tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post9110860209197151481..comments2024-02-14T21:27:00.669-08:00Comments on Gentle Recovery: Stand upNikki (Sarah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-41478017329693239542012-12-09T06:31:56.348-08:002012-12-09T06:31:56.348-08:00As I age I find it easier to stand up and speak. E...As I age I find it easier to stand up and speak. Especially when it involves the Lord. Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-77201123830479789022012-12-05T12:14:00.343-08:002012-12-05T12:14:00.343-08:00Ah yes, Nikki - the challenge of knowing when to s...Ah yes, Nikki - the challenge of knowing when to speak up, and when to remain silent. I truly believe that the Holy Spirit is the only one who can help us discern which to do. It takes courage to speak up, and self-control to stay silent - and both are the work of God in our lives.<br /><br />So, I'm going to be silent now and let your message sink in!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-4828579699881445712012-12-03T21:11:12.146-08:002012-12-03T21:11:12.146-08:00I was the same way in class. Amen ,you are right b...I was the same way in class. Amen ,you are right both take courage.<br />Merry Christmas!❀~Myrna~❀https://www.blogger.com/profile/04501736461558700696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-73321522589234061332012-12-03T20:06:26.773-08:002012-12-03T20:06:26.773-08:00I had never heard this song. I like the words. It ...I had never heard this song. I like the words. It is important to stand up for what you believe in. It takes wisdom to know when to speak up and when to keep quiet. Thank you for sharing this thought provoking post.<br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-5163417119211169832012-12-03T16:50:27.379-08:002012-12-03T16:50:27.379-08:00I never raised my hand either. I like this post, I...I never raised my hand either. I like this post, I am better and speaking up. I also do enjoy listening. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-84856178298722677072012-12-02T11:24:05.500-08:002012-12-02T11:24:05.500-08:00Lovely post. I find it easy to sit and listen, it...Lovely post. I find it easy to sit and listen, it's speaking up that I've found to be a challenge. God is good and continues to work on my life.Life and Breath and Everything Elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761418657682296365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-21539120952954993812012-12-02T09:37:23.325-08:002012-12-02T09:37:23.325-08:00I am finding that it takes guts to "be still ...I am finding that it takes guts to "be still and know that HE is GOD!" Thank you for a great post.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770750648145547973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-86316337034241786172012-12-02T08:55:56.258-08:002012-12-02T08:55:56.258-08:00That's what I did at work...I stood up against...That's what I did at work...I stood up against the wrong treatments some people do. It took courage. But I know it's not me. He is the One Who strengthens me. It is a great feeling to be able to speak up and let those people know who abuse their power that I was not afraid. But I owed that to Him. Because of the eternal hope He gives. His love that is faithful and His Word that lasts forever.RCUBEshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726426726039665564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-965372110794101252012-12-02T08:26:39.607-08:002012-12-02T08:26:39.607-08:00That wasn't my childhood story, but I can rela...That wasn't my childhood story, but I can relate to having to learn to sit down and be quiet. Even in my old age, I'm still working on keeping my mouth shut. Guess we're all still in the peocess of growing to be more like Him. Blessings.Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237605450221263831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-89521989237244681232012-12-02T07:55:25.514-08:002012-12-02T07:55:25.514-08:00my childhood wa s also full of fear , I ...my childhood wa s also full of fear , I still have to deal with it, but God is changing meAmritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-55776102574971501702012-12-02T03:26:24.481-08:002012-12-02T03:26:24.481-08:00Hi Sarah,
Both listening and/or speaking up at th...Hi Sarah,<br />Both listening and/or speaking up at the right time can be difficult; it's still a challenge for me even today! But when we see ourselves the way God does we learn to embrace who we are and stand out in the crowd with our own personal characteristics. He gave us a voice, and we definitely have something to say!<br /><br />Great post! <br />Blessings my friend,<br />DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-32379966109912965582012-12-01T16:30:09.083-08:002012-12-01T16:30:09.083-08:00Love that Winston Churchill quote.
I praise God ...Love that Winston Churchill quote. <br /><br />I praise God that you learned to stand up to fear because you DO have something to say. And yet you still know when to sit down and listen. A wise woman, you are. Love you, Nikki.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-29157380280641872422012-12-01T11:40:01.326-08:002012-12-01T11:40:01.326-08:00Great post, with much to ponder...courage to liste...Great post, with much to ponder...courage to listen...I think that is so true for me too. God bless.<br /><br />Renee from Adventures in Faithful Living.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089685282700680525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-71023037680465697552012-12-01T10:17:08.208-08:002012-12-01T10:17:08.208-08:00You are an inspiration.You are an inspiration.Wanda's Wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823654163692296686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-29039014568997187932012-12-01T08:54:50.989-08:002012-12-01T08:54:50.989-08:00You said it for me!!! Maybe this is why I LOVE att...You said it for me!!! Maybe this is why I LOVE attending college at "my" age! I am NOT that little girl anymore. I have grown, I like me and I am NOT afraid to stumble.<br /><br />Really loved this one!<br />So good to be back reading!dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089788992642824340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-56892668046511730102012-12-01T06:10:20.819-08:002012-12-01T06:10:20.819-08:00It does take courage to find your voice and say wh...It does take courage to find your voice and say what needs to be said. I've had trouble with this in the past as well. Being able to listen to another's viewpoint without judging is not always easy either but also important. Very nice post! Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966292221486788658.post-2546507894772048482012-12-01T05:16:06.602-08:002012-12-01T05:16:06.602-08:00Nikki, you just described my school experiences as...Nikki, you just described my school experiences as well.<br /><br />The Lord is also pushing me, "frontward." Exposing more at times of me than I like. There are still areas that are just not ready yet for me to advance. But, for the most part, I am amazed at myself when I end up doing something or finding myself somewhere that I would never of done without the prompting of the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />I liked what you said about the listening part. Most my life I did not listen. Not that I did not care. But I zoned out. Survival mode.<br /><br />I am finding out, like you, those benefits you mentioned are incredible when we do obey!<br /><br />Thank you dear one for sharing.<br /><br />Hugs Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.com