tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post7840746536470755353..comments2024-01-18T05:48:08.324-06:00Comments on Simply Beth: When the writing runs drySimply Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-89122811596160317312015-09-01T13:14:01.410-05:002015-09-01T13:14:01.410-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-77841248344741363432015-06-09T16:33:02.804-05:002015-06-09T16:33:02.804-05:00Dear Beth, I know God works within you in so many ...Dear Beth, I know God works within you in so many dear ways to Him. He knows the priorities you have set down on paper are His. I believe that too. I also know that guilt and doubt can embed our every step and curtail things that are and would have been of God. Yet, sometimes, we must let the habits of our worldly existence go by the wayside only to let Him shine through. I am writing a post right now on rolling over our cares and concerns to God; He then acts (Psalm 37:5-6). (Should be up later tonight??) When I lay the things I think I HAVE to do down, He has room in me to teach me what He wants and will dictate the writing from those beautiful empty spaces that have been so filled with my have-tos. I say "Congratulations" on the path north out and away from the eating disorder. God's ways are surely the best. <br />Know that I love you, ~ lindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-16619294942261778122015-06-09T15:27:49.687-05:002015-06-09T15:27:49.687-05:00When your comment comes through to my In Box it al...When your comment comes through to my In Box it always makes me smile big, Sharon, because they are always so heartfelt and a big blessing to me. THANK YOU for that. So grateful to call you my friend. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-17012455836348819742015-06-09T15:26:43.985-05:002015-06-09T15:26:43.985-05:00Thank you for your comment here and for your email...Thank you for your comment here and for your email, Ceil. I hope you are having a wonderful trip. Looking forward to planning another visit with you soon. Much love. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-67846143136275838182015-06-09T15:25:57.677-05:002015-06-09T15:25:57.677-05:00Thank you, Jean. Always a blessing to see you here...Thank you, Jean. Always a blessing to see you here. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-86613282044703694672015-06-09T15:25:38.057-05:002015-06-09T15:25:38.057-05:00Thank you so much for your visit and kind words, R...Thank you so much for your visit and kind words, Ronja. Blessings.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-9498755673068872012015-06-09T15:25:08.796-05:002015-06-09T15:25:08.796-05:00I hope you know how much I love you and appreciate...I hope you know how much I love you and appreciate you. Thanks, friend. Your comment here truly encouraged my heart. Much love. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-53539330600537259352015-06-09T15:24:16.389-05:002015-06-09T15:24:16.389-05:00Indeed He does! Thank you, Sheila. Love to you. xo...Indeed He does! Thank you, Sheila. Love to you. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-82830481010323949572015-06-09T15:23:53.220-05:002015-06-09T15:23:53.220-05:00Thank you, friend. xoxoThank you, friend. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-41043029335589229772015-06-09T15:23:41.812-05:002015-06-09T15:23:41.812-05:00Hello, sweet friend. I love the idea of not callin...Hello, sweet friend. I love the idea of not calling it "my" eating disorder anymore too! Thanks for your always wonderful encouragement. You are a blessing to me. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-55289045320487550792015-06-09T15:17:40.946-05:002015-06-09T15:17:40.946-05:00For a person who says that they struggle to get th...For a person who says that they struggle to get the words out, you certainly have beautiful things to say. And, I have a feeling, Beth, that the *dry well* is indeed because of the enemy. God does have things He wants to say through you, of that I'm sure. Sometimes we have to write even when we don't feel like it, even when the words do not flow, just because we feel that God is telling us to do so. If that's what you're hearing, write. Don't listen to the lies, ignore the self-doubt, forget about perfection. Take the turn north and see where it goes...<br /><br />Of course, if God is calling you to a season of quiet - for the right *His* reasons - enjoy that, too. Sometimes the non-writing times are times when we're just gathering stories.<br /><br />In it all, I pray for your discernment, for your courage. And for the understanding that God loves you very much. No matter what.<br /><br />GOD BLESS - love you!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-19743924519526434202015-06-07T16:11:30.843-05:002015-06-07T16:11:30.843-05:00Hi Beth! Wow, what wonderful things you are hearin...Hi Beth! Wow, what wonderful things you are hearing in your time of quiet. Imagine finding out that your call to stop writing didn't come from God at all? That's an amazing thing to think about...how we can be pulled off our path by a voice that seems to make so much sense, and seem so right.<br /><br />Please do write as you feel called, that's the best thing to do. If you have stories that need to be aired, then AIR THEM!! If they should stay tucked in your heart, TUCK THEM! God will let you know in His own time, in His own way.<br />I'd say you have a pretty good story just in this one struggle!<br />Good to see you back,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-10997825080812350592015-06-06T18:18:19.059-05:002015-06-06T18:18:19.059-05:00i appreciate your honesty in this struggle. There...i appreciate your honesty in this struggle. There are seasons for life too. I know for many years I knew the calling of writing but it wasn't the right time yet. So keep open to God's timing. God will use you when you are needed with this gift.Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-52341152507541377562015-06-06T15:03:58.648-05:002015-06-06T15:03:58.648-05:00Such an honest and brave post, Beth. It's alwa...Such an honest and brave post, Beth. It's always such a beautiful thing to see priorities aligned properly and how a heart truly seeks the Lord even if it means writing less -- or maybe at some point, writing more than before. But as long as God comes first, it will all be alright. Thank you for sharing this, Beth. You have inspired and encouraged my heart today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911778883424577823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-87108148100606818912015-06-06T10:50:25.123-05:002015-06-06T10:50:25.123-05:00Letting God determine what you {we} write, is the ...Letting God determine what you {we} write, is the best course, my friend. I'm praying for each one of your steps along that path. You are such an inspiration, I'm not certain I can even express it well here, but the way you are determined deny satan a foothold, and follow God's will for your life, again and again, is inspiring and empowering, my dear friend. Whether in the silence or in the shouting, God is with you. Have a wonder-filled week!Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-54899531858560754812015-06-06T06:15:11.506-05:002015-06-06T06:15:11.506-05:00Father knows best...Blessings to you as you grow c...Father knows best...Blessings to you as you grow closer to Him in every aspect of your precious life. Love and hugs!!Sheila Kimballhttp://sheilakimball.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-33361462053651334052015-06-05T23:44:01.028-05:002015-06-05T23:44:01.028-05:00Wise words, Beth! Let God determine when you push ...Wise words, Beth! Let God determine when you push the button to publish or delete! Shouting the news of his goodness with you! Blessings to you - Shalom to you!!!<br />Maryleigh!bluecottonmemoryhttps://bluecottonmemory.wordpress.com/2015/06/05/what-are-you-doing-for-the-rest-of-your-life-poem-ii/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-72754488670591867332015-06-05T15:20:59.509-05:002015-06-05T15:20:59.509-05:00Beth,
PRAISE!! about the victory over the eating d...Beth,<br />PRAISE!! about the victory over the eating disorder. I'm purposely not saying "your" eating disorder because it isn't yours anymore. I will continue to pray for victory for you!! As for this post...this is the real, the gritty, the honest Beth that I love. You DO have a story to tell and I will pray that you will be able to kick the enemy to the curb right along with the doubt that he plagues you with. Know that you are not alone. Doubt is always prowling around waiting to devour me in a moment of weakness. Let's link arms and be conquerors together...okay? No matter what your frequency, I will always love reading the words that come from your beautiful heart! Praising God for you today :)<br />Love and ((hugs)),<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-53764879598591921012015-06-05T14:49:30.340-05:002015-06-05T14:49:30.340-05:00You've been so on my mind today, Mary. I imagi...You've been so on my mind today, Mary. I imagine you are full of emotions so please know I am holding you close in prayer and so look forward to coming alongside of you in this next chapter of your life. And looking forward to hugging you in real life SOON!<br /><br />Love you. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-84611066407161337502015-06-05T14:48:14.359-05:002015-06-05T14:48:14.359-05:00Thank you for your encouragement, Lyli. I apprecia...Thank you for your encouragement, Lyli. I appreciate you. Much love. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-21917837087834501542015-06-05T14:47:39.662-05:002015-06-05T14:47:39.662-05:00Oh, keeping a journal is such a fabulous idea. If ...Oh, keeping a journal is such a fabulous idea. If only, I kept up with that practice. But always worth giving it another try. Thank you for stopping by Lulu. Blessings.Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-56180367842020510242015-06-05T14:46:59.377-05:002015-06-05T14:46:59.377-05:00Love you, Kristin!Love you, Kristin!Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-52661843100022212582015-06-05T14:46:50.071-05:002015-06-05T14:46:50.071-05:00Okay, I'm welling up now too. You so touch my ...Okay, I'm welling up now too. You so touch my heart, Linda. I just love you. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-87328900007236668142015-06-05T14:46:15.691-05:002015-06-05T14:46:15.691-05:00It is super hard to start back up again, Barbie. I...It is super hard to start back up again, Barbie. I said recently to Mary, I believe, that's it's challenging to be a once and a while blogger. But we have to stay true to God. Yes, let's let Him be in the lead. Love you, dear friend. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4464807136237482773.post-89193090329826703882015-06-05T14:44:40.381-05:002015-06-05T14:44:40.381-05:00Thank you, sweet friend, for YOUR encouragement. P...Thank you, sweet friend, for YOUR encouragement. Praying for us both to listen to His voice only. Love you. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.com