I wrote dozens of words thanking you. I don’t remember any of them. It asked me to subscribe again. And so I have. Your words here mean more than you can know. Susan
Gosh, this was just so good. Yes and Amen. "...I’ve been kept and held by the God who sees even when I could no longer see God." I surely hope this will be what I get to say about myself with confidence. I have so many uncertainties and questions - many I can't even articulate - and I often feel like I'm sitting alone with them, even when I cognitively know that's not true (thank you, fellow question-askers of the Internet). Thank you for sharing your heart with us and giving us another nod to hold onto, one that says no, you are not alone. <3
One of my most challenging traits is to slow down my breathing and read something, anything, at the speed in which the words demand. The thought and emotion behind your words in this essay earned that by being real. I thank you.
Thanks for sharing more of your story Sarah! I think the complications of church and finding our way to belonging with one another is hard but I'm always encouraged by the ways I see or hear of God meeting us in places, even our own backyard with friends, that bring us closer.
This rests in my spirit and makes feel a few things, uncomfortable for sometimes being the one comfortable in the “Inner circle” without eyes to see those outside of it, blinded maybe by the striving that got me there, and painfully aware of its impermanence. It also makes me feel seen…for those words you write about giving of yourself so much in hopes that you would be not only accepted but also seen in your season of being lonely, and valued. Because, it’s in a way not what we are told, but what we are taught. That giving deeply of yourself with being that reward.
You have such a way with words that digesting your words always takes me a day or two to really sink into what you’ve said. Thank you for what you do, thank you for your vulnerability.
I have thought, spoke, and lamented about many of these exact things in the past few weeks. Thank you for sharing and confirming our Jesus’ heart & silencing condemnation! Hugs, Sarah!
I wrote dozens of words thanking you. I don’t remember any of them. It asked me to subscribe again. And so I have. Your words here mean more than you can know. Susan
Gosh, this was just so good. Yes and Amen. "...I’ve been kept and held by the God who sees even when I could no longer see God." I surely hope this will be what I get to say about myself with confidence. I have so many uncertainties and questions - many I can't even articulate - and I often feel like I'm sitting alone with them, even when I cognitively know that's not true (thank you, fellow question-askers of the Internet). Thank you for sharing your heart with us and giving us another nod to hold onto, one that says no, you are not alone. <3
Hi Sarah,
One of my most challenging traits is to slow down my breathing and read something, anything, at the speed in which the words demand. The thought and emotion behind your words in this essay earned that by being real. I thank you.
Thanks for sharing more of your story Sarah! I think the complications of church and finding our way to belonging with one another is hard but I'm always encouraged by the ways I see or hear of God meeting us in places, even our own backyard with friends, that bring us closer.
Thank you 🙏🏻
This rests in my spirit and makes feel a few things, uncomfortable for sometimes being the one comfortable in the “Inner circle” without eyes to see those outside of it, blinded maybe by the striving that got me there, and painfully aware of its impermanence. It also makes me feel seen…for those words you write about giving of yourself so much in hopes that you would be not only accepted but also seen in your season of being lonely, and valued. Because, it’s in a way not what we are told, but what we are taught. That giving deeply of yourself with being that reward.
You have such a way with words that digesting your words always takes me a day or two to really sink into what you’ve said. Thank you for what you do, thank you for your vulnerability.
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing with such honesty. It’s an honor to receive your words tonight. 💕
I have thought, spoke, and lamented about many of these exact things in the past few weeks. Thank you for sharing and confirming our Jesus’ heart & silencing condemnation! Hugs, Sarah!