br />prayers <3 VeronicaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865436094617259346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-70173478252371536002014-03-19T12:31:26.983-05:002014-03-19T12:31:26.983-05:00Dear Beth,
The Lord keeps bringing me to these bl...Dear Beth,<br /><br />The Lord keeps bringing me to these blog posts about comparison. I like how you tied comparison together with the lack of thanksgiving. Deep thoughts for me to ponder.<br /><br />Thank you!<br />ElizabethAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976579883248220780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-89694147145153881742014-03-19T12:30:18.651-05:002014-03-19T12:30:18.651-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865436094617259346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-45630373390978716912014-03-19T11:13:09.071-05:002014-03-19T11:13:09.071-05:00What you are being led to write is enough. You ar...What you are being led to write is enough. You are enough. Praying for you. Take careAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14346993887865765516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-79565726191985199682014-03-19T11:09:09.357-05:002014-03-19T11:09:09.357-05:00That picture is beautiful and makes my heart happy...That picture is beautiful and makes my heart happy. :)<br /><br />I am thankful that you are writing. Your friendship brings me joy. HugsLyli @3-D Lessons for Lifehttp://3dlessons4life.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-19849822881519001122014-03-19T08:58:21.541-05:002014-03-19T08:58:21.541-05:00I can SO relate to this post. Nearing the end of l...I can SO relate to this post. Nearing the end of last year, I was feeling very similar to you. The Lord spoke to my heart and told me to follow Him and exactly what He wants for me. I needed to work to let go of tweeting every so often and writing on my facebook page strategically. All I need to do is post when I can, write what He gives me, and engage in social media when it fits into my family life. No more living for the blog. I now live for the gift of writing and go where God leads.<br />I had to give up FMF parties and other outlets, but crazy enough, since I have thrown out the business plan and social media gatherings (even though I really enjoy FMF) my blog has grown. Go figure!?!? <br />I'm learning to define success based on just going after what God wants me to go after and not worrying about how the world defines success. <br />Praying for you, sweet friend! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-13292947276079326812014-03-19T08:15:41.943-05:002014-03-19T08:15:41.943-05:00Love this post & your raw & honest emotion...Love this post & your raw & honest emotion behind it. Thank you for being vulnerable & sharing where you are. Can't encourage you enough to lay aside the pressures of the world (social media) & just bask in the Word God's given you to share with others. They'll come, as He sees fit. Write it, and "they will read it"... whoever God intends to read it. His time, His place. Love to you & SO appreciate your friendship! ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-35814252715678973652014-03-19T08:14:43.418-05:002014-03-19T08:14:43.418-05:00Beth - so honest! I think there's another asp...Beth - so honest! I think there's another aspect. One that I feel, anyway. This blogging - this heartfelt writing takes a lot of time. And reflection. Good, old-fashioned effort. And yes, you want people to read what you've written so you jump through hoops to get them to.... Add to that, for me, anyway, the fact that when I have time to write it's because I'm not working. I'm not earning. I keep thinking that if I jump through all the right hoops, then there might be some kind of earning in it for me. Not to be famous. Not to be a star. And certainly not to make some ridiculous amount...But to pay my share of the bills. I missed the writing when I was working full time. I miss the paycheck now. Hmmm... Hang in there - maybe I'll start praying for us both! Love, JanetJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263629738556756592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-75879126460040618382014-03-19T08:08:13.989-05:002014-03-19T08:08:13.989-05:00Hi Beth,
Thanks for sharing your heart with us.
...Hi Beth,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your heart with us. <br /><br />The message of 'more' is everywhere. To gain this... you must to that... same with social media. I chose to take a backseat and just focus on what I can write, rather than the umpteen things that come with it. When we view ourselves from a worldly view it is full of disappointments and discouragement, but when we focus on the One we are being the pen for, all the rest falls away.<br /><br />Bless you Beth -love you.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463954995843689092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-55046285606067345082014-03-19T08:04:12.289-05:002014-03-19T08:04:12.289-05:00Beth- I believe you and I might be speaking direct...Beth- I believe you and I might be speaking directly to each other. My heart has been feeling heavy with the same notions. In my opinion it's the enemy's attempt at hiding doubt and discouragement in our minds, but lucky for us we know better than to believe them! Our God is so worthy and He demands that we not give in or give up. Sister, keep taking joy and giving God all thanks - your heart means more to Him than any amount of followers or "likes".Shannon Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080044699034383859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-69496243793221748382014-03-19T07:54:24.366-05:002014-03-19T07:54:24.366-05:00Linda, you said this beautifully.Linda, you said this beautifully.Susanhttp://hopehearthome.comnoreply@blogger.com