tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post7496683171348163942..comments2023-07-07T05:12:10.391-05:00Comments on Mountain Woman at Heart: Spiritual downs and ups!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10060722558029419610noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-62543821684687575922010-04-13T14:31:57.748-05:002010-04-13T14:31:57.748-05:00Hi Lori - came over from Debbie's blog. I, too...Hi Lori - came over from Debbie's blog. I, too, was rebaptized. I felt that need at a time in my life when I was down and out, depressed and not sure about my salvation anymore. I've never looked back. You've been through a lot but the Lord has brought you back to where you need to be. It's a personal journey that each of us must take to find our own salvation and our own place in God's Kingdom. So glad you took that step. Come see me sometime!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741431727993692456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-67516922561453072392010-04-09T17:52:16.454-05:002010-04-09T17:52:16.454-05:00This was a most beautiful post; I found parts of m...This was a most beautiful post; I found parts of my own life mixed in. Thank you for letting me know that I am not the only one who's floundering. <br /><br />Besides all the day-to-day stuff, you've also had to deal with the overload of losses, add to that the menopausal thing and it's a recipe for emotional disaster. I'm so happy for you that you were able to "hear" God, loud and clear! <br /><br />Sometimes when I'm trying to pray and nothing comes out, I remember that He hears our groans and what's in our hearts. It sure sounds like He heard you!Carol J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11538742746825062735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-82016858820325296582010-04-09T12:25:44.216-05:002010-04-09T12:25:44.216-05:00I have been there too...can't attend church wi...I have been there too...can't attend church without someone wanting me to do something. I need to hear the word too! As a children's director, I don't get to attend many morning worship services and to put it bluntly...night services are not the same. Sometimes it is half-hearted at best...no praise & worship music, no hearty amens...just people too tired to put one foot in front of the other. When this church year is over, I don't think I will be a director again in the new church year...I need to crawl up into our Father's lap and be smothered in His love. Thanks for listening. MisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-69409813555579559452010-04-08T19:02:27.175-05:002010-04-08T19:02:27.175-05:00Lori it's so funny to open up your blog and re...Lori it's so funny to open up your blog and read this. I have not gone through the period of depression that you have but have been considering the question of baptism. I was sprinkled in the 5th grade with all the other 5th graders, according to the paper work at my home church. I remember nothing. Nothing! I talked with my former pastor about this last week and he assured me that it's not important that I remember, because God remembers. But it's important to me. I want to remember. He and I will talk again next week but I plan to be "rebaptized". I feel called to do that. I could do it in the lake right here behind my house (when the water warms up!) or could wait until next year when Jerry and I plan to go to Israel - the Jordan River sounds wonderful but in reality it's really polluted. I'm not sure yet which, but I know I will do it soon. Congratulations! blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-27943547101820749072010-04-08T17:31:52.749-05:002010-04-08T17:31:52.749-05:00I can so relate to what you've written. I'...I can so relate to what you've written. I've been under a lot of stress lately and just down in the dumps, not for such serious reasons as you though and I'm so sorry for your troubles.<br />But, without fail, it is when I once again turn to prayer and the Bible for comfort that I find solace.<br />Thank you for this most wonderful post.The Silver Age Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135538968544231161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-6051898838756828152010-04-07T13:24:58.944-05:002010-04-07T13:24:58.944-05:00Not a downer-there is definite joy in there! Just...Not a downer-there is definite joy in there! Just as in the psalms, David bared his heart but ended in praise!<br />Life is hard and Satan does his best to get us down! So glad to hear that your have the joy back in your heart. <br />Do you have a Bible study group or a ladies fellowship group that you can meet with? It is such a blessing to have ladies that can come along side you and pray for you when life seems to be overwhelming. I am part of a Bible study of 7 ladies ranging in age from 31 to 62! What a gift from God they are to me! They sure help to "prop up the leaning side"! Also to know someone else is praying for whatever you are facing! Just a thought!<br />Blessings!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835640367863822189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-18670671610218752352010-04-07T10:11:23.191-05:002010-04-07T10:11:23.191-05:00Thanks for sharing all this. I could relate to so...Thanks for sharing all this. I could relate to so much of what you said and have to really work at not letting my -hormones, moods, menopause, empty nest, move, Satan-you name it....overwhelm my thoughts and heart.<br /><br />How exciting to be baptized on Easter. My hubs grew up in a 'sprinkle' church but I was dunked : ) Both of our girls were dunked too at different churches. In fact my youngest was baptized in England and God just totally blessed that day. Our expectations were not high...they just did things differently...but I can honestly say, and we all agree, it was the most moving Baptismal service I've been to...they had each person say into the microphone why they were being baptized (about 12 people) and it was all ages and really wonderful.<br /><br />Sorry I rambled...you just got me thinking today : )Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-68684363633233600102010-04-07T09:08:07.715-05:002010-04-07T09:08:07.715-05:00Lori, I'll bet we have a lot more in common th...Lori, I'll bet we have a lot more in common than we know. This has been a hard winter for a lot of us and it sounds as though you've been surrounded by a lot of sad circumstances. A friend told me the other day "at our age, the news doesn't get much better" but I'm not sure I believe that.<br />My depression has been pretty bad since February. I just got to where I didn't want to leave the house and couldn't make myself get anything done. Medication helps. <br />Even Bible reading and prayer can seem ineffectual during these low periods. I'm glad He doesn't let us stay there. So happy about your joyful experience of Baptism. Some people don't think that's important anymore; many churches leave it out all together. It is important. You sound as if you are strengthened for the journey ahead and I look forward to our blogging ladies meeting in May:)<br />Glad you'got your groove back;)<br />DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612935931627314524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-38007366357580524952010-04-07T06:07:23.385-05:002010-04-07T06:07:23.385-05:00Love you Lori! I've been on that burnout road...Love you Lori! I've been on that burnout road...its hard at the time, but looking back it was the best thing that could have ever happened to me! I'm not chained to saying yes to everything and I don't feel bad for saying no now :) :)<br /><br />So glad that you brought up that sermon (it hit me hard, but then stuff happened and I completely went back to starring at bars!). I'm ecstatic about your baptism! What an awesome moment, surrounded by friends!!!shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138326861657251385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-13174451780577708052010-04-07T03:57:10.460-05:002010-04-07T03:57:10.460-05:00Thank you for sharing, Lori. I know this must have...Thank you for sharing, Lori. I know this must have been hard for you. You have been through a lot. I hope you never think you can't share, and that nobody will care, because that is the farthest from the truth. We do care!<br /><br />I'm glad you got your groove back. I think it is wonderful about your baptism. What a wonderful way to feel God's love and to start over. <br />Be blessed my friend. Sending hugs your way....MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994575359990994574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182996697923712663.post-52805983579780592642010-04-06T22:02:36.942-05:002010-04-06T22:02:36.942-05:00Beautifully written.. you've been through a lo...Beautifully written.. you've been through a lot over the last few months. We all need that reminder to sorta 'let go and let God' when it all gets too heavy for us to bear. Thanks for sharing - I, for one, needed to hear this! :) -TammyFlat Creek Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628767205698280033noreply@blogger.com