tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post3923691724700883249..comments2023-08-15T09:56:49.703-05:00Comments on WRITE FROM THE HEART: YES to GOD study: CH. 3: When I Feel Like I Don't Measure UpLelia Chealeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-7250772208994911912009-11-06T11:14:42.511-06:002009-11-06T11:14:42.511-06:00Great post! I am dealing with feelings of not mea...Great post! I am dealing with feelings of not measuring up a lot lately but this post has helped me gain some perspective.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583817947078375493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-4122359163255951342009-11-03T22:50:53.076-06:002009-11-03T22:50:53.076-06:00I had some time to read Chapter 3 and wow wow wow....I had some time to read Chapter 3 and wow wow wow....It's amazing how the perspective changes when we stop saying "Why" and change it to "How" instead.<br /><br />My post is here on: http://sunflowerfaith.com/2009/11/03/book-reflections-chapter-3-when-i-feel-like-i-dont-measure-up/Twinkle Mom @ Sunflower Faithhttp://sunflowerfaith.com/2009/11/03/book-reflections-chapter-3-when-i-feel-like-i-dont-measure-up/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-1067728556282772962009-10-29T12:45:19.474-05:002009-10-29T12:45:19.474-05:00I've so got to get this book!
Prayers and ble...I've so got to get this book!<br /><br />Prayers and blessings,<br />Rebecca<br /><br />p.s. I hope all is well with Gene.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438968579173979217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-52096176060694749842009-10-26T21:09:10.303-05:002009-10-26T21:09:10.303-05:00Lelia,
I'm not doing this study but after read...Lelia,<br />I'm not doing this study but after reading your comments wish I was. I can totally relate to being the mom who forgets the post-game snacks. Or making some other mommy snafu. How thankful I am that Jesus is in it all!KelliGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261710060954867880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-61886967603321275272009-10-22T20:10:58.227-05:002009-10-22T20:10:58.227-05:00This is a funny chapter with so much that I can re...This is a funny chapter with so much that I can relate to. I love how Lysa keeps it real and shares her life with us. <br />Thanks ladies for sharing your thoughts too.<br /><br />Libby<br />http://lib772.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/when-i-feel-like-i-dont-measure-up/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-49165726757452145832009-10-22T18:16:45.249-05:002009-10-22T18:16:45.249-05:00When Lysa wrote, "It's a matter of the he...When Lysa wrote, "It's a matter of the heart. Instead of resting my heart in the unrealistic hope that others will make my joy complete, I have to rest my heart with Jesus only. Remain in Him. Obey Him. Stay faithful to keep his commands ----- ..... Then my joy will complete."<br /><br />I remember my growing up years (through my teens) and boy do I wish I knew then what I know now. I grew up well churched (Sunday School and Church every Sunday) yet didn't have a relationship with God. Oh I know He loved me throughout those years, yet I didn't love and respect Him as well as I should have. I made many poor choices, looking for my identity in who I was going steady with, dating, etc.<br /><br />Since I now see my 19 year old daughter following that path, I'm thinking of sending her a few highlights from the book and pray that her heart opens to God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, so she can be filled with joy.<br /><br />Chapter 3 was full of enlightening moments for me!<br /><br />Cindy in PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-47571209831612103682009-10-22T12:36:08.850-05:002009-10-22T12:36:08.850-05:00Lelia,
This chapter is probably my whole life str...Lelia,<br /><br />This chapter is probably my whole life struggle in a nut shell...the feeling of inadequacy (don't think I spelled that right). Anyway, just that feeling that I don't measure up. I have struggled with this since I was a teenager. But it has followed me into adulthood.<br /><br />It is sad to say, but I will not set up a Facebook page because I don't want people to see pictures of me now and just don't feel like I measure up. I don't want the judgements from people from my past. I have never lived my life to please other people. But just the thought of how rejected I felt as a teen just floods to the surface when I think of reconnecting with people from high school. I know it is sad, but true. <br /><br />For the most part I have not seen or talked to most of the several hundred people I went to school with, and really haven't thought about it much until a friend emailed me wanting me to set a Facebook page up. Just thinking about it flooded my soul with the idea of opening myself up to people who I felt less than.<br /><br />For me high school was a refuge from the break down in my home life, but at it's best high school is still a miserable reminder of how rejected I felt. And I have carried that rejection with me all through life.<br /><br />I have walked with Jesus since I was a teenager. I know He is the only one that I have to strive to please and that has carried me from a teen to an adult. I just didn't realize how I had burried that rejection from years past for so many years until I read this chapter.<br /><br />I wish as a teen I had realized that my self worth should come from Christ and not desiring acceptance from teen peers. Not that I did bad things for acceptance, I didn't. But I did let that rejection pull me into a pit of "not good enough."<br /><br />I now know that aside from Christ nothing or no one will ever consistantly make us feel acceptable. We are all human and let each other down from time to time.<br /><br />I just have to let the Lord have full access to my heart to heal and mend the broken pieces that have been pushed down and not dealt with. I look forward to the freedom that He will bring to me as I give all my brokeness to Him.<br /><br />Thanks for inviting me to join in YES to God.<br /><br />Tasha<br />momofsbandeg@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-15467697194779308312009-10-21T17:22:52.415-05:002009-10-21T17:22:52.415-05:00Great post Sista...I just told Paula I'm going...Great post Sista...I just told Paula I'm going to have to get this book! And even though Aaron is looking away from the camra He is so handsome and she is a beautiful girl and from the sound of it she is more beautiful on the inside! Love ya much.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469524311497319550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-68316374189810618722009-10-21T15:21:36.284-05:002009-10-21T15:21:36.284-05:00Hey Lelia,
Although I haven't been doing this...Hey Lelia,<br /><br />Although I haven't been doing this study I really enjoyed reading your thoughts. I think we all have those moments we were no we are not in the running for mom of the year but it's always good to know other's stories. :) <br /><br />Even today I have been thinking about how much I need the approval of "man" but really it's the approval of God I'm looking for IN man. And there's somethign wrong with that..there is. <br /><br />These were great thoughts and I just wanted to thank you for sharing them! <br /><br />Much love,<br />NickiThreeGirlyGirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083155721729508314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-48358165396464359792009-10-21T14:19:29.573-05:002009-10-21T14:19:29.573-05:00Great post Lelia! I've been reading the book,...Great post Lelia! I've been reading the book, but have yet to post - such good good stuff! I so appreciate Lysa's perspective and honesty! I did post recently about something God showed me this past summer about the gift of hope He has given! Praying you stay hopeful with all that's going on and praying for you and Gene with all that lies ahead, JillJill Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806903883268321231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-73883551312034803112009-10-20T22:10:55.491-05:002009-10-20T22:10:55.491-05:00You're so funny Lelia!
I'm glad you were ...You're so funny Lelia!<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to get away and have a good time with your friends.<br /><br />What a good lookin' son you have!<br /><br />I'm praying for you and Gene as he faces his surgery.<br /><br />Love ya,<br />Valerievaleriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506291993756087418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-87208272888846127642009-10-20T21:20:42.841-05:002009-10-20T21:20:42.841-05:00I'm glad you got your girl getaway, Lelia! Sou...I'm glad you got your girl getaway, Lelia! Sounds like an awesome time.<br /><br />The story about the brownies sure makes a point. I love the way Lysa keeps her perspective. That's how I want to respond when I mess up like this!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-12100933098292333192009-10-20T14:09:56.643-05:002009-10-20T14:09:56.643-05:00Glad you had a wonderful time over the weekend!
...Glad you had a wonderful time over the weekend! <br /><br />I LOVED this chapter! Ohboyohboy DID IT EVER open up my eyes to some changes that Lea is going to make the next time she screws somethin up. lol <br /><br />Holykisses xoxo<br />Are you crocheting a new scarf yet?!Leaon Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607074617435192744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-78962742730431020502009-10-20T11:01:20.123-05:002009-10-20T11:01:20.123-05:00I really got a lot out of this chapter. Thank you...I really got a lot out of this chapter. Thank you so much for doing this study with us.<br /><br />http://crystierhynersblog.blogspot.com/Crystiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14783462249174892632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-48353252431933717142009-10-20T10:49:39.862-05:002009-10-20T10:49:39.862-05:00Great post. Love your story of Persian vs Peruvia...Great post. Love your story of Persian vs Peruvian...who'da known.<br /><br />Yes, NO popsicles, at any occasion, Ms. Lelia. Stick to all non-melting items, girlfriend. ☺Paula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-50673664388295487402009-10-20T10:38:44.635-05:002009-10-20T10:38:44.635-05:00http://hisways-isaiah558.blogspot.com/2009/10/meas...http://hisways-isaiah558.blogspot.com/2009/10/measuring-gone-all-wrong.htmlPaula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-31418575961885881882009-10-20T10:33:52.131-05:002009-10-20T10:33:52.131-05:00Great post. Glad you had a blessed weekend!
Blessi...Great post. Glad you had a blessed weekend!<br />Blessings and prayers, andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.com